Michael "The Wizard of Odds" Shackleford

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Online gamblers know Michael Shackleford as "The Wizard of Odds." He maintains a Wizard of Odds website where he uses the mathematical skills learned as an actuary for the federal government to help casino gamblers with strategy.

Michael Shackleford and WizardofOdds.com

At WizardofOdds.com, players can find basic strategy ideas on virtually any casino game, including blackjack, poker, video poker, Pai Gow poker, Carribean Stud, best winning online roulette and craps. There is also information about basic gambling concepts and even casino etiquette. Additionally, there is an "ask the wizard" section, where curious casino gamblers can ask specific questions about odds and gambling strategy.

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Michael Shackleford and Online Gaming

Being a website, WizardofOdds.com also gives due consideration to the online gaming world. There are various online games discussed on the site. One example is Around the World, a PlayTech arcade game where players have to guess whether a number spun on a wheel will be higher than the previous number spun and advance along a game board accordingly.

Another example is Blackjack Switch, involving a blackjack variant in which players play two hands and can switch the respective second cards of these hands. Bonus Video Poker is another example, an online game where discarded cards are shuffled back into the deck.

Other Facts About Michael Shackleford and WizardofOdds.com

Out of respect for his customers, Michael Shackleford has opted to have only one online casino sponsor his site, rather than crowding the pages with banners and ads from multiple online casinos. The site he has chosen is Bodog. Michael Shackleford is a member of the video poker hall of fame.