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Alan Krigman Gaming Guru - Page 90  There Are Games in Which You Don't Want to Break the Bank2 October 1995
ould you like to sit in the casino's catbird seat? Act as banker? "Book" everyone else's wagers? Enjoy an edge over the bettors? You can. Without owning the casino. Two ways, in fact. You can bank chemin de fer, a European form of baccarat offered at a few casinos in the US from time to time. It's a ... (read more)
Which Casino is Best? De Gustibus Non Disputandum Est!25 September 1995
f everything I'm asked about casinos, two items lead the list. Q: Aren't they all pretty much the same? A: Not really. Q: Then, which is best? A: It depends. De gustibus non disputandum est, as you often hear bantered about the glitzy faux-marble foyers of the world's poshest pleasure palaces, "there's no disputing tastes." Occasional visitors tend to find all casinos alike. ... (read more)
In Gambling as in Government, Anecdotal Evidence is Worthless18 September 1995
eagan used it. Bush used it. Clinton still uses it. Not the night light outside the White House bedroom to ward off goblins. Anecdotal evidence to fool the public into thinking a point's been proved. Here's how it works. Say the president wants Congress to pass a podiatric care bill. He dredges up a horror ... (read more)
When You're Talking "True Odds," 5 times 6 equals 5011 September 1995
EM>Taking or laying odds on line and come bets in craps divides players into those who: (1) don't augment flat bets with odds, (2) take or lay odds because "it's the way to play" but don't know why or what benefits it offers over simply betting more initially, and (3) understand that taking or laying odds cuts "house advantage," and that raising odds relative to flat bets increases the effect. ... (read more)
Coping with Chance is Tough in a Universe Normally Ruled by Law21 August 1995
ong ago, when I first tried casino blackjack, they told me if others at the table didn't "play by the book," the mathematically incorrect calls would change the flow of the cards and make me lose. I should have listened, although it took a while to prove they were right. I sometimes won when folks played badly and lost when everyone followed basic strategy to the letter. ... (read more)
When Dealers Make 21, It's Unbelievable; When You Do, It's Skill7 August 1995
en's the last time this happened to you? You're playing blackjack at a $10 table. You've had several winning hands in a row. You're $100 ahead. The high cards are coming thick and fast. You've "pressed" your bet up to $25. The dealer sends you a pair of nines and draws a six-up. Your heart beats faster as you slide out another $25 chip and split your nines. ... (read more)
Why Risk Missing-Out? Here's Hints to Beat 'Em at the Buffet31 July 1995
Strategies exist for every casino bet. Some are simple, for instance how much bankroll is needed to outride normal downswings in reel-type slots. Others are complex, like when to hold and dump cards in video poker or split pairs and surrender in blackjack. Most approaches advocated here are based on laws of probability. ... (read more)
Casinos Let You Pick Your Own Odds, Even in Your Own Favor24 July 1995
at if casinos allowed you to pick the odds you'd win? Wouldn't they quickly go belly-up? Surprise! They already let you do it, even to the point where you have greater than 50-50 chance to win any or all bets. Still, they'll be open when next you visit. This apparent paradox isn't exploited in some super ... (read more)
Here Are Bets where Players and Casinos Both Have an Edge18 July 1995
asinos have a hidden edge on the bets they book. Some solid citizens exaggerate its impact, others underestimate it, a few think their "systems" circumvent it, nobody denies it's there. Granted, odds on line or come bets at craps give the house no leverage. Double or nothing, when offered in video poker, is also a no-edge option. ... (read more)
How to Deal with the Occasional Inconsiderate Player10 July 1995
mit it. You've occasionally wanted to chase away some inconsiderate person or people betting near you and ruining your chances. Maybe you've been matching wits with your favorite poker machine, savoring the sweet song of slot success. Some stogie-chewing gorilla grabs the next machine and your luck instantly sours. ... (read more)
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