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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 [...]

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 [...]

Blackjack Cheater Faces Stiff Fines, Jail Time

From media sources in Harrisburg, Pa., we heard a story about a Harrisburg man who claimed he cheated at Hollywood Casino last week. Claudie Kenion, 41, said he cheated at the blackjack table. “Other people was cheating, I just followed suit to be honest,” Kenion told TV station 27.  “A lot of people were doing [...]

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 [...]

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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