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BJI Newsletter, December 2015, #191

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A WORD FROM HENRY

We welcome our newest contributing writer to the BJI, Dunbar, who created his acclaimed software Dunbar's Risk Analyzer for Video Poker 1.0. His first article is about bankroll requirements for video poker players to avoid going broke (i.e., risk of ruin).

In this month's issue, you'll also find an article written by me that gives the inside scoop on why I wrote the Ultimate Guide to Blackjack, and what it contains. Take a look see, and I'd appreciate your feedback (HTamburin@aol.com). This issue also contains several blackjack condition (and trip) reports. They include Las Vegas Reports on the D Las Vegas and Downtown Grand casinos (by Stu D. Hoss); Bally's and Paris casinos (by KC Brooks); New York-Turning Stone casino (by Joe Freeda); and Part 2 on the Northeast Oklahoma casinos (by JPB). You'll also find the conclusion of Eliot Jacobson's article on Hole Carding, and an interesting read from Paul Wilson on the number 7 in blackjack. John Grochowski answers reader's questions dealing with rating blackjack players; tips for playing the very volatile Triple Double Bonus video poker; and the house edge on Mississippi Stud Poker. Lastly, we have a summary of upcoming major blackjack tournaments courtesy of blackjacktournaments.com.

Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Henry Tamburin
Editor

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In the Article Spotlight
SO YOU WANNA' BE A BLACKJACK CARD COUNTER? by Fred Renzey

If you are thinking about becoming a card counter, you definitely want to read this article written by Fred Renzey that appeared in issue #101 BJI.

Do you have to be a Math Whiz to win at blackjack?

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Great tip for our readers... you can try blackjack and play at Fruity King, a great online casino.

ULTIMATE GUIDE TO BLACKJACK by Henry Tamburin

"Does the world need another book on blackjack? That was my first reaction when 888casino initially contacted me about writing the Ultimate Guide to Blackjack (UGBJ) for their blog. Even though there are plenty..."

Read Tamburin's complete article.

LAS VEGAS BLACKJACK REPORT: D LAS VEGAS and DOWNTOWN GRAND CASINOS by Stu D. Hoss

"I was guardedly optimistic as I sauntered into each establishment the weekend before Thanksgiving. Like the Pilgrims before us, I hoped to find reason to give thanks. Perhaps the blackjack gods would bless my endeavor..."

Read Hoss' complete article.

LAS VEGAS BLACKJACK REPORT: BALLY'S and PARIS CASINOS by KC Brooks

"Blackjack at Bally's consists of double-deck, six-deck and eight-deck games. The majority are eight-deck games, roughly a couple dozen tables. The rules are..."

Read Brooks' complete article.

NORTHEAST OKLAHOMA TRIP REPORT-Part 2 by JPB

"In Part 2, I cover three additional casinos in Northeast Oklahoma that include: Indigo Sky, Downstream, and Grand Lake Casino. Playing conditions were..."

Read JPB's complete article.

NEW YORK TRIP REPORT: TURNING STONE CASINO by "Reload" Joe Freda

"The rules of blackjack varied quite a bit throughout the casino, and I did my share of asking at various tables to ensure my expectations were met. Most tables had red felt and showcased eight-deck shoes, with the dealer..."

Read Freda's complete article.

PAUL'S POINTERS: SEVEN: LUCKY, UNLUCKY, or JUST ANOTHER NUMBER? by Paul Wilson

"Stick around Las Vegas or other gambling environs and you'll probably see 7's everywhere; from bar names to plumbing businesses and everything in between, not to mention in the casinos. After all, 7 is a winner on the come out roll in craps and triple 7's often mean a big jackpot on a slot machine. For blackjack players its different though isn't it? Let's take a look at what "lucky 7" means in our world..."

Read Wilson's complete article.

HOLE CARD 101-Part 2 by Eliot Jacobson, Ph.D.

"In this two-part article, I've focused on hole-carding proprietary games. The proprietary games that are vulnerable require that a strategic decision take place after the initial wager is made and the hidden cards have been dealt. Such a decision..."

Read Jacobson's complete article.

VIDEO POKER TRIP BANKROLL: TOO MUCH, TOO LITTLE, OR JUST RIGHT by Dunbar

"Anyone who has planned a trip to a casino to play video poker has probably asked themselves this question: "How much bankroll should I bring?" The reason is obvious: you don't want to run out of money during the trip, and you don't necessarily want to carry extra cash with you because..."

Read Dunbar's complete article.

CASINO ANSWER MAN by John Grochowski

"Grochowski answers reader's questions dealing with how casinos rate blackjack players; tips for playing the very volatile Triple Double Bonus video poker; and the house edge on Mississippi Stud Poker..."

Read Grochowski's complete article.

BLACKJACK TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE by blackjacktournaments.com

"Check out the schedule of upcoming major blackjack tournaments by region in our Blackjack Tournament Report..."

Read our tournament schedule.