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Alan Krigman Gaming Guru - Page 44  Does Thinking You Can Win Help You Win?15 November 2004
Do gamblers' chances of success improve if they think they're going to be winners?
The question, of course, doesn't imply that anybody should take seriously the
obligatory statements blurted out by those mega-jackpot winners of the type, "I
had a feeling I was gonna hit big today." Nor does it apply to ... (read more)
Betting $32 Across at Craps: more Action, less Distraction8 November 2004
Craps offers the excitement of spreading bets all over the layout with lots of
action and money flying to or fro whenever the dice come to rest. It's a feature
that makes the game appealing to veterans, and simultaneously intimidating to
recruits.
A newcomer can avoid confusion by betting on a single outcome and waiting for
it to be settled. ... (read more)
You Can Prove Whatever You Want about Streaks and Trends1 November 2004
If you understand coin flipping, you have a good grasp on the essence of gambling,
transcending the rules of individual games. Take the idea of streaks. Or -- if
you prefer, trends, patterns, or charting -- which are ultimately variations on
a common theme. For instance, say you've watched a coin being flipped 10 times,
with the first outcome being Heads and the next nine Tails. ... (read more)
How Much Bankroll Do You Need to Play the Machines?25 October 2004
Casino patrons who favor the machines typically nurture three hopes in their hearts.
First and foremost is to strike it rich by hitting a jackpot. Knowing the chance
of this is small, though, they have the backup wish that they'll be able to stay
in action for the whole of their planned visits. ... (read more)
Do Video Poker Full House and Flush Payoffs Really Matter?18 October 2004
Are the gambling gurus right? The ones who are always blathering about the importance
of finding the machines and table games with the smallest house advantage. And,
boring everyone within earshot about learning and following the statistically
optimum rules when there are strategy options. Or, is it purely a question of
luck?
Think about jacks-or-better video poker. ... (read more)
Should You Play One Hand or Two at Blackjack?11 October 2004
Most blackjack buffs play a single hand or spot per round. Some, however, enjoy
the game more and believe they fare better on two spots. Putting aside solid citizens
who switch back and forth hoping that doing so will alter the flow of the cards,
presumably turning a cold shoe into gangbusters, does ... (read more)
Even-Money Equivalents Show the Effect of Odds Multiples at Craps4 October 2004
Most craps aficionados know that casinos give them a better deal by offering higher
Odds multiples on Pass, Come, Don't Pass, and Don't Come bets. However, surprisingly
few dice devotees actually understand how this affects their chances, what's so
great about it, and whether they should use the ... (read more)
Rethink Your Exit Strategy before Blaming Losses all on the Edge27 September 2004
Augie and Connie relish double-zero roulette. They know the house advantage is
a huge 5.26 percent. But Augie likes the high payoffs on single spot longshots,
while Connie enjoys getting the odds of winning strongly in her favor by covering
multiple numbers, even though the payoff is low. Further, both ... (read more)
How Spreading Out Bets Affects Gamblers' Prospects20 September 2004
Lyle and Lydia have a running argument about craps. Lydia likes to bet $82 "no
four;" she nets $38 if the dice come up seven and loses the $82 if four pops.
Lyle prefers $41 each "no four" and "no 10;" he also nets
$38 on a seven, since he gets $19 for each of the two bets, but only loses $41
if fate ... (read more)
There Are Times to Split 10s at Blackjack, but They're Rare13 September 2004
Anyone who's ever received advice, sought or otherwise, about blackjack is familiar
with the edict, "never split 10s." And most have at least wondered why
it should be so. Sure, a total of 20 is a strong pat hand. But a 10 is also a
powerful starting point, strong enough for a double against anything other than
10 or ace. ... (read more)
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