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Casino City's Week 13 NFL Circa Million IV Pro Football Contest Picks

If the Thursday Night Football 24-10 win by Buffalo against New England at Gillette Stadium showed us anything it’s that as we know the cream always rises to the top when it comes to the NFL.Despite sitting at 8-3 overall, the Bills entered the game 0-2 in the AFC East, and left with the win they desperately needed heading into the home stretch...read more

Whose Casino Is It, Anyway?

CINDY: Playing games in the casinos is not always totally pleasurable. Certain things detract from the fun. Why is that so?ABBY: Other people? People who reduce the pleasure of playing? I think those are the answers. People help to make the experience a full fun experience or something less than a full fun experience...read more

Ask the Slot Expert: Marketing to locals versus non-locals

Question: Thanks for answering my question about the lack of Red Rock promotions. Just to clarify, we were all there with comped rooms (three) and some free play, but my comment was aimed at the lack of any promotions (double points, etc.) while we were in residence...read more

Protect Yourself

There are two things about which you must be aware in the casino. One is internal, how you handle the house edges at whatever games you wish to play. What’s your strategy to play those games?You are bringing your hard-earned money to the casino and you want to give yourself the best chances to capitalize on that money...read more

Top 10 gambling tips for states with strict laws

Do you live in a state with strict gambling restrictions? This can be frustrating for an avid poker player or gambler, but you still have options!U.S. gambling laws vary from state to state, and you should do your own research depending on your state...read more

Goofs and Good Luck

When goofs at games happen, a little luck can go a long way.In the spring, I wrote about Brady, a Deuces Wild video poker player who had a brain cramp.He assumed he was playing Deuces, but the player before him had been playing Double Double Bonus and Brady didn't change games...read more

Bonus Poker or DDB

Hi Stickman,I have an observation - I’ve noticed over time that most people are playing DDB and other variations of progressive video poker.But I love those two pairs. Not quite sure what other people are thinking. I do respect your math knowledge of the game...read more

Casino City's Week 12 NFL Circa Million IV Pro Football Contest Picks

Regardless if you are a fan of one of the six NFL teams that played in yesterday’s Thanksgiving games, we’re sure you’re like the Casino City staff in that you were clearly thankful for a full slate of football on a Thursday. Now if we can all shake our food coma from the never-ending servings of food on the holiday then we’ll be rewarded with another heaping full of NFL matchups in two days.Let’s take a look at our picks for Week 12:#CircaSportsMillion IV ????Week 12 Contest Point Spreads?? PDF: https://t.co/nkTliOynRt pic.twitter.com/NskSA8WAoY— Circa Sports (@CircaSports) November 23, 2022 1...read more

Our Personal Craps Strategies

CINDY: Would you say that craps is the ultimate casino game since you have the option of shooting the dice and trying to decide the outcome? Naturally, unless you have some skill there is no overturning the house edges on the hosts of wagers.ABBY: Agreed...read more

Ask the Slot Expert: Rip Van Slot Player?

Question: After 10 years of visits to Red Rock, we may be just staying in Palm Springs-area casinos. On our last three visits to Red Rock, there were ZERO offers or promotions for non-local gamblers. Answer: It's a shame you won't be coming back to Red Rock...read more