Marc Meltzer

Blackjack is a casino game that shows different faces to different people. Unlike certain games, there’s more than one way to enjoy blackjack. Blackjack games have different rules, odds, and house edges for the casino. Each of these matters to some blackjack players and not so much to others. Experienced and advantage blackjack players look […]

One of the largest and most popular casino operators in the US will be updating its casino rewards program beginning Feb. 1. MGM Resorts is changing its M Life Rewards program to become MGM Rewards. In addition to new benefits, MGM Rewards will be updated at all of the 20+ properties in the US. This […]

Blackjack side bets come and go. The optional Lucky Lucky side bet is currently at more than 1,000 blackjack games around the US. The number of Lucky Lucky side bets available in casinos could grow soon. Gaming manufacturer AGS purchased the Lucky Lucky blackjack side bet from a smaller company. AGS is the company behind […]

  Basic strategy is everything for a blackjack player. Players using the mathematically correct moves for every hand leads to a lower house edge for the casino than someone who doesn’t have this skill. We recently focused on how to make the correct plays when doubling down and splitting. These are great hands to focus […]

When given the option a player should always choose a 3:2 game instead of one that pays 6:5 for a natural blackjack. Depending on the rules, a 3:2 blackjack game can offer the lowest house edge in a casino. This is blackjack 101 but it never hurts to reiterate. Unfortunately, finding a blackjack game with […]

Learning basic strategy for blackjack isn’t difficult but it isn’t entirely simple either. Through the years, I’ve read and practiced the strategy in different ways to stay sharp or improve my game. One tactic that has worked for me is to isolate certain parts of the blackjack basic strategy. I’ve shared some of my soft […]