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Best Gambling Strategies For Blackjack
Mar 16th
Going gambling without prior knowledge of what you’re up against is like going into battle without a gun. Since you’re risking your money with every move, you might as well make the most out of your gambling experience. I believe that a good strategy helps you develop your game and get you more wins than losses, so I have prepared a short but concise article that discusses helpful strategies for one of the most popular casino games – blackjack.
The game of Blackjack is an all-time favorite of veteran gamblers. This is one of those rare casino games where skill actually plays a part whether you win or lose. Blackjack uses the mathematics of probability to reduce the house edge and improve the odds for you. Using a solid and effective strategy in blackjack will limit the house edge to around one-half of a percent, although the effectiveness of your strategy will always depend on the actual rules and the number of decks used, which may vary according to the casino you’re playing in.
Basic blackjack rules state that the dealer must hit on a count of 16 or less, and stand on a count of 17 or more. This is all very good for the house, but if you follow that exact same strategy, you will actually be giving the house a 5.7% edge. So this means that for every $100 you bet on the table, you stand to lose $5.70.
The house advantage is the percentage given to the casino. When you analyze the statistics involved in the game, you will find that for every five hands dealt in blackjack, two hands will not be in your favor. Why? Because the first two cards you’re going to be dealt with will either add to 17-21 35% of the time, 12-16 39% of the time, and less than 11 26% of the time. You will see that the first two cards you’re going to be dealt with are going to be good only 35% of the time.
Here is a list of a basic strategy guide for playing hard totals in blackjack:
If you have a hard total of 8 or less, always hit.
If you have a hard total of 9, hit if the dealer has an up card of 2, 7, 8, 9, 10 or Ace. Now, if the dealer has a 3, 4, 5 or 6 – double down if you can; if not, hit.
If you have a hard total of 10, hit if the dealer has a 10 or Ace. If the dealer has a 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 – double down if you can; if not, hit.
If you have a hard total of 11, hit if the dealer has an Ace. If the dealer has a 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10 – double down if you can; if not, hit.
If you have a hard total of 12, hit if the dealer has a 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10 or Ace. Stand if the dealer has a 4, 5 or 6.
If you have a hard total of 13 or 14, stand if the dealer has a 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6. Hit if the dealer has a 7, 8, 9, 10 or Ace.
If you have a hard total of 15, stand if the dealer has a 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6. Hit if the dealer has a 7, 8, 9 or Ace. If the dealer has a 10, you have to surrender if you’re allowed to; if not, hit.
If you have a hard total of 16, stand if the dealer has a 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6. Hit if the dealer has a 7 or 8. If the dealer has a 9, 10 or Ace, surrender if you are allowed to do so, otherwise hit.
If you have a hard total of 17 or higher, always stand.
Strategy guide for playing soft totals in blackjack:
If you have an Ace 2 or Ace 3 soft total, hit if the dealer has an up card of 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10 or Ace. If the dealer has a 5 or 6 – double down if you can; if not, hit.
If you have an Ace 4 or Ace 5 soft total, hit if the dealer has a 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10 or Ace. If the dealer has a 4, 5 or 6 then double down if you are allowed to do so, otherwise hit.
If you have an Ace 6 soft total, hit if the dealer has a 2, 7, 8, 9, 10 or Ace. If the dealer has a 3, 4, 5 or 6 – double down if you can; otherwise, hit.
If you have an Ace 7 soft total, stand if the dealer has a 2, 7 or 8. Hit if the dealer has a 9, 10 or Ace. If the dealer has a 3, 4, 5 or 6 – double down if you can; otherwise stand.
If you have an Ace 8, Ace 9 or Ace 10 soft total, always stand.
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Casino Gambling Comes to Alabama
Mar 15th
After fighting the issue for years, Alabama now has casino slot style gaming. Although these are classified “Electronic Bingo Parlors” make no bones about it, these are casinos filled with slot machines. The only difference? Instead of just inserting your money, pushing a button or pulling the handle then watching the wheels spin, you get to select a bingo card and based on certain “bingo’s” you win. This act alone, allows you to participate in the potential outcome of that particular spin on the wheel. Thus, according to the casino owners, it is no longer just a game of chance.
The Poarch Creek Indians got the wheels spinning opening the initial casino in Wetumpka, Alabama to the dismay of the locals. However, their attitudes have changed a little since many of the locals have been hired to work in the casino, plus the additional traffic brought into the area has increased revenue for other local business. The Riverside Casino in Wetumpka just completed an addition to the facility and now offers up nearly a thousand machines, affordable buffet, and a large screen bar area where you can watch sporting events.
