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Can You Play Blackjack by Yourself?
By Shaun Stack 3/7/22 - 7 MIN READ
Blackjack is no doubt one of the most popular casino games. Therefore, live blackjack tables typically feature multiple players at all times. During peak hours, many of these tables are...
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Can You Play Roulette in California?
By Shaun Stack 3/3/22 - 7 MIN READ
California offers many different gambling opportunities. It features tribal casinos, racetracks, lotteries, and cardrooms. If you want to gamble in the Golden State, then you won’t have to look far....
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Can You Play Slots at 18?
By Shaun Stack 3/3/22 - 7 MIN READ
18 is the special age when you can vote, play the lottery, join the military, buy tobacco products, and work full time in the US. It’s not, however, an age...
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Why Isn’t Craps Legal in California?
By Shaun Stack 2/28/22 - 7 MIN READ
California features one of the world’s biggest casino gaming industries. Its 76 tribal casinos generate $9 billion in annual gaming revenue. This total rivals next-door Nevada ($12b), which is world-famous...
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House Edge and Strategy of No Commission Baccarat
By Shaun Stack 2/16/22 - 7 MIN READ
Baccarat is a very old casino game, having been played in its current form for more than 400 years. It’s known as “the royal game,” an elegant companion to the...
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Blackjack Probability of Winning - Odds for Each Hand
By Shaun Stack 2/9/22 - 7 MIN READ
Blackjack strategy is heavily context-dependent. That means the right play depends on every variable in the game. Each player hand has a different optimal strategy which itself depends on the...
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The 6 Best State Lotteries in America
By Shaun Stack 2/8/22 - 7 MIN READ
At the time of this post, 45 states plus DC run some form of lottery. The US lottery landscape is varied. Some states lean heavily on instant win games; others...
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The Kelly Criterion and Blackjack
By Shaun Stack 2/4/22 - 7 MIN READ
Wouldn’t it be great to have an elegant mathematical formula that would help you determine your ideal bet size no matter what game you’re playing? Such a thing exists, and...
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How Do you Know When a Slot Machine is Going to Hit?
By Shaun Stack 1/31/22 - 8 MIN READ
The most common question I get about slots is some variation of “When is a slot machine loose?” People always want to know how they can identify a slot machine...
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9 Keno Tips That Will Change How You View the Game
By Shaun Stack 1/14/22 - 7 MIN READ
Keno is far from the most popular casino game with most gamblers. You're not going to find considerable representation from the younger crowd playing keno. The image that keno is...
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Can You Double Down After Splitting in Blackjack
By Shaun Stack 1/11/22 - 6 MIN READ
Blackjack has plenty of side games and side rules. The important practical question is this one: How should I play this hand? With this in mind, I've put together a...
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Can You Play Blackjack in Florida?
By Shaun Stack 1/10/22 - 7 MIN READ
With card rooms, poker rooms, racetracks, and tribal casinos, Florida offers many gambling opportunities. However, it also features strange gambling laws along with these opportunities. Some games are only permitted...
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