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Swain Scheps

Swain Scheps

Swain Scheps is a sports betting veteran and casino gambling expert based in Oregon. He has written extensively on the topics, including the well-received "Sports Betting for Dummies" and "Casino Gambling for Dummies" books. Swain has also provided gaming advice for Fodor's Las Vegas travel series. Swain's academic credentials include a BA from The University of Texas and a Master’s degree from the University of Houston.

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Soft 17 in blackjack
Guides

What Is A Soft 17 In Blackjack & How Should You Play It?

A Soft 17 is a hand that totals 17 and contains an ace that can be counted as a 1 or 11. Crucially, you cannot bust if you take one more card. Ace-6 is a common example of a Soft 17. Learn more about this below, including how...

March 11, 2024 6 min read

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Blackjack Hands and Optimal Gameplay

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Blackjack Strategy: Should You Hit on a 15?

Should You Hit on a 15: What You Need to Know Understanding the Situation: A hand of fifteen in blackjack...
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The Blackjack Sixteen: Hitting, Standing, and Everything In Between

Do I Hit or Stay At 16: What You Need to Know Tough Decision: Hitting or standing on a 16...
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Iron Cross Craps Strategy: An In-Depth Analysis

Iron Cross Craps Strategy: What You Need to Know The premise of the Iron Cross Craps strategy is that you...
August 22, 2024 7 min read