Site Updates: What's New at the Wizard of Odds

2013

Mystery Progressives on Ainsworth Slots: More slots at the Red Rock that must hit by a certain point. May 13

Lack of Freedom of Information Act: I fought the law and the law won. May 9

Side bets in Caribbean Stud: Four different prop bets seen at the Palms casino in Nicaragua. May 7

Blackjack side bets in Nicaragua: I think a new record has been set by the Palms casino in Managua for the most side bets. The new bets are on the dealer total, 20, roulette, dealer bust, and fire. May 4

Mystery Progressives: When to play progressive slots that must hit by a certain point. Apr 22

Suit 'em Up: Another new blackjack side bet seen at the Red Rock. Apr 20

Bet the Set Progressive: New blackjack side bet seen at the Red Rock. Apr 20

Pick One 21: Blackjack-based game seen in Oklahoma. Apr 12

Deconstructing the Atkins Diet Slot Machine: New and improved page on the math behind my 5-reel video slot. Apr 4

Gambling in Costa Rica: 20-page report based on my recent trip. Mar 24

Let it Ride appendix 3: Analysis of 16 known pay tables. Mar 20

Rummy: Blackjack variant popular in Costa Rica Mar 18

Ultimate X 9-6 Double Double Bonus strategy: Now you're ready to play the most liberal known version of this game. Mar 14

Baccarat calculator: Odds for any distribution of remaining cards. Feb 23

Three Card Mulligan: New poker variant (invented by me) seen in Calgary. Feb 20

Las Vegas Cash Ball jackpots: Check the jackpots at 14 Vegas bingo halls. Updated every two hours. Feb 13

No Risk Double Up Poker: New video poker variant seen at the Red Rock Feb 8

EZ-9: Baccarat/pan variant seen at the Hollywood Park casino. Jan 30

Keno game: Play my latest free game. Jan 24

Spielo G2/Finsoft Warning: Before you play the games Reel Deal or Hi Lo Gambler you should read this. Jan 10

2012

Crazy 4 Poker practice game: Enjoy playing here for free! Dec 26

Keno Draw Poker: Video poker-keno combination seen at the Red Rock Dec 19

Bingo Calculator: Estimate the number of active cards. Dec 15

Ultimate X: Strategies for five games added. Dec 11

Baccpo: Game seen at the Crown casino in Melbourne Nov 28

Mississippi Stud game: Practice before you play for real money. Nov 21

One Card Poker: New game by the Wizard. Oct 25

Triple Diamond Keno: It took me only 16 years to get to this game. Oct 23

Wild Aces: Blackjack side bet seen at the Golden Nugget Oct 19

Baccarat game: Featuring a full history display and odds calculator. Oct 15

Super Video Hold 'Em Multi-Strike: Level-based Texas hold 'em game. Oct 11

Optimal Pai Gow Strategy when not Banking: A fairly concise strategy covering every possible hand. Oct 8

Double Action Roulette: Roulette game with two wheels and one ball. Oct 5

Baccarat calculator: Get the odds for any deck composition. Sep 27

Video Poker Wizard: Please support this site by purchasing my video poker app for the iPhone. Sep 26

Raise it Up: Poker-based game seen at the Pala casino. Sep 21

House Money 21: Blackjack side bet seen in San Diego and Reno Sep 18

Dealer Bust 21: Side bet seen at the Tropicana Sep 16

Self Employed Again: Down and Out in the Venetian Sep 15

Ten Commandments for Game Inventors: If you think your table game idea could be the next Three Card Poker, this article is for you. Sep 2

Baccarat Statistics Monitors: If you don't know a Big Eye Boy from a Cockroach Pig, this page is for you. Aug 16

