Last week I listed some rules about when you should make strategy adjustments based on pay schedules for games without wild cards. Today I’m doing the same thing for Deuces Wild games. Again, I strongly recommend knowing the strategy for at least one game ‘cold.’ This game could be Full Pay Deuces Wild, NSU Deuces […]
Who’s Next?
Two weeks ago I looked at what sports betting will look like in the legalized states of DE, MS, NJ, PA, RI, and WV. Now let’s shift focus to what states might come next. There’s also an elephant in the room in the form of Congress. We’ll address that as well. None of the states […]
Podcast – guest Dr. Nick
Our guest this week is Dr. Nick. Dr. Nick is a blackjack player, gambling writer, and host of the podcast Dr. Nick and the Hot Aussie Chick. podcast Click to listen – Alt-click to download Show Notes [0:30] Listener question #1: Basic player card info for video poker [4:29] Listener question #2: Tips for memorizing basic […]
Dr. Nick and the Hot Aussie Chick : The Bumpy R...
Dr. Nick and The Hot Aussie Chick return after several weeks off. Why have they have been MIA? Dr. Nick discusses the launching of his new membership site Casino Exploits. Also, the duo talk about the ever increasing cost associated with a trip to Sin City, how to play the soft 18 hand in Blackjack […]
Figuring Out a New Strategy on the Fly
There are a LOT of video poker games out there. Sometimes you come across one that you haven’t studied before. There are some rules of thumb that can get you pretty close. This week we’re going to talk about doing that in games without wild cards where you get your money back for a pair […]
Attention Players: Bad Beats Coming
I’ve long said that the coach on every NFL and NBA team needs an assistant dedicated to clock management. Some of the mistakes that take place at the end of a half or game are mind-boggling. Last week’s Bears game was a good example. The Bears got the ball leading by one. There was 55 […]
When Will We Have Interstate Sports Wagering?
As we’ve highlighted here, the legalization of sports wagering is happening state by state. So far, it is all intrastate wagering. Bettors must physically be in the legalized state to place a wager. However, how long until we’re able to wager across state lines between consenting states? It may be coming, but probably not as […]
Podcast – RX Gamble part 2
This week is part 2 of our interview with RXgamble, a woman born and raised in Vegas who went from casino dealer to top advantage player. podcast Click to listen – Alt-click to download Blog rxgamble.com Twitter @rxgamble
A Certain Kind of Approach
A month or two ago, I mentioned on the Gambling with an Edge podcast that I have a buddy with two kids — “Jack,” 12 years old and “Mary Ann,” 10 years old — who are becoming fascinated with the game of backgammon. I’ve agreed to provide them with some backgammon instructions, and I’m enjoying […]
What Does Legalized Sports Betting Mean for the...
Let’s look at the effect of the SCOTUS decision on sports bettors in states where betting is legalized now or soon to be. To do this, I’ll need to address two separate categories, professional and casual bettors. For those who want to bet on sports primarily for entertainment, the spread of legal books gives […]
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