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How to play the bubble in poker tournaments
The bubble stage of a poker tournament is where dreams either come to life or dissolve into thin air like cigarette smoke curling from a railbird’s lip. This is the money bubble, the moment just before players make the minimum cash. One place from security, one misstep from zero. Now,
How to approach multi-table poker tournaments (MTTs) – early stages
You wouldn’t believe how many chips go up in smoke in the early stages of multi-table poker tournaments (MTTs) simply because players get antsy or overplay hands. Truth is, what you do in the first hour of an MTT might not win you the tournament, but it can damn sure
Understanding “gambler’s fallacy” and avoiding it
Walk into any gambling hall or log into an online casino, and within a few minutes, you’ll overhear something that makes any seasoned eye twitch, “Five reds in a row; black is due!” That, my friend, is what we veterans call the gambler’s fallacy. It’s a sweet-tasting toxin that’s taken
How to choose between low, medium, and high variance slots
Slot variance. It’s a term that’s thrown around like poker chips, but rarely understood for what it really means. I’ve watched countless players spin reels without an ounce of respect for variance, blowing through their bankrolls as if chasing ghosts. Understanding how to choose between low, medium, and high variance
A guide to different types of slot tournaments
Slot tournaments, there’s a whole world behind those flashing lights and spinning reels that most players miss. Too many folks jump in, mash a button, and hope for a lucky streak. But if you’re serious about casino play, you’ve got to understand the moving pieces. Slot tournaments can be incredibly
How to maximize comps without over-gambling
Most folks wander into a casino thinking comps are handed out like cocktails, play a few hands, flash a smile, and wait for the freebies to pour in. That couldn’t be further from the truth. Comps, whether free rooms, meals, or tickets, are essentially a casino’s ROI calculation on your
A player’s guide to casino surveillance systems
Walk into any legitimate casino on this planet, and rest assured, you’re being watched. And not just by a bored pit boss eyeballing your chips from across the pit. Modern casino surveillance systems are a full-blown orchestration of sophisticated tech and street-smart operators who can smell a card cheat from
Understanding reverse line movement in sports betting
Most folks stare at their sportsbook apps and watch numbers change without a clue what’s really going on behind the curtain. One of the most misunderstood, and powerful, signals in the world of sports betting is reverse line movement (RLM). You’ve probably seen it happen: the public is pounding one
How to create your own sports betting odds
Creating your own sports betting odds isn’t for the faint of heart. It’s not something you half-learn in a weekend after reading a few blog posts. The sharpest lines are forged at the intersection of deep statistical knowledge, real field experience, and a knack for sniffing out value where others
How to handicap NBA games: a statistical approach
The NBA betting landscape’s swarming with analytics these days, yet most folks slap stats together like they’re chili ingredients, hoping for something tasty. True handicapping isn’t just watching highlights or looking at points per game. It’s surgery, not a shotgun blast. And if you want to beat the sportsbook house