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Ask the Wizard #240: Lots of readers' questions answered. Nov 6

Computer Fire: Read this if you have an HP Pavilion Elite, or are considering buying one. Nov 2

Card Craps: Details on the craps game at the Viejas casino, which has a small player advantage. Oct 31

Ask the Wizard #239: Lots of readers' questions answered. Oct 31

Ask the Wizard #238: Lots of readers' questions answered. Oct 12

Asia Poker: You've been asking for this one for years. Finally, here you go. Oct 8

Blackjack Appendix 20: How to play if doubling after splitting aces is allowed. Oct 8

Wizard's Simple Blackjack Strategy: If you've tried, and failed, to learn the basic strategy, this simplied version is for you. Sep 28

Casino Royale Review: Blog entry about my 5th casino review. Sep 25

Most Popular Names: How 'The List' Was Born: This nameberry.com blog entry is about how and why I started tabulating the most popular baby names. Sep 21

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Q: I have heard that to finance the health care bill, a surcharge will be imposed on GROSS income above a certain point. This will have a big impact on high-level slot players, who accumulate hundreds of W2-G forms, like me. Do you have any insight? — Joe from Denver (more...)

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