Blackjack Winner Takes in $15 MIllion. Is He “Just” Lucky or a Good Card Counter? Or Both.
There’s lucky, very lucky, and then there’s the story of Don Johnson, who, between December and April of this ear, playing single blackjack hands of up to $100,000, reportedly walked away from Atlantic City’s tables with $15 million. News reports say that from the Tropicana he took $6 million. From the Borgata, $5 million. Caesar’s, [...]
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Posted on May 25, 2011 by doclotto | Filed Under Blackjack, Culture, Games, News, Strategy
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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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A Lesson in Strategy; When to Split 9s Could Help You Win
When should you split 9s? I’ve asked some experts and their answer is simple: Split them against the dealer when the dealer shows a 2-6,8,9. Otherwise, stand. Why you do this is mathematically based. For two 9s, when the dealer’s upcard is two through six, or eight, 18 is moderately strong. Standing in these situations [...]
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Posted on August 9, 2010 by doclotto | Filed Under Blackjack, Strategy, Tips
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A Cool Online Game is Born: Multi-Hand Video Blackjack
Just heard about this pretty awesome game that combines the best aspects of video poker and blackjack. Compay is InterCasino (check them out on the web if you don’t believe me), and the game is called “Multi-Hand Video Blackjack.” Here is how it works, as I understand it: a player may choose to play one, three or [...]
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Posted on July 13, 2010 by doclotto | Filed Under Blackjack, News, Strategy, Variants
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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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