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Frank Scoblete Gaming Guru  Protect Yourself Part II6 December 2022
By Frank Scoblete You battle two possible foes when you play in a casino; the house edge on all the games and the possibility that some crummy person might be looking to rob you or worse. Now, most casino players will never face a potential robber but no place is totally safe from the low creatures of the human race and these creatures can be found everywhere. You can take some precautions to avoid most problems. I wrote about the elevator dilemma last week and this week I will add some more does and don’ts that you should consider when playing in the casinos. Security is the key to being secure after a big win. If you are a high roller and you’ve just hammered the casino for a stack of lovely colored chips that few players in the casino will ever see, this is for you. You prepare to go back to your comped suite. You’ll be lugging a lot of money. The hundreds are stuffed in your pockets. What a great visit so far! The bad guys (and girls) might know that you are a possible bankroll for them if they can either get you alone or nail you in some private place, like a bathroom stall or a deserted hallway or your room. If you are a sexually loose person, you might be tempted by someone to meet them in your room – a very bad, bad idea. Okay, you won a lot of money. You can always get the casino to put the stack of hundreds in the casino safe (not the safe in your room because then you have to cart the money to your room) or you can have them write a check or give you credit in the games. Different casinos have different rules. Big roller? Find out what the rules are before you win a small fortune. Ask security to escort you to your room. Make sure you are safely ensconced there and remember to tip the security person who escorted you. It would be a rare thief who wants to fight off a security guard. Even relatively low rollers might have spectacular winning sessions and my advice to them is the same. Get security to escort you to your room. Here is an old saying: “It is better to be safe than sorry.” I’d heed that saying. This advice used to be for men only because men tend to fall prey to easy women – the kind who will do it with you for money or the kind who will drug you in your room when you perceive yourself as a lover and they and their accomplices will take your loot. But in today’ world, women might fall prey to these types of crooks as well. In World War II, the saying was “Loose lips sink ships.” Well, yes, loose lips might sink you too. Enjoy the money you’ve won and don’t risk it on risky behavior. In our human world, you do have to be aware of the negative possibilities that are our there. I am not saying be terrified of everything but certainly be aware of your surroundings and the people in your surroundings. Next week: a few more tips. All the best in and out of the casinos! Frank Scoblete’s web site is www.frankscoblete.com. His books are available at Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble, Kindle, e-books, libraries and bookstores. This article is provided by the Frank Scoblete Network. Melissa A. Kaplan is the network's managing editor. If you would like to use this article on your website, please contact Casino City Press, the exclusive web syndication outlet for the Frank Scoblete Network. To contact Frank, please e-mail him at fscobe@optonline.net. Protect Yourself29 November 2022
There are two things about which you must be aware in the casino. One is internal, how you handle the house edges at whatever games you wish to play. What’s your strategy to play those games? You are bringing your hard-earned money to the casino and you want to give yourself the best chances to capitalize on that money. ... (read more)
The Horror of the Card Counter15 November 2022
I am sure all blackjack players, and perhaps all casino players, have heard of card counting at blackjack. In short, a fractional-percent of blackjack players have the skill to follow the play of the hands, keep track by a formula of what cards have been played, and make their betting and playing decisions based on this information. ... (read more)
Dice Control Problems8 November 2022
“Dear Mr. Scoblete, “I want you to know that there is something off about some of these so-called ‘professional’ craps players who claim that they can manipulate the dice to give them an edge. I think some of them are full of it. I think that some are so off that they are liars. “Here is an example. ... (read more)
Ask Frank: Spanish 21 StrategyHello there, Living in Canada, I find that the rules are more liberal here than at other casino locales, such as the dealer standing on all 17s for Spanish Blackjack. In your book, Armada Strategies for Spanish 21, there is only a strategy for when the dealer hits soft 17... (read more)Ask Frank (Playing Winning Craps)Dear Mr. Scoblete: In your book Forever Craps, you recommend to play one Don't Come bet per shooter without odds in order to reduce your exposure to the house. I usually play at casinos that count the spread and odds. If I play one ... (read more)Bad Ways to Play Good Casino GamesYou've met this guy before. He's cantankerous, witless, and loud. He knows everything about everything when it comes to casino games. He's a self-made expert who knows more than all writers and mathematicians combined, and as he doubles on his thirteen against the dealer's ... (read more)The Craps to English DictionaryCraps is another country, a kingdom with its own mores, legends, myths, rites, rituals, superstitions and government. It also has its own language, much of it easily misunderstood as sexual or scatological references. For those of you interested in journeying to this other ... (read more)Craps Crap and Craps Gold - Part 1What do the following sayings have in common? "An apple a day keeps the doctor away." "Better late than never." "High fences make good neighbors." "Always play the Pass/Come and take full odds." Answer: The above statements are true. Yes, some people might quibble and say that you can eat as ... (read more)Frank Scoblete |
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