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John Marchel Gaming Guru - Page 13 Which card counting system is for you?6 February 2016
The easiest blackjack card counting systems are those called “level-one," that is because these counts only assign values of +1 and -1. The “multi-level” systems may assign values of plus or minus 2, 3 or 4 for various cards. Some systems even use “side counts” such as keeping a side count of aces along with the plus and minus count. ... (read more)
Three Card Poker16 January 2016
It seems poker is constantly being reinvented even as I write this. I’ve been able to find 120 different games of poker or at least that many games that are called poker, but I now have to add Three Card Poker to my list. Players are discovering that Three Card Poker is not only easy to play, but it can be a lot of fun. ... (read more)
Putting on an "Act"7 January 2016
To be able to play successful blackjack requires both an accomplished skill and one that needs an “act.” Good money management, playing basic strategy, proper casino and table selection and much more are some of the skills required. Each of these tasks has to be managed smoothly and effortlessly. After ... (read more)
More practice drills for blackjack26 December 2015
As I said in a previous article, you should do some drills continually to maintain your skill as an elite blackjack player. When it comes to blackjack, there are some drills designed to obtain a specific skill, others are for improving proficiency and still others should be used as a type of warm-up drill just before playing. ... (read more)
Healthy body equals happy gambling5 December 2015
Since you are stuck with the body you have now, it’s a good idea to treat it well. Gambling in a casino or at a racetrack or betting on a sports event can and does put a big strain on your mind as well as your body. To be able to do some gambling at the top of your ability, try to make the length of your session reasonable with frequent breaks. ... (read more)
Card counting versus basic strategy14 November 2015
When playing blackjack, you might have heard other players say, "You should always play the hand that the dealer has a 10 card in the hole." The reason for that statement is that the 10s make up almost one-third of the entire deck. So then the comment is made: “What are the chances the dealer does have a ... (read more)
Blackjack practice drills24 October 2015
How do you get good at casino blackjack? It’s simple, you practice and practice and then practice some more. There are no shortcuts to becoming a skilled blackjack player or a top-notch anything. You have to study, practice and in the case of blackjack, you have to play and play a lot. To get started on that road you need to set up a series of drills that you can use to do different things. ... (read more)
Ten simple tips3 October 2015
Playing in a casino can be fun, exciting and even profitable; on the other hand, the profitable part can be difficult at times. If you are an occasional player, one who just likes to enjoy the fun and excitement that a casino visit brings to you, but you would like to have a better winning experience while ... (read more)
It's you and the dealer12 September 2015
When it comes to table games it’s between you and the dealer. He or she controls the cards, sets the pace and can make the visit one of enjoyment or one of pure misery. So, what kinds of dealers are there? There are four types of dealers. Male, female, young and old, that’s it. Yes, there are combinations: young male, old male, young female and old female. ... (read more)
Deck estimations in blackjack22 August 2015
When it comes to card counting in blackjack, you must be able to judge the correct number of decks remaining in a shoe to help determine the true count. To accomplish this, you need to recognize the correct size in the discount tray, study the stacks and practice. One method for learning these three tasks is to obtain 30 decks of playing cards. ... (read more)
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