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John Marchel Gaming Guru - Page 8 'No-bust' blackjack27 October 2018
Many blackjack players have learned a strategy called “no-bust.” The idea is if a player has a busting hand, 12 through 16, they should always stay and hope the dealer will bust. The player will win the hand if the dealer hits and busts, mainly because the player is still in the game. These players also will not hit even when the dealer has a strong hand, seven through ace. ... (read more)
Casino chips6 October 2018
Casino chips (also known as casino or gaming tokens, checks or cheques) are small discs used in lieu of legal currency in casinos. Injection-molded plastic or compression-molded clay tokens of various denominations are used primarily in table games today, as opposed to metal coins, used primarily in slot machines. ... (read more)
Card counting drills15 September 2018
One of the things a card counting blackjack player needs to be skilled at is keeping up with a fast dealer. Occasionally, a player will run across a dealer who thinks it's important to move the game along at a very rapid pace, regardless of how it affects the players at the table. A skilled advantage player should like this type of play. ... (read more)
The best and worst blackjack hands25 August 2018
We know a 10 and ace is the best hand we can have in blackjack. You and the dealer can expect to get one in about every 20 hands or about 5% of the time (that is the math). Twenty is the second-best hand. That is why you shouldn’t split 10s; it’s a winning hand, just take the money. There are two types of players that split 10s: card counters and foolish people. ... (read more)
Reading playing card spots4 August 2018
When counting cards at blackjack, it’s important to see each specific card that has been played or exposed. Sometimes it can be difficult because the dealer is very quick in scooping up a bused hand or the cards are at the other end of the table and hard to see. Trying to see the numbers or corner pips does not always work, therefore, you should learn to read the “spots” of the cards. ... (read more)
The 10 don'ts in the casino14 July 2018
Some of the best experts about gambling can be found here at Casino City Times – Gaming Gurus. Name a game and you can find a couple of experts who will tell you all about it. Got a question? You will find an answer here. Some will walk you through a game step by step, others will give you a simple positive answer to your question. ... (read more)
Craps is a simple game23 June 2018
Craps is one of the most exciting games to play at a casino, and it can also be a simple game with simple bets. In fact, the simple bets at craps offer some of the best odds for the players in the casino. The more complex bets, on the other hand, give the house a much larger advantage. An important item to know about with this game is there are some very specific procedures to follow. ... (read more)
Obey the rules in blackjack2 June 2018
Casino management is very fussy about what goes on at the blackjack table. They worry about cheating both by the customer and dealer. They have firm procedures that the dealer must follow at all times. In addition they have procedures they want the player to follow. The game will sometimes stop if there is a variation to specific procedures. ... (read more)
Gambling potpourri12 May 2018
In English, “potpourri” is often used to refer to any collection of diverse items. It’s a kind of collection of miscellaneous literary extracts. In this case we have a collection of gambling trivia that includes facts, events and oddities that do not fit into any specific category. The dictionary tells us ... (read more)
A different game: Video poker21 April 2018
Video poker is a fast, fun and exciting casino game, but it requires a lot on the part of the player. To play it you have to think! Unlike a regular slot machine, this game offers player participation. Take a simple five-card draw poker game, just like you would play at home or in a card room. It is relatively easy to learn and understand. ... (read more)
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