Dec 23 2025
VIDEO: A Brief Tutorial on Combinatorial Analysis
It is easy to get the impression when writing articles for this blog that the average reader fully understands the mathematical ramblings I present. Then I am brought back to earth by E-mails and comments like this one I received a few weeks back:
Beating the House: From Affleck to Ivey
There were two articles in the news over the last week having to do with players getting the edge over the house. In one case, an article in the Baltimore Sun described the travails of professional poker player Joseph Stiers who was banned from all Caesars properties for card counting. In particular, Stiers will not be allowed to play in the World Series of Poker this year.
Safeguarding Baccarat Side Bets
Card counting baccarat side bets is one of the strongest ongoing opportunities for advantage players. These opportunities arise from the intersection of four game protection deficiencies, none of which has a good solution. Consider:
The Logic Behind Craps Hedge Bets
There are elements of craps that will fire up any player’s imagination in a casino.
