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Jerry Stickman Gaming Guru - Page 35  Those slot club promotions13 February 2016
The first slot clubs were introduced to generate loyalty for the casino from its patrons. The popularity of slot clubs grew exponentially. Now, virtually every casino in the U.S. has some form of slot club. Most of them are affiliated with other casinos within the same casino conglomerate, so benefits earned in one casino can be enjoyed at another casino within the same group. ... (read more)
Class II or Class III machines?23 January 2016
If you do all your video poker play in Nevada or New Jersey this article may not be for you. However, if you ever play at Indian casinos in other states, read on. Not all casino gaming is the same. In 1988 the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act became law and established a framework that governs Indian gaming. ... (read more)
The high cost of big jackpots2 January 2016
When it comes to video poker there is a “Heinz 57” variety of games available. There are the basic low-variance Jacks or Better varieties. These games offer only one jackpot, the royal flush. In return, the bankroll swings are pretty tame. Deuces wild games offer two jackpots, the royal flush and four deuces. ... (read more)
Why can't I get a royal?19 December 2015
I received an e-mail recently from someone bemoaning the fact that he never had a royal flush even though he had played video poker for many years. Here's his story: "I play video poker a lot and I always look for the machines with the best return when I play. I have friends that play all day and almost every day. ... (read more)
Are comps an endangered species?28 November 2015
In the late ‘80s when I first got serious about advantage casino play, casino comps were fairly easy to get. At that time I played $1 blackjack and quarter video poker. The blackjack games were fantastic, single-deck, and the dealers would deal almost the entire deck before shuffling up. The video poker selection included several positive-expectation games. ... (read more)
Jacks or better II7 November 2015
Hi Jerry, Last time I wrote I told you I was heading down to Alabama to visit my daughters and I had asked you about class "b" machines at Indian casinos. Well, I got my answer: they suck. One night we drove to a local Indian casino. The kids like the fun of playing penny slots. I found only one bank of video poker machines. ... (read more)
Steve Wynn doubles down17 October 2015
An e-mail from Disgusted Steve in New Orleans: What is your take on Steve Wynn dropping his craps odds to 2x? I think this is a disgrace when casinos are looking to attract as many customers as they can. I would rather go to a casino that offers better odds. What do you think? I will look for your reply in your Casino City Times newsletter. ... (read more)
Class II and Class III video poker games26 September 2015
Norman writes: Hi Stickman, Hope all is well. I have two daughters that live in Mobile, Alabama with their families and when I visit I usually stay in Biloxi at the Grand Biloxi or the IP. It's only about a 45-minute drive for them, and when they go home at the end of the day I get to relax and spend time in the casino alone. ... (read more)
Video poker percentages5 September 2015
I read your column all the time, but have a question on how to figure video poker returns, especially Double Bonus Poker. I know 10/7 is the best return, but it's almost impossible to find. What is the return on 9/7, 9/6, 8/6 and 8/5? Thank You, Ted Hi Ted, When a Jacks or Better game is described with ... (read more)
More about craps percentages15 August 2015
This is a follow-up question from a previous article about the house edge at craps from Bill: Hello Stickman, I understand the percentages you mentioned in your response to my original questions, and using your reply I can rephrase my question. On the come out I have a 2-1 edge on 12 rolls which is 33.1/3% edge. ... (read more)
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