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Frank Scoblete's Weekly Articles

by Frank Scoblete — 183 articles

In Baccarat Bigger is Better! By Frank Scoblete

Hitchcock, Blackjack and Suspense by Frank Scoblete

Dealers Shouldn’t Play a Private Game by Frank Scoblete

Can You Get a Real Edge at Craps? by Frank Scoblete

So What’s Normal on the Machines? By Frank Scoblete

Only A Slot Player?

Take Control of Your Slot-Playing Life! By Frank Scoblete

These Myths are Mistakes by Frank Scoblete

When in Rome and Elsewhere by Frank Scoblete

Good Rules and Bad Rules by Frank Scoblete

Craps is Math and Muscle By Frank Scoblete

Looking Back by Frank Scoblete

There’s No Such Thing as Responsible Gambling

Please Don’t Rush by Frank Scoblete

My Worst Trip to Vegas by Frank Scoblete

A Simple One-Two Craps Punch! By Frank Scoblete

Do Make the Don’t One Step at a Time by Frank Scoblete

Mind Over Dice by Frank Scoblete

The Wheel of Fortune by Frank Scoblete

Why Dealers Can’t Be Human by Frank Scoblete

Part One: Cut the Hedge Betting from Your Game by Frank Scoblete

Part Two Is Hedging on the Don’t Something You Should Do? By Frank Scoblete

Part Three: Are Hedges in the Field with a Cut? By Frank Scoblete

Part Four: A Hedge Bet that Really Does Work by Frank Scoblete

Who is to Blame? By Frank Scoblete

Superstitions Can Bring Bad Luck by Frank Scoblete

When You Win, You Lose! By Frank Scoblete

The World’s Greatest Language by Frank Scoblete

Can Roulette Be Beaten? Maybe

The Numbers of Craps: 2, 3, and 4 by Frank Scoblete

The Numbers of Craps: 5, 6, and 7 by Frank Scoblete

The Numbers of Craps: 8, 9, and 10 by Frank Scoblete

The Number of Craps: 11 and 12 by Frank Scoblete

Three Small Misconceptions with Big Impacts by Frank Scoblete

How Slot Machines Work by Frank Scoblete

Part Two: How Slot Machines Work by Frank Scoblete

Why Teachers Suddenly Go Berserk in Class by Frank Scoblete

Bad Ways to Play Good Games by Frank Scoblete

Betting Systems at Craps: The Field vs. Betting Inside by Frank Scoblete

To Regress or Not to Regress? By Frank Scoblete

Damned When You Don’t by Frank Scoblete

Do Dice Controllers Take Too Long? By Frank Scoblete

Honesty as a Policy by Frank Scoblete

Not in MY Neighborhood by Frank Scoblete

Player’s Theoretical Loss:

In Craps the 5-Count is 100 Proof! By Frank Scoblete (Part Two)

In Craps the 5-Count is 100 Proof! By Frank Scoblete (Part Three)

The Vig by Frank Scoblete

Part One: Is Random Craps Really Random? By Frank Scoblete

Part Two: Taking Advantage of Non-Random "Random" Craps by Frank Scoblete

Old Guys by Frank Scoblete

Keno or Yes? by Frank Scoblete

New Wrinkles for Old Bags by Frank Scoblete

The Cumshaw on Tipping by Frank Scoblete

Weird Bets by Frank Scoblete

The Craps to English Dictionary by Frank Scoblete

Oh, What A RUSH! The Psychology and Chemistry of Gambling!

Basic Strategy is Just That -- Basic! by Frank Scoblete

By All Means, Ask Barney! by Frank Scoblete

Book Review: Dice Angel by Brian Rouff by Frank Scoblete

Roulette Signatures - by Frank Scoblete

This, That and the Other Thing - by Frank Scoblete

Book Review: The Counter by Kevin Blackwood by Frank Scoblete

Craps Crap and Craps Gold - by Frank Scoblete

Craps Crap, Craps Gold, Part Two by Frank Scoblete

The Sublime Systems

The Always, Nevers, and Sometimes of Casino Gamblng (Part 1)

The Always, Nevers, and Sometimes of Craps and Roulette - Part 2 by Frank Scoblete

The Always, Nevers, and Sometimes of Blackjack - Part 3 by Frank Scoblete

The Always, Nevers, and Sometimes of Other Games - Part 4 by Frank Scoblete

The Always, Sometimes and Nevers of Gambling in Casinos: General Principles – Part 5

The Integrated Gambler - Part 1 by Frank Scoblete

The Integrated Gambler: How to Enjoy the Total Casino Experience - Part 2 by Frank Scoblete

Part Three: The Integrated Gambler: A Prescription for Casino Pleasure by Frank Scoblete

The Illusion of Gambling by Frank Scoblete

The Taxman Cometh by Frank Scoblete

My Wife Confesses by Frank Scoblete

Cutthroat Craps - Part 1 by Frank Scoblete

Cutthroat Craps: The Golden Shooters - Part 2 by Frank Scoblete

Cutthroat Craps - Part 3 by Frank Scoblete

Gambling’s Greatest Wins, Runs, Records and Legends - Part 1 by Frank Scoblete

Gambling’s Greatest Wins, Runs, Records and Legends - Part 2 by Frank Scoblete

Gambling’s Greatest Wins, Runs, Records and Legends - Part 3 by Frank Scoblete

Make the Best Decisions in the Short Run by Frank Scoblete

How Much Do You Need to Play Each Game Without Going Broke? Part 1 by Frank Scoblete

