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Deal Me In by Mark Pilarski

June 6, 2008

Hearing Versus Listening

Dear Mark: Several weeks ago I wrote to you to inquire about blackjack's Royal Match bet and got your definitive answer that I've summarized here in two words: bad bet. Like most people who ask for advice, I didn't act on your info figuring I'd just make the bet on the deal to limit the loss. HA!

Yesterday, I sat at a blackjack table at a local casino (Western Village for you as a former Reno-... Read More

Deal Me In by Mark Pilarski

May 30, 2008

Skill, money, and reading the payback label - that's all it takes

Dear Mark: For the average player, is there any mathematical advantage to playing two hands of blackjack versus one? Jason F.

Playing two hands and what advantages or disadvantages it brings your way depends on your skill level.

A skilled player using perfect basic strategy gives up the same approximately one-half percent edge to the casino on bo... Read More

Deal Me In by Mark Pilarski

May 16, 2008

Friend Might Try Shuffle Master's Leg

Dear Mark: I was sitting at a casino bar in casual conversation with another player who said that he was a card counter. I asked him why play here since this casino uses only continuous shuffle machines. He replied that he liked to play on them because it drew less scrutiny versus a hand or shoe dealt game. Funny thing was that he was broke and couldn't even buy a round of drinks. Was he pul... Read More

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