Listeners to the GWAE podcast know that Richard Munchkin is one of my favorite storytellers. When a guest on the show takes us through memory lane, it sometimes jogs one of Richard’s stories and I just sit back and listen with enjoyment. With that in mind, Richard’s brother Jake made a long post on Facebook […]
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It All Adds Up
A friend, Jake Jacobs, posted in passing on a Facebook page recently that he’d been active in car rallyes in the Chicago area way back when. Some of them were time-speed-distance events where you were timed and crossing a checkpoint 30 seconds early was as bad as 30 seconds late — but both were better […]
A Life Changing Book
Someone recently mentioned that one of the characters in the book, The Ultimate Edge, was based on himself. This book, written by Mark Billings, talks about blackjack in the 80s. It includes some insider tips that I haven’t seen elsewhere and ends with a discussion of the main characters’ best play. I read the book […]
“I Hate Stations,” She Said.
In January of this year, I was preparing to teach a video poker class at the South Point. As is my custom, once I got set up, I went around to chat with the students before the class began. One lady I had never seen before seemed to be a friend of a frequent student. […]
Am I the Favorite?
The following email was sent to [email protected]. The correct answer, although not that difficult, has too much math for a podcast. So, I’m addressing it here. I play full pay Jacks or Better (99.54% return), exclusively. I play $1 denomination at max bet for $5 a hand. The casino that I usually play at gives […]
Response to a Blog Comment
For the past two weeks, I’ve been posting about using different software in order to learn to play. A comment on the first such post read (lightly edited): “Just some of plays worth two cents or less if you make the wrong one are sometimes on the rare side and some are somewhat common. So, […]
Comparing Software on Difficult Hands — P...
Today we’re continuing last week’s discussion of comparing video poker software. If you’re planning on playing Quick Quads or Ultimate X, the Pro Training software is the way to go. It’s accurate and gives you correction. I’m someone who highly values getting correction when I’m trying to play a game for real money. Other games […]
Comparing Software on Difficult Hands — P...
This week’s article explains how WinPoker and Video Poker for Winners help you in different ways to become a competent player. Next week covers a new piece of software called Pro Training that’s available on the website www.videopoker.com for a monthly or annual fee. I’ve had a lot of discussions with “Kal.” Kal played successful […]
“Don’t Be So Negative”
This is a repeat of a column from more than 10 years ago. Today, the games are different. I play at different places. I’ve even changed my wife! (Not on purpose. Fortunately, I’ve ended up in a good place with Bonnie. Shirley has moved back to Las Vegas after a time in California. She started […]
Learning Advanced Bonus Poker Deluxe
This is a lightly re-done version of a 10-year-old article. The principles still hold and even if you saw it way back when, we all need refreshers from time to time. At some denominations and in some casinos, 9/6 Bonus Poker Deluxe (99.64%) can be the best available game. The pay schedule is identical between […]
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