In my last blog I discussed poker players and golf gambling. In this entry I want to explain why golfers, poker players or not, who are new to the serious golf-gambling world can get in a bad situation because they don’t understand what game they’re playing and how it works. There are at least three […]
When 9/5 Was Better than 9/6
One of the very first lessons taught by virtually all video poker teachers, including me, involves the game Jacks or Better. We explain how the game pays 25-for-1 for all 4-of-a-kinds, 2-for-1 for two pair, and the difference between the good version and the bad version depends on how much you get for a full […]
Build A Wall!
Mr. B, a highly successful AP who doesn’t play casino table games, said to me over lunch in a casino coffee shop, “Why don’t they fix everything? If I ran the casino, I would just make it so that no game is beatable!” I’m sure you would try, B! It’s a fair question, but the […]
Podcast – guest blackjack player – ...
Our guest this week is advantage player Lee Jensen. Lee was on our show once after winning the Grosjean cup at the Blackjack Ball a couple years ago. He has started a new blog for player which you can find here – APStreet. podcast Click to listen. Alt click to download
Paying to Avoid Royal Flushes
Assume you are a 5-coin dollar player playing 9/6 Jacks or Better and are dealt 3♠ A♥ K♥ T♥ 5♥. The only two plays to consider are holding three hearts to the royal flush and holding all four hearts. If we check out EV, we find holding three hearts is worth $6.43 and holding four […]
This prop bet is making me sick just thinking a...
I’ve heard of some crazy proposition bets; even participate in a few. I hope this guy lives through this. Here is a link to the full article.
Podcast – guest blackjack player – ...
Our guest this week is a blackjack player who calls himself Blade. After teaching computer science and playing poker part time for several years, in 2016 he supported himself almost entirely by playing blackjack, in Las Vegas and elsewhere. He’s here today to talk about those experiences. podcast Click to listen. Alt click to […]
A Good Game Gone for About Five Years
Someone posted a picture of a $50,000 royal flush on wizardofvegas.com and that brought back memories. Although this particular jackpot was hit by someone else, I’ve had more than my share. The game was called “Deuces Plus” and was a 10/4/4 version of Deuces Bonus with a 1000-for-1 royal flush. They were available at fewer […]
Poker Players and Golf Gambling, Part 1
As much as I like poker, my favorite gambling game is golf. The combination of physical skill, the ability to perform under pressure, and understanding of the gambling aspect and negotiating skills, not to mention getting out of the poker room and being outdoors in beautiful settings, playing a fascinating game, make it a natural […]
Podcast – guest James McManus author of C...
Our guest this week is James McManus. James is the author of several books, and many magazine articles. He is also an avid poker player. Today is part two of his history of poker, Cowboys Full. podcast Click to listen. Alt click to download
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