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QUESTION: I had to laugh when I read the question a few weeks ago from a reader who was comparing sanitizer stands in casinos now to how dirty our hands used to get when we used coins in slots.ANSWER:I was a resister, but I'm glad we used tickets now instead of coins...read more

Ask the Slot Expert: New screen almost makes me lose out on free play

Last week I wrote about changes to the slot club software on Red Rock's video poker machines (and probably all video poker machines in a Stations casino) . Whenever a casino changes a system, you have to pay attention. Things might work a little bit differently now. For those not familiar with these video poker machines, they don't have separate, dedicated displays for the slot club...read more

Single-Shot Slots

Over the decades we gambling writers have stressed that full coin in slot machines is the way to go. After all putting full coin in the machine gives you access to the bigger jackpot.To me this no longer makes sense. Yes, there are some machines where full coin is warranted, for example those progressive machines such as Megabucks...read more

Top 10 tips for poker players to deal with “tilt”

Going on “tilt” is one of the biggest obstacles for many players on their way to poker greatness. We all know the feeling, and nobody is immune to it.But some players are better equipped to deal with “title” than others. It all comes down to our mindset...read more

Learning is Important

Games of strategy require learning, and the learning curve isn't always smooth. There are fits and starts, detours and sometimes an "aha!" moment where things suddenly make sense.A couple of blackjack players reached out recently with moments when the light bulb switched on...read more

Holding for a Straight Flush in Super Double Bonus Video Poker

A reader has some questions about holding for a straight flush while playing Super Double Bonus video poker. Here is the email.Hi Stickman,I hope you're doing well and I hope you had a great week.I have three questions here and they have to do with Super Double Bonus Video Poker...read more

Casino City’s Friday Five: Trending toward back to normal edition

Last week, Nevada casinos were allowed to increase capacity from 25% to 35% with hopes of moving to 50% in March. This week, we saw more signs of progress toward normalcy when MGM Resorts International announced three of its Las Vegas Strip resorts will be moving back to 24/7 hours.Also this week, we have two online massive jackpots, an online revenue records in multiple U.S...read more

Ask the Slot Expert: New slot club software on video poker machines

Question: In response to your column today here is what I do with my points: I prefer to cash my points in once a year. So, I do it at the start of each calendar year. The Indian casino here does not care when the player does this...read more

Single-Shot Craps

I have always been a rather conservative player. I want to guard my money as best as I can while also enjoying the thrill of casino play. I have rarely made a high house-edge bet. I know basic strategy in blackjack and in fast games such as mini-baccarat I make sure I only bet maybe 50 hands per hour as opposed to 150.I am slow and steady...read more

Top 10 new online slot games for winter 2021

We are seeing progress being made for capacity limits at land-based casinos, especially in Nevada where maximum capacity was raised from 25% to 35%. Until that number continues to grow, online casinos will still be at the forefront and in order to keep players engaged, we need new games to debut...read more