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The d’Alembert System By Al O’Grady There is plenty of information written about blackjack strategy. You can find all sorts of material on the internet pertaining to basic strategy that will tell you when to hit, stick or double down in every situation, but the truth is, basic strategy is only one half of […]
Why Ignoring Basic Strategy is a Losing Game By Henry Tamburin Editor’s Note: The following article originally appeared in Casino Player several years ago, but its insights remain just as relevant today. We thought it was important to share this timeless advice with the next generation of Casino Player readers. In this piece, blackjack […]
Table games have long revolved around the shared focus of a group around one felt-topped surface. A lot of table games invite interaction. They’re built around people rather than just outcomes. That social spark has always been part of the draw. It’s something developers have worked hard to preserve even as the industry has […]
Knowing when to walk away By Al O’Grady What is the toughest thing to do at the blackjack table? Is it doubling down your 11 against the dealer’s 10? Is it splitting 8’s against the dealer’s ace? Or is it hitting, sticking or doubling down on a soft 18 against the dealer’s two? Your […]
A beginner’s guide to beating the dealer By Al O’Grady Blackjack is a simple game. That is part of its appeal. Whoever gets closer to 21 without going over, wins. We make it more complicated than what it really is. For the beginner, using the ace as either one or 11 tends to confuse […]
Let’s say you walk up to a blackjack table, lay down $700, bet $100 per hand, and lose seven consecutive decisions. Is that unusual? What about losing eight decisions out of 10? How often does that happen? Let’s say you’re dealt two ruby-red kings. Nice hand, right? What are the chances the dealer […]
Whether you’re a seasoned gambler or trying your luck for the first time, understanding the odds and strategies for table games can make a big difference. Our experts share top tips for blackjack, craps, roulette and poker to help you play smarter and maximize your enjoyment. Blackjack: Play Smart, know the Odds Blackjack […]
A Dealer’s Take on Playing One or Two Hands in Blackjack By Al O’Grady One of the questions I get asked all the time is whether you should play one hand or two. Like everything else, there are pros and cons associated with this so I will give the political, wishy-washy, non-committal answer. It […]
A beginner’s guide to table game basics By Frank Scoblete Many new table game players approach the experience with a dash, a dab or even a cartload of anxiety. Brand-new players can sometimes be frozen with fear. Newbies often worry: How are these games played? How do I get chips? How do I bet? […]
Let’s talk about that… By Al O’Grady As a dealer, I hear all kinds of emotional reactions when people lose. Some are true class acts. They understand basic strategy and know the game, but for whatever reason, it just wasn’t in the cards (pun intended). Then there are the others—immature, tantrum- throwing babies. They […]