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5 Ways to Handle Angry Players

Learn five tactics for handling upset or frustrated players. Published: January 5, 2021
Stick Calls

Learn the basic stick calls as well as some fun ones from a veteran dealer.
Published: December 7, 2020

Toke Numbers

In Washington - Snoqualmie
In Washington - Emerald Queen
In Las Vegas - Circa
Published: November 26, 2020
Toke Numbers

In Las Vegas - Cannery
In Washington - Snoqualmie
In Las Vegas - The D
Published: November 6, 2020

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

How to Play Bluff

Bluff successfully mixes war and poker together to create this fun game! Published: October 21, 2020

How to Play Muggsy's Corner

Muggsy's Corner is a fun way for players to hedge their bet on craps! Published: October 21, 2020

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Baccarat

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How to Play Mini-Baccarat

Published: April 9, 2013

commission

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

Figuring Out Commission

Learn a few different methods for figuring out a 5% commission. Published: January 24, 2016

Baccarat vs. Chemin de Fer

Learn about Chemin de Fer, French Roulette & breaking down cheques. Published: August 7, 2013

How to be Player-Banker

Find out how much money you'll need, if you want to be Player-Banker. Published: January 31, 2016

Additional Articles

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

Articles

How to Play 21 + 3

Published: May 2, 2013

How to Deal 21 + 3

Published: May 2, 2013

Blackjack with Airbender Alexis

Published: September 19, 2017

Take-and-Pay Procedure

We go in depth about the proper take-and-pay proceudre for a table full of wins and losses. Published: February 20, 2015

How to Take Even Money

Learn how to take Even Money when the dealer has an ace up. Published: March 3, 2016

Cutting the Deck

What to keep in mind when cutting the deck. Published: February 6, 2015

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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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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

Articles

How Do Dealers Identify Card Counters?

Published: May 24, 2016

Dr. Ahlgren - 15th ICGRT & MIT Card Counting Panel

Published: July 29, 2013

Carnival Games

How to Deal Three Card Poker

How to Deal Three Card Poker

Published: May 12, 2016

Articles

How to Play Double Up

Published: November 15, 2013

How to Play 3 Card Lowball Poker

Published: July 10, 2017

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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

The player places their Let-It-Ride bet

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

How to Deal Let-It-Ride

In the 1st part of this 4 part series, learn how to deal Let-It-Ride, including the object of the game, making a wager and the Bonus side bet. Published: January 18, 2018

Instruction Manuals

These free instruction manuals for carnival games come from anonymous casinos, schools and other sources & are for educational purposes only. Published: February 10, 2014

Cheating

Capping the Bet

Watch security footage of a player capping their bet on a live game. Published: May 28, 2012

Showing the Cards

Watch security footage of a dealer flashing their top card at the players on a live game. Published: May 28, 2012

Switching the Cards

Watch security footage of two players switching their cards on a live game. Published: May 28, 2012

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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

craps instructions

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

Stick Calls

Learn the basic stick calls as well as some fun stick calls from a veteran dealer. Published: December 7, 2020

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

Additional Content

Keeping Track of the Money with a Clean Bank and Rack Maintenance

Published: January 24, 2019

How Easy is it to Become a Professional Card Dealer

Published: September 29, 2020

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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

Las Vegas Stories

A plethora of preposterous adventures from sin city. Published: May 4, 2010

Lucky Charm Lion Dance

This is our way of wishing all of our viewers good luck, wealth, prosperity & good fortunes as you venture forth. Published: February 4, 2012

Meme Gallery

Enjoy this gallery of amusing casino memes. Published: Nov. 20, 2013

Additional Content

Pet Peeves, Superstitions & Annoying Habits Volume I

Published: November 26, 2017

Pet Peeves, Superstitions & Annoying Habits Volume II

Published: April 15, 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

Sportsbook in a casino

Legalizing Sports Betting

Published: May 22, 2018

How to Keep Yourself Safe During Covid-19

Learn how to keep yourself safe during covid with these practical tips and tricks for both players and casino dealers. Published: September 8, 2020

Casino Definitions

With this virtual dictionary you'll learn the definitions of certain casino words. Published: March 10, 2012

How to Change Your Table Layout

You'll learn how to change your table layout so you'll always have multiple games to choose from! Published: March 27, 2016

Chinese New Years Decorations

Celebrating the Chinese New Year

Learn how the Chinese 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

Bluff betting area

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

chips, dice and cards

Common Online Poker Game Choices for Beginners

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

Is Online Gambling Legal in the US?

In this article, we discuss Online Gambling and whether it's legal or not, depending on what state you live in, as well as other external factors. Published: June 26, 2018

Red Dog Review

Read our review of the Red Dog Online casino including bonuses, promotions, games, banking and support.
Published: July 12, 2020

El Royale Review

Read our review of the El Royale Online Casino including bonuses, software, games, payment methods & customer support. Published: July 12, 2020

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

Free Pai-Gow Tiles

You can print out & practice or play with these free pai-gow tiles! Published: November 13, 2019

Pai-Gow Tiles Instruction Manuals

Casino procedures, instruction manuals & other anonymous literature meant for educational purposes. Published: October 22, 2017

How to Play Pai-Gow Poker

Learn how to play Pai-Gow Poker including how to set your hand, make a wager & pay commission. Published: July 25, 2015

pai-gow-poker cards and tiles

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

blackjack, roulette, craps

How to Choose the Best Game in the Casino

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

The casino with many tables and slots

What to Know When Visiting a Casino for the First Time

Published: November 26, 2017

Chicago Outfit

Advice for Novice Players

Published: January 31, 2020

Tips for 1^st Time Visitors

Published: January 17, 2020

Intro to Vegas

Published: April 2, 2019

five dice

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

Published: January 18, 2018

Articles

Jeff Does Vegas - Leaving It All On The Table

Published: March 17, 2019

What to Expect When You Walk Up to a Casino Game

Published: March 6, 2016

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

Poker Flashcards

Test your knowledge on poker hand rankings with these flashcards! Published: September 9, 2013

Poker Instruction Manuals

Casino procedures, instruction manuals & other anonymous literature meant for educational purposes. Published: October 22, 2017

How to Become a WSOP Dealer

Do you want to be a World Series of Poker dealer? Here's what you need to know to get a job at this prestigious annual event. Published: February 21, 2019

Public Relations

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Vegas Aces supporting Gaming Giants

Published: September 4, 2020

I'm talking with Casino Jay

How Vegas Aces Actually Started

I can't believe I'm telling you this! Casino Jay interviews me on how Vegas Aces was started. Published: August 10, 2020

Livestream with Milwaukee Mob and Joe

Vegas After Dark

In this livestream, Milwaukee Mob, Joe and I talk about strip clubs, sex clubs and other ways tourist like to have fun. Published: August 18, 2020

A picture of our interview

Talking Vegas Past & Present

Talking past and present on a range of Vegas topics with Milwaukee Mob. Published: August 10, 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

roulette flashcards

Roulette Flashcards

Published: February 20, 2015

roulette instruction manuals

Roulette Instruction Manuals

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

Supervisors

super manager

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

Why Isn't There An Industry Standard?

Published: February 21, 2016

American Gaming Association

Published: January 14, 2016

Intellectual Capital

Published: July 12, 2014

Tokes

the Wynn Hotel and Casino

World Toke Board

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

Faces and Aces tipping podcast

The Tipping Point

Published: October 21, 2018

chips

How Much Money Do Casino Dealers Make?

Published: January 9, 2019

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Remember to tip your dealer!

the Wynn Hotel and Casino

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

FarCry3

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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