Tricks and Tips for those Games of Chance and Rare Skill – Poker, Blackjack, etc.

Maybe you remember some time ago I got my hands on a slot machine system from a man named Mr. McQueen. Well, I’ve tried it a couple of times, it’s still early in the testing stage, but so far it actually seems to work. I think a key thing to remember here is that it [...]

I ordered and had emailed to me Mr McQueen’s “system” which is merely an example of a larger meta-theme he proposes that by playing a set style repeatedly will somehow ‘trick’ ‘fool’ or whatever word you want to use to imply “override” the slot machine’s Random Number Generator. What makes this particularly scary is that [...]

I could give a primer on counting cards, or even simple, basic strategy. But I think the best place to start with a look into blackjack is to look at what traps to avoid: Not splitting 88 vs. 10. Two hands starting with 8 is substantially better than facing off against the dealer’s 10 with [...]

I think the one thing that keeps a lot of people from really sitting down at a poker table in a casino – those that are close enough to do it, of course – is the assumption that you’ll need a sizeable amount of money to come in and be willing to lose. That’s simply [...]

I’m fascinated by Baccarat. It’s one of the few true gambling games out there in a casino anymore – what with all of the crazy side bets that have been introduced into various games, such as Queens Blackjack, or the worst offender of them all, Spanish 21. Baccarat offers the ultimate in the smooth suave [...]

Back in the old days, the days when I was an instructor in philosophy at an engineering university, I built a reputation for making hard things seem simple. And I was also one of th efirst people to use the internet to publish things like FAQs (Frequently asked questions) and those kinds of things. Then [...]

If you’ve never played poker in a casino – or a cardroom, even, it might be a bit daunting. Maybe you’ve got a lot of online experience under yourbelt but are a bit anxious to look like a complete beginner when you walk in. Here’s what to expect: Tables, players at tables, dealers (unless it’s [...]

The first time you show up to the casino to play some poker, you’ll probably be anxious. You’ll probably have a few hours of online poker under your belt, but it’s still a bit unnerving for someone who’s never stared an opponent down over a large pot. Obviously you should have a plan towards your [...]

If you are slightly more experienced with the casino, but definitely not to the level of comfort where you can read your opponents, I’ll expand the play table I introduced. Using the same conventions as in the other post: When you have these hands: Bet this way: AA KK 99 88 AJs ATs Check (Limp) [...]

Remember when I said not to play for the inside straight? That’s actually only true if you’ve never played for money before. If you’re a rank beginner. The best way to get past beginner, though, is to be able to calculate your hand odds. (I wouldn’t try bringing a calculator to the casino table, but [...]