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Blackjack Strategy: Number One — Whether an Old Pro or a Beginner, Never Forget the Basics (first in a series)

I’m not selling a book or preaching you a system.
That’s all up to you. I mean, whether you believe in systems or not.
But I do advise you to find something, before you play, and learn basic strategies. Because blackjack, like almost no other game, offers pretty good odds against the house. If you know what [...]

Blackjack Strategies: Not for Beginners Only

Not everyone who reads this blog is a practiced player.
I was recently asked to do some strategy postings, so here goes: Hope it helps the next time you are in Vegas, Atlantic City, online… wherever you play.
A strategy primer below, and it’s not just for beginners.
The principle of the method is that a card deck [...]

Know the Rules of the Blackjack Game; it’s Different at Most Casinos

At almost any casino you might walk into the blackjack will look about the same.
But don’t be fooled.
Each casino has its own set of blackjack rules.  Such as:
How many decks they use.
Can you double down after splits?
Does the dealer stand or hit on soft 17?  Can you re-split a pair of Aces if you catch [...]

Pennsylvania, Mired in a Budget Impasse, Considers Legalized Blackjack

I live and work in Pennsylvania, and I recently talked to two state legislators who said they were frustrated and disheartened by the 80 day impasse on the state budget.
Not to bore you, but it looks like a state bill to legalize games like blackjack may be passed.
Not that anyone in government gives a damn [...]

The “Smart” Way to Play? Blackjack Game Geared to Blackberrys

If you’re one of the millions of folks addicted to your Blackberry, and you love playing blackjack, developer Spin 3 has created just the program for you.
The game is called Blackjack Spin 3, and it starts the player with 1,000 credits.
The program is simple. Nothing new. Its game play is limited basically to a few [...]

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