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Ask the Slot Expert: Fishing for cash on fish table machines

Question: I am in Texas. Are there any apps to help my chances of winning on keno, or 7s, or even the fish tables? We have Pot of Gold and Life of Luxury tables, and all types of fish tables. Answer: I'm always amazed at the unusual machines that are in some states...read more

Give Pai Gow Poker a Chance

Pai Gow Poker is a great game, at least in my opinion. You can usually find one or two Pai Gow Poker tables in most casinos and in some you might even get a half dozen or so. In casinos with heavy Asian populations there might even be an Asian room loaded with them.The game has been around a somewhat long time and it does have a faithful following, although nothing like the following of blackjack, craps or roulette, the three most popular table games in the casinos.The game is simple but it does require players to play their hands properly...read more

Atlantic City casinos can reopen on 2 July

At long last, the nine casinos in Atlantic City have an official reopening date, but “knuckleheads” beware. The governor of the Garden State is watching you.New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced on Twitter today that Atlantic City casinos will be able to reopen 2 July at 25% capacity with “simple safeguards” in place...read more

Top 10 ways to quickly improve your poker game

People often ask me the best ways to improve your poker game. And the answer is multi-faceted.There are a number of different strategies (both at the poker tables and away from them), that I recommend to help you quickly improve your poker game.Here are the top 10 ways to improve your poker game and start seeing much better results.One of the best ways to improve your poker game is to simply play more hands...read more

Online Play

QUESTION: I read your column about people who have been playing online while live casinos are closed, and I had to laugh with the blackjack player who’s playing mostly slot games.I’m in exactly the same situation. I don’t live in a state where you can play for money, so I play a little in the social casinos...read more

How to Be Successful at Video Poker

Video poker is among the most popular of casino video games. The reasons for this are many. They include:• Relatively low house edge – sometimes even a player edge.• You can play alone - without other people watching and commenting on your play.• The pay table which determines the house edge and volatility is displayed so you can determine the best game.• You have a say in the outcome - player decisions affect results.• Playing strategies that maximize returns are available.But many players – possibly most players – lose far more than they should...read more

Belmont Stakes picks and predictions

Earlier this week, we posted a Top 10 facts and figures article on this year’s first leg of the Triple Crown. Without major sports in the U.S., this is going to be hit by many bettors as it is one of the few big sporting events in recent months.We are just one day away from the first leg of the Triple Crown...read more

Nevada Gaming Board adapts policy regarding masks for casino guests

It’s time to "mask up" in Las Vegas.Less than two weeks after the much-anticipated grand reopening of casinos in Nevada, the state’s gaming board updated its “Health and Safety Policies for the Resumption of Gaming Operations” on Wednesday, making “optional” or “suggested” masks for players a thing of the past.The policy now “requires” casino guests to wear “face coverings” at table and card games “if there is no barrier, partition, or shield between the dealer and each player.” The requirement applies to “table and card game players, spectators, and any other person within 6 feet of any table or card game.”We know from the latest recommendations from the CDC that large gatherings carry a greater risk & that wearing a face covering in gatherings helps reduce the risk...read more

Making It Easy

A few months ago, when we were still crowding into live casinos, I relayed reader tips to help make a day out go a little smoother.They weren’t earthshaking strategy tips that will help you win. Instead, they were little peace of mind tips: Put low denomination chips on the outsides in the craps rack to protect your higher value chips, or leave the blackjack table before you’re down to funds for a last bet so you never play without being able to split or double.One large fellow suggested prioritizing comfort and choosing tables with at least a couple of empty seats...read more

Ask the Slot Expert: Week 2 of Phase 2 in Las Vegas

We're nearing the end of the second week of limited casino reopenings in Las Vegas. There is no date yet to further ease restrictions. As expected, the number of positive cases has increased since reopening and Nevada reported the largest single-day increase in cases on 6/15...read more