More Wizard Videos -- How to Play Blackjack
February 13th, 2012 at 3:46:30 PM
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February 13th, 2012 at 3:54:01 PM
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Hey Wiz,
How is it that your name is misspelled on these videos!?
How is it that your name is misspelled on these videos!?
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- Proverb.
February 13th, 2012 at 3:56:39 PM
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I think the audio could be slightly better. I don't remember a whirring background noise in some of the other videos. (Edit: This is a bit nitpicky)
Great video, on part 1 now. Glad to hear basic etiquette being emphasized to begin with.
On part 2. Now.
I definitely would still like to see a top down view of the table rather than just a side view.
Great video, on part 1 now. Glad to hear basic etiquette being emphasized to begin with.
On part 2. Now.
I definitely would still like to see a top down view of the table rather than just a side view.
February 13th, 2012 at 4:05:07 PM
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There are way too many shots of the cards and chips and views of the table in these videos, and not near enough close ups of Angela.
February 13th, 2012 at 4:53:16 PM
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I'm sure I saw the grey haired guy with the glasses
pocket a couple green chips. You should pay the
actors more.
pocket a couple green chips. You should pay the
actors more.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
February 14th, 2012 at 12:22:06 AM
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I applaud showing all the etiquette issues!!
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February 14th, 2012 at 1:38:13 AM
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Title it The Etiquette and Rules of Blackjack so people know its more oriented to the mechanics rather than the math.
Don't use Corner Cut decks. We all know those come from prison labor and are cut so they can never be used in a casino again.
Do use a second camera for overheads. Stack the deck so as to get the cards that you want, it saves time.
Don't use Corner Cut decks. We all know those come from prison labor and are cut so they can never be used in a casino again.
Do use a second camera for overheads. Stack the deck so as to get the cards that you want, it saves time.
February 14th, 2012 at 7:26:50 AM
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Quote: WongBoHey Wiz,
How is it that your name is misspelled on these videos!?
Jeez! I can't believe I never noticed that before. Thanks.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
February 14th, 2012 at 8:15:45 AM
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I learned during one of those videos that Surrender was most valuable when player has 16 and Dealer's Up card is a 10, so rather than always Splitting 8s its probably better to Surrender if allowed and also to surrender if allowed on any two cards that total 16, particularly if the dealer's up card is 10.
I find the problem is remembering the rules and applying them so I try to play an abbreviated basic strategy wherein I don't even know if surrender is allowed.
I find the problem is remembering the rules and applying them so I try to play an abbreviated basic strategy wherein I don't even know if surrender is allowed.
February 14th, 2012 at 8:23:42 AM
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I hadn't had a chance to watch yet, but were these shot at the same time as the others? I.E. Before you had a chance to implement any of the changes suggested as a reaction to the other videos?
I'm seeing some of the same comments...
Bob, good one!
I'm seeing some of the same comments...
Either you're seeing things, or that was one terrible actor. He's supposed to be playing the part of PaiGowDan - and we all know Dan would NEVER swipe chips....Quote: EvenBobI'm sure I saw the grey haired guy with the glasses
pocket a couple green chips. You should pay the
actors more.
Bob, good one!
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February 14th, 2012 at 9:50:42 AM
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Quote: FleaStiffso rather than always Splitting 8s its probably better to Surrender if allowed and also to surrender if allowed on any two cards that total 16, particularly if the dealer's up card is 10.
You should still split eights against a 10. What I meant was split 10+6 or 9+7 against a 10. There is a separate strategy when splitting is possible.
Quote: DJTeddyBearI hadn't had a chance to watch yet, but were these shot at the same time as the others?
Yes. They were all made in two days last year. So you don't need to repeat the usual criticisms.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
February 14th, 2012 at 10:05:13 AM
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On a positive note, these are by far, in my opinion, the best gambling videos out there. If not the best, than in the top 2%.
February 14th, 2012 at 10:06:26 AM
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I like these videos. There are plenty of videos that explain the basic rules but you explained the proper etiquette as well which is frankly as important as knowing the rules of the game.
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February 14th, 2012 at 1:20:22 PM
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Mr Wizard,
You refer to a video where you would be discussing strategy - but I can't find one. Has it been made yet?
You refer to a video where you would be discussing strategy - but I can't find one. Has it been made yet?
February 14th, 2012 at 2:32:21 PM
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Quote: DJTeddyBearEither you're seeing things, or that was one terrible actor. He's supposed to be playing the part of PaiGowDan - and we all know Dan would NEVER swipe chips....
That was Dan? I pictured Dan much stockier, with a look
that terrifies AP's when he finally graduates to the pit..
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
February 14th, 2012 at 3:38:15 PM
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That was obviously an actor. Dan Lubin usually wears a hat or cap so that his horns do not scare off any prospective players.
February 14th, 2012 at 5:03:03 PM
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Quote: slackyhackyMr Wizard, You refer to a video where you would be discussing strategy - but I can't find one. Has it been made yet?
That one should be next. It still needs to be edited.
Quote: buzzpaffThat was obviously an actor. Dan Lubin usually wears a hat or cap so that his horns do not scare off any prospective players.
I certainly don't agree with Dan's opinions on advantage play, or in the "friendly bet dispute" thread, but he is among the nicest people I know.
If I put together a video out of outtakes you can see Angela and Dan get into it over the ethics of hole carding.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
February 14th, 2012 at 5:11:38 PM
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Quote: WizardIf I put together a video out of outtakes you can see Angela and Dan get into it .
Isn't Dan married? Sounds awfully unethical..
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
