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How much do your playing errors cost you? By Henry Tamburin So if basic strategy is readily available, why don’t all players use it when they play blackjack? I believe it’s because many players don’t understand the logic of basic strategy, they don’t understand the costs when they deviate from basic strategy, and because […]
The best strategy depends on what type of 18 you were dealt By Henry Tamburin There are several ways to get an 18 when you play blackjack. The 18 could be “hard,” meaning the hand either doesn’t contain an ace, or if it does, the ace is counted as one. (Examples are 10-8, 8-5-5, […]
An interview with Colin Jones Co-Founder of “The Church of Blackjack Card-Counting Team” By Henry Tamburin After Colin Jones graduated from college in 2002, his friend Ben Crawford told him about a book on card counting and suggested he read it. Colin did and he gradually began to earn money at blackjack. After he […]
Are you up for the challenge? By Henry Tamburin The truth is, most typical blackjack players are suckers. Their knowledge of the odds is poor, their logic is worse, and they want to blame their losing on everybody else. I have composed and read many “blackjack quizzes” during my career but the one […]
The step-by-step process of becoming an expert blackjack player By Henry Tamburin There is no magic bullet when it comes to winning at blackjack. It’s not like playing slots, where one lucky spin, no matter how long the odds, can result in a life-changing payout. It’s a slow grind and a journey that begins […]
Shining a light on some great (and not so great) blackjack games around the country By Henry Tamburin I have several reporters who visit casinos in different areas of the U.S. and then file reports on the blackjack playing conditions, which are published in my Blackjack Insider e-Newsletter. Based on these reports plus information I […]
Know the rules of the game before you sit down to play Blackjack games By Henry Tamburin Don’t sit down and play at any table until you know what the playing rules are. Otherwise, you might be playing a game with a higher than expected house edge. I recently received two emails from […]
Table play is easier with the right tools from CasinoSentry and Blackjack Insider By Basil Nestor The story I’m about to tell you might make me seem like an ungrateful dolt, but hopefully this unflattering tale will give context and credence to a couple of sincere recommendations. Six years ago, I received an unsolicited […]
Insider tips on how to turn the tables on the casino by Henry Tamburin When you play in a blackjack tournament, you are competing against other players. By learning some simple tournament playing and betting strategies, you can gain the edge over your opponents. Do you want the edge over the casino when […]
Don’t make foolish wagers based on past events By Frank Scoblete Trend bettors fail to understand that what they’re betting on is hindsight, and has nothing to do with the proper play in the future— even if that future is the very next roll. Here’s the situation: There are four cards left in the […]