Blackjack

37 posts Published 2004 to 2019 Written by Lars Jones, Tum and 3 others

2019

  • 28 November 2019 · Lars Jones

    The Current State of the Law for Online Blackjack in North America & Beyond

    Some movement has occured in online gambling laws in North America over the last year. A lot has also been happening in Europe recently. One of the latest developments was the announcement that virtual gaming platforms will be fully legal in Belarus beginning April 1, 2019. This followed a Presidential Decree signed on August 7.

  • 6 May 2019 · Tum

    The Ins and Outs of Tipping Your Blackjack Dealer

    Tipping is a form of communication in the service industry, especially if you are in the US. Here, people working at any service capacity normally get minimum or low-average wagers, and tend to depend on their tips for a boost in income.

2018

  • 19 December 2018 · Tum

    Playing Blackjack in Teams : Things to Consider

    Author: Bluesman from BJ21.com I frequently read about blackjack teams and the difficulties they get into. As someone who has been a player, an investor, and a manager for a blackjack team, I thought I would write some general notes and, I…

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  • 11 July 2018 · Tum

    Unusual Circumstances & Break-in Dealers

    Your bet is not lost until the dealer picks it up. If the dealer errs in your favor, keep the money. Never cheat, but never give money to the dealer. Of course, if the dealer makes an error in the casino’s favor, speak up and get it corrected. Look for gifts. The dealer is not supposed to show you either the card on the bottom of the pack or the burned card (i.e. the card turned under).

  • 23 April 2018 · Lars Jones

    Can you teach yourself blackjack and win?

    We all come to the tables by different paths. While I'm not a hardcore blackjack player, I do enjoy the game and usually dedicate about 20% of my bankroll to it.

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2017

  • 21 November 2017 · J. G. Araby

    4,000 Miles in Search of an Advantage — Part Two

    Early on in my career I struggled to find a balance between work and play. My only respite was the summer air as I sped across the freeway en-route to the next casino.

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  • 19 November 2017 · Meistro

    Medellin, a Blackjack Paradise

    Meistro has been a regular contributor on the BJI forum for many years. If you would like to ask him a question you can leave a comment below or on the forum Nestled in the Andes, Medellin is a magnificently temperate city…

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  • 15 October 2017 · Meistro

    Playing Blackjack in Cancun

    Meistro has been a regular contributor on the BJI forum for many years. If you would like to ask him a question you can leave a comment below or on the forum Though my first introduction to gambling was at the poker…

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  • 5 October 2017 · J. G. Araby

    Your Play is No Longer Welcome Here

    As I stated in a previous article, you can’t be kicked out of a casino in Missouri for counting cards. You can only be counter measured.

  • 10 September 2017 · J. G. Araby

    4,000 Miles in Search of an Advantage — Part One

    “What do you do for a living?” It’s a simple and direct question for most, but it’s one that I often have trouble responding to accurately. I rarely tell people that I’m a professional gambler or an advantage player.

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