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Alan Krigman Gaming Guru - Page 43  How Often Do Craps Bets Win and Lose During a Session?25 January 2005
Most casino games yield decisions on every round. You win, lose, or occasionally
push then the process begins anew. Not at craps.
Except for one-roll bets such as the field or propositions at the center of
the layout, money may be up for grabs on toss after toss with no activity. Or,
some wagers ... (read more)
Fun and (Table) Games: Try Pai Gow Poker18 January 2005
Say there were a casino table game based on a time-honored Asian tradition, yet
which used familiar poker rankings. Add appeal by challenging participants to
make strategic decisions during every round, without having to memorize intricate
rules to hold the edge within reason. Further increase its allure with a structure
that gives bettors extended action on only moderate bankrolls. ... (read more)
Fun and (Table) Games: Try Three-Card Poker11 January 2005
Three-card poker appeared in the casinos a while ago, then was withdrawn but since
brought back. This, not surprisingly, sparked rumors that the early version gave
players an edge over the house. Cynics suspect that the casinos reinstated the
game because the loophole was closed. Bettors who believe in ... (read more)
Fun and (Table) Games: Try Let It Ride4 January 2005
Like other relatively new poker-based casino table games, Let It Ride combines
the reinforcement of frequent small wins with the promise of a rare but large
jackpot. A novice may want to try it for other reasons as well. These include
the satisfaction that comes from learning a simple but effective ... (read more)
Fun and (Table) Games: Try Caribbean Stud28 December 2004
You've played the slots so you're used to betting a buck or two to score anything
from your money back to a jackpot. Machines usually average hits on something
or other at least once every three rounds. Now, the tables are tempting. But,
how will you strike it rich? Most bets at the classic games pay close to even
money, meaning you have to bet big to win big. ... (read more)
Fun and (Table) Games: Try Blackjack21 December 2004
Anyone who's played kitchen table blackjack can sit down to the casino version
of the game. Anyone can get lucky, too. But most novices would fare better by
knowing four little facts.
First, the goal isn't to get closer to 21 than the dealer. It's to beat the
dealer. Your total and the dealer's upcard determine how this is most apt to
be achieved. ... (read more)
Fun and (Table) Games: Try Craps13 December 2004
You may have been drawn to craps by the roar of solid citizens caught up in the
action, then found it too intimidating to try. Fear not. The game is little more
than betting on how a pair of dice will land. And, on any toss, your wager may
win, lose, or be unaffected by the result. Of course, winning is good and losing
bad. ... (read more)
Fun and (Table) Games: Try Roulette6 December 2004
You may have itched to try roulette ever since you heard Captain Louis Renault
say he was "shocked, shocked" to find it being played at Rick's Cafe
Americain in Casablanca. It's a good game for solid citizens seeking a leisurely
pace, a menu of bets with a range from highly probable small wins to ... (read more)
Fun and (Table) Games: Try Baccarat29 November 2004
So, you want to try the tables. Say you fancy a casino classic cloaked in tradition,
but simple enough that everyone makes a straightforward bet then waits for the
outcome. As a novice you might opt for a game with low inherent volatility, where
your bankroll normally drifts up and down gradually; this ... (read more)
Fun and (Table) Games: Are They for You?22 November 2004
Casino table games evoke a certain elegance that slot machines just don't muster.
Not that anything's inherently wrong with the slots. Many solid citizens, casino
regulars as well as those who try their luck once in a while or even once in a
lifetime, head for the machines without giving the tables a ... (read more)
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