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Table Etiquette – tipping the dealer 10223

March 14, 2014 / 4114 views

I’m writing this on behalf of all my fellow casino games dealers out there.  You can consider me like the Lorax: I speak for the dealers. “Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken… rn1p

Beyond Basic Blackjack – More Than Just 21 2k2zb

March 13, 2014 / 3712 views

So it’s your first time on a blackjack table.  You know your premise is to get to as close to 21 as possible, or play in a way to ensure that the dealer busts (goes over 21) – if you…

March 11, 2014 / 5730 views

When most folks hear “card tournament”, they automatically think about some kind of poker tournament, however for those who have never experienced a blackjack tournament, here are the basics. Set-Up Blackjack tournaments pit seven players against the dealer, with a…

Poker Strategy – Your Chip Stack 375v2h

March 10, 2014 / 2800 views

I’ve seen this many times. Players seated at a poker tournament.  It’s already an hour or so in and the re-buy period is over. Blinds are at 1,000 and 2,000. Nobody makes a play because it’s just way too expensive….

Myth Debunked – “Monkey!” 72s5p

March 8, 2014 / 39613 views

You may have heard it in a casino at a blackjack table. MONKEY! MONKEY! MONKEY! Generally it’s a method of calling for a “10” of some kind when someone is doubling down on a hand, or is showing a single…

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March 6, 2014 / 2108 views

Last night I dealt at the Michael J. Fox Foundation Casino Night and Poker Tournament.  The event was hosted by Michael J. Fox, with Phil Gordon moderating.  I got to rub some elbows with both folks as well as comedian…