Along with the Riverside Casino, the Poarch Creek Indians operate the Tallapoosa Casino located along the Tallapoosa River just outside Montgomery, Alabama and are about to complete the upgrade to their Atmore, Alabama facility with the Windcreek Casino and Hotel. According to the PCI, the Windcreek Casino and Hotel will be a full-blown a first class operation. Fine dining, thousands of machines, lodging and entertainment. The Windcreek Casino and Hotel is scheduled for a January 2009 opening.
Not to be outdone and for a fight for survival, the area dog tracks have gotten into the action. Both Greene and Macon counties voted to change their constitutions to allow for “Electronic Bingo” for the much beleaguered dog tracks that were in jeopardy of shutting down.
Greenetrack located off Interstate 59/20 neat Eutaw, Alabama has just over 1500 machines and should you get tired of playing the machines, you can head upstairs and bet on the greyhound races that occur every evening.
The big dog in the state is Victoryland. Located on Interstate 85, twenty miles east of Montgomery, Alabama, is nearing completion of its fourth expansion. Currently nearly 5000 machines are available for play, Victoryland is closest you will come to the casino gambling experience outside the Mississippi Gulf Coast or Tunica. The facilities at Victoryland are first-rate. The Oasis Buffet serves up a decent variety of food, from southern fried chicken to crab claws and the recently opened Race and Sports Book Entertainment Center provides you with the ability to bet on the on-site greyhound races, or pari-mutuel wagering for over forty tracks across the country. Want to watch sporting events, take your pick with 7 large projection and 38 plasma screens you can sit in comfort order up a beverage, sandwich and watch current events.
There you have it, casino gaming in Alabama, maybe sometime soon, they will be offering table games, but for now if slots are your passion then there is plenty to choose.
Murray Edwards is a freelance photojournalist covering the Southern United States.
Baccarat Gambling – Part 2; How to Win Easily
Mar 12th
In part 1 of Baccarat Gambling we learned the game and rules, now it’s time to look at how you can win!
In part 2 of Baccarat Gambling we will examine the odds, best bets, and some strategy. The important thing in baccarat gambling, as in any game of chance, is to win and collect money.
Here we show you how, and Baccarat gambling can become very profitable!
Baccarat is played with 6 or 8 decks of cards and chances on a hand dealt from a full shoe of 6 or 8 decks is as follows:
With 6 decks a banker can win 0.46, a player 0.45, and a tie 0.09
With 8 decks a banker can win 0.46, a player 0.44, and a tie 0.09
The casino will take a commission on the winning Banker hand (either 4% or 5%) and payouts on tie bets (8:1 or 9:1). This yeilds the following casino advantages:
With a 6 deck shoe, and a 5% commission the advantage on a banker bet is 1.056%. With a 4% commission it drops to 0.6%. On a player bet is 1.24%. On a tie bet with 9:1 odds its 14.93% and on 8:1 odds its 14.43%. An 8 deck shoe yields the about the same advantage.
Forget card counting, as the casino will shuffle after each play. Also there is not much in the way of strategy, as the game follows so many automatic rules.
Common Sense Strategy
Never bet on the tie. The odds are overwhelmingly in the house’s favor Also, as the bank will win in the end, why not bet the banker’s hand. Even after paying the commission, you still have odds in your favor. So bet with the bank.
Look for games that use the 6 deck shoe, and has a 4% commission. You might find this a bit boring, but it works and you will win.
Play and Loss Management
You know now the best bet, but not how much to bet. This is also important. In Baccarat Gambling, it is crucial.
You must decide to have self-control. A majority of players often wager more than they can afford to lose. Don’t be one of them. Follow the three simple rules below:.
1. Before you start Baccarat Gambling you MUST decide how much you are going to loose. Write it down, stick to it. That is your limit.
2. Budget the money you have and allocate just so much to each round of play
3. Each time you win, allocate a percentage to the opposite pocket. Leave it there. Don’t deviate and that money is out of play. A smart player will put ALL of a winning hand out of play.
For example you have decided $1,000 to wager and to lose. You will bet the game betting the table minimum (let’s say $50). Put your winnings as per rule 3, out of play, After the 20th round you’ll only have played the $1,000, However, the money out of play, your winninng are waiting for you.
This strategy works for Baccarat Gambling, and is the strategy of the winner. If you leave with only small winnings, you are a WINNER.
You must remember that. Forget it, spend you winnings, don’t follow your strategy, and chances are you will leave broken and a loser.
Baccarat Gambling can be profitable and fun, but you must be disciplined and strong.
Winning at baccarat gambling is easy if you follow the above advice – good luck!
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