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Alan Krigman Gaming Guru - Page 70  Casinos Do Patrons a Disservice by Tolerating Bad Behavior11 October 1999
Long before the advent of ancient prehistory, I had a life that had nothing to do with casinos. It occasionally saw me dining at a haute coiffure restaurant. On an expense account, of course. Beside the snobby eats and drinks, what I liked best about these elite establishments was that they were adult domains. ... (read more)
In Case You're Wondering, Dealers at Casinos Accept Tips4 October 1999
Pay scales for some jobs presuppose that workers will normally get tips from patrons. Waiting on tables at restaurants is a classic example; most people understand not only that tipping is expected, but also when and how to do it. Sophisticated diners even know when particular generosity is in order, and when inattentive or surly staffers deserve to be stiffed. ... (read more)
Level the Playing Field to Compare Craps Bets27 September 1999
Level the Playing Field to Compare Craps Bets It's no secret that casinos have different edges on the various bets they offer. This is a common gauge for comparing alternate wagers. While edge has relatively minor impact on sessions of reasonable length, high values give casinos the most profit so -- other factors being equal -- low values are best for players. ... (read more)
Learn How Slots Work with a Do-It- Yourself Machine20 September 1999
Learn How Slots Work with a Do-It-Yourself Machine Most solid citizens are in the dark about how the slots work. I'll help you unravel the mystery, pointing you down the path of discovery by telling you how to make a do-it-yourself machine. And you won't need computer chips, frambibulators, complicated instruction books, or even a screwdriver. ... (read more)
How Often Do Blackjack Dealers Make Good Hands?13 September 1999
How Often Do Blackjack Dealers Make Good Hands? Picture yourself in the heat of one of those cold blackjack games you wish you hadn't started. 'Fess up. Haven't you wondered whether the cards are conspiring amongst themselves to give the dealer good hands regardless of the starting point? You squeeze a ... (read more)
Who Pays for the Video Poker Bonuses?6 September 1999
Who Pays for the Video Poker Bonuses? Video poker fans who enjoy games with no wild cards are being tantalized by new machines offering bonuses for four-of-a-kind. The old standbys we knew and loved returned 25-for-1 for any quads. Along came bonus babies boasting 80-for-1 for four aces, 40-for-1 for four twos through fours, and 25-for-1 for four of anything else. ... (read more)
How Much Should You Allocate for Place Bets at Craps?30 August 1999
How Much Should You Allocate for Place Bets at Craps? The majority of craps players start every round betting on the Pass line. This puts them at the heart of the hootin' and hollerin' on whichever of the numbers from four to six or eight to 10 becomes the shooter's point. Few dice doyens, however, stop with just a single number covered. ... (read more)
How Should You Size Your Bets for Carribean Stud?23 August 1999
How Should You Size Your Bets for Caribbean Stud? From the perspective of profit motive, casino games fall into two types. One group appeals to gamblers who set target earnings, either dollar amounts or fractional or integral multipliers of their bankrolls, at which they're happy to quit. Examples ... (read more)
How Should You Size Your Pass Line Bets at Craps?16 August 1999
How Should You Size Your Pass Line Bets at Craps? Craps offers diverse ways to wager on the outcome of a throw of the dice. And different numbers of throws are expected before dissimilar bets are resolved. As a result, guidelines for sizing craps bets depend on how individual players spread their money. ... (read more)
How Should You Size Your Bets for Let It Ride?9 August 1999
How Should You Size Your Bets for Let It Ride? Players tend to approach Let It Ride as they do the slots. Not having in mind win goals at which they'll happily color-up and count their blessings. Rather, meaning to persist until they hit a big payoff, their time runs out, or their spouse's nagging to go to the all-you-can-eat buffet exceeds human endurance limits. ... (read more)
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