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Alan Krigman Gaming Guru - Page 91  Different Bets May Not Offer Comparable Value3 July 1995
ring the 1959 election, Nixon emphasized his role as an energetic Vice President while criticizing Kennedy as an indifferent Senator. A reporter asked Eisenhower about key events during his administration in which Nixon had participated. The president replied to the effect, "Give me some time; I may be able ... (read more)
After a Loss, Recoup in Reasonable Steps12 June 1995
serious but common gambling mistake is "trying to get it all back at once" after a loss. Whether it's climbing out of a deep hole during a single game, or recovering from an earlier setback, the effect is the same. Hall of Fame rebounds are possible. But, far more often than not, they involve impractically ... (read more)
You Don't Have to Know the Math, Just That It's There29 May 1995
arlie's a good craps player. Sure, he's taken the heat. Even the best lose now and then, or hit cold streaks and come up short game after game. Charlie plays a lot, though, and usually wins. We're acquainted entirely from the tables, a perspective strong for look-sees and chit-chat but weak for deep discussion. ... (read more)
Blackjack Buffs Often Bungle Soft SEVENTEEN15 May 1995
od blackjack players know that the best move with "hard" 17 is to stand, regardless of the dealer's upcard. "Soft" 17, with the total reached by counting ace as 11, is trickier. Stand? Double down? Hit? And when? A 17 is weak. It loses more than it wins with any dealer upcard except six. Even then, it's favored by less than one net win in 100 hands. ... (read more)
How to Make Millions in Four or Five Years8 May 1995
while ago, my neighbor, Morris, went to a free blackjack mini-lesson. Afterward, he fronted a thousand bucks to take the maxi-course with his wife, as a team. This was REAL! This was IT!. The Gamma system, based on complex computer correlations. Practically guaranteed to win. Anyone could master it. ... (read more)
Don't Let an Increased Table Limit Force You to Bet too High17 April 1995
sinos in some jurisdictions have a ritual. "Changing table minimum." It involves posting a notice and telling players that the lowest bet accepted at a game will jump to a certain level in a half hour. Why do casinos do it? Partly to vary the mix of limits offered to players, corresponding to traffic on the floor. ... (read more)
New Table Games Let You Play Like an Expert17 April 1995
Huge jackpots and provisions to pamper patrons with perks have made slot machines socially acceptable. But folks wanting a more esoteric casino experience still gravitate toward the tables. Until recently, though, reasonable choices for novices and casual players were limited. The serious time-honored ... (read more)
Long Rolls in Craps Are Great, But Can You Wait Long Enough10 April 1995
othing else in a casino even comes near the exhilaration of a long roll at craps. Players "lock-up" enough money on the first few hits to ensure a profit on the shooter, then use the proceeds to "press" their wagers upward while also covering more numbers. The excitement and noise level build. Solid citizens snowball their winnings into ever larger payoffs as numbers keep popping. ... (read more)
Pride and Prejudice Have No Place in a Casino3 April 1995
ide and prejudice have no place in a casino. This isn't some high-minded principle. It's fact. Pride? Casinos usually serve up what you pay for if you know what you're doing, otherwise they dish out what you deserve. Prejudice? In casinos, money talks loudly leaving little leeway for uninformed opinion. ... (read more)
Wrong Calls Can Win, If You Get Enough Right Cards!27 March 1995
blackjack recently, a fellow player kept making big bets and clumsy calls. His worst foible? Hexadecimaphobia, fear of hitting 16s. He stood on them regardless of the dealer's position. This play is weak against strong dealer upcards. Rather than list percentages, I'll just remind you that the dealer can't stop below 17, so a player's 16 never ties and only wins if the dealer busts. ... (read more)
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