First time playing blackjack, don’t be afraid, learn all the strategies.
Are you new to the game of blackjack? If so, you may have a bit of fear in your heart. After all, there is something about playing a new game and betting money that can make you a bit nervous. By Chris Bibey
What makes play Blackjack so Exciting?
Are you the type of player who seeks out action as soon as you set foot in the casino? If so, you know that there are many games to turn to. But if you really want to get excited you should turn to blackjack. By Chris Bibey
Start with the basics to play Blackjack
If you are heading for a casino you are probably thinking about which games to play. Of course, making a selection when you enter the casino is not always easy. For many, especially those interested in table games, blackjack is a great choice. By Chris Bibey
Poland with new plan of National Blackjack Open
Casinos Poland is this weekend hosting the grand Polish Black Jack Open Final at its casino in the Novotel Bronowice Hotel in Krakow. By Gene Koprowski
Score Big by Learning Blackjack before Playing
Before playing blackjack you should learn the game. But I want to learn through first hand experience? There is nothing wrong with this, but there are also some details that you can learn without ever placing a bet. By Chris Bibey
Shortcuts to Blackjack Success
Do you want to become a blackjack star? If so, you know that you will have to put in a lot of hard work. And to go along with this, it is safe to say that you will spend hour upon hour trying to hone your skills and learn what this game is all about. By Chris Bibey
How to make yourself a Better Blackjack Player
Are you interested in becoming a better blackjack player? If so, you are the only one who can make this happen. In other words, nobody else is going to be able to take you to the top. By Chris Bibey
Why is Blackjack Easy to Play?
Do you know why blackjack has become one of the most popular card games at casinos all over the world? Simply put, this game is easy to play. By Chris Bibey
What you need to be a Great Blackjack Player
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On the surface, blackjack seems so simple. If you are going to play one table game, there is a good chance that this will be the one. By Chris Bibey
Tips for Becoming a Solid Blackjack Player
Blackjack is a popular table game that attracts players for a number of reasons. First off, this game is easy to learn and just as easy to play. By Chris Bibey
Your First Blackjack Experience
The first time that you play blackjack can be intimidating, stressful, and often times scary. After all, you may feel out of place or simply afraid that you are going to lose too much money. By Chris Bibey
Blackjack Hopefuls: What you need to know
Are you one of the thousands of people who want to win a lot of money with blackjack? If you are holding onto this hope, good for you. By Chris Bibey
How to Learn the Game of Blackjack
As far as casino card games are concerned, blackjack is very popular. Many people play this game because of its simplicity, whereas many others have found it to be quite profitable on many levels. By Chris Bibey
Online Casino Card Games: Think Blackjack and Poker
Card games have been popular for hundreds of years. People have been playing these games at home and at the casino as a way to have fun, and of course, put themselves in position to win money. By Chris Bibey
The Fun of Online Blackjack
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You cannot speak of fun casino games without bringing online blackjack into the conversation. When it comes down to it, fun and excitement are the main reasons that so many people play online blackjack. By Chris Bibey
Blackjack Changes
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It was a single deck game where the dealer stood on soft 17 and a player could double down after pair splitting. The dealer shuffled the cards and dealt almost 75% of them before reshuffling. By Henry Tamburin
The Reasons Why We Sometime Still Lose (Part 2)
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“I was a big loser playing blackjack so I took your advice and learned the basic playing strategy. I’m still a big loser. What gives?” By Henry Tamburin
An Alternative to Wonging
In Beat the Dealer, Ed Thorp says he started out with 1:10 bet variation. When that attracted too much attention, he cut back so that his big bet was a smaller multiple of his small bet. By Stanford Wong
$2.50 Chips Hard to Get
