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Ask the Wizard #258: Lots of readers' questions answered. Sep 1

Triple Attack Blackjack: Blackjack variant seen at Harrah's Las Vegas. Aug 23

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Screw Your Neighbor: A mathematical analysis of the simple card game. Jul 22

Alaska Vacation -- part 2: Denali National Park. Jul 21

2nd Chance Royal: Video poker variant in which the player gets a second draw with four to a royal. Jul 15

Ask the Wizard #255: Lots of readers' questions answered. Jul 8

Blackjack basic strategy calculator: Just enter the rules and presto, the appropriate basic strategy. Jul 1

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