High Five Poker: A poker-based table game Aug 5

Four the Money: Dice game seen in Michigan Jul 26

Red Flex: Blackjack side bet seen in California Jul 21

2 to 1 Baccarat: Baccarat variant seen in Australia Jul 21

Free Bet Blackjack: New game at the Golden Nugget Jul 4

Dragon Tiger: Simple Asian card game. Jul 4

Ask the Wizard #280: Finally, a new Q&A column. Jun 27

Bovada Statement: on recent payment delays. Jun 4

Power Baccarat 98: Baccarat variant in Singapore with higher pays. May 31

Gambling in Panama: The basics of the gambling scene in Panama City. May 31

Lunar Poker: Some information on a very difficult game to analyze. May 31

Faro: Part 2 of my look at historic casino games. May 24

Hazard: Defunct dice game, and predecessor to craps. May 23

3 Card Hold 'Em: Poker variant seen at the Golden Nugget May 17

7 Up Baccarat: Baccarat variant where the first Player card is always a seven. May 14

Rabbit Hunter: Poker-based game seen at the Sunset Station. May 6

Six Card Poker: Stud Poker using the best 5 out of 6 cards May 2

Deconstructing Blazing Sevens: Analysis of yet another video slot machine. Apr 30

Wizard interview: Steve Bourie interviews yours truly. Apr 24

Keno Exacta: Bet at the Orleans based on two consecutive keno games. Apr 21

Royal Court Video Poker: Video poker variant seen at the Palace Station Apr 13

Video poker hand analyzer: Know what to throw away and know what to keep. Mar 27

Caveman Keno Plus: Keno variant with extra balls and multipliers. Mar 22

Deconstructing Hexbreaker: Analysis of another video slot machine. Mar 19

Scale the Strat: Blog entry about the fund raiser climbing the Stratosphere stairs. Mar 9

Spin Fever: Video poker variant seen at the Red Rock Mar 7

Radio Show: My guest this week is gaming mathematician Eliot Jacobson. Mar 2

Wizard's statement on Bodog indictments.: Basically, much ado about nothing. Mar 2

Ultimate Texas Hold 'Em Game: Practice for free and learn from your mistakes while you play. Mar 1

Lucky Larry's Lobstermania: Analysis of the video slot machine. Feb 22

Beat the Dealer: Simple dice game at the Turning Stone casino Feb 16

Gambling with an Edge: I'm now cohosting a weekly radio show with Bob Dancer. Visit my archive for our first show together. Feb 5

Deconstructing Jackpot Party: Analysis of the video slot machine. Feb 2

Ask the Wizard #279: Answers to reader questions. Jan 31

Triple Power Keno: Keno variant seen at the Red Rock Jan 31

Laughlin: My article at WizardOfVegas.com. Jan 29

Build a Wheel Video Poker: Video poker variant seen at the Red Rock Jan 26

Bovada casino review: Detailed look at the Bovada instant-play casino. Jan 14

Video Poker Strategy Maker: I'm very proud to present the first free video poker strategy maker. This feature will create a near optimal strategy for most games. Jan 12

The Legend Behind Pai Gow: Just as I always suspected, there is story behind the tile names and order. Jan 7

Gambling with an Edge radio show: Blog entry about co-hosting radio show starting Feb. 2. Jan 4

Bet the Deck (version 2): Simple card game seen at the Flamingo Jan 2

2011

Big Win Poker: Video Poker game that pays 0 for a two pair. Dec 13

Iguazu Falls: Another blog entry from my visit to Argentina. Dec 12

Pop Up 25: Electronic bingo game seen at the Red Rock Dec 9

Welcome to Wizard of Odds 5.0: Some comments about the recent update. Dec 7

Casino Report from Argentina and Uruguay: From the Wizard's adventures in South America. Dec 7

Siete y Media: Blackjack variant seen in Uruguay Dec 1

Buenos Aires: Blog entry from my trip to Argentina, Nov. 2011. Nov 29

Ask the Wizard #278: Lots of readers' questions answered Nov 9

Las Vegas Blackjack Rankings: Who has the best blackjack in Vegas overall? Check this new feature at my Wizard of Vegas site for the full lists. Nov 4

BLR Technologies Warning: Please read this page before you play at an online casino using this software. Nov 2

Card Counting the Panda 8 Side Bet in EZ Baccarat: Card Counting the Panda 8 Side Bet in EZ Baccarat Oct 21

Ask the Wizard #277: Lots of readers' questions answered Oct 14

Card Counting the Dragon Side Bet in EZ Baccarat: How to gain the advantage against the Dragon Bet in EZ Baccarat Oct 3