Samuel Rothschild says: $2.50 also is an attractive bet. $1 will insure all of it, and a natural pays $4.00. These bonuses are available only in Atlantic City; elsewhere, rounding is done in favor of the casino. By Stanford Wong
After you dealer
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Three times I got to play my hand after the dealer's hole card was exposed. First a dealer peeked under a 10 and flipped over a4! We all have experienced the "double dip" look at a 4 in the hole under a 10 and flipped over a4! By Stanford Wong
The 1st Time you Sign into your Account
So you are ready to take on the world of online gambling? If so, there is only one thing that you have to do to get started. You need to find an online casino that suits your needs, and then become a member. By Chris Bibey
Blackjack: How to Improve your Skills
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There are two great things about online blackjack. First off, this is a game of skill so you have the chance to control the outcome more so than you do with games such as slot machines, etc. By Chris Bibey
The Amazing World of Black Jack
It’s all about an Ace and a Face Card to put a smile in your face at this game. People may think is the easiest game at a casino, but people experienced in the industry, know that it is more difficult than what it appears. By Patrick Thompson
Blackjack Start up Tips
Blackjack is one of the most popular casino games offered both on and off line. And on top of the excitement that is offered by blackjack, it is also one of the easiest games to learn.When you combine these two things it is not difficult to understand... By Chris Bibey
Finding casino games
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To start gambling online the first thing you need to do is find an online casino that suits your needs. You may think that this is easy enough, but there are many details of online casinos that you have to consider before making a final decision. By Chris Bibey
Online Blackjack Tips: Improve your Chances of Winning
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Blackjack is one of the most popular casino games, both on and offline. And even though it will only take you a few minutes to learn how to play, there are still many smaller details that will help you to win on a consistent basis. By Chris Bibey
Gambling Tips to Remember
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With gambling it is so easy to get caught up in winning and losing that the smaller details get lost in your mind. Even though there is nothing wrong with wanting to win every game... By Chris Bibey
Blackjack Card Counting
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Have you heard that counting cards in blackjack is the way to make the real money? You probably have if you are even the least bit involved with gambling; either off or online. By Chris Bibey
Online Blackjack: Get Started in a Hurry
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Any online casino game that you play will take some luck and skill if you want to win. And for a lot of the games you will need to practice long and hard if you want to develop the necessary skills... By Chris Bibey
Is Blackjack Dead?
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Just call it the final nail in the coffin for blackjack. Casinos are beginning to roll out high-end systems which could finish off the dying art of card counting. The system vendors say they really intend to improve... By Wild Bill
Quit Your Job & Play Blackjack? II
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Playing weekend blackjack is one thing; making a living at it is another. I came to Las Vegas with $3000 and ate a lot of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to hang on to my bankroll. By Online Blackjack
Quit Your Job & Play Blackjack?
Some letters I get follow a pattern. The writer starts by asking whether blackjack really still can be beaten, and whether it will stay that way or whether beatable games will disappear. By Online Blackjack
Blackjack Dealer Checking Hole Card
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At most casinos, the dealers do not check hole cards under 10s. This practice was started by Howard Gross-man at Nevada Palace in East Las Vegas in May of 1981... By Online Blackjack
Costs & Benefits of Toking
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Some blackjack players disagree with me; they think they get value for their tokes. See, for example, Ian Andersen's Turning the Tables on Las Vegas. By Online Blackjack
Become a Clever Blackjack Player
 Blackjack Gambling Advice, blackjack.
