Hi-Lo card counting
The Hi-Lo system of counting cards is sometimes referred to as the point count system. This system works by assigning point values of +1, 0 or -1 to each card dealt to the players in a game of blackjack. Each card has its own value, with Aces and 10 point cards holding a value of -1. Cards 7, 8 and ... read more
What is surrender?
Some casinos offer player the option to surrender on the first two cards. If the player does not like his prospects, he may forfeit half the bet as well as his cards. If the dealer has a ten ... read more
Blackjack spreading across Seminole casinos
Blackjack, baccarat and other new card games will begin June 22 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino near Hollywood, Fla., as the Seminole Tribe continues to expand its offerings under a revenue-sharing agreement signed by Florida Gov. Charlie Crist in November.
The tribe, which insta... read more
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
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
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