Blackjack
Splitting 9s in Blackjack: When Breaking Up 18 Makes Sense
Should you split 9s in blackjack? This guide explains when to split 18, when to stand, and why dealer 7, 8 and 9 create very different decisions.
Blackjack
The Dilemma of the 10s: Stick or Split in Blackjack?
Should you split 10s in blackjack? This guide explains the maths, the temptation, dealer upcards, double-down logic and when standing on 20 is best.
Blackjack
Blackjack Tips: The 7 Branches of the Blackjack Tip Tree
Seven essential blackjack tips covering table rules, basic strategy, splits, doubles, bankroll management and common mistakes.
Blackjack
How to Play Blackjack: A Mini Guide to Strategy, Doubles and Bankroll
A punchy blackjack mini guide covering basic strategy, doubles, splits, dealer upcards and bankroll management.
Casino Guides
Red or Black? My Quantum Buffer Strategy for Even-Money Bets
Can one big binary bet be made safer by splitting the stake? Stephen Tabone tests his Quantum Buffer Strategy across 49,995 random outcomes.
News
GTA 6 Casino Rumours: Poker, Craps, Baccarat & More in Vice City
I explore how GTA 6 could expand casino gaming with poker, craps, baccarat, roulette, blackjack, slots and a far more immersive Vice City gambling world.
Blackjack
Soft 17 Blackjack Strategy 2026: Should You Hit, Stand or Double?
Stephen Tabone explains how to play soft 17, when to hit or double Ace-6, and why H17 and S17 rules matter.
Casino Guides
The Inner Workings of Blackjack: What Makes the Game Tick?
A deep look at the rules, odds and strategy that make blackjack work.
Casino Guides
How to Make Better Blackjack Decisions: Basic Strategy, Rules and Bankroll Control
A practical guide to better Blackjack decisions, covering basic strategy, 3-to-2 rules, Martingale risk, card counting, playing speed, expected loss and bankroll control.
Casino Guides
Best Online Casino? Start With the Games, Rules and House Edge First
The best online casino starts before the deposit. Stephen Tabone explains how house edge, RTP, probability, blackjack rules, baccarat side bets, roulette zeros and bankroll risk should shape the games you choose before you trust any casino brand.
Casino Guides
Casino House Edge Comparison: Blackjack, Baccarat, Roulette and Three Card Poker
Stephen Tabone explains casino house edge and RTP across blackjack, baccarat, roulette and three card poker, with rules, side bets and bankroll tips.
Casino Guides
Even-Money Bets in Casino Games: Roulette, Blackjack and Baccarat Explained
Stephen Tabone explains even-money bets in roulette, blackjack and baccarat, including 1:1 payouts, house edge, 50/50 myths, Banker and Player bets, blackjack even money and bankroll risk.