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Frank Scoblete Gaming Guru - Page 30  Give Pai Gow Poker a Chance23 June 2020
Pai Gow Poker is a great game, at least in my opinion. You can usually find one or two Pai Gow Poker tables in most casinos and in some you might even get a half dozen or so. In casinos with heavy Asian populations there might even be an Asian room loaded with them. The game has been around a somewhat long ... (read more)
When a Friend is Not a Friend16 June 2020
Julius Caesar had a slight problem with his friends. They killed him. I know, this is not what you want from your friends, your assassination. That shows you what they really think of you as in they think that you are better off dead. Casino players also have to be careful of the friends with whom they go to the casinos. ... (read more)
Angels and Demons of Slot Play9 June 2020
They hover in, over and around those machines, airy beings floating their powerful ideas into your mind. They are the good voices and the bad voices; the ones telling you to play, play, and play some more; and the ones that tell you to take a break, don’t chase your losses; wise up. These are the angel and demon voices of the gambling game. ... (read more)
Tilt Time2 June 2020
Please note: Going on tilt can have various meanings but generally it means losing control of some type. Could mean betting for too long; betting much too much; or just acting foolishly. It can happen to the best of players and is something to be avoided. Being on tilt means you are off your axis. The Boys ... (read more)
Playing Blackjack Correctly26 May 2020
Some interesting comments can be made by other players at the blackjack tables. All of the following I have heard or seen written about by “experts” at the game. Which ones are right? Which ones are wrong? Here are some: • “Never hit your twelve against the dealer’s two!” • “If you are on third base you ... (read more)
Do You Need a Casino Host?19 May 2020
I am guessing that if you are a high-roller you probably have a host that sets up your trips, comps you the room and meals, sets up theater and sporting events tickets and in other ways takes proper care of you and yours. Other than maybe a present at holiday times, you do not have to pay the host anything. ... (read more)
Slots Through Time12 May 2020
In 1984, known as the George Orwell year, slot machine revenues outperformed table games for the first time. In both Las Vegas and Atlantic City a new king of games came to the fore. Slots now account for anywhere between 65 and 90 percent of casino revenue. Depending on where you play, you might find table games shoved away to make room for more slots. ... (read more)
The 30-Year Reflection5 May 2020
I am now in my 30th year of casino writing and in my 31st year of casino playing. Those are long periods of time. So much good – and some bad – has happened to me in that time. I have met people I really respect. I grant the Captain a tip of my hat and a touch of my heart for teaching me just about everything. ... (read more)
Readers Write28 April 2020
From Marilyn: I enjoy your column daily and always learn something from the experiences you write about. This particular article about “don’t be a pig” is something I often see during my visits to the casino. Being a middle of the road slots player, I earn my fair share of comps. Since I don’t live near ... (read more)
The Fun of it All21 April 2020
Last week I went through some of the irritations that casino players can experience with both dealers and other casino players. Don’t frown. This week let me share with you some of the joys of playing casino games and being in casino hotels and in a casino venue. You go to a blackjack table and the very first hand you get is a blackjack. ... (read more)
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