The best attitude to exhibit is that you are a gambler out to have a good time. Act like you are trying to win, but act as if winning is less important than enjoying yourself. By Online Blackjack
Learn to Win with Gambling Books
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There is a lot of luck that goes into casino gambling; everybody knows this. But at the same time you need some level of skill if you are hoping to come out on top more times than not. By Online Blackjack
Tipping the Dealer
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Some players occasionally "toke" a dealer, i.e. give a tip to the dealer. Dealers at a casino generally pool their tokes and share them equally. No dealer has ever been known to toke a player. By Online Blackjack
The Dealer's Mistakes
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Marvin French says: Three times I got to play my hand after the dealer's hole card was exposed. First a dealer peeked under a 10 and flipped over a 4! By Online Blackjack
Cutting for Advantage
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A reader says: I like to play blackjack at a casino that does not do a thorough shuffle, making it possible for one to note the count at the shuffle point, and watch how the dealer shuffles, following the stack of previously unused cards. By Online Blackjack
Blackjack Gambling Tricks
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Daniel Forbes says: I spent a great deal of time at a new Atlantic City casino. The personnel were virtually all new. Dealer errors were rampant. Betting black checks virtually guaranteed careful perusal of payoffs... By Online Blackjack
Seing Cards Faster
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Peter Giles says: I enrolled in dealer's school to see what I could learn to aid my game. I found that many break-ins are very nervous and overanxious. I discovered a new trick for this kind of dealer. By Online Blackjack
Winning Faster when Playing Blackjack
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Your bet is not lost until the dealer picks it up. If the dealer errs in your favor, keep the money. Never cheat, but never give money to the dealer. Of course, if the dealer makes an error in the casino's favor, speak up and get it corrected. By Online Blackjack
Fitting in in a Game (Part II)
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What is cost-free camouflage? Rather than misplaying your hands, you allay suspicions by the image you project, the way you look, exploiting general prejudices ... By Online Blackjack
Fitting in a Game
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These are the words of the Smiling Spy, writing about Atlantic City: I have been playing full-time for nine months and have tried many playing styles to remain one jump ahead of the casino people. By Online Blackjack
Big Bet at the Shuffle
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A reader named Fritz says: Generally I pay little attention to other players at the table, but now and then something attracts my attention and I watch more closely. I often detect a fellow card counter. By Online Blackjack
Best Blackjack Game & Double Exposure
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Simulation results indicate that there are vital differences in what your time is worth for different playing conditions. Penetration is important. The rules are important. By Online Blackjack
Winning streaks
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In Beat the Dealer, Ed Thorp says he started out with 1:10 bet variation. When that attracted too much attention, he cut back so that his big bet was a smaller multiple of his small bet. By Online Blackjack
Head on Play
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Question: I would like to know why they always want my name in casinos. I know that I do not have to give it. Is it smart to give my right name? Do they give information about me to other casinos? What should I do? By Online Blackjack
Avoid the heat when playing blackjack
 Blackjack Gambling Advice, blackjack.
In the Reno/Lake Tahoe area, there is no way to avoid constant attention, if not heat, with black-check action. I have found a gambling style of betting at single decks that is good for keeping the welcome mat out. By Online Blackjack
Blackjack Gambling Tips II
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One question has bothered me. Would you counsel in favor or against "rat-holing" chips during casino play? Las Vegas casinos so closely monitor my quantities of chips that I usually attempt ... By Online Blackjack
Blackjack Gambling Tips
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Playing blackjack is more of a physical than a mental contest. Your eyes and legs race to see which go bad first. Casinos are full of glare and smoke. If 6s and 7s start looking alike or if you cannot clearly see the cards... By Online Blackjack
Blackjack Strategies - Penetration
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When you play blackjack, penetration, or how far down into the pack the dealer goes before shuffling, is extremely important. I always knew it was important, but I learned from the mass of simulations I have done ... By Online Blackjack
Practice Wonging when Playing Blackjack? II
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You can increase your bet size against a fresh shuffle without attracting adverse attention. You might consider doing so if you have been playing two hands and winning. By Online Blackjack
Practice Wonging when Playing Blackjack?
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"Wonging" is a word made up by Atlantic City card counters in the late 1970s. It means hopping from table to table, playing blackjack only when you have an advantage. By Online Blackjack
Avoiding Good Blackjack Plays II
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When playing blackjack, the only other way I sometimes deviate from proper play of the hands is something I have found valuable for camouflage: buying insurance on the first round after a shuffle if I have a small bet out. By Online Blackjack
Avoiding Good Blackjack Plays
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In general, do not deviate from the blackjack playing strategy recommended in previous articles in an effort to hide your card-counting ability. Strange as it seems, most casino personnel do not even know basic blackjack strategy ... By Online Blackjack
Win at Blackjack Without Getting Kicked Out
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You must count cards to get an edge at blackjack. But counting is not enough. A card counter has to be able to get away with it in a casino. That is what this article is all about. By Online Blackjack
5 Gambling Tips when Playing Blackjack
 Blackjack Gambling Advice, blackjack.
If you like to play blackjack you have probably devised a few tips that you use in order to give yourself the best chance of winning. But if you want to be a huge success keep the following tips in mind... By Chris Bibey
Online Casinos: Three Tips for Success
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It is well known that online casinos are a great way to have fun while also winning some money; and in many cases a lot of money! By Chris Bibey
Online Gambling – Why is it so Popular?
