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Baccarat

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How to Play Mini-Baccarat

Published: April 9, 2013

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Commission Payout Chart

Published: May 21, 2015

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How to Deal Mini-Baccarat

Learn all about the game, including wager placement, the Joker card, how to set the cards and more!
Published: May 18, 2013

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Baccarat Instruction Manuals

Casino procedures, instruction manuals and other anonymous literature meant for educational purposes.
Published: July 10, 2013

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Blackjack

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How to Play Blackjack

In this original, detailed version, readers will learn how to play blackjack, including when to double down, when to split, insurance and much more!
Published: April 8, 2013

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3 to 2 Payout Flashcards

Published: May 3, 2016
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How to Deal Blackjack

Learn a trade skill & get a job for free!
Published: April 20, 2012

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Card Counting

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Interview with a Professional Card Counter & AP

We discuss what count they use, how fast they can count down a single deck, balanced vs unbalanced and so much more!
Published: February 11, 2021

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Card Counting 101

Learn the basics of card counting, how to get started and why it's important for casino staff to learn this.
Published: January 29, 2020

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Learn the Hi/Lo Count

Published: January 29, 2020

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Carnival Games

How to Deal Three Card Poker

How to Deal Three Card Poker

Published: May 12, 2016
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How to Play Three Card Poker

Learn all about the game, including wager placement, how to set up the cards and more!
Published: May 5, 2016

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How to Play Let-It-Ride

Learn how to play, hand gestures, odds & it also includes the strategy for playing provided by Michael Shackleford, the Wizard of Odds.
Published: January 4, 2018

Cheating

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Cheating the Odds

I join the Jeff Does Vegas podcast as we talk about cheating in casinos.
Published: February 3, 2020

Craps

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Instruction Manuals

These free instruction manuals for craps come from anonymous casinos, schools and other sources & are for educational purposes only.
Published: July 9, 2013

Dealers

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5 Ways to Handle Angry Players

Learn five tactics for handling upset, frustrated or angry players on your table game
Published: January 5, 2021

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Are Dealing Schools Necessary?

In this day of age where information can be freely found, is it really necessary to go to a trade school?
Published: Oct. 3, 2019

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Top 10 Attributes of a Successful Dealer

Published: December 11, 2017

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Entertainment

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Top 10 Most Bizarre Types of Players

Check out our newest Top Ten list of Bizarre Characters that would make Lewis Carroll proud.
Published: August 21, 2018

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In-Depth Analysis

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Casino Closures

We analyze the different responses from LV casinos during the 2020 Coronavirus shutdown.
Published: March 26, 2020

Closed Fremont Street

When the Fun Stops

Published: March 28, 2020

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Legalizing Sports Betting

Published: May 22, 2018

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Celebrating the Lunar New Year

Learn how the Lunar New Year is celebrated in Las Vegas.
Published: February 7, 2016

Las Vegas

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2019 LV Guide to Smart Gambling

Published: May 11, 2019

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LV Re-Opening after Covid

Published: July 22, 2020

casinos

2020 Las Vegas Surveys

Find out what each casino offers in their table games department
Published: October 8, 2020

New Games

chips, dice and cards

How to Play Lucky 8's Hold'Em

Lucky 8's Hold'Em is similar to Ultimate Texas Hold'Em except with more ways to win!
Published: November 9, 2020

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How to Play Bluff

Bluff successfully mixes war and poker together, where both the player and dealer can check, call, raise, bluff or fold.
Published: October 21, 2020

Muggsy's Corner Betting Area

How to Play Muggsy's Corner

Published: October 21, 2020

2G'$ Betting Area

How to Play 2G'$

Published: October 21, 2020

Online Gaming

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Common Online Poker Game Choices for Beginners

A beginners guide for choosing online poker games.
Published: January 16, 2018

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Slots Empire Review

Published: September 4, 2020

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Online Casinos vs. Live Dealer Casinos

What's the difference? Which one is a good fit for you?
Published: June 19, 2018

Pai-Gow

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How to Deal Pai-Gow Poker

Learn the object of the game, playing as banker, commission, the dragon hand, the fortune bonus & much more!
Published: August 12, 2015

Pai-Gow Poker Instruction Manuals

Pai-Gow Poker Instruction Manuals

Casino procedures, instruction manuals and other anonymous literature meant for educational purposes.
Last Updated: July 5, 2013

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Commission Chart

Published: May 21, 2015

Players

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How to Choose the Best Game in the Casino

Including Blackjack, Roulette and Craps
Published: October 8, 2020

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What to Know When Visiting a Casino for the First Time

Published: November 26, 2017

Chicago Outfit
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How to Predict if You’re Going to Win or Not

Published: January 18, 2018

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Poker

Learn poker at True Poker Dealer.com

How to Deal Poker

Learn how to deal poker with Marc Shumsker at TruePokerDealer.com
Published: August 2012

Public Relations

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Vegas Aces supporting Gaming Giants

Published: September 4, 2020
NACPO Presentation

Training Dealers for Casino Parties

During this NACPO presentation, I give tips & tricks for training dealers for casino party businesses.
Published: August 10, 2020

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Roulette

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Roulette Hand Placement

Published: April 7, 2019
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Roulette Flashcards

Published: February 20, 2015
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Roulette Instruction Manuals

Casino procedures, instruction manuals and other anonymous literature meant for educational purposes.
Published: July 5, 2013

Supervisors

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Top 5 Tips for Launching a Casino Management Career

Five tips and tricks you can use when launching your casino management career and climb up the ladder.
Published: August 26, 2020

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Climbing Up the Ladder

Published: April 15, 2018

Dr. Ahlgren

Tokes

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World Toke Board

See how much dealers average in tips in casinos all around the world.
Published: December 11, 2012

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The Tipping Point

Published: October 21, 2018
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How Much Money Do Casino Dealers Make?

Published: January 9, 2019
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Wynn Tips Controversy

The Wynn Casino took a portion of the Dealer's tips in order to pay their supervisors. Read about the legal action that ensued afterwards.
Last Updated: June 13, 2016

Video Games

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How to Play Poker in Far Cry 3

Easily win a ton of money so you can buy anything in this game!
Published: October 18, 2018

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How to Play BJ in Fallout New Vegas

Published: March 21, 2016
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