Dragon Phoenix: Coin-tossing game at the Macau Venetian Oct 1

Ask the Wizard #276: Lots of readers' questions answered Sep 26

Burn 20 Blackjack: Blackjack variant seen at Binion's Sep 3

Break Poker: New poker variant seen at the Orleans Aug 28

Ask the Wizard #275: Lots of readers' questions answered Aug 22

7-14-21: New table game seen at the Palms. Aug 20

Zero: New table game at the Golden Nugget. Aug 18

High Card Flush: New table game at Harrah's Laughlin. Aug 16

Matching Dragon: Countable baccarat side bet in Macau. Aug 9

Alphabetic Roulette: Roulette variant seen at Fitzgerald's. Aug 8

Ask the Wizard #274: Lots of readers' questions answered Aug 5

Mini-Tex: Poker variant seen at the Red Rock. Jul 20

View Royal casino visit: Blog entry about my visit to Victoria's closest casino. Jul 18

View Royal casino visit: Jul 15

Money Wheel: Big Six variant seen in Alberta, Canada. Jul 1

Canal 21: Blackjack variant seen in Panama City. Jul 1

Ask the Wizard #273: Lots of readers' questions answered Jun 29

Mount Shasta: Blog entry about my climb of the volcano. Jun 29

Mount Shasta: Jun 28

Flush Fever: Video poker game seen in Oregon. Jun 27

Easy Over Under: New dice and card game found in Olympia. Jun 17

Ask the Wizard #272: Lots of readers' questions answered May 31

Copy Cat: Blackjack side bet at the Santa Fe Station May 23

Scossa: New dice game at the Red Rock. May 18

Ask the Wizard #271: Lots of readers' questions answered. May 14

Blackjack Switch switching strategy: I believe this is the most powerful strategy for switching ever made, not to mention free. May 6

Hawaii Vacation: Blog entry about my trip to Oahu over spring break. May 5

Oahu: May 4

Ask the Wizard #270: Lots of readers' questions answered. Apr 23

EasyStreetSports Payment Dispute: You may wish to read this before playing there. Apr 9

Multi-Strike Poker 16X: Multi-Strike with five levels. Also see my appendix. Apr 9

Video Poker Cheat Sheet: Convenient tables showing the returns for the most common games and pay tables. Also available in PDF format. Apr 7

3 Dice Football: New dice game seen at O'Shea's. Apr 4

Never Bust Blackjack: What you get when you combine blackjack with Casino War. Apr 3

Power Blackjack: New and improved page on Power Blackjack, including added treatment of the Las Vegas rules. Mar 27

EZ Pai Gow: Pai gow poker variant. I've written about the California version before, but this new page is based on a partially wild joker. Mar 17

Ask the Wizard #269: Lots of readers' questions answered. Mar 8

Panama Odds and Ends: Mar 3

Panama Odds and Ends: Part III of my Panama trilogy. Mar 3

Baccarat Insurance: Mid-state baccarat bets offered in Asia. Mar 1

Gambling Scene in Panama: Feb 28

Gambling Scene in Panama: My report on the casinos and games they offer in Panama City. Feb 28

No Flop Pineapple: Improved page on the game now being played at the Golden Nugget, including an optimal strategy. Feb 27

Panamanian Blackjack: Rules, strategy, and house edge. Feb 24

Confessions of a Cangrejo: Feb 23

Confessions of a Cangrejo: My experiences at the Veneto casino in Panama City. Feb 23

Ask the Wizard #268: Lots of readers' questions answered. Feb 4

Pai Gow Calculator 3.0: New and improved calculator has many new features, including entering tiles held by other players. Feb 3

Ask the Wizard #267: Lots of readers' questions answered. Jan 23

Keno Calculator: Find the odds instantly for most keno games. Jan 7

World's Greatest Blackjack Player: Jan 6

World's Greatest Blackjack Player: Latest blog entry about the 2011 Blackjack Ball tournament. Jan 6

2010

Ask the Wizard #266: Lots of readers' questions answered. Dec 29

A Fool Proof System For Beating Roulette: Fiction by Aaron Denenberg Dec 24

Texas Hold 'Em Calculator: Find the odds for each player winning in any Texas Hold 'Em situation. Dec 15