How Much Do You Need to Play Each Game Without Going Broke? Part 2 by Frank Scoblete

How Much Do You Need to Play Each Game Without Going Broke? Part 3 by Frank Scoblete

Editing Luck and Dumb Gambling Strategies - by Frank Scoblete

New Craps Book Answers Your Questions by Frank Scoblete

Take Credit Where Credit is Given! - Part 1 by Frank Scoblete

Take Credit Where Credit is Given! - Part 2 by Frank Scoblete

Aces and Eights and Destiny by Frank Scoblete

Fast Comps for Slow Paces - Part 1 by Frank Scoblete

Fast Comps for Slow Paces – Part Two by Frank Scoblete

Fast Comps for Slow Place – Part Three by Frank Scoblete

Renzey’s Rule of Nine by Frank Scoblete

Twenty-Five Ways to Protect Yourself Against the BAD Guys in the Casinos! - Part 1 by Frank Scoblete

Twenty-Five Ways to Protect Yourself Against the BAD Guys in the Casinos! 6-13 - Part 2 by Frank Scoblete

Twenty-Five Ways to Protect Yourself Against the BAD Guys in the Casinos! 14-25 - Part 3 by Frank Scoblete

Twenty-Five Ways to Protect Yourself Against the BAD Guys in the Casinos! 21-25 - Part 4

The Oracle at Odds - Part 1 by Frank Scoblete

The Oracle at Odds – Part Two -- Questions: 10-19 by Frank Scoblete

The Oracle at Odds - Part 3 – Questions 20 -29 by Frank Scoblete

Oracle at Odds, Part 4, 30-39 by Frank Scoblete

The Oracle at Odds, Part 5, 40-49, by Frank Scoblete

The Oracle at Odds, Part 6, 50-60, by Frank Scoblete

Twenty Assumptions You Should Never Make in a Casino! by Frank Scoblete

Twenty Assumptions You Should Never Make in a Casino! Part Two, 7- by Frank Scoblete

Twenty Assumptions You Should Never Make in a Casino! Part Three, 13-20 by Frank Scoblete

Basic Strategy at Blackjack Isn’t About Winning More Hands by Frank Scoblete

Playing Slots Requires Decisions, Decisions by Frank Scoblete

Let It Ride: What Goes Down Better Go UP! by Frank Scoblete

Smart Slot Play by Frank Scoblete

It’s Hard to Get to Easy Street by Frank Scoblete

Craps Annoyances by Frank Scoblete

A Conversation with the Captain by Frank Scoblete

The 10 Best Bets at Craps by Frank Scoblete

The Exception Highlights the Rule by Frank Scoblete

Overheard at the Craps Table by Frank Scoblete

Playing Craps Within Your Means by Frank Scoblete

The 10 Most Frequently Asked Questions About Craps by Frank Scoblete

Going With It by Frank Scoblete

ESP and Gambling by Frank Scoblete

Blackjack: Your Decisions Count! by Frank Scoblete

My Helicopter (Shot) Crashes! Frank Scoblete

I Am Worried Frank Scoblete

Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Card Counters? Frank Scoblete

Scobe Speaks: Predictions for 2004 by Frank Scoblete

Introduction to Controlled Throwing by Sharpshooter

The History of Modern Dice Control by Dominator

I Am Worried by Frank Scoblete BLUE = Fun n Games

Real Surprises in Store for Players by Frank Scoblete

My Helicopter (Shot) Crashes! By Frank Scoblete

Betting Systems at Craps: The Field vs. Betting Inside

Blackjack Is Good or Bad Depending on YOU!

The Question of Hosts

The Invasion of the Trendoids

Do Make the Don’t One Step at a Time

Part One: Is Random Craps Really Random?

Part Two: Taking Advantage of Non-Random "Random" Craps

Systems, Systems Everywhere!

Can Setting for the Seven Create a Non-Seven Shooter?

Dice Control and Betting Strategies Go Hand-in-Hand

A Tale of Two Craps Crews by Frank Scoblete Craps Annoyances by Frank Scoblete

Are You Trendy?

Bogus Blackjack

The Captain Comes Through

Create a Game Plan

Gambling Grade School #1

Gambling Grade School #2: The House Edge

Gambling Grade School #3: Speed Kills

Going Over the Edge!

The Problem with Craps

My Fantasy

Can Anyone Play This Game?

Casino Killer College

The Rules of the Casino Gambling Road

Tipping Guide

To Knock or Not to Knock?

Why Gamblers Believe in Trends, Streaks and Weird Stuff

Wild in the Slot Aisles!

Ask the Expert: The Right One-Two Punch for Craps

Good News for Casino Players

Comps: Getting What You Deserve, Getting What You Don’t Deserve, and Getting the Edge!

Comps Part Two: HOW TO STRETCH YOUR COMPS

Comps Part Three: GETTING THE EDGE

Bet the Ranch, Buy the Farm

Dream a Little Dream

The Best Things Dealers Can Do

Native American Gaming Should Consider a Road Change

Streaky? Freaky!

No Sweat? Not always!

I am a George!

Do as I say, not as I do

Responsibility for Losses – the House Edge or YOU?

Mississippi on Our Minds

ODDS AND EDGES

The Best and Worst Craps Dealers

Basic Craps is Common Sense

Never Con Yourself

The Tale of Two Toms

Are they all bad?

Leaving the Game