zengrifter
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Ken, Barfy, Fred, and MOI, all in this month's BJInsider. zg
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BJI Newsletter, June 2008, #101
A WORD FROM HENRY
Many BJI subscribers sent us congratulatory emails on the publication of our 100th issue. Others were complimentary on the issue itself, which contained articles written by some of the best players/authors around. If you haven't read our special 100th issue, click here. In any event, we thank you and look forward to publishing many more issues of the BJI. (PS: Please continue to spread the word about the BJI to your friends so we can continue to grow).
We kick off our June issue with an interview with John Chang (aka Mickey Rosa), who was the leader of the famous MIT blackjack team (provided by Joe Pane). Speaking of the MIT Team, the movie "21" portrays card counting as all glitz and glamour; however, blackjack pro and author Fred Renzey tells it like it really is in his article, So You Wanna' Be a Card Counter?. The Super Sevens side bet on blackjack tables looks very tempting. But you better read Alan Krigman's article before you make the bet. Ken Smith has a basic strategy surprise; namely, there is one hand that is misplayed 59 percent of the time by basic strategy players. Read Smith's article for the details. If you want to read about the history of card counting, read Barfarkel's and Zengrifter's well-researched article. There seems to be some change afoot in the rules for blackjack in Atlantic City, and Alene and Frank Scoblete cover them in their AC Blackjack Report (including a jab at the new no-smoking ban). One of the most gut-wrenching hands that you can get in blackjack tournaments is the dreaded 17. The Babe explains what happened to him when he was dealt a 17 in a tournament with Anthony Curtis on his table. Sammy Vaughn reminisces about one of his ole tournament colleagues in his delightful article, A Most Eccentric Player. Did you know that they made a major change in the World Series of Poker that is being played in Las Vegas right now? Read Bill Burton's article on what it is, and why he doesn't like it. Last, but not least, we've got a summary of major blackjack tournaments being held in June and July across the country courtesy of blackjacktournaments.com.
On Friday evening, June 13, from 8-10pm (EST) the show Vegas Winners and Losers will air on the E! Entertainment Cable Network. Two of the winners that will be featured are BJI contributing writer Frank Scoblete, and his partner Dom LoRiggio. Frank and Dom discuss craps (specifically dice control), and blackjack. Check your local TV listings for the time the show will air in your area.
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
E-mail subscribers can also read each month's issue online at our web site: BJI Issue #101, June 2008.
Henry Tamburin
Editor
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BJI Newsletter, June 2008, #101
A WORD FROM HENRY
Many BJI subscribers sent us congratulatory emails on the publication of our 100th issue. Others were complimentary on the issue itself, which contained articles written by some of the best players/authors around. If you haven't read our special 100th issue, click here. In any event, we thank you and look forward to publishing many more issues of the BJI. (PS: Please continue to spread the word about the BJI to your friends so we can continue to grow).
We kick off our June issue with an interview with John Chang (aka Mickey Rosa), who was the leader of the famous MIT blackjack team (provided by Joe Pane). Speaking of the MIT Team, the movie "21" portrays card counting as all glitz and glamour; however, blackjack pro and author Fred Renzey tells it like it really is in his article, So You Wanna' Be a Card Counter?. The Super Sevens side bet on blackjack tables looks very tempting. But you better read Alan Krigman's article before you make the bet. Ken Smith has a basic strategy surprise; namely, there is one hand that is misplayed 59 percent of the time by basic strategy players. Read Smith's article for the details. If you want to read about the history of card counting, read Barfarkel's and Zengrifter's well-researched article. There seems to be some change afoot in the rules for blackjack in Atlantic City, and Alene and Frank Scoblete cover them in their AC Blackjack Report (including a jab at the new no-smoking ban). One of the most gut-wrenching hands that you can get in blackjack tournaments is the dreaded 17. The Babe explains what happened to him when he was dealt a 17 in a tournament with Anthony Curtis on his table. Sammy Vaughn reminisces about one of his ole tournament colleagues in his delightful article, A Most Eccentric Player. Did you know that they made a major change in the World Series of Poker that is being played in Las Vegas right now? Read Bill Burton's article on what it is, and why he doesn't like it. Last, but not least, we've got a summary of major blackjack tournaments being held in June and July across the country courtesy of blackjacktournaments.com.
On Friday evening, June 13, from 8-10pm (EST) the show Vegas Winners and Losers will air on the E! Entertainment Cable Network. Two of the winners that will be featured are BJI contributing writer Frank Scoblete, and his partner Dom LoRiggio. Frank and Dom discuss craps (specifically dice control), and blackjack. Check your local TV listings for the time the show will air in your area.
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
E-mail subscribers can also read each month's issue online at our web site: BJI Issue #101, June 2008.
Henry Tamburin
Editor
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