Ask the Wizard #265: Lots of readers' questions answered. Dec 14

Las Vegas Half Marathon: Dec 8

Las Vegas Half Marathon: Blog entry. Dec 8

Ultimate Texas Hold 'Em Advanced Strategy: When to raise on the second and third decision points. Nov 29

Ask the Wizard #264: Lots of readers' questions answered. Nov 29

Ask the Wizard #263: Lots of readers' questions answered. Nov 14

Double Super Times Pay: New video poker variant, where the player has two chances to win a multiplier. Nov 8

Ask the Wizard #262: Lots of readers' questions answered. Nov 1

NFL Teasers: Lots of new and updated material. Oct 22

Ask the Wizard #261: Lots of readers' questions answered. Oct 18

Instant 18: Blackjack side bet that gives the player 18 points every time. Oct 8

Baccarat Gold: Baccarat variant seen in California. Oct 5

Ask the Wizard #260: Lots of readers' questions answered. Sep 30

Triathlon: Sep 20

Triathlon: Report about my first triathlon, held at Lake Las Vegas. Sep 20

Ask the Wizard #259: Lots of readers' questions answered. Sep 15

Three Card Blackjack: Blackjack variant popular in Washington state. Sep 10

Trente et Quarante: European card game where the object is to get as few points as possible in the range of 31 to 40. Sep 8

Buying a half-point in the NFL: New tables on the fair price for an extra half-point off the spread or total. Sep 3

Buying a half-point in MLB: New table on the fair price for an extra half-point off the total. Sep 3

Hi-Low Pai Gow Poker: Pai gow poker variant seen at the Luxor. Sep 2

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

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

Ask the Wizard #257: Lots of readers' questions answered. Aug 21

Kings Peak: Aug 19

Kings Peak: Blog entry about my conquest of the highest point in Utah. Aug 19

Ask the Wizard #256: Lots of readers' questions answered. Aug 3

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

Alaska Vacation, part 4: Jul 21

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

Alaska Vacation, part 3: Jul 12

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

Alaska Vacation, part 2: Jul 6

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

One Up: Easy to play blackjack variant seen at the MGM. Jun 30

Alaska Vacation, part 1: Jun 28

Alaska Vacation -- part 1: Blog entry on my first few days in Anchorage and Talkeetna. Jun 28

Pull-Tabs: What I learned playing pull-tabs on my recent Alaska vacation. Jun 27

Ask the Wizard #254: Lots of readers' questions answered. Jun 25

Casino Backgammon: Dice game seen at O'Sheas. Jun 8

Ask the Wizard #253: Lots of readers' questions answered. Jun 4

Pai gow level 1 strategy: My easiest pai gow strategy yet. Jun 2

Chemin de Fer: New and improved page. Jun 2

Ask the Wizard #252: Lots of readers' questions answered. May 12

Rock 'n Roll Dice: Craps variant seen at the Wynn. May 4

Wheel Poker: Video poker variant with prize wheel spin for a four of a kind. Apr 24

Ask the Wizard #251: Lots of readers' questions answered. Apr 23

Deconstructing Megabucks: My attempt to find such things are the average jackpot and breakeven point. Apr 15

Wheel Poker Deluxe: Video poker variant seen at the Red Rock. Apr 9

Betting on Major League Baseball: New and improved page on baseball. I am especially proud of the tables on fair run lines, given the fair money line and total. Apr 7

Ask the Wizard #250: Lots of readers' questions answered. Apr 6

License Plate Collectors Meet: Blog entry about one of my favorite hobbies besides gambling. Mar 23

License Plate Collectors Meet: Mar 22

Galewind software review: Details on game rules and odds for Internet casinos using Galewind Software. Mar 22

Ask the Wizard #249: Lots of readers' questions answered. Mar 18

Ultimate Three Card Poker: Three Card Poker variant seen at the Silver Legacy. Mar 6

Ask the Wizard #248: Lots of readers' questions answered. Mar 4

Ask the Wizard #247: Lots of readers' questions answered. Feb 17

Ask the Wizard #246: Lots of readers' questions answered. Feb 5

Sports Betting Appendix 4: How much is it worth buying and selling points in the NFL? Jan 29

Speeding Ticket, part 2: Jan 28

Speeding Ticket -- part 2: My attorney successfully pleas down the punishment. Jan 28

