Dang Brothers Use Blackjack Card Counting Techniques to Win Millions at Blackjack

July 16th, 2012 by OBO-admin

The Dang brothers, who are of Vietnamese origins, have become millionaires by gambling online. Both brothers are somewhere in their twenties, but they already know everything there is to know about card counting. Normally, card counting is applied to blackjack and casinos have trained their officials to spot and shoo away card counters from their blackjack tables.

However, the Dang brothers have decided to apply card counting techniques to poker. They place extraordinarily large bets and win at least 55 percent to 60 percent of the time. They started playing online poker when they were engineering students in 2004, and so far, they have earned a total of $15 million playing online poker alone.

They began their unusual career with a slim bankroll of $200. Although they quickly lost their bankroll, they learned things the hard way and soon made their online poker fortune. Speaking about their experiences, the brothers say that the number of fish in the ocean is rapidly declining these days, making it difficult to play online poker.

They also happen to be among the large number of professional poker players affected by the unfriendly online poker laws in the US and the shutting down of top online poker rooms in the US. The brothers had to move to Canada in order to continue playing poker, but they are frequent visitors to Las Vegas and Macau. Possibly because they have already made millions playing poker, they are now planning to retire.

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Online Casino Gambling Now Legal In Delware

July 13th, 2012 by OBO-admin

Online Casino gambling is now legal in the state of Delware, as the governor approved the legislation on the 28th of June that will now allow online betting websites to offer full services such as Blackjack, Poker, Roulette and Craps.

On Thursday, Jack Markell the Democratic Gov signed the Delaware Gaming Competitiveness Act of 2012 into law and it will make online casino gambling legal in the state of Delware. Now, casino games like blackjack, craps and poker along with online slot machine play will be made available through a number of Delaware casino websites and will be managed centrally by the state Lottery Office. Delaware lottery tickets will be made available for sale via a state-run website.

The Department of Finance expects these new gambling offerings to bring in more than $7.75 million in revenues for Delware during the fiscal 2013. Based on reports, Delware Casinos are responsible for creating nearly 2,500 jobs and legalized gambling brings in over $250 million annually in state tax dollars.

Senate President Pro Tem Anthony DeLuca, the lead Senate sponsor of the bill said “We can help protect the jobs and this revenue source for our state. We can keep Delaware at the forefront of developing new and better gambling options.”

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Blackjack Ballroom Promotes Fruit Themed Games

July 10th, 2012 by OBO-admin

The Blackjack Ballroom online casino recently announced two special fruit themed promotions to let visitors enjoy their share of fruit specials this summer. The casino recently confirmed via its Blackjack Ballroom weekly newsletter, the promotion of two special slot games called Fruit Fiesta and Wow Pot.

The Wow Pot promotion was held on the 23rd and 24th of July and was well received. The Fruit Fiesta promotion started on the 23rd of June and will expire on the 28th of June. Both these games have paid out good amounts in the recent past, with the last winner taking home over $33k during the month of June, in a progressive jackpot on Fruit Fiesta.

The Blackjack Ballroom online casino newsletter reported that “The biggest ever jackpot won on this game was an incredible $157,438 and the average jackpot is around $22,000.” The current Fruit Fiesta value is in the range of $11,000 but is expected to grow quickly as the number of players taking part in the daily Fruit Fiesta keeps increasing.

It costs only $0.75 per spin in Fruit Fiesta and yet the rewards of winning are huge. While there are many symbols for the Fruit Fiesta game, the main symbol is the Fruit Fiesta logo. The promotion will ensure that the top five wagerers will receive $100 on a daily basis and this will be valid till the promotion lasts.

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Blackjack Card Counters Targeted By Casinos

July 6th, 2012 by OBO-admin

Blackjack card counting has always posed a threat to Casino’s but the last couple of months have turned the heat back on card counting. While it is still considered legal in most places, blackjack card counting is not encouraged by casino managers.

A number of clever and quick witted individuals who have learned the art of card counting visit the blackjack tables and often walk away with huge sums of money in less than 24 hours. Books like “Bringing Down The House: The Inside Story of Six MIT Students Who Took Vegas For Millions” reveal strategies of how one can have luck on their side as they play the tables.

Casino managers have to always be on the lookout for those who engage in blackjack card counting. However, the main reason for blackjack card counting to be immediately prohibited is when electronic devices are used for card counting.

Manual card counting requires a lot of intelligence, patience and practice. It is not difficult to spot a blackjack card counter and hence a number of land based casinos use high tech surveillance cameras to detect blackjack card counters. Most casinos also subscribe to Griffin Investigations which provides casino managers with a large database of card counters including blackjack players who have been blacklisted, their names and other personal information that enable them to be spotted quickly.

So, while blackjack card counting might be gaining more popularity, it is also being tackled by the Casinos to ensure that there rules are followed at all times.

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Online Football Promo From The Blackjack Ballroom Casino

July 2nd, 2012 by OBO-admin

The Euro 2012 football cup started on 8th June and the Blackjack Ballroom Casino showed full support as its weekly newsletter specifically addressed the tournament by promising its subscribers “some special Euro 2012 Bonus Money giveaways” during the tournament.

The Blackjack Ballroom online casino is running a special promotion from the 9th of June till the 14th of June. The promotion is for the slot game called Reel Baron which brings back to life the old era of dogfights and innovative aerial techniques. Those who play the game and manage to get five Reel Baron logos on an active playline will be eligible to win the main jackpot which can go up to $10,000.

