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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 […]
Some guidelines on behavior at the tables By Al O’Grady Just because you can do something doesn’t mean you should. Yes, we live in a free society, and you’re entitled to spend your money however you like—but ask yourself: Do you really want to come across as naive, unprofessional, or lacking class in the […]
The beauty of blackjack lies in its unique blend of simplicity and skill. While other classic casino games like poker and the notoriously complex craps involve a large number of rules and potential strategies, blackjack offers a relatively straightforward alternative in which the game rules can be counted on one hand. It may be […]
Winning strategies for popular table games By Frank Scoblete There are four table games that many players tend to enjoy playing in the casinos: blackjack, craps, roulette and baccarat/minibaccarat. Each one has decisions dealing with what strategies to play, how to play them, along with money management methods that reduce the risk of going […]