Ask the Wizard #245: Lots of readers' questions answered. Jan 20

Turbo Video Poker Analysis: Math on new video poker variant. Jan 14

Turbo Video Poker Demo: Try out my new video poker game demo. Jan 14

Ask the Wizard #244: Lots of readers' questions answered. Jan 7

A Newcomb Being's Paradox: More science fiction by Aaron Denenberg. Jan 2

2009

Speeding Ticket, part 1: Dec 29

Speeding Ticket -- part 1: Watch out for the speed trap on Hualapai, just south of Flamingo. Dec 29

Ask the Wizard #243: Lots of readers' questions answered. Dec 21

Dream Card: New video poker variant seen at the Red Rock. Dec 18

Super Eight: Analysis of the keno variant at the Fremont casino. Dec 14

Lock and Roll: Skill-based slot machine found in North Carolina. Dec 11

Ask the Wizard #242: Lots of readers' questions answered. Dec 2

The Face of Death: Latest blog entry. Nov 27

The Face of Death: Nov 24

Ask the Wizard #241: Lots of readers' questions answered. Nov 23

Dealer Bluff: New poker variant at the Wynn, where the dealer acts first. Nov 10

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

Computer Fire: Nov 2

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

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

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

Ask the Wizard #237: Lots of readers' questions answered. Sep 29

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: Sep 25

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

Most Popular Names: How "The List" Was Born: Sep 22

Montreal: More on my visit with the Bodog staff, and search for the infamous tombstone of John Laird McCaffery. Sep 21

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

Montreal: Sep 18

Ask the Wizard #236: Lots of readers' questions answered. Sep 16

Bodog Welcomes Canadian Players: Update about what's new at Bodog. Sep 11

Bodog Welcomes Canadian Players: Sep 9

Yangtze River Cuise: Blog entry about eight-day cruise in China. Sep 7

Triple Up 21: Blackjack variant where the player may triple down. Sep 6

Chat with Rob Singer: Sep 4

Chat with Rob Singer: about his allegation that video poker machines are cheating. Sep 4

Ask the Wizard #235: Lots of readers' questions answered. Sep 2

Yangtze River Cruise: Aug 31

Total Eclipse: Aug 21

Total Eclipse: My 18+ year quest to see a total eclipse was finally achieved. Aug 21

Hooters Review: Aug 10

Hooters Review: Blog entry about my fourth casino review. Aug 10

Ask the Wizard #234: Lots of readers' questions answered. Aug 10

Tuscany Review: Blog entry about my third casino review. Jul 15

Tuscany Review: Jul 14

Las Vegas Blackjack Survey: I'm proud to offer a sortable and up-to-date list of rules and house edge for every blackjack game in Las Vegas, courtesy of the Current Blackjack Newsletter. Jul 14

Planet Hollywood Review: Jul 7

Planet Hollywood Review: Blog about my second casino review. Jul 7

Ask the Wizard #233: Lots of readers' questions answered. Jul 6

EZ Pai Gow Poker: Commission-free pai gow poker variant, available at the Barona and Pechanga casinos. Jun 30

No Flop Pineapple: New table game at the Santa Ana Star Casino in New Mexico Jun 27

Ask the Wizard #232: Lots of readers' questions answered. Jun 24

Moving, Beanie Babies, and Pixel Chicks: Jun 23

Moving, Beanie Babies, and Pixel Chicks: Blog about the agony of being a pack rat. Jun 23

M Casino Review: Jun 12

M Casino Review: Blog about my recent visit to Vegas' newest casino. Jun 12

Ask the Wizard #231: Lots of readers' questions answered. Jun 12

Tic Tac Toe: Yes, this is for real, in a table game version. Jun 1

Ask the Wizard #230: Lots of readers' questions answered. May 29

San Diego trip report: My third blog entry. May 20

San Diego Trip Report: May 19

Ask the Wizard #229: Lots of readers' questions answered. May 17

Triple Action Hold 'Em: New table game seen at Binion's. May 6

Casino Air Quality Survey: May 5

Casino Air Quality Survey: My second blog entry. May 5

Betting Major League Baseball: This page includes an easy 1.1% advantage play, based on the last six years. You don't see that every day. May 4

