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Bill Burton Gaming Guru - Page 6 Texas Hold'em A to Z: B Is for Bluffing22 October 2010
A bluff is a bet or raise made with a hand that has no chance of winning. The purpose is to win a pot when your hand is not strong enough to do so on its own. You are essentially representing a big hand when in reality you have nothing. Bluffing is a very valuable weapon to have in your poker arsenal, but you should make sure you use it correctly and don't over use it. ... (read more)
Gambling Tips Help Keep the Games Fun20 October 2010
Knowledge is power, even when it comes to gambling. Here are some tidbits of information to take with you on your casino adventures:
When most people play roulette, they go for the big 35-to-1 payoff by placing a chip on their lucky number. There are, however, bets you can make that may help you stretch your gambling budget a little further and keep you at the table longer. ... (read more)
Texas Hold'em A to Z: A Is for Aces17 September 2010
This is the first article of a new series called Texas Hold'em A-Z. Each article will cover a topic relating to Texas Hold'em and there will be one for every letter of the alphabet from A to Z. Since I will start with the letter "A", it's only fitting that A is for Ace.
Pocket Aces
A pair of aces is the most powerful starting hand in Texas Hold'em. ... (read more)
Slot Tips for the New Slot Machines10 September 2010
Many of the casinos are switching over to coinless ticket-in/ticket-out systems on the newer slot machines. This innovation has been the most quickly accepted change in slot history. Players no longer have to handle dirty coins or wait for a hopper fill if the machine runs out of coins when they cash out. ... (read more)
Why Losing Feels Like Winning30 July 2010
The other day as I was walking through the casino, I noticed three young ladies playing a progressive slot machine. One of them was actually playing the machine and the other two were looking on as she did. As I walked by the girls let out a shriek of excitement and I thought that they must have hit something big. ... (read more)
The Jackpot Myth16 July 2010
Over the last year I have heard many players complain that they are not having as many jackpots on the slot machines as they used to have. I first heard this from a few of my friends who said they believed that the casinos were tightening the machines because the bad economy was forcing people to make fewer trips to the casino. ... (read more)
How to Bet Baseball3 July 2010
Baseball season is here and with it comes numerous opportunities to bet on your favorite team. Smart sports bettors make more profits wagering on baseball than any other sport. This is because there are so many games to choose from every day from April to October. The wagers on baseball are based on a money line rather than a point spread. ... (read more)
Why Sports Betting is Profitable18 June 2010
Sports betting appeals to the smart bettor because it is not a game with a fixed house edge where the casinos are raking off a fixed percentage. Sports betting requires more skill than luck, similar to Blackjack and live poker.
The skilled handicapper won't win every time, but he has a huge advantage over the recreational bettor. ... (read more)
Where Are the Five Dollar Tables?5 June 2010
One of the questions/complaint I always hear is, "Why are table limits so high? Why don't casinos have more tables for the five dollar player?"
Unfortunately it is a matter supply and demand. Areas with only one or two casinos and larger gaming destinations on a weekend all suffer from the lack of tables to accommodate the lower limit players. ... (read more)
Table Game Etiquette28 May 2010
Playing slots and video poker can be fun, but it is a solitary adventure. Table games are exciting and they also give you the chance to interact and share the excitement with fellow players. Other than live poker, the players are competing against the house, not each other. Many times camaraderie develops among the players, which can make it a very enjoyable experience. ... (read more)
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