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BJI Newsletter, March 2012, #146
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A WORD FROM HENRY
Frank Kneeland concludes his interview with Dr. William McCown, a world-renown expert on compulsive gambling. Part 1 of this interviewed appeared in the February issue of BJI. Do yourself a favor and read both articles because you never know if or when you (or a loved one) could develop a gambling problem. If you are a video poker player, or thinking about becoming one, you should read Dan Paymar's article in which he explains the development and features of his highly rated Optimum Video Poker analysis and training software (including the name of the BJI contributing writer that helped Dan with some of the features that were incorporated in the software). The 2012 Blackjack Ball was recently held in Las Vegas and Joe Pane has the scoop on what went down, including which famous blackjack legend was present (read the article to see who it was). Joe also included in his article the blackjack ball test that was given to the pros in attendance (try answering the questions). In a breakthrough exclusive article, Vinny DeCarlo describes a new casino surveillance network that is in place right now in casinos all across the U.S. catching card counters. Stu D. Hoss ventured to North Las Vegas to report on the playing conditions (and amenities) at the Cannery, Jerry's Nugget, and Lucky Club casinos. Meanwhile, KC Brooks visited the MGM and Tropicana Resorts on the strip, and reports on their playing conditions and amenities. Frank Scoblete summarizes some of the methods (from his recent experience) that Atlantic City casinos use to make card counting an unpleasant activity for counters, and provides an update on playing conditions for all the A.C. casinos. Basel Nestor provides an interesting and different perspective on the Martingale Betting System for non-counters (with a surprising recommendation). Tournament Pro The Babe writes about the Kid, a young player that he met many years ago in the blackjack tournament circuit. Read his article to see who the Kid is (you know him). John Grochowski answers reader's questions dealing with 6-5 blackjack games that are the only game in town, what the house edge is on a combination Place bet on 6 and 8, and when going for the kicker payoff in Double Double and Triple Bonus video poker games is worth it. As usual, we have a summary of upcoming major blackjack tournaments in casinos across the country courtesy of www.blackjacktournaments.com.
I have good news on the great blackjack games in the Pennsylvania casinos. Mark Gruetze reports that the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board recently voted to make all of the blackjack rules permanent - including S17, 3:2 payments on all blackjacks, and late surrender.Those apply to all Pennsylvania casinos and all blackjack games, low-limit and high-limit alike.The Board also will allow double-deck pitch games (up till now, all blackjack games had to be dealt from a shoe).
Copyright ©2011, Jerry King, www.jerryking.com. All rights reserved.
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TAX HELP FOR GAMBLERS by Jean Scott and Marissa Chien
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Tax Help for Gamblers deals with the innumerable nuances and gray areas of gambling and taxes. It covers all the whys and wherefores of this complex subject, including tax-code specifics, record-keeping, filing your tax return, state-tax considerations, and audits and other tax problems. Whether you're a do-it-yourself tax filer or you use a tax professional, Tax Help for Gamblers is an indispensable guide to staying square with the taxman. Only $21. |
In the Article Spotlight
Number of Hands in Blackjack
by Dan Pronovost
This month's great "insider" article appeared in issue #39 of the BJI. Dan Pronovost studied and reported what the effect the number of table players has on the card counter's expectation.
Henry Tamburin
Editor
If you come across an unfamiliar blackjack term in one of our articles or reports, see our Blackjack Glossary: www.bjinsider.com/questions_glossary.shtml.
Did you know we have all past newsletter issues available in our archives, with online search?
E-mail subscribers can also read each month's issue online at our web site: BJI Issue #146, March 2012.
BJI Newsletter, March 2012, #146
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CASINO PSYCHOLOGY: THE WRONG SIDE OF THE CLIFF (Part 2) by Frank Kneeland
"This will be the last of my gaming psychology related articles for a while. I thought it best to save the best for last, so I have a special treat in store for you. This month in the second of my two part article, we'll be talking to Dr. William G. McCown, the author of my favorite book on gambling psychology, Best Possible Odds, as well as several other books on psychology, including his latest, Treating Gambling Problems..."
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"In the past 10 years that I have attended the Blackjack Ball, I have never witnessed anyone receive a standing ovation from this group of blackjack pros. However, when Max Rubin introduced the guest of honor, every blackjack practitioner in the room stood up and gave him a rousing and well-deserved round of applause, in respect and admiration of this brilliant man..."
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"Even with all of their amenities, the number one reason to come to the MGM is their excellent playing conditions for the solo blackjack player or team. You won't find your five-dollar double deck game here, but there are plenty of other rules that favor the player..."
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"This month I ventured out in North Las Vegas to some places somewhat off the beaten path if you are a Vegas visitor or even a Vegas local, depending on what part of the Valley you call home. I visited three casinos and was surprised at what I found..."
"I was playing two hands and intended to spread a mere one to eight. Midway through the first shoe, I had only once increased my bet to two units. From nowhere the casino shift manager, I believe his name was Michael, came to the table, and watched the game. When that shoe finished, he came to me and said, "Frank, you will only be allowed to bet one hand from now on." Then he whispered to the dealer..."
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HOUSE OF PANE: 2012 BLACKJACK BALL by Joe Pane
LAS VEGAS BLACKJACK REPORT: MGM GRAND AND TROPICANA by KC Brooks
NORTH LAS VEGAS BLACKJACK REPORT: CANNERY, LUCKY CLUB, AND JERRYS NUGGET by Stu D. Hoss
ATLANTIC CITY BLACKJACK REPORT by Frank and Alene Scoblete
THE OREGON SURVEILLANCE NETWORK (OSN) by Vinny DeCarlo
ARE BETTING SYSTEMS REALLY SO BAD? by Basil Nestor
THE KID by The Babe
CASINO ANSWER MAN by John Grochowski
BLACKJACK TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE by blackjacktournaments.com
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