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Frank Scoblete Gaming Guru - Page 59  A sunny day in casinoland30 December 2014
I like to play craps early in the morning — about 5 o’clock. I usually meet my playing partner, Casino City Times columnist Jerry “Stickman,” at the tables. Usually we are the only two, although sometimes there are some folks who have been playing all night and are tired and tipsy. The 5 o’clock time usually sees them staggering off. ... (read more)
Stranger in a strange land23 December 2014
There are extraterrestrial aliens visiting Earth and one of them, EEgog, contacted me. “I desire to be taken to the places called casinos, as we have heard millions upon millions of humans enjoy going there.” I agreed to take him/her/it (they do not have gender on their planet) to see what casinos are all about. ... (read more)
Money management at slots16 December 2014
Gambling writers like me (meaning writers who gamble and who also write about gambling) tend to give their money management advice as if it were manna from heaven. It isn’t. It’s merely an opinion usually derived over the years — years when you learn what can and can’t be done when playing games where the casino has an edge. ... (read more)
Ten mistakes of slot play9 December 2014
Let’s have done with the sarcastic response first. Question: “What are the biggest mistakes of slot play?” Sarcastic answer: “Number one is playing the slots! Yuck, yuck, yuck.” So much for that. In truth, the biggest mistakes of slot play have nothing to do with playing slots. Some have to do with how folks play the slots and some with what machines some people choose to play. ... (read more)
The bus people2 December 2014
The “bus people” is a common phrase in Atlantic City because so many of the weekday players come from different areas of the Northeast on buses for single-day visits. You see those buses tooling along the Garden State Parkway and the Atlantic City Expressway in the midmornings, bringing players to the ... (read more)
The grinding25 November 2014
I think many casino players are aware that the house has the edge on just about every bet they can make; but these players are not fully aware of exactly how the casino does this. Sadly, they play many of the games poorly because they cannot see the hidden costs of what they are doing. Many of those hidden costs actually come when the players win, as I shall show you later on in this column. ... (read more)
Worser and worser18 November 2014
The word “worser” was actually used a few hundred years ago; then again, so were leeches. “Doctor, I have a headache.” “Take two leeches and see me in the morning.” When it comes to being a casino player, you can have good sessions and bad sessions — but sometimes, you have worser sessions, one after the other and then those get even worse. ... (read more)
Baccarat versus mini-baccarat11 November 2014
Baccarat (pronounced bah-cah-rah, not back-a-rat) and mini-baccarat are not the exact same game, owing to slight changes in their formats and their speeds. Indeed, baccarat is a good game to play, while mini-baccarat can be a dangerous game to play. Baccarat is usually played in high-roller rooms on a large ... (read more)
Baccarat versus Mini Baccarat11 November 2014
Baccarat (pronounced bah-cah-rah, not back-a-rat) and mini-baccarat are not the exact same games owing to slight changes in their formats and their speeds. Indeed, baccarat is a good game to play while mini-baccarat can be a dangerous game to play. Baccarat is usually played in high roller rooms on a large ... (read more)
Why not the 5 in the Field?4 November 2014
FROM OLIVIA: Just a random thought that popped into my head. Why isn’t the 5 included in the Field bet? Seems to be the odd man (or woman) out, considering the 4 and 10 are there, as well as the 9. I know there’s a logical explanation I’m missing, but I’ve racked my feeble brain and can’t think of one! Any help? Many thanks. ... (read more)
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