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Jerry Stickman Gaming Guru - Page 38  Progressives on Multi-Denominational Machines17 May 2014
Dear Frank: Much thanks for an always interesting column. I read it the day it is sent to me via email. Please keep up the good words. I have a question concerning Video Poker machines. Here in Vegas, there is a local casino that has a multigame, multi-denominational bank of progressive video poker bar-top machines. ... (read more)
Odds of Completing Four Aces and a Kicker in Video Poker3 May 2014
Dear Stickman, I have a video poker question for you. What are the odds of hitting 4 aces plus a kicker while holding only one ace? I did just that a couple of weeks ago at Mohegan Sun while playing double-double bonus poker. Regards, Ludi Hi Ludi, First of all, congratulations on your great win. ... (read more)
Stickman Checks Out Craps Systems19 April 2014
Hi Jerry, I'm sure you've simulated most every popular system out there. If you had a max bankroll of $2000, what craps system or strategy would you recommend playing? I've simulated playing a don't pass bet with odds along with a don't come bet, with a positive outcome. However, in reality in the casinos, it hasn't work out nearly as well. ... (read more)
Saving an 8 in Video Poker5 April 2014
Hi Stickman, With 5 card video draw poker, assume you have the following: 7 of spades, 8 of diamonds, 8 of hearts, 9 of spades and 10 of clubs. Obviously you will discard one of the two 8's. My question is does it matter which of the two you discard? In other words will the same replacement card come up ... (read more)
Class III Slot Machines22 March 2014
Stickman, My understanding is that there are in fact a number of class II machines in other than Indian Casinos? Are not all NY state class II. All racinos in Ohio also. As well as the three casinos in WV? Am I way off base? Al Hi Al, Class II games may not be limited to Indian casinos. However, some Indian casinos are only allowed to run class I or class II games. ... (read more)
The Hot and Dangerous Fire Bet8 March 2014
Hello Stickman, The Fire bet on the craps table has such an enormous house advantage that I was wondering why casinos don't alter the payout to be more competitive. If the payout for all six numbers was increased to 2000 for 1 they would have more takers and still have a sizable advantage. Maybe they have ... (read more)
The Best Game in the Casino22 February 2014
Best Bet in the Casino Stickman, What is the best bet in the casino? A roll at the craps table or a hand of blackjack takes approximately the same amount of time. So, if I played basic strategy blackjack the house edge is half a percent. Placing the 6 at craps has a house edge of one and a half percent. ... (read more)
Quirks of Class II Video Poker Machines7 December 2013
Hi Jerry, When we first started corresponding about class II JOB machines, you told me: "You could throw away a royal flush and if the server determined your win was a royal flush, another royal flush would miraculously appear." Would the following situation I just experienced be the same thing? I thought I was dealt just a high pair, and held just those two cards. ... (read more)
Class II and Class III Slot Machines23 November 2013
Dear Mr. Stickman: Please define the difference between Class II and Class