The top five wagerers on the Reel Baron slot game will get $100 credited into their casino accounts. The Blackjack Ballroom Casino is also offering a number of other promotions including a special offer on the popular online slot game called Ruby of the Nile. The newsletter from the Blackjack Ballroom Casino will also keep you updated on special offers and promotions that cover Euro 2012.

Another interesting article in the Blackjack Ballroom newsletter is a firsthand account of Alf, a visually impaired Norwegian, who is confined to a wheelchair. Alf managed to win a jackpot worth $62,500 after playing Tunzamunni and his story will offer encouragement and motivation to fellow Blackjack Ballroom readers.

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Betfred Games Show Support For Euro 2012 By Launching TV Campaign

June 27th, 2012 by OBO-admin

The Euro 2012 fever is reaching fever pitch and Online Casino’s and gaming companies are making the most of the excitement. Betfred.com, an online bookmaker recently launched a TV Campaign that is geared to market their mobile games all over Europe.

The TV Campaign has been strategically launched by Betfred.com to take advantage of the rise in viewership due to Euro 2012. Betfred Mobile Games are promoting some of the most popular table and mobile slot games on the market. The campaign is currently being broadcasted on Sky Sports, ITV, BSkyB and Channel 5.

Some of these games include Blackjack, Roulette, Monopoly, Cleopatra and Rainbow Riches, which is arguably the UK’s most popular slot game. Every new customer who signs up at Betfred.com and stakes £10 on the mobile games will get an additional £10 thrown in as a free bet to enable them to bet on the Euro 2012 football tournament.

In a release, Chris Sheffield, Managing Director of Betfred.com said “Euro 2012 is going to be massive for betting on the mobile so we wanted to get across to punters that they can also play their favourite games on their mobile. We have one of the best mobile offerings in the market, and coupled with Betfred’s Mobile Games it’s great news for punters.”

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Blackjack Enthusiasts In Maine Now Have A New Casino

June 19th, 2012 by OBO-admin

A new casino recently opened its doors in Oxford, Maine. The opening ceremony had a lot of hype and included Las Vegas showgirls, a number of speeches and a traditional ribbon cutting ceremony. The casino was originally approved by voters back in 2010.

There are over 500 slot machines available at the Oxford Casino and over a dozen game tables where guests will be able to play a number of games including Blackjack, Poker, Roulette and Craps. The opening of the new Oxford Casino will be good news to local Blackjack enthusiasts, as this is just the second casino to open its doors in the city of Maine.

While it is just establishing itself, the Oxford Casino is expected to do good business since it has very little competition. The Hollywood Casino is the only other casino in Maine and is located nearly 120 miles away.

Casino spokesman Scott Smith said that there are plans for more work to be done in the Casino and the gaming operations will expand by another 50%. Smith said “I’m very confident that people that come here will be proud that it’s part of the southwestern Maine entertainment choices that we now have.” The dozen game tables are expected to be visited by locals as well as tourists who come to Maine for the skiing, hunting, fishing and camping.

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WSOP Casino Employees Event Won By Blackjack Dealer

June 14th, 2012 by OBO-admin

Chiab “Chip” Saechao, a Blackjack dealer and employee at the Tachi Casino, in Lemoore, California had a memorable memorial day weekend. During the first World Series of Poker Tournament of the year, a special competition was organized for employees of the gambling industry. Chip decided to take part and surprised everyone, including himself when he walked away with over $70k

Chip told reporters after his win, “I will pay off a lot of my debt. I will give some of it to my wife so she can buy some nice things. Not too many can come over here to Las Vegas and go back home with this.”

The Casino Employees Championship had more than 700 players. However, most of them were gone in quick time and at the end of the first day, less than 50 remained. Chip played a focused game on both days and soon found himself winning a big hand. Chip later stated that he had never played a big tournament before but the experience he gained playing in small stakes cash games served him in good stead.

Chip emerged as the winner and walked away with $70,859 in prize money as well as the famous WSOP gold bracelet. Chip proudly said “I plan to wear it and show it off”.

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QIM Founder Bags Overs $700K On Blackjack At SALT.doc

June 12th, 2012 by OBO-admin

Michael Geismar, the president and co- founder of Quantitative Investment Management specializes in making money for other people by providing them with investment advice. However, the tide of fortune came his way when he opened out a $10k line of credit at Café Bellagio casino’s blackjack table.

Geismar was in Vegas to attend the SkyBridge Alternatives Conference and took the opportunity to try his hand at Blackjack and it paid off big time. Geismar who stated that he never counts cards and rarely plays the tables had a winning streak going for him and pocketed nearly $710k, in just two days.

His first day at the table went extremely well and in just six hours he turned his $10k line of credit into more than $470,000. The next day never went that bad as well and at the end he walked away with over $200,000. Geismar admits that while not a professional blackjack player, he has read former hedge fund manager and blackjack master, Dr. Edward Thorp’s book – “Bringing Down The House: The Inside Story of Six MIT Students Who Took Vegas For Millions”.

Bryan O’Leary from Alpha Financial Technologies said Geismar was over the moon. He was jumping into the pit screaming, “We’re going to need more chips over here!” At the end, the dealers were also happy as Geismar was generous, giving out tips in the thousands.

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