http://Pilarski.casinocitytimes.com Casino City Times is The Source for the latest gaming news, gaming strategy and gambling tips from the industry's leading experts. en-us Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST http://Pilarski.casinocitytimes.com/articles/60529.html Dear Mark: Please settle a disagreement between my brother and me. My brother thinks he has better odds against the house at blackjack playing out of a shoe with several decks. I think it is to the gambler's advantage to play at tables with a single deck. Please explain the reason for your answer. Wade J. There is some mathematical footing,... Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST http://Pilarski.casinocitytimes.com/articles/60529.html http://Pilarski.casinocitytimes.com/articles/60524.html Dear Mark: I liked your indifferent answer last week regarding system players trying to find trends on a roulette wheel based on previous numbers. I will agree, that numbers spun are random, but, isn’t there a system based on following the traits of the way a dealer spins the ball? Brett H. What your question references, Bret, is called a... Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST http://Pilarski.casinocitytimes.com/articles/60524.html http://Pilarski.casinocitytimes.com/articles/60502.html Dear Mark: Why do roulette tables display previous numbers since the next number is completely random? If the house thinks people will try to play a system based on these previous numbers, it doesn't benefit the house anyway because it is still random. Gordon M. Most casino roulette tables today have a lighted scoreboard that displays the... Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST http://Pilarski.casinocitytimes.com/articles/60502.html http://Pilarski.casinocitytimes.com/articles/60478.html Dear Mark: I am a relatively new/occasional blackjack player and once in a while a hand comes up that advanced players would double-down on. However, being a low-roller, I do not really want to put more money out. On two different occasions, a player (usually a man) will place his own money alongside mine since he said it is a good bet. If the... Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST http://Pilarski.casinocitytimes.com/articles/60478.html http://Pilarski.casinocitytimes.com/articles/60464.html Dear Mark: Please tell me how this tipping experience should have played out. I was playing roulette and having decent success. While playing, I asked the dealer what his favorite number was (13), a number I never play because I think it is unlucky. Still, I decided to place four $5 chips straight up on 13. I then told the dealer "five of it is... Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST http://Pilarski.casinocitytimes.com/articles/60464.html http://Pilarski.casinocitytimes.com/articles/60437.html Dear Mark: I have a disagreement with my spouse that we hope you can settle. My husband believes you get more in casino comps when you put cash into a slot machine than if you were to use a credit slip from another machine. His reasoning is that most players turn those credit slips in for cash, which takes them “out” of play, whereas, his money is... Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST http://Pilarski.casinocitytimes.com/articles/60437.html http://Pilarski.casinocitytimes.com/articles/60426.html Dear Mark: My favorite game is keno. Unfortunately, casinos where I play have removed the live game and have replaced it with a few video keno games spread out over the casino floor. Since video keno is now the only game in town, is it a better game than live keno? In addition, when drawing numbers, are the numbers drawn based on a random number... Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST http://Pilarski.casinocitytimes.com/articles/60426.html http://Pilarski.casinocitytimes.com/articles/60407.html Dear Mark: I like to play "Jacks or Better" on a 9/6 machine. When dealt three unsuited face cards, or an ace with two face cards, should I hold all three cards and draw two, or what? Fred K. Before I deal you in on your question, Fred, I am going to need you to review the paytable on your 9/6 machines. Is it as follows? Royal Flush 250-for-1;... Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST http://Pilarski.casinocitytimes.com/articles/60407.html http://Pilarski.casinocitytimes.com/articles/60361.html Dear Mark: Some of the local casinos are offering a side bet called "Perfect Pair" at their blackjack tables. What are the casino odds on this bet, and is it worth playing? Richard G. We all get our share of "mixed pairs," cards of the same number, one black and one red. "Colored pairs," same numbers and same colors, either red or black, are... Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST http://Pilarski.casinocitytimes.com/articles/60361.html http://Pilarski.casinocitytimes.com/articles/60354.html Dear Mark: I am going on a cruise in March and was wondering should I expect the same payoffs on slots that I receive here in Biloxi? Also, how are casinos regulated on a cruise ship, and what if a dispute was to happen? Emile D. When sailing the high seas, Emile, your floating hotel casino offers the only game in town. Competition is what... Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST http://Pilarski.casinocitytimes.com/articles/60354.html