There's a new movie review up in our Blackjack Movies section. Croupier (1998) is a quiet crime film with a noir feel to it. A writer who takes up a job as a croupier becomes deeply fascinated with the workings of the seedy London casino.
Archive for October, 2009
Simplified Card Counting
Can't quite get the hang of card counting? Columnist Alan Krigman has come up with some interesting numbers when calculating how effective it is to count only ten-value cards and aces compared to the advantage gained by playing perfect strategy.
Posted by Toddmeister | October 27 | link | No Comments »
Review: 21 the movie
This movie attracted lots of attention and got quite some people interested in card counting. The movie tells the amazing story of the MIT Blackjackteam, who beat the dealer over and over again. These students mastered their card counting systems through practice and made millions. The movie really brings the story to life.
Posted by The Bronks | October 26 | link | 1 Comment »
New Book by FirstBaseBlackjack.com
This October FirstBaseBlackjack.com has published a new book titled First Base Blackjack: What It Takes To Beat Today's Game. Read more about this blackjack e-book which explains why and when basic strategy might be used against you.
Posted by Toddmeister | October 22 | link | 1 Comment »
First Book Review: Bringing Down the House
We've just added the first book review to our books page. The review is on Bringing Down the House, a famous blackjack book that tells the story of the MIT Blackjack Team. Read more about it here, or check the books link in our footer.
Posted by Toddmeister | October 20 | link | 1 Comment »
Better Than 21
If you've seen the movie 21, card counting will seem the coolest thing ever, and the infamous MIT Team the heroes of this advanced blackjack strategy. However, the UK now has its own card counting team which may blow this team's success rate out of the water.
Posted by Toddmeister | October 19 | link | No Comments »
Virtual Compromise
Florida racinos (racing tracks & casinos) seem to have made some headway regarding blackjack. With the restrictions on competing casinos offering table games in the state, the Seminole Tribe of Florida enjoys considerable exclusivity as far as blackjack is concerned. However, competing casinos have now received state approval to offer a virtual blackjack game.
Posted by Toddmeister | October 15 | link | No Comments »
Computer Combats Card Counting
Whereas casino security may not be able to recognize an experienced card counter, a new computer program just might. Kris Zutis, a final year student at the University of Dundee, has developed a computer program that can identify dealer errors and card counters.
Posted by Toddmeister | October 13 | link | 3 Comments »
Matt Damon: George Clooney sucks at blackjack
Although George Clooney seems to have it all (good looks, money, a successful acting career and success with the ladies), he does seem to have one flaw: the man can't gamble. One of his best friends, Matt Damon, claims the following: "George is a loser. We were in Vegas and he was like, 'I have never won anything in my life gambling.'"
Posted by The Bronks | October 09 | link | 1 Comment »
Sammy Farha wins 5.5 million Rand blackjack tournament
Sammy Farha, generally know for his poker playing skills, has won a 5.5 million Rand ($750.000) blackjack tournament in the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas. The tournament was a so-called freeroll: no buy in was necessary. It's a way for the casino's to show their appreciation to the High-rollers that frequently visit the casinos.
Posted by The Bronks | October 05 | link | 1 Comment »