Ask the Wizard #228: Lots of readers' questions answered. Apr 28

Pai Gow Poker Game: New and improved pai gow poker game. Apr 23

Casino Canberra house way: Newly added house way for pai gow (tiles). Apr 20

Two Card Joker Poker: New table game seen at Foxwoods. Apr 19

Spring Break in San Felipe: The first entry of my new blog. Apr 16

Spring Break in San Felipe: Apr 15

Ask the Wizard #227: Lots of readers' questions answered. Apr 13

Ask the Wizard #226: Lots of readers' questions answered. Mar 31

Craps Appendix 6: The player advantage in craps, assuming the shooter can influence the dice. Mar 17

Ask the Wizard #225: Lots of readers' questions answered. Mar 17

Jackpot Party Keno: Keno variant based on the Jackpot Party slot machine bonus. Mar 16

Quick Quads strategies: Five new strategies for full pay Quick Quads. Mar 11

Ask the Wizard #224: Lots of readers' questions answered. Mar 3

Video Poker Game 2.0: New and improved video poker game. Feb 27

Ultimate X: Video Poker variation where you can win multipliers on the next hand. Feb 20

Ask the Wizard #223: Lots of readers' questions answered. Feb 17

Total Number of Kickoffs in Super Bowl 43: Were there 9 or 10? The answer varies according the sports book, media outlet, and what day it is. Feb 5

Ask the Wizard #222: Lots of readers' questions answered. Jan 27

Betting the NBA: In-depth look at betting professional basketball. Jan 19

Ask the Wizard #221: Lots of readers' questions answered. Jan 12

Single-line slot machine: This is another version of my Australian Reels slot machine. Jan 11

San Diego Blackjack Survey: Rules and house edge for blackjack in San Diego County. Jan 5

Cleopatra Keno: Keno variant where player can earn 12 free games. Jan 3

2008

Ask the Wizard #220: Lots of readers' questions answered. Dec 24

Video Poker Analyzer: This tool will analyze the return for just about any video poker pay table. Dec 21

San Diego Video Poker Survey: My ranking of video poker in San Diego County. Dec 16

J.B. Beginner pai gow strategy: New, easier, strategy for pai gow tiles. Dec 8

Ask the Wizard #219: Lots of readers' questions answered. Dec 8

Super Split: Blackjack side bet, seen at Viejas casino in California. Dec 6

New Baccarat Side Bets: Three new side bets seen for baccarat in the San Diego casinos: Lucky Bonus, Three-Card Six, and Dragon Bet. Dec 5

Buster Blackjack: Blackjack side bet seen at Sycuan casino Dec 3

Ask the Wizard #218: Lots of readers' questions answered. Nov 17

J.B. Pai Gow Strategy: I believe this is the best pai gow strategy available, combining both power and simplicity. It is superior to even my own 2007 Wizard Way strategy. Nov 12

Ask the Wizard #217: Lots of readers' questions answered. Nov 6

Australian Reels 5-line Slot Machine: My second slot machine addition to the site. A lot of effort went into this, so please try you luck. Nov 5

Atkins Diet Slot Machine: I'm very proud to offer this game, as a source of entertainment and an example of 5-reel slot machine design. Oct 22

Taj Majal house way: I've added a second house way for pai gow tiles. Oct 17

Ask the Wizard #216: Lots of readers' questions answered. Oct 7

Ask the Wizard #215: Lots of readers' questions answered. Sep 29

Craps game: Try out craps for free on my new game. Sep 18

Quick Quads: Video poker game seen at the Red Rock. Sep 17

New and improved pai gow calculator: Companion to my pai gow game. Sep 13

New and improved pai gow game: This has been months in the works, and one of my proudest additions this year. Sep 13

Australian Blackjack: Rules and odds for blackjack down under. Sep 3

Easy Lotto: Lottery-based game, seen at the Mandalay Bay Aug 30

Ask the Wizard #214: Lots of readers' questions answered. Aug 29

Pai Gow Insurance: Side bet in pai gow poker. Aug 7

Delays and risks with payouts from Bodog to U.S. players: Our position on it. Aug 7

