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Blackjack Tables: Looking for Lower Buy-In Games? Try Off the Strip…

I once went to Vegas, not to gamble (although I did) but to meet up with some friends who worked at the Las Vegas Sun…and to cover a lottery event put on by Powerball. Remember when Powerball had a TV show? It was taped in Vegas and I used to cover it for a number [...]

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Posted on September 27, 2010 by doclotto | Filed Under Blackjack, blackjack basics, Games
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For Beginners, Step 1 in Learning a “Counting System” Can Help You Win

If you are a casual player, like I am, you want to know some basic counting systems to help you when you’re at a table. I’m no mathematical genius (you know that by now, right?), and my memory sucks, so I’m always looking to get some kind of edge when I play. Cos I love [...]

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Posted on September 2, 2010 by doclotto | Filed Under Blackjack, blackjack basics, Strategy, Tips
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The Art (and Strategy) of Blackjack Betting

It’s all about money management. I know. I know. It’s difficult to conceive when you’re at the table, having fun. Drinking. Card counting. [We hope] But using proper strategy is the absolute best blackjack money management tip you can know. If you’re playing blackjack online…find a strategy chart and use it while playing. Contrary to [...]

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Posted on July 10, 2010 by doclotto | Filed Under Blackjack, blackjack basics, Strategy
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Perfect Pairs: A Variation on Basic Blackjack, Might Be Worth Your While

I’m not a shill for online casinos (although I like quite a lot of them and I DO play), so I am not going to mention where you can play Perfect Pairs. Google the words and you’ll find it. Meanwhile, it’s certainly an interesting way to play and bet. You place a bet in the [...]

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Posted on July 3, 2010 by doclotto | Filed Under Blackjack, blackjack basics, Strategy, Tips, variations
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Strategy Sessions, Again: Ways to Win at Blackjack

I’ve gotten hundreds of emails saying how much they love it when I talk about strategies used by the pros, to win. So here, goes. Another one. [Note: They are all pretty much the same.] The principle of the method is that a card deck with tens and aces is likely to bust the dealer; [...]

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Posted on June 19, 2010 by doclotto | Filed Under Blackjack, blackjack basics, Strategy, Tips
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