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Alan Krigman Gaming Guru - Page 4  What happens if a blackjack dealer doesn't give a player a card when a hit is requested?15 April 2013
Question: Something happened at blackjack last week. The dealer had a two-up. The first player had a 12 and the next person had an 11. The player with the 12 signaled for a hit but the dealer passed her. The person with the 11 had put out money to double down, and got the next card -- a five. The first player asked the dealer to stop and call the pit boss. ... (read more)
What's the best way to tip dealers at craps?8 April 2013
Question: What's the best way to tip dealers at a craps table? Answer: Consider tipping table game dealers who've been helpful and courteous. You can do it three general ways – make a bet for the dealers so they're in on the action, drop them money during play after a noteworthy round, or leave them something when you quit. ... (read more)
Are some wagers at double-zero roulette better than their single-zero counterparts?1 April 2013
Question: Most roulette tables have red and black numbers from 1 to 36, and two green positions labeled 0 and 00. Some tables in the high-limit pits have the numbers from 1 to 36 but only one green position, labeled 0. What's the difference? Answer: In "American" or "double-zero" roulette, the ball can land in one of 38 grooves. ... (read more)
Which casino workers know when a slot machine is ready to hit?25 March 2013
Question: Can slot attendants or hosts tell which machines in a casino are hot or ready to hit the jackpot? Answer: Slot results are random. Machines have neither hot or cold modes, nor predetermined points at which jackpots are paid. Casino personnel may see and remember series dominated by winning spins, or several high-return combinations hitting within short spans. ... (read more)
Why can't craps players take back their Pass and Come bets?18 March 2013
Question: Craps players may take any wagers they want out of action during a hand, except Pass and Come wagers. Why are these restricted? Answer: Bets on Pass and Come are two-stage wagers. The first stage is the "come-out." Bets win on the come-out if the shooter throws a seven or 11 and lose if the shooter throws a two, three, or 12. ... (read more)
Why do some casinos make you wait until after a shuffle to enter a blackjack game?11 March 2013
Question: At some blackjack tables, players aren't allowed to enter the game except during the first round after the cards are shuffled. Why do the casinos do this? Answer: Casinos with "no mid-shoe entry" policies normally have this rule at some or all of their highest-limit tables. The purpose is two-fold. ... (read more)
What's the difference between ties and pushes in casino gambling?4 March 2013
Question: What's the difference between a "tie" and a "push" in casino gambling. Answer: Ties refer to equal gambling values or scores. Pushes are "decisions" in which bets neither win nor lose. They sometimes coincide, but not always. And conditions not involving decisions aren't considered pushes, even though the bets don't win or lose. ... (read more)
How often can you expect to win one, two, or three bets at Let It Ride?25 February 2013
Question: A friend introduced me to Let It Ride on my last casino visit. I played for over three hours, at two different tables. I had very few winning hands. Neither did anybody else. The dealers said this was unusual. Were they telling the truth, or is this game just hard to win? Answer: Let It Ride has ... (read more)
How do you identify the slots that are scheduled for big payoffs?18 February 2013
Question: I've heard two conflicting theories about finding slots scheduled for big payoffs. The first is a machine that's been cold and holding back is getting full and due for a big hit. The second is a machine that's been hot and paying is in a winning cycle and building up to a big jackpot. Which is right? Answer: Neither is right. ... (read more)
Why can you write down past results at any casino game except blackjack?11 February 2013
Question: Casinos let you write down the results of past plays at any table games except blackjack. In fact, they even have signs showing previous winners at roulette and some baccarat tables. Why can you do this in certain games, but not blackjack? Answer: In games like roulette and craps, each round is independent of whatever happened previously. ... (read more)
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