Ask the Wizard #213: Lots of readers' questions answered. Aug 6

"10/6" Double Double Bonus: Video poker strategy Jul 25

Video poker strategy : "8/5" Bonus Poker Jul 25

Video poker strategy: "10/7" Double Bonus Poker Jul 25

Ultimate 4 of a Kind Bonus: New video poker variant seen at the Red Rock. Jul 22

Ask the Wizard #212: Lots of readers' questions answered. Jul 21

Ask the Wizard #211: Lots of readers' questions answered. Jul 11

Three Card Second Chance: New card game invented by me, and offered exclusively at WagerWorks casinos. Jul 8

Special Chips and Coupons: The value and strategy for match-play, promotional, and non-negotiable chips. Jun 17

Play World Poker Tour 10X: Practice and learn strategy at the same time on my new game. Jun 16

Play World Poker Tour 3X: Practice and learn strategy at the same time on my new game. Jun 16

Ask the Wizard #210: Lots of readers' questions answered. Jun 16

Play Blackjack: This is one of my proudest additions, and something I have been meaning to add to the site, almost since the beginning. Please give it a try, I think you'll enjoy. Jun 11

Super Draw Poker: Video poker variant seen at the Red Rock Jun 10

Big Times Draw Poker: New video poker variation, seen at the Wynn and Red Rock. Jun 7

Ask the Wizard #209: Lots of readers' questions answered. Jun 7

Triple Trouble Keno: Keno variant seen at the Suncoast May 30

Ask the Wizard #208: Lots of readers' questions answered. May 26

Video Hold 'Em: New video poker-based game seen at the Red Rock. May 21

Ask the Wizard #207: Lots of readers' questions answered. May 13

Printer friendly Wizard Way: Now you can easily print my strategy for pai gow tiles. Apr 22

Ask the Wizard #206: Lots of readers' questions answered. Apr 21

Hi-Lo Count: Introduction to probably the most popular card counting strategy. Apr 2

Card Counting Introduction: Introduction to counting cards in blackjack Apr 2

Jumbo Bingo Progressive: The rules, odds, and break-even jackpot amounts. Apr 1

"21" Movie — Truth and Fiction: My two cents on the movie. Mar 31

21 to the River: Blackjack side bet seen at the Hard Rock Mar 28

Ask the Wizard #205: Lots of readers' questions answered. Mar 24

Ask the Wizard #204: Lots of readers' questions answered. Mar 4

Mississippi Stud: Poker-based table game popular in Mississippi. Mar 3

Sweat the Money: My new player-advocacy web site. This is where to go if you have a dispute with a Nevada casino or want to know where to avoid playing. Feb 29

Ask the Wizard #203: Lots of readers' questions answered. Feb 21

Mini Pai Gow: My analysis of this six-card pai gow poker variant. Jan 16

Ask the Wizard #202: Lots of readers' questions answered. Jan 13

Ask the Wizard #201: Lots of readers' questions answered. Jan 2

2007

Ask the Wizard #200: Lots of readers' questions answered. Dec 16

Double Attack Blackjack: Blackjack variant in Atlantic City Dec 9

Extra Draw Keno: Keno variation where the player can buy extra balls. Nov 24

Ask the Wizard #199: Lots of readers' questions answered. Nov 24

Texas Hold 'Em Dominated Hand Probabilities: What is the probability an opponent has similar, and better, hole cards? Nov 21

Ask the Wizard #198: Lots of readers' questions answered. Nov 3

Absolute Poker Investigation: This is a case of alleged cheating I have been following for over two weeks. I am finally ready to go on record with what I have discovered, so far. Oct 18

Deuce on the Deal: Deuces Wild video poker game, where the player always gets at least one deuce. Oct 1

Ask the Wizard #197: Lots of readers' questions answered. Sep 30

Ask the Wizard #196: Lots of readers' questions answered. Sep 20

Ask the Wizard #195: Lots of readers' questions answered. Sep 11

The Kelly Criterion: Introductory guide to balancing risk and reward for the advantage gambler. Sep 10

Guaranteed Play: Video Poker game in which the player buys packages of hands at a discounted price. Sep 5

Ask the Wizard #194: Lots of readers' questions answered. Sep 1

Mah Jong Pai Gow: Game played with Mah Jong tiles, seen in Macau. Aug 17

Sevens and Joker Wild: Video Poker game seen in Macau Aug 16

Q Poker: Three Card Poker game seen in Macau. Aug 13

High/Low/Middle Keno: Keno game seen at the Lisboa in Macau Aug 12

Fan-Tan: This is the Chinese game, found in Macau, where you bet on the number of buttons under a cup. Aug 12

