Gambling With an Edge for 8/25/11. Our guest was Al Francesco who invented the “Big Player” style of play for beating blackjack and fooling casinos. Listen to our interview here, and you can also read my print interview with him by clicking the interviews link on the right. Al Francesco interview Click to listen or […]
Posts in category Casino Games
Being Restricted
Both blackjack players and video poker players risk being restricted by casinos — largely for the same thing — which is winning too much. Many casinos view advantage players as highly undesirable, but most let advantage players who are losing continue to play.
Playing an Straight to Eight Promotion
Someone asked me about a promotion at a Rounder’s bar that paid you an extra $20 for a max-coin 45678 straight or straight flush when played for quarters. The best game there is 6-5 Bonus.
The Shoe Is On the Other Foot
At this time of my life, video poker is relatively easy to me. I’ve studied the game for 17 years, played 30,000 or so hours, taught 500 classes, and have written thousands of pages on the subject. Learning a new video poker game is usually a piece of cake for me.
A Look at Gambling Wizards
I’ve been reviewing a lot of books lately, largely because I’ve been reading them to prepare for my Gambling with an Edge radio show. Some of you may remember the June 30th show where we had Richard W. Munchkin on. I read his Gambling Wizards: Conversations with the World’s Greatest Gamblers prior to that date […]
Major Change to Gambling with an Edge
Starting sometime in 2010, I decided that I wanted to host a radio program dealing with gambling. I have a large amount of gambling knowledge and I’ve become something of a celebrity while doing it. I checked out various avenues. Talked to various people. And nothing happened with my idea.
Planning Your Work and Working Your Plan
I annually submit articles to the American Casino Guide and in payment get an ad and a free book, worth less than $20 retail. The book has coupons in it, but I rarely take advantage of them. Same with the Las Vegas Advisor’s Pocketbook of Values. Either may be picked up at Huntington Press, 3665 […]
If it’s good Enough for You
I was playing $1 8/5 Bonus Five Play in the Slot Emporium at the Palms. The machine is right next to the set of restrooms adjacent to the poker room, so whenever I play there lots of people see me on their way to and from the facilities. A player I knew, Henry, saw me […]
A Look at Kill Phil
The goal of the book Kill Phil is to allow novice players to have a chance playing in No Limit Texas Hold’Em tournaments. This is done by moving “all in” more frequently than “normal” players do and force the smart players to make a guess for their tournament lives. Most strong players want to avoid […]
A Look at The House Advantage
Jeffrey Ma is the real-life inspiration behind the novel Bringing Down the House and the movie 21, both of which tell the story of the MIT Blackjack team. Since retiring from blackjack, Ma has worked as an options trader and an advisor to professional sports teams. The House Advantage represents Ma’s advice as to how […]
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