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Alan Krigman Gaming Guru - Page 67  For the Same Totals, Odds at Craps Beat Flat Bets12 May 2000
The rationale for taking or laying odds on Pass or Don't Pass bets eludes craps veterans and neophytes alike. Almost everyone who enjoys the game has read or been told that betting the odds reduces house advantage on the line. But house advantage doesn't smack shooters in the face like a bill presented by a pit boss at the end of a game. ... (read more)
Betting Progressions Increase Your Bankroll Swings5 May 2000
Some casino games let players with modest bankrolls feed their fantasies of fortune by thinking that the next round could be a big bonanza. The same games offer those who fall behind hope that one more spin, roll, or deal can get them out of trouble. But what about games whose payoffs roughly match the ... (read more)
Confusion, Illusion, and the Art of Slot Machine Design27 April 2000
How do politicians, journalists, and others who know what's best for everybody else depict situations in which anything can happen and one guess is as good as another? They frequently invoke game of chance metaphors. "It's a crapshoot" is a perennial favorite. "Russian roulette," a second-order reference, is also common. ... (read more)
Not All Gambling is One Spin at Russian Roulette21 April 2000
Nobody plays a fancy new slot machine because it's intellectually stimulating. Or because the action, in and of itself, is inherently fascinating, let alone fun. Video versions of games you found boring when you were 10 years old? C'mon now! Solid citizens pump in the pennies hoping to win money. Or, at least, to earn points for free meals at the all-you-can-eat buffet. ... (read more)
Should You Lay Odds When Betting "Don't Pass" at Craps?14 April 2000
Dice devotees who bet against the shooter -- on Don't Pass or Don't Come -- often hesitate to lay odds after the point is set. Solid citizens experiencing these collywobbles know that gurus say laying odds shaves house advantage. Still, some feel queasy about putting the extra cash at risk. And, others balk ... (read more)
How Confident Are You of Winning at Blackjack with a 20?7 April 2000
Blackjack buffs occasionally get frustrated when they're either dealt or manage to pull totals of 20, then can't seem to beat the dealer anyway. Is this situation particularly rare? Something that happens only when the moon is full, a bozo at third base keeps feeding the dealer the right wrong cards, or ... (read more)
You Can Use Betting Strategies to Shape Your Playing Sessions29 March 2000
Casino table game buffs often believe that progressive betting -- changing the size of wagers during the course of the action -- is vital to success. Especially in situations with close to 50-50 chance of winning approximately even money -- such as blackjack, "outside" bets at roulette, and Player or Banker at baccarat. ... (read more)
Set Your Goals before You Hit the Casino Floor21 March 2000
What's most vital to know before entering the casino? How to tell which slots or tables are getting hot? Secret combinations of bets that overcome house advantage? Decisions that maximize expectation in games like blackjack, video poker, or Let It Ride? Where the cash advance machines are located? Ways to ... (read more)
Proficiency Helps Players Handle Victory as well as Defeat17 March 2000
Players take results at games of chance personally. Winners, as well as people who come from behind to break even, strut from the machines or tables of victory. They credit their own talent for triumphs over odds that would overwhelm ordinary mortals. Losers, including those who fall from profit to break-even, skulk from the pits of defeat. ... (read more)
The Best Bet Size Is Somewhere between a Rock and a Hard Place9 March 2000
Authoritative advice abounds about the best casino games to play and the best moves to make when options are available. However, aid is scant for the most mercurial element of all. With bounds on a bankroll, and even the highest rollers have limits, bet size transcends everything else. It's more crucial than luck. ... (read more)
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