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Blackjack Insider Newsletter, June 2003, #41

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A WORD FROM HENRY

Blackjack tournaments are hot, no doubt the result of the recent completion of the first ever million dollar tournament (Las Vegas Hilton). So, we've got three of the best tournament players and writers - Rich McKelvey, Kenneth R. Smith, and Rick Jensen - on board to provide you with helpful advice that can make you a more competitive tournament player. In addition we have our updated schedule of major blackjack tournaments listed by date and area, the amount of prizes, and a phone number to call for more information. We also have the latest blackjack playing conditions from Las Vegas (Captain John), Atlantic City (Alene Paone & Frank Scoblete), and Tunica (Propokerdealer). Also read Captain John's assessment of where to find the best blackjack games in Las Vegas and Alene Paone's & Frank Scoblete's latest rumors and best games in Atlantic City. We also have the conclusion of LV Pro's trip report to Las Vegas. Did he achieve his goal of amassing a $10,000 playing blackjack? I'll let you find out for yourselves.

On a personal note, I entered the first round of the Las Vegas Hilton Million Dollar Blackjack Tournament II in May and won my way (through the luck of the wild card draw & playing skills) to next year's million dollar final round. I'll provide details including my head-to-head round against Anthony Curtis next month.

A reminder - 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

Henry Tamburin

Editor

LV PRO'S LAS VEGAS TRIP REPORT by LV Pro

"There was only one uncrowded double deck table - a $25 minimum game with two green betting gals. I pulled out the lone 'Your first blackjack pays 3-1' coupon and flat bet quarters. It took 12 hands to get the snapper. I colored out with a quick $125 of their (now my) money..."

Read LV Pros’s complete article.

LAS VEGAS BLACKJACK REPORT by Captain John

"This month I'll review the blackjack playing conditions at two casinos located at the recently opened Lake Las Vegas, the Hyatt Regency casino and Casino MonteLago and also summarize where the best games in Las Vegas are located..."

Read Captain John's complete report.

TUNICA BLACKJACK REPORT by Propokerdealer

"A great big southern style 'hello yall' to all advantage players out there planning on visiting Tunica, MS to play our beloved game of blackjack. My last report focused on the Horseshoe Casino's playing conditions. This month I will focus on Bally's Casino located within "hollerin" distance from the Horseshoe..."

Read Propokerdealer's complete report.

ATLANTIC CITY BLACKJACK REPORT by Alene Paone & Frank Scoblete

"Let's talk rumors, shall we? Sands is about to be sold … Borgata is sinking … Tropicana is thinking about taking out 1/3 of it's table games at the end of summer … and the Trump empty lot casino project is at a standstill..."

Read Paone and Scoblete's complete report.

TOURNAMENT WISE - DEVELOPING A GAME PLAN by Rich McKelvey

"Twenty-three years of playing in competitive blackjack tournaments throughout the country has taught me many things. I have had my share of successes and near successes, and I've developed a keen sense of the love-hate relationship that comes with tournament play. The tournament experiences I've had and the wonderful people I've met along the way allow me to share with you some insights into how you can become successful during blackjack competition..."

Read McKelvey's complete article.

TOURAMENT TIPS- HOW & WHEN TO MAKE A "CATCH-UP" BET by Kenneth R. Smith

"It's rare to win a tournament round without having to make a catch-up bet somewhere along the way. Deciding when and how to catch the chip leaders at your table is therefore the most common decision a player must make, but it's also a decision where many players make fundamental errors. This article will look at ways to make the right play..."

Read Smith's complete article.

BLACKJACK TOURAMENTS - SMALL RISK FOR LARGE REWARDS by Rick Jensen

"Casinos offer tournaments with big prize money to entice you to visit them and play. If you understand this you can use it to your advantage..."

Read Jensen's complete report.

BLACKJACK TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

Check out the schedule of major blackjack tournaments by region in our Blackjack Tournament Report...

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Our Blackjack Tournament Pro and BJI columnist Kenneth R. Smith has written his first book, How to Win More Blackjack Tournaments, which summarizes the blackjack tournament strategies contained in his articles from Blackjack Insider (plus three new articles not available anywhere else!). $14.95 for the e-book, available immediately after purchasing.