3 Card Baccarat: Baccarat variation seen in Macau. Aug 12

Sic Bo: New and improved Sic Bo section, to include Macau rules Aug 10

Ask the Wizard #193: Lots of readers' questions answered. Jul 25

Oasis Poker - Belgium Variant: Addresses the rule in which the player may not fold after switching. Jul 18

Ask the Wizard #192: Lots of readers' questions answered. Jul 17

World Poker Tour 3X Raise Hold 'Em: Poker variation seen at the Bellagio and Mirage. Jul 16

Blackjack Appendix 19: Blackjack splitting strategy when a back-player is betting. Jul 16

July 5 Newsletter: "Wizard Way" strategy for Pai Gow, the gambling scene in Washington State, still no money from Neteller. Jul 5

Fiesta Henderson Cash Ball Jackpots: Having a historical perspective will help in deciding when and where to validate. Jul 4

Red Rock Cash Ball Jackpots: Having a historical perspective will help in deciding when and where to validate. Jul 4

Santa Fe Station Cash Ball Jackpots: Having a historical perspective will help in deciding when and where to validate. Jul 4

Sunset Station Cash Ball Jackpots: Having a historical perspective will help in deciding when and where to validate. Jul 4

Texas Station Cash Ball Jackpots: Having a historical perspective will help in deciding when and where to validate. Jul 4

Boulder Station Cash Ball Jackpots: Having a historical perspective will help in deciding when and where to validate. Jul 4

Palace Station Cash Ball Jackpots: Having a historical perspective will help in deciding when and where to validate. Jul 4

"Wizard Way" for Pai Gow (tiles): This pai gow tiles strategy took well over 100 hours of work and is one of my proudest accomplishments. Jul 4

Ask the Wizard #191: Lots of readers' questions answered. Jun 19

Pai Gow Calculator: Determine the optimal way to play any hand in pai gow tiles. Jun 16

2 Run 21: Blackjack side bet seen in Seattle. Jun 9

Ask the Wizard #190: Lots of readers' questions answered. Jun 2

Golden Dice Challenge: New craps side bet seen at the MGM Grand in Detroit. May 29

Super Pan 9: Game played at the Bicycle Club in Los Angeles County May 23

Triple Trouble: New Bally video poker variation. May 22

Ask the Wizard #189: Lots of readers' questions answered. May 21

American Casino Guide interview (MP3): Outside link to interview by Steve Bourie. May 17

Go Daddy interview (MP3): Here is the audio of an interview I did on Radio Go Daddy in 2005. May 9

California Three Card Poker: A variation of Three Card Poker, played in Los Angeles County casinos. May 8

May newsletter: Wizard: Still no Neteller payout; 2-1 point split at South Point, Mexican Riveria cruise. BLUEJAY: Possible regulation of online gambling in U.S.; bet on politics; Rock & Roll Fantasy Camp. May 3

Ask the Wizard #188: Lots of readers' questions answered. May 2

Mulligan Poker: This is new poker game invented by yours truly, available for play at Odds On casinos. Apr 29

Coast Casinos bingo: Apr 25

Ask the Wizard #187: Lots of readers' questions answered. Apr 13

B3W Software Warning: Apr 1

Probabilities with 1 to 25 Dice: Apr 1

Double Draw Video Poker: Apr 1

Royal Draw Video Poker: Apr 1

Ace on the Deal Video Poker: Apr 1

Die Rich: Apr 1

KGO interview (MP3): Apr 1

Opponent Poker: Apr 1

Blackjack Appendix 18: Apr 1

Oasis Poker: Apr 1

Double Fortune Baccarat: Apr 1

Trade Up Poker: Apr 1

Brett Morton Interview: Apr 1

Bust It: Apr 1

Straight 8's: Apr 1

Bad Beat Jackpots: Apr 1

Two Cards High: Apr 1

Foxwoods pai gow house way: Apr 1

Power Blackjack: Apr 1

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2006

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2005

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2004

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2003

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2002

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2001

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2000

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