There’s a Reason
The following is a true story, other than the names of the gamblers. It happened at Harrah’s Atlantic City a number of years ago. Since I’ve played little at this particular casino, and always as a...
View ArticleHOW TO PLAY YOUR HANDS AGAINST A DEALER’S 9 UPCARD
This post is syndicated by the Las Vegas Advisor for the 888 casino group. Anthony Curtis comments on the 888 article introduced and linked to on this page. AC says: The first step toward expert play...
View ArticleLife is a Gamble #1 Darryl Purpose
Hey everyone. This is episode one of my new podcast. As you can see, it is called Life is a Gamble, and as the title indicates it will be about life’s gambles. I am still feeling my way here so...
View ArticleDo Strong Players Ruin It for Everybody Else?
I received an email from Deke Castleman with the Las Vegas Advisor asking me if I’d answer the following QOD (Question of the Day): The QoD on Station Casinos giving zero player points on some video...
View ArticleThe Value of Creating Strategies
In my opinion, much of the value of a strategy lies in the creation process — figuring out what makes this game different from the others; looking for the rare cases; figuring out how to transcribe...
View ArticleBlackjack Xchange
This post is syndicated by the Las Vegas Advisor for the 888 casino group. Anthony Curtis comments on the 888 article introduced and linked to on this page. AC says: Blackjack Xchange is one of many...
View ArticleLife is a Gamble episode #2 AP White
AP White dropped out of college 3 times before finally graduating, and getting that 6-figure per year job. But once he started working he found he hated the job. He decided to quit, and go on the...
View ArticlePutting credit cards to work.
My wife and I try to do one new travel location a year. This year, we picked Denver, Co. We timed the trip around seeing a Detroit Tigers game. We departed on June 30 and returned on July 4th. Here is...
View ArticleSouthwest 20% off fare coupon for points flights
I recently received an offer from Southwest via my Chase Rapid Rewards Priority Visa Card. I received two coupon codes which are good for 20% off the points needed for a flight, round trip or one way....
View ArticleA Look at SF3+1, SF3+0, SF3-1, and SF3-2 — Part I of II
When Liam W. Daily and I began looking at publishing strategy cards and later Winner’s Guides for a number of video poker games, we devised a terminology for discussing the various forms of 3-card...
View ArticlePodcast – Wonderhussy – Episode 3
Sarah Jane Woodall has been known for the last dozen years as Wonderhussy. She is a writer, actress, model, and all-around creative. I talk to her about what I consider a huge gamble, and she shrugs...
View ArticleA Look at SF3+1, SF3+0, SF3-1, and SF3-2 — Part II of II
This is a continuation of last week’s discussion. You might want to check that blog out for context. Consider the values of these combinations, playing 9/6 Jacks or Better for dollars, five coins at a...
View ArticleUNLEASH YOUR INNER ANIMAL: A JOURNEY THROUGH THE BEST ANIMAL-THEMED SLOT GAMES
This post is syndicated by the Las Vegas Advisor for the 888 casino group. Anthony Curtis comments on the 888 article introduced and linked to on this page. AC says: Did you ever take a minute to think...
View ArticleThe Use of “fp or worse” in Strategies
A few weeks ago, I discussed the taxonomy of 3-card straight flushes. The first comment after it was published was “Dork Alert!” I assumed that I was being called a dork by someone who didn’t like the...
View ArticlePodcast – Blair Hull episode #4
Blair Hull was known as the first “BP” or “Big Player”. Ken Uston wrote a book called, “The Big Player” after he replaced Blair in that role. Taking what he learned from counting cards Blair moved...
View ArticleSUCKER BETS: 10 OF THE WORST AND BAD BETS IN A CASINO
This post is syndicated by the Las Vegas Advisor for the 888 casino group. Anthony Curtis comments on the 888 article introduced and linked to on this page. AC says: You can never go wrong learning...
View ArticleWhen Strategies Should Be Redundant
One of the hallmarks of the Dancer/Daily strategies, especially the advanced ones, is that they presume the player can follow simple logic. An example of what I’m talking about can be found in last...
View ArticleTHE FLAWED LOGIC OF CRAPS SYSTEMS: UNCOVERING THE REALITY OF THE HOUSE EDGE
This post is syndicated by the Las Vegas Advisor for the 888 casino group. Anthony Curtis comments on the 888 article introduced and linked to on this page. AC Says: This article corrects the errant...
View ArticleWhy do rental car companies make it so tough?
I recently rented a vehicle at LAS. I booked the car in May for a late July pick up. Back in May, I was messing around on Autoslash.com and I wanted to see how much a Costco Club membership would save...
View ArticleUsing Your Cell Phone in the Casino in Order to Look Up the Strategy
I’ve recently written some more-complicated-than-normal (for me) articles concerning playing strategies. Today won’t be one of those! One of my regular posters, Boris from Switzerland, posted...
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