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If you’re interested in beating casinos at blackjack, the highest level of training is going to be an immersive, hands on experience. And that’s exactly what our Blackjack Bootcamp is. But is it worth the cost? We’ve always wanted to be completely transparent (which can be rare in the casino/gambling […]

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Blackjack Hall of Fame

By David Drury The Blackjack Hall of Fame at Barona Casino in San Diego, California stands as a curious testament to the giants who mastered the game of 21 and/or paved the way for its continued mastery. The shrine is more than curious; it is paradoxical. Unlike the “Winners Wall” […]

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How to Count Cards

How To Count Cards Counting Cards Can Be Broken Into 4 Steps: Step 1. Assign a value to every card Step 2. Keep a “Running Count” based off of the values of the card dealt Step 3. Use this information to calculate the count per deck or “true count” Step [...]

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The History of Blackjack and Card Counting

The History of Blackjack and Card Counting   By Loudon Ofton Somewhere, at this very moment, a casino is locked in battle with a suspected card counter. The battle is mostly mental. The player is watching the cards, watching the discard tray, mindful of any undue attention from the pit. [...]

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Glossary of Blackjack Terms

Glossary of Blackjack Terms 86’d: Getting told by a casino that you are being trespassed from their property. Usually, this is the direct consequence of using your brain to make wise decisions with your money. Sometimes they try and get you to sign paperwork. Ace: In Blackjack, an Ace card [...]

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Why Was Ben Affleck Banned from Blackjack at Hard Rock Casino?

by David Drury Every celebrity plays poker. Poker is good for celebrity. You get to show your face around town; you have something to keep you busy in Vegas while the wife is keeping up with the Kardashians; you boost public perception for throwing your snazzy fedora in the ring […]

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Split Double Destroy – My Office

The money moves fast. When I lose count of the chips stuffed in my pockets or the cash I have extracted from them, or just when I need to dodge a little heat, compose myself, or strategize, I retire to my office—the casino bathroom.

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