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Ken Smith   |    May 21, 2016

Update: The books have been sold. Gambling has been very good to me. It has allowed me the freedom to work when I want, and live exactly the lifestyle I want. I have been doing this for many years now, so it is no surprise that I own a lot of books about gambling. Late […]

Ken Smith   |    February 18, 2016

What is the probability of a losing streak of a particular length in blackjack? I’m glad you asked. Well, actually, I’m not. You should read this…

Ken Smith   |    September 15, 2015

Fewer Decks are Better. Do You Know Why? When it comes to the number of decks in a blackjack game, the fewer the better. Most players have heard this fact somewhere along the line, but many of them don’t know why fewer is better. I often get this question by email, where players will note […]

Ken Smith   |    September 14, 2015

Charles Dickens may as well have been describing recent developments in casino blackjack… “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” Rules and conditions at casino blackjack tables have been steadily declining for years, and there are a lot of really bad games out there. 6:5 Has Spread Far and Wide […]

Ken Smith   |    December 21, 2014

For the last few months, I have been busily working on the new design at BlackjackInfo. And finally, it’s ready to go, so you are looking at the result. The biggest enhancement is that the site now adapts to whatever device you are viewing on, so check it out on your tablet or mobile phone, […]

Ken Smith   |    May 25, 2014

ThePOGG.com posted an interview with blackjack expert Ken Smith, where he talks about a wide range of topics.

Ken Smith   |    March 29, 2014

Ken Smith is the guest on the Gambling With an Edge radio show and podcast. He shares a couple of stories of big plays, and the latest developments at BlackjackInfo.

Ken Smith   |    March 9, 2014

Card counting index numbers are confusing when you first start learning them. This article explains why the standard way of presenting index numbers is worth the effort.

Ken Smith   |    March 6, 2014

A lawsuit from a California man alleges that the Downtown Grand in Las Vegas allowed him to continue drinking and gamble away $500,000 while visibly drunk. It seems that for casinos, alcohol is a means to an end.

Ken Smith   |    November 9, 2013

Some players are making a big mistake when playing 6:5 blackjack games, by doubling down on blackjack. After reading this article, you will know why this is a costly move.