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Online Casino News
Casino Gaming Quiz
25 Jan 2000
John G. Brokopp: "Got your casino gambling thinking caps on? Take this casino gaming quiz."
Top 10 reasons to play blackjack
23 Jan 2000
Henry Tamburin: "Blackjack stands apart as the casino game that can be beaten by skillful play. But there are other reasons why I recommend blackjack to anyone who will listen, and here they are."
How to win more at blackjack
23 Dec 1999
Henry Tamburin: "You are on the defensive most of the time when you play blackjack. You make a play not because it will win you a lot of money but because, in the long run, it will save you money. But doubling down is different. You get to go on the offensive and bet more when your expectation of winning is high."
One-Deck Blackjack: Be Careful What You Wish For, You Might Get It!
21 Nov 1999
Andrew N. S. Glazer: "I sat down in a one-deck blackjack game, always a risky move for a card counter since casinos scrutinize these games much more closely. I started out betting $15 a hand, which was a bit more than the other five players in the game. This got me noticed right away, which is good if you’re seeking out comps and bad if you’re counting cards."
Tournament playing tips
18 Nov 1999
Henry Tamburin: "Playing in a gambling tournament is not the same as playing in a casino. Here are some tournament basics to get you started."
Readers Write
1 Nov 1999
John May responds to a reader's question about keeping pairs together when turning in your cards at Let It Ride.
Splitting aces and 8s
25 Oct 1999
Henry Tamburin: "Always split aces and 8s. That is one of the golden rules for blackjack players, but not according to a friend of mine. He insists that splitting 8s against a dealer up card of either 9, 10 or ace is nuts because you are probably going to lose anyway, so why double your loss by splitting?"
Player may not merit a frolic frenzy
15 Oct 1999
Dear Mark,When I stayed at the NY,
NY Hotel and Casino (Vegas), I played BJ and whenever I wanted a comp
for food or…
The Write Stuff
7 Oct 1999
Frank Scoblete answers a reader's questions about Three Card Poker and craps.
Blackjack quiz answers
28 Sep 1999
Henry Tamburin: "OK, so you think you're a hotshot blackjack player? Here are the answers to my blackjack quiz."
Blackjack quiz
23 Sep 1999
Henry Tamburin: "OK, so you think you're a hotshot blackjack player? Try this quiz."
Microgaming Systems Officially Introduces Revolutionary On-line Statement Technology
8 Sep 1999
MicroGaming Systems, the world's premier on-line gaming systems house, today officially introduced PlayCheck, the most substantial statement technology available today at ANY casino- on and off line.
Follow Up on Caribbean Stud
1 Sep 1999
John G. Brokopp: "A few weeks ago we talked about the casino game of Caribbean Stud Poker and how the very nature of the game puts strategy to a bare minimum. Since that column appeared, I began to ponder another aspect of the game that poses some intriguing questions."
Best Mississippi blackjack games
21 Aug 1999
Henry Tamburin reports on the current state of blackjack in Mississippi.
'Blackjack Autumn' review
18 Aug 1999
Henry Tamburin: "Imagine what it would be like to spend two months doing nothing but play blackjack in EVERY CASINO in the state of Nevada. Barry Meadow, in fact, did just that."
Summer Reading List
17 Aug 1999
John Grochowski presents the Gambler's Book Store's summer reading recommendations.
How Should You Size Your Bets for Let It Ride?
9 Aug 1999
How Should You Size Your Bets for Let It Ride? Players tend to approach Let It Ride as they do the slots. Not having in mind win goals at which…
Blackjack and Poker Share Several Important Similarities
7 Aug 1999
Fred Renzey: "There are only two table games at which the player can gain an outright advantage. They are blackjack and live poker. This is the first and most important of the many similarities between these two games."
Is There Strategy For Cariddean Stud?
4 Aug 1999
John G. Brokopp answers a reader's query about Caribbean Stud.
Oh, New York, Bring Back Those Big Dippers
1 Aug 1999
Don Catlin: "I'm always amazed at how many people spend their money playing Keno. I have tried to dissuade friends from playing Keno by telling them about the house edge on the game but my words fall on deaf ears. I'm not sure they even know what I'm talking about (or perhaps they don't think I know what I'm talking about)."
Las Vegas is Cheapskate City
30 Jul 1999
Dear Mark,I received an
advertisement in the mail that offered a book of coupons that I can use
on my next trip to Las…
Travels and Triumphs in Tunica
24 Jul 1999
Craps aficionado Madeliene Bizub sings the praises of Tunica.
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