Blackjack Las Vegas

Blackjack comes in different forms and variations, one of which is the Vegas Strip. A great number of casinos all over the world offer the Vegas Strip that can also be found online thanks to some of the largest casino and gaming software providers in the world. This is even better, as players are provided…

In his personal blog (MarkPilarski.com), syndicated gambling columnist and blackjack efficiency expert Mark Pilarski was recently asked if it’s ever a good time to split 10’s. He mentioned a particular scenario in which winning blackjack tournaments could rely on breaking that golden rule by splitting…

Laughlin Blackjack – With summer coming and many of you heading out to the Colorado River for some fun in the sun, I thought it would be a good time to post a guide for playing blackjack in Laughlin. If you’re a serious blackjack player (aka card counter), then you’re going to be better off in Las Vegas…

Denise Truscello/WireImage Ben Affleck, seen here at the World Series of Poker in 2007, has been banned from playing blackjack at Hard Rock Las Vegas after he was caught counting cards, a source told the Daily News. Ray Mickshaw/WireImage Ben Affleck during 2004 World Poker Celebrity Match at Commerce…

5. Don’t Blame Dealers If You Lose Gambling is a numbers game, and the house always has the advantage. Nevertheless, dealers make a convenient target when players need to vent about their bad fortune. “We hear people say things like ‘unbelievable’ or ‘Can you believe that?’ every other hand, ” says Nguyen…

We don t live in hotels. Not all Vegas women are cocktail waitresses and Vegas men are blackjack dealers. And no one wants your kidneys. Now that we ve dispelled those little misconceptions, find out more of what we locals know about the real Las Vegas. Here are 12 insider tips to help you make the most…

The plague of 6:5 blackjack has been well documented here. (See 6 to 5 Blackjack? Just say No! and The Casino Floor as a Minefield.) If you have any other game choices available, you should not be playing a game that pays only 6:5 on blackjack. Yet some players do play these games. Don’t worry, I’m not…

Indoor Bocce Courts? In a bar? Absolutely Welcome to the Bocce Court of Black Jack. A place where you and your friends can engage in a fierce competition of strategy and precision, and of course, bragging rights. And we haven t forgotten about all the fans that will want cheer you on to victory. There…

Boston Leather Sap / blackjack is for law enforcement use only. It is a small, easily-concealed club consisting of a leather-wrapped lead weight attached to the end of a leather-wrapped coil spring or rigid shaft, with a lanyard or strap on the end opposite the weight. Materials such as lead, steel and…

The objective of this chapter is to teach you the playing strategies for blackjack. Topics covered include: What exactly is the “basic playing strategy, ” and why is it so important. The basic strategy rules for surrendering a hand. The basic strategy rules for splitting a pair. The basic strategy rules…

Introduction Blackjack should need no introduction. It is the most popular table game in the United States, and is easily found in casinos throughout the world. The object is simply to get more points than the dealer without going over 21. Rules Blackjack may be played with one to eight decks of 52-card…

A blackjack table makes a great addition to your home game room, especially if you re in the habit of hosting parties with up to six guests. Commercially produced gaming tables can be expensive, but you can build your own blackjack table at home with just a little work and some supplies. Build the Stand…