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Alan Krigman Gaming Guru - Page 53  What Language Does your Body Speak in the Casino?18 February 2003
Robert Burns, one of the many immortal muses of whom most polished
punters are apprized, wrote this about pretentiousness:
O wad some Pow'r the giftie gie us To see oursels as others see
us! It wad frae mony a blunder free us, An' foolish notion:
What airs in dress an' gait wad lea's, An' ev'n devotion. ... (read more)
Would You Rather Get Rebates on Your Action or Your Losses?11 February 2003
Most casino buffs are clued into the freebies the joints lavish upon
patrons as marketing incentives (or, did you think they were tokens of
friendship and respect?). Some players even know that the largesse is
based on theoretical income the casino figures someone's action is worth. ... (read more)
The Enduring Effect of Match Play Coupons on House Edge4 February 2003
"Match play" coupons are common casino promotional incentives. The idea is
to combine chips and coupons of equal face value into a bet worth twice
the real money actually set out. Losing costs both the chips and coupons.
Winning pays according to the total of the two parts, returning ... (read more)
How Much Extra Edge Are You Giving the House in Blackjack?28 January 2003
Many blackjack players know what "the book" says to do in adverse
situations. But they sometimes honor their intuition over the laws of the
universe anyway. For instance, they'll stand rather than hit 12 versus
two- or three-up. Certain solid citizens flout the rules of Basic Strategy
under favorable conditions as well. ... (read more)
If You Can Handle the Exposure, Give Lay Bets at Craps a Look-See21 January 2003
Most craps enthusiasts are familiar with Place and Buy bets. These are
wagers directly on one or more of the boxes: four, five, six, eight, nine,
or 10. Each wins if the corresponding number rolls; all lose if a seven
rears its ugly head.
Many dice devotees, however, know surprisingly little about the opposite
propositions. ... (read more)
Are You Overestimating Your Chances of a Hit?14 January 2003
How often, at video poker, have you started with what you thought a strong
four cards to a straight, flush, or straight flush, then got zonked?
Probably enough to wonder whether something you said to a slot attendant
had the casino tightening the payout screws.
There are no such screws, of course. ... (read more)
Gambling Theories, History, and Other Lies7 January 2003
The philosopher, George Santayana (1863-1952), is often quoted as having
said, "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." A
counterpart may pertain to gambling. Something like "Those who cannot
comprehend the math are convinced they can defeat it." ... (read more)
What Casinos Can't Predict about Jackpots, and What They Can2 January 2003
Nobody can predict when a slot machine will knock out a jackpot. Within
the wide limits of computer technology, successive spins are random. And
random means unpredictable. The manufacturers can't decide when it'll
happen. The casinos don't know. And, as for solid citizens who hit and
then claim they had a hunch they were gonna be lucky that day... ... (read more)
What Casinos Can't Predict about Jackpots, and What They Can31 December 2002
The only thing known about a jackpot, other than amount and increment if
it's progressive, is its chance of being won on any try. This, because
an internal computer chip generates numbers at random and with equal
likelihood over a predetermined range, a specified set of which
corresponds to the jackpot. ... (read more)
Are Controlled Throws at Craps Fact or Fiction?24 December 2002
Some craps buffs are certain it's possible to set and toss dice in a manner that changes the odds of the game, giving bettors an advantage. Others are sure this is drivel. Either way, more than a few practice their throws or look for "good" shooters. And almost all casinos are ... (read more)
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