Kevin “ImaLuckSac” MacPhee

Video Poker Strategy - Deuces Wild
Following on from the basic strategy guide to “Jacks Or Better” video poker, here is another easy to follow strategy guide for a different, but equally popular video poker variant, “Deuces Wild”.

Big Stack Strategy
Playing the big stack in a poker tournament can be great fun, but it is important not to get carried away and to avoid the common pitfalls associated with a chip lead.

Blackjack - Playing Two Hands At A Time
Although it is more common to play one hand at a time, you may have seen blackjack players in your local casino playing two hands at a time. You might have even tried it yourself. But have you ever considered the effects of playing two hands at a time upon your bankroll?

Blackjack Strategy: Table Selection
There are many different tactics and strategies that can be employed when playing the popular casino game of blackjack, and each one will have an effect on the overall house edge. Learning basic blackjack strategy and how to count cards are the two methods that will bring down the house edge the most, but these require a good memory and practice. A much simpler strategy, that can be just as crucial to reducing house edge and boosting your bankroll, is simply selecting the right blackjack table.

Limit vs Big Bet Hold'em
Texas Hold’Em can be played with betting limits, or with no restrictions whatsoever. But Hold’em is Hold’em, right? Surely a good poker player can win whether the game is Fixed Limit, Pot Limit or No Limit? Although the rules of the game remain the same, there are subtle differences between Limit and “Big Bet” Hold’em. If a poker player can grasp these subtleties, there is no reason why he or she can’t succeed at all varieties of Hold’em.

The Five Best Casino Wagers - Part Two
Following on from part one of our "Five Best Casino Wagers", where we discussed taking odds on a pass line bet at the craps table, here is the second best bet to be found in the casino.