What playing family card games when growing up taught me about gambling today. If I told you I learned how to properly manage a gambling bankroll by the time I was 10, you’d probably think I was crazy. Or that my parents were irresponsible. Or at the least that I was a miscreant underage gambler, … Read more
Mille is not your typical rummy game. It’s more akin to a 2-player version of Canasta. And like Canasta, it’s often played for stakes. So if you’re going to play, it’s a good idea to know what you’re doing, and employ a solid strategy to increase your odds of winning. Before we continue, unless you’re … Read more
Mille is an immensely popular card game in Canada, and one that’s most often played for stakes. That means the game is a serious one, where forgetting the rules can get you into a lot of trouble. Knowing the standard rules of Mille by heart is a critical component to maintaining a friendly game. It’s … Read more
Mille is a rummy card game that is extremely popular in Canada. It’s almost always played for money. In order to divvy up the cash at the end of a game, there are multiple factors that must be taken into account. The score, of course, will determine the winner. Adding up Naturals and Chapeaus, and … Read more
Mille is a very popular card game in Canada. Originating in Montreal several decades ago, it spread to Toronto in the 1990s, and is now among the most popular 2-player rummy games in the Great White North. If you want to play, make sure you are familiar with the rules of Mille, as it’s almost … Read more