On December 10 2020, Barbara Rawlings of Dorset, UK celebrated her 106th birthday. Congratulating her on national radio, the BBC’s Graham Norton remarked: “It does seem a little cruel that you’ve stayed alive for 106 years…. For this.” We all … Read More
How much is success in a certain game dictated by skill and how much by chance? It sounds like the kind of debate that would rage between game theory undergraduates and statisticians over long evenings, but surely it is not … Read More
Basic strategy Blackjack, unlike other games, also depends on the choice of the player, which can reduce the casino advantage, playing with basic strategy. This strategy determines when to take a card and when to stop. It also determines when … Read More
Player earnings Bet on a number (straight) → 35 times the bet Bet on two numbers (split – example: 7-10) → 17 times the bet Bet on three numbers (street – also called “full cross”: eg 7-8-9) → 11 times … Read More
The general simple rules have as exceptions four specific cases only: Insurance. If the dealer’s first card is an Ace, the player has the possibility to insure against the Blackjack. For this, the player pays half his original bet. If … Read More
A video poker is an electronic device of gambling and money that resembles a slot machine. Mechanically, it is inspired from the poker draw poker or closed versions. History The first video poker appeared in years 70. With the development … Read More
Punto banco is a card game inspired by Baccarat. It was invented in South America or Mexico. This is a popular game for its speed and simplicity. The baccarat player actually has nothing to do except play on the punter, … Read More
A slot machine is an electronic or mechanical device of gambling that does not require any particular skill or strategy. (Front of a slot machine, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Slot_machine.jpg) A slot machine comprises several essential components: a money entry: coin entrance, ticket acceptor, … Read More
Ranked from highest to lowest, with comparative-equivalent indications of national tax rates Rank Member State Rate of taxation as a percentage of gross revenue 1. Denmark Reserved to public sector and/or public interest objectives 1. Germany Reserved to public sector … Read More
