A blackjack joke
One advantage of playing online blackjack is that you never have to deal with obnoxious dealers demanding tips. Here is how one clever gambler dealt with this unpleasant situation in a Las Vegas casino:
The gambler had a hand of 14 when he got into the argument with the blackjack dealer. The ... read more
Pennsylvania closer to table games?
Pennsylvania’s Democratic-led House Gaming Oversight Committee took the first step on a bill to legalize blackjack and other table games at the state’s licensed slots casinos, holding a hearing last week on it despite heavy opposition in the Senate to expanding the state’s gambling platter.read more
Blackjack revenues take dip in Vegas
Blackjack revenues on the Las Vegas Strip fell almost 18 percent during March. Gamblers wagered $746.6 million on the game, 1.3 percent more than a year ago. However, the win by casinos was $76 million, a 17.8 percent decline from March 2007. The hold percentage, which is normally about 12 percent, ... read more
Barkley admits $400K debt, will pay casino
TNT NBA analyst Charles Barkley acknowledged he owes a $400,000 gambling debt to a Las Vegas Strip casino and promised Thursday to repay it after a prosecutor said the retired NBA star faced criminal charges.
“My mistake,” Barkley said. “I’m not broke, and I’m go... read more
Poker lawsuit fails in Washington
Playing poker for money online will remain illegal in Washington state, a King County Superior Court judge ruled this week.
But the Seattle-area attorney and poker aficionado who filed a lawsuit challenging the state’s right to regulate international online gambling said he will press f... read more
How to play pairs
If you have a pair of Aces or Eights: Always split.
If you have a pair of twos or threes: Split if the dealer has 2 - 7, otherwise hit.
If you have a pair of fours: Split if the dealer has 5 or 6 - otherwise hit.
If you have a pair of fives: Double if the dealer has 2 thru 9 - o... read more
How to play soft hands
A soft hand is when one of your starting hands contains an ace.
If you have Ace 2 or Ace 3: Double if the dealer has 5 or 6 - otherwise hit.
If you have Ace 4 or Ace 5: Double if the dealer has 4 thru 6 - otherwise hit.
If you have Ace 6: Double if the dealer has 3 thru 6 - otherw... read more
U.S. gambling more
Americans spent more money gambling in 2007 than on movie tickets or candy, but the steady growth of commercial casinos in the past decade could take a hit next year because of a slumping economy and setbacks in building new places to play.
The American Gaming Association says 2007 commercial... read more
How to play hard hands
A hard hand in Blackjack is two starting cards that do not contain an ace.
If you have eight or less, always hit.
If you have nine: Double if the dealer has 3 thru 6 - otherwise hit.
If you have 10 : Double if the dealer has 2 thru 9 - otherwise hit.
If you have 11: Doubl... read more
Table games coming in Pennsylvania?
The Pennsylvania House Gaming Oversight Committee has scheduled a public hearing Thursday on legislation that would allow live table games such as Blackjack at Pennsylvania casinos.
Pocono Downs chief executive Bobby Soper will testify at the 10 a.m. hearing, and he’ll tell committee member... read more