 Online Gambling, blackjack.
Over the past few years, the online gambling community has witnessed increased participation across the board. The funny thing is that at one point in time online gambling was seen as nothing more than a scam... By Chris Bibey
Is an Online Casino right for you?
 General Blackjack Gambling, blackjack.
The best thing about an online casino is that they try as hard as humanly possible to provide players with the overall look and feel of a land based casino. By Chris Bibey
Casino Gambling and Ego Battles
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Lack of control over one's ego can be a big enemy of the casino gambler. One of the worst displays comes when a player makes his losses too personal. By Wild Bill
General Gambling Tips
When it comes to online gambling, there are many different games that you can take part in. Each game has a different set of rules that you will need to become accustomed with if you are hoping to be successful. By Chris Bibey
Blackjack Popular Online
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Blackjack is one of the most popular casino games in establishments all over the world. But at the same time, online blackjack has also taken off over the past few years. By Chris Bibey
Five Horrible Blackjack Mistakes
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I’ve been playing blackjack in casinos for some 35 years. In Vegas. Midwest. Mississippi. Louisiana. Atlantic City. Connecticut. New York, Canada and many more places that would just bore you if I listed them all. By Henry Tamburin
Variations in Basic Strategy
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In the beginning of the book you saw my Basic Strategy chart and by now I expect you to know it inside out, backwards and forwards. And now that you do, you'll be required to make... By John Patrick
Blackjack Variation Chart
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The previous article covered my Theory on how to use the count. Now you'll see a detailed chart showing you how to apply these various moves. Do you have to memorize this chart? Yes! By John Patrick
Trends in Blackjack Gambling
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Trends, streaks, patterns - I don't give a ding what you call them. Just remember that they are a fantastically powerful force in the world of gambling casino and handicapping the games you might play. By John Patrick
Side count of aces
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The most powerful card in the deck is the ace – cause it can be used as one or eleven. Secretly, everyone hopes for the ace to pop up in their hands, and rightfully so. By John Patrick
The 1 2 3 Blackjack System at work
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I need to tell you about my recent trip to Las Vegas. It is one thing to write about a theory, another matter to write about the implementation of your strategy using your own money. By Feroz Khan
Blackjack game basics
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Blackjack is a game of skill and not a game of chance; if you know how to play correctly and count cards, blackjack is not gambling. This is a strong statement to make, and you probably will get an argument against it from most people. But the simple fact remains: it has been proven by many mathematicians to be a valid statement. If blackjack were gambling and could not be beaten long term, I would not play or teach the game.
Basic blackjack tips and strategy
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To be successful at Blackjack, both as a recreational player or a proficient card counter, you have to practice. Here are seven drills designed to help you gain and maintain proficiency at the Blackjack table
Online blackjack casino gaming
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Variations of the Blackjack Chart II
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After the countless hours of participation and looking at people logical side of it, and applying the realization that most people in a casino play with short or scared money, my decision to hit the 16, rather than split, was a rather easy thing to accept. By John Patrick
Variations of the Blackjack Chart
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Before we get to the variations of moves at a Blackjack table based on the running count, I just want to go over some of the changes I have made on my Basic Strategy. By John Patrick
Discipline in Blackjack
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We swing into the final stages of counting and glide into the part of the Big 4 that is the single biggest obstacle in the path of consistent winning days. The last and most difficult part of the Big 4 is Discipline. By John Patrick
Progressive Blackjack
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Blackjack today is the most popular game entertaining gamblers, mainly due to the fact that it’s a game of important skill and not only about luck. Blackjack's popularity is due to the mix of chance with elements of skill... By The Player
How to use card counting II
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.. As long as it is first base ( the first SEAT at the table). So if first base ain’t open at the table you’re charting and back counting at, don’t waste your time. Find a table where first base is open and start your charting... By John Patrick
How to use card counting
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Here's where I differ from the main stream of people who teach card counting. Maybe some of you have heard how these other people use card counting to tell them when the deck is rich... By John Patrick
What is card counting?
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If you're reading a book on card counting, it's fairly obvious you want to become a proficient Blackjack player. I just want to be on record as telling you what a rough game it is. By John Patrick
The little three in gambling-part II
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1) THEORY: I've been gambling since the Big Apple of New York was a little seed and have had more than my share of bad days and good days. By John Patrick
The little three in gambling
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In order of importance, this set of three items ranks behind the Big 4, but in their own way have a direct bearing on putting together a whole new outlook on gambling. By John Patrick
The Big 4 in gambling
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Stop right where you are. If you have ever read any of my books, you'll know exactly what I'm gonna say in this article - and it won't hurt you to read it again. By John Patrick
Controlling the blackjack game
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Winning on a regular basis, having some fun and not getting beat up at the blackjack tables can be accomplished through maximizing your odds and minimizing your money management mistakes. By Dino The Greek
When your luck goes bad
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Even the best of gamblers go through losing streaks. The key to survival is to minimize your losses during losing streaks and maintain good wagering habits under fire. By Dino The Greek
When To Surrender In Blackjack
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Surrender is a playing option in blackjack that is offered by some but not all casinos. Like most other options in blackjack, if you know when to use the surrender option correctly, it can be an advantage. By Henry Tamburin
Increasing your odds of winning at Blackjack
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Let’s face it, 99% of blackjack players are not card counters and the casinos have virtually eliminated that option anyways. With online casinos it’s not an option at all. By Dino The Greek
Casino gambling bankroll II
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Roulette was a challenge but he had a system that couldn't miss. Blackjack was a no brainer. He knew every strategy move to make because he had basic strategy from the books down to a T. Craps would be the springboard to untold riches. By John Patrick
Casino gambling bankroll
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Maybe some of you are thinking: "Who is this guy kidding with all this nonsense about Big Four, Little Three, loss limits, win goals, and on and on and on. Tell me how I can win a hundred thousand dollars at Blackjack and forget this other bull oney. By John Patrick
Split or Double? part II
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That merely means that in order to have a solid shot at winning a hand, you should have a total of 19, 20, or 21. If you think you could Win money at the table if you were sitting with an 18 all day long, you'd get hammered. By John Patrick
Split or Double?
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I take it for granted that a person who has played blackjack knows the difference between doubling and splitting, but for the sake of my friend Lee Tildens, who is a little dense when it comes to blackjack terms, I shall touch on these two important moves. By John Patrick
The casino edge
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Before I get into the math bashing, let me reenforce exactly how I feel about vigorish in gambling and what my true feelings about it are. (Lousy English, but I also failed math back in my school days.) And now for my take on how vigorish should be accepted by people who gamble! What a crock of crap!" By John Patrick
How to play blackjack part II
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The dealer continues with each player in turn and then finishes her hand, by first showing her hole card and then drawing until she has at least 17. If she breaks (totals 22 or more), she pays each player the amount of their wager. By John Patrick
How to play blackjack
 blackjack, General Blackjack Gambling.
The roughest table in the house, that's what it is. Getting a good long streak in blackjack is harder to come by than any other game on the floor. People play it because they love the game and think it is beatable just because they can count to 21 and can name the four suits in a deck, without a prompter card. By John Patrick
Winning at casino gambling
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You've heard me use the term over and over: "learning How to Win." This is not an idle statement. It takes a strong, disciplined person to both learn how, and then continue to know when he has won. You've probably been turned off by the low percentage returns that I insist you adhere to. By John Patrick
Variations of betting series part II
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After reaching the $20 plateau, your options are: 1.Repeat $20 bet, or, 2.Regress one $5 unit at a time, as you win, making the next $15, then $10, etc., or, 3.Revert back to a $5 bet, and start progressive climb again. By John Patrick
Variations of betting series
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As I pointed out, the number of variations of the New York system can be broken down into any number of categories, depending on the bankroll of each individual. The basic idea, though, should never be changed. By John Patrick
Blackjack Percentages
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So many people ask me what percentage they are fighting when they play in a casino. In Craps, everybody fights the same percentage, since each roll of the dice determines who wins and who loses all around the table. Everyone has the same chances of winning or losing. By John Patrick
Basic Strategy II
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When You Have Eleven. This is much like ten, except you should double an eleven against 2 through 8 and hit against the 9 through Ace. And again I can hear the experienced Blackjack player let out a yell! By John Patrick