by James Grosjean Count me among the Netflix drones who loved The Queen’s Gambit (2020), but I’ve always been a chess enthusiast. During my college years, I probably ate a thousand chocolate croissants while watching the quirky, magnificent Murray Turnbull (aka “The Chess Master”) take on all comers in the town square—“$2, refund if you […]
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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. […]
Tis the season, for meeting credit card spendin...
As we come to the end of the year, here are a couple ways to get your minimum spend in for your credit card new sign up bonuses. If you make charitable donations, making the donation via credit card is a way to get some additional spend in. I have not seen a charity yet […]
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 […]
Unexpected events in team play
In any gambling partnership or team play, it is best to get as many of the conditions set as possible before the actual play starts. The more you iron out ahead of time, the less possibility for disagreement. But, you can’t account for every possible outcome and sometimes, alliances are made on short notice. Recently, […]
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