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The complete rules for playing that 12 By Henry Tamburin A 12 in blackjack is considered a “ho-hum” hand; however, many players misplay it regardless of how long they have played blackjack. I’ll summarize how to play your 12 perfectly every time no matter what the composition of the cards in your hand, the […]
Tips for playing blackjack abroad By Henry Tamburin It’s exciting to visit an exotic place and win lots of money playing blackjack. However, nothing can be more frustrating when you return home and the U.S. customs agent asks, “Sir, where did you get all that money from?” Blackjack is blackjack, right? Not necessarily, […]
Test your blackjack savvy on these tough hands by Henry Tamburin Think you know how to play your hands in blackjack? Then give these a try. If you think this quiz was easy, it wasn’t. Reason? I didn’t specify the playing rules or the number of decks of cards, and these variables determine the […]
Use the surrender rule to reduce the house edge By Henry Tamburin It’s no secret that the casinos in Pennsylvania have some of the best blackjack games in the country. One of the reasons for this is the surrender rule, which must be offered (by regulation) at every blackjack game in every casino in […]
How much do your playing errors cost you? By Henry Tamburin So if basic strategy is readily available, why don’t all players use it when they play blackjack? I believe it’s because many players don’t understand the logic of basic strategy, they don’t understand the costs when they deviate from basic strategy, and because […]
The best strategy depends on what type of 18 you were dealt By Henry Tamburin There are several ways to get an 18 when you play blackjack. The 18 could be “hard,” meaning the hand either doesn’t contain an ace, or if it does, the ace is counted as one. (Examples are 10-8, 8-5-5, […]
An interview with Colin Jones Co-Founder of “The Church of Blackjack Card-Counting Team” By Henry Tamburin After Colin Jones graduated from college in 2002, his friend Ben Crawford told him about a book on card counting and suggested he read it. Colin did and he gradually began to earn money at blackjack. After he […]
Are you up for the challenge? By Henry Tamburin The truth is, most typical blackjack players are suckers. Their knowledge of the odds is poor, their logic is worse, and they want to blame their losing on everybody else. I have composed and read many “blackjack quizzes” during my career but the one […]
The step-by-step process of becoming an expert blackjack player By Henry Tamburin There is no magic bullet when it comes to winning at blackjack. It’s not like playing slots, where one lucky spin, no matter how long the odds, can result in a life-changing payout. It’s a slow grind and a journey that begins […]
Shining a light on some great (and not so great) blackjack games around the country By Henry Tamburin I have several reporters who visit casinos in different areas of the U.S. and then file reports on the blackjack playing conditions, which are published in my Blackjack Insider e-Newsletter. Based on these reports plus information I […]