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BJI Newsletter, September 2012, #152
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A WORD FROM HENRY
I regret to inform you that BJI contributing writer Ralph Stricker passed away. I knew Ralph since my playing days in Atlantic City some 34 years ago. I was delighted when he agreed to write for the BJI, and his first article appeared in the March 2009 issue (#110). Even though his health was declining, he continued to pen dozens of articles for us over the past three years. He was a blackjack legend who will be missed. Rest in peace my friend.
On a happier note, I'm please to announce that Nathaniel Tilton will be contributing his expertise to the BJI. Tilton's new book, The Blackjack Life, details how he and a friend used a successful mix of camouflage techniques in their small team play to beat the casinos. I've read The Blackjack Life and it's an excellent book that describes in narrative Tilton's playing sessions in different casinos across the USA, as well as explain ("how to") the playing and betting methodologies they used to gain the edge, while staying under the casino radar. You will thoroughly enjoy his book (and you might pick up a few tidbits of strategy that will help your game). I highly recommend it. (See our POM below.)
I'm also pleased to announce an alliance with Casino Player (CP) magazine in which BJI subscribers can get a 12-month subscription for only $21. Many of you probably know that I write a blackjack column in CP each month. In addition, BJI contributing writers Frank Scoblete, Basil Nestor, Jerry "Stickman" Stich, Kevin Blackwood, and John Grochowski also write for Casino Player. It's a great lifestyle magazine, that will keep you current with everything that is going on in the world of casino gambling, and you'll read some great gambling tips from the best casino writers in the business. Click here to subscribe at this special rate.
The big news this month is from Atlantic City where the Golden Nugget casino lost 1.5 millions dollars to a group of baccarat players and then sued them! Frank Scoblete has the details in his Atlantic City report (the reason GN sued is unbelievable). Nathaniel Tilton describes the mix of camouflage techniques that he (and his partner) used to confuse the pit critters and afford them longer playing sessions. Vinny DeCarlo continues his series on casino cheats, this time with a story of a baccarat dealer at the old Dunes casino who thought he was being protected but DeCarlo thought otherwise. JPB hit the Tunica casinos, and even though he had good playing conditions, he had his worst session ever (variance, variance ... all card counters need to read this article). KC Brooks reports on the playing conditions at the Mirage and TI (Treasure Island) casinos, while Frank Scoblete and his team do the same for the casinos in Atlantic City. Basil Nestor summarizes five dumb moves that even experienced basic strategy players often make. If you want to learn the ins-and-outs of Blackjack Switch, check out my article in this issue. John Grochowski answers reader's question about several versions of Double Double video poker games, being barred using a progressive betting system at blackjack, and a bet (other than the odds bet) that had no house advantage. Frank Kneeland writes an interesting article about the beginning era of video poker in casinos, including the lack of any software to do the math (must reading if you are a video poker buff). Last, but not least, we have the schedule of upcoming blackjack tournaments courtesy of blackjacktournaments.com.
PRODUCT OF THE MONTH
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New blackjack book by BJI contributing writer Nathaniel Tilton, available at a 10% discount! The Blackjack Life by Nathaniel Tilton is the story about a regular guy with a regular job who read Bringing Down the House (MIT team story), and decided to do what the players in that book did. The book relates the story of Tilton's personal five-year journey through the inner world of card counting and his clandestine pursuit of beating the casinos. Only $14.35 plus shipping... 10% of the retail price. Click here to order. |
Copyright ©2012, Jerry King, www.jerryking.com. All rights reserved.
In the Article Spotlight
From the Inside by The Suit
The Spotlight article this month appeared in issue #60 of BJI. The Suit, a former casino floor supervisor and shift manager, offers tips to advantage players on how they should act the first time they visit a new casino. Click here to read the article.
Henry Tamburin
Editor
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BJI Newsletter, September 2012, #152
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How to Win Even More Blackjack Tournaments - Volume II contains five sections:
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- "Bottom of the Ninth" final hand strategies (NEW)
- Tips on "chip counting"
- Importance of reading the tournament rules
- When you should hit your stiff hand
- Knowing how to "climb the ladder" for success
- Aggressive double down strategies (NEW)
- How to play the most dangerous tournament hand
- Revisiting the "mythical 12 percent rule"
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- Learning from a double playoff disaster (NEW)
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"My worst nightmare is to have Ken Smith on my table in a blackjack tournament. My next worst nightmare is to be playing against opponents who have read Ken's e-books."... Henry Tamburin
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WINNING BIG WITH SMALL TEAM PLAY by Nathaniel Tilton
"My friend and I did everything in our power to master the science of the game, while learning through trial and error how to perfect the art of it, as well. In doing so, we explored every avenue we could, from books to software to newsletters, like the one you're reading..."
Read Tilton's complete article.
RELAX ... THE FIX IS IN by Vinny DeCarlo
"This story is about Ron the Rascal, a baccarat dealer at the old Dunes casino in Las Vegas, who thought his cheating was "under the casino radar." Not according to Vinny DeCarlo, who was present at Ron's trial to present the evidence. Read what happened..."
Read DeCarlo's complete article.
"For the first time in about two years, I had the opportunity to travel to Memphis and was able to make the short drive south to Tunica. Unfortunately, my Tunica trip turned into my second worst blackjack trip of my 15-plus years of playing blackjack as an advantage player. Here's what happened..."
Read JPB's complete article.
"The Mirage uses a facial recognition system and computers to evaluate player ability. With that said, vary the size of your bet off the top of a shuffled deck and keep your playing sessions short, and you should be able to stay under the radar..."
Read Brook's complete article.
"Read the incredible story about how Atlantic City's Golden Nugget casino got creamed at the baccarat table (you won't believe how it happened) and then sued the players (who were not cheating)..."
Read Scobletes' complete article.
"After a bettor learns basic strategy and the rules of the game, if he sincerely follows them, then it's all improvement from there, right? Sadly, no. Experienced players make some of the dumbest moves. Here are the five worst..."
Read Nestor's complete article.
"A new blackjack game is growing in popularity amongst players because it legally allows you to switch your cards between two hands. The game is appropriately called Blackjack Switch. Here are the basics..."
Read Tamburin's complete article.
"John answers reader's question about several versions of Double Double video poker games, being barred using a progressive betting system at blackjack, and a bet (other than the odds bet) that had no house advantage..."
Read Grochowski's complete article.
"The title of this month's article is far more than a metaphor or simple saying. Our topic is video poker-related software, and not only do they not make 'em like they used to, they did not, in fact, make 'em at all..."
Read Kneeland's complete article.
"Check out the schedule of major blackjack tournaments in September and October by region in our Blackjack Tournament Report courtesy of
blackjacktournaments.com..."
TUNICA TRIP REPORT by JPB
LAS VEGAS BLACKJACK REPORT: MIRAGE AND TI by KC Brooks
ATLANTIC CITY BLACKJACK REPORT by Frank Scoblete and Alene Paone
THE FIVE DUMBEST MOVES IN BLACKJACK by Basil Nestor
HOW TO PLAY BLACKJACK SWITCH by Henry Tamburin
CASINO ANSWER MAN by John Grochowski
THEY DON'T MAKE 'EM LIKE THEY USED TO by Frank Kneeland
BLACKJACK TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE by blackjacktournaments.com
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