Should I Hit on 16 in Blackjack?
Many blackjack players have quirks where they deviate from basic strategy. I recently shared a table at one who would not sit at 16 under any circumstances.
Should I Hit on 16 in Blackjack? Read More »
Many blackjack players have quirks where they deviate from basic strategy. I recently shared a table at one who would not sit at 16 under any circumstances.
Should I Hit on 16 in Blackjack? Read More »
Table games players have their own styles and preferences. One of the divisions is between those who will play all night and those who prefer short sessions.
Is House Edge Affected by Length of Play? Read More »
Readers have shown me repeatedly over the years that one good story deserves another. And last month, after I shared a couple of tales of how craps players learned the game my inbox brought a flurry from other players.
Let’s share a couple more:
Stories from the Casino Floor: Learning Craps Read More »
My mailbag — or email box or social media messages — occasionally brings inquiries and theories about changes to the games we play.
Two of those arrived in the last few months, one was from a craps player, the other from a blackjack aficionado.
What Would Happen if We Changed the Rules? Read More »
When you go on a casino overnight trip, especially one that’s going to last two or three days, would you rather get a big win early in the trip or late? Early, and all the pressure’s off your budget. You can play to your heart’s content. Late, and you’re sure of bringing the big bucks home.
Winning Early vs Winning Late Read More »
One of the things that sets video poker and video blackjack apart from slot machines is that electronic games that use representations of playing cards must offer fair odds. Nevada took the lead, naturally enough, but Mississippi followed suit when its casinos opened in the 1990s, and so did other states.
Are Video Card Games More Like Slot Reels or Card Tables? Read More »