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At the blackjack table, your hands can speak louder than words By Al O’Grady As an experienced dealer, it’s easy to assume players know the basics. But never assume. Every now and then, you’ll get a rookie at the table who knows the goal is to get as close to 21 as possible without […]
The casino’s dullest-sounding wagers can be your bankroll’s best friends – while those flashy names can cost you big By Frank Scoblete For some odd reason, the best bets in the casino often have the most boring-sounding names. Pass Line. Bank. Odds. Basic Strategy. None exactly scream excitement. But that’s often the point: when […]
My top 10 casino peeves By Al O’Grady Everyone has frustrations at work. Most people vent to coworkers, friends or family. Fortunately, I have a magazine column where I can occasionally get a few things off my chest. After years behind the blackjack table, I’ve seen just about everything. Most players are fun, respectful, […]
Blackjack is a fan-favourite because it combines strategy, skill, and one of the lowest house edges in the casino. Today, you can play at a casino table or join online from a computer or mobile device. While the core rules remain the same, each format offers a different experience that can affect how […]
How much should you tip a blackjack dealer? By Al O’Grady In a previous article, I discussed tipping the dealer and made the case for why players should tip when they win. Let’s assume we’re all in agreement on that point. The next question is: How much is appropriate? There’s no single right answer. […]
Think you’ve got the game figured out? A closer look at table basic strategy, and why less talk often means more respect By Al O’Grady Within the first five minutes at the table, the tells are already there. Not the cinematic kind—the subtle flick of a wrist or a nervous glance— but something far […]
A reality check from the other side of the table By Al O’Grady There’s an old saying: “Show me someone who has never done anything wrong, and I’ll show you someone who has never done anything.” If you’ve ever worked with customers, you already know mistakes happen. The real question is how you handle […]
The smarter betting strategies I’d actually use at the blackjack table By Al O’Grady In my last few articles, I have been writing about several betting strategies for non-card counters and, more importantly, what is wrong with them. The Martingale System, also known as double-up catch-up, will wipe you out with one losing streak; […]
Blackjack has some horrible moments if your play-your correct play-leads to big losses By Frank Scoblete British actor Christopher Lee was the best Dracula in the movies. Yes, he was far better than Bela Lugosi, the man who made Dracula his signature role and was buried in his Dracula costume. Lee exceeded Gary Oldman, […]
The Fibonacci System By Al O’Grady In my last article I talked about a betting strategy for non-card counters called the d’Alembert system. It is a strategy where you increase your bet by one unit after every loss and you decrease your bet one unit every time you win. I have also written about […]