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Ask the Slot Expert: Switching speed, games and machines

Question: In over 30 years of video poker play, I do not remember ever seeing any discussion, etc. regarding pros or cons of switching between speed settings on the same machine during a period of play. Have you? Same question regarding switching from one game to another on the same machine. Same question regarding switching from one machine to another on the same group of machines. P.S...read more

Wrong Thoughts, Right Feelings?

If you read a lot about casino gambling, be it about table games or slot machines or some combination of both, you run across plenty of the true and plenty of the false. Most good writers give you the math and the underpinnings of the games...read more

Wrong Thoughts, Right Feelings?

If you read a lot about casino gambling, be it about table games or slot machines or some combination of both, you run across plenty of the true and plenty of the false. Most good writers give you the math and the underpinnings of the games...read more

Top 10 casino openings and expansions for summer 2022

Casinos are always trying to find ways to better improve themselves and attract more guests. Whether it be enhancements, additions, or entirely new properties altogether, these properties are constantly unveiling new options and amenities. Here, we take a look at 10 openings and expansions since our last edition from the spring.10...read more

Odds on Reversible Royals

QUESTION: I have a question about the progressive Reversible Royals video poker machines. I just returned from Vegas and I noticed quite a few of these games in mostly quarter denominations with monster payoffs for the reversible royal. I'm talking about $50,000-$60,000.Are the odds of drawing a reversible royal or being dealt one much greater than the normal 1 in 40 thousand hands? I would imagine with the size of the payouts it has been a really long time before anyone hit one.ANSWER: In Reversible Royals, the usual payback with five credits wagered is 50,000 credits if the royal is on screen in the 10-J-Q-K-A or A-K-Q-J-10...read more

More Questions on Low Pairs versus Inside Straights

Here is a follow-up question to the previous low pair versus inside straight strategy.Thank you, Jerry "Stickman"I have a follow-on question. If it were an outside straight, I was trying for, would it change the decision?Say I was dealt 9, 9,10, J, Q...read more

Casino City’s Friday Five: Sportsbook opening and massive paydays edition

The World Series of Poker continues to roll on and some big winners have been crowned with bracelets, including one from the Millionaire Maker event. Before we get into who won and how much they walked away with, we have some other stories to uncover as well...read more

i Eat Therefore I Am

CINDY: Buffets are the way to a blubbery hell.ABBY: Oh, I agree. Today’s buffets, at the casinos that are still offering them that is, are wonders of encouraging everyone to overeat like crazy.CINDY: It isn’t just that you can eat as much as you want, it’s that the food is a source of pleasure...read more

Ask the Slot Expert: Multi-hand video poker thoughts

I've spent the past few weeks playing multi-hand video poker exclusively (well, there's been some Invaders Attack from the Planet Moolah too, but I've pretty much come up MT from the ETs). I've been hitting the multi-hand machines lately for two reasons. First, I've become a bit bored with playing single-hand machines...read more

Picking the Right Machine

People work hard to earn their money. In fact, as my son says, “It’s called work because it is work.”With the exception of some high rollers who might be so rich that spending amazing amounts causes them no pain, the rest of us have to be aware that hard-earned money is being wagered on machines that are programmed to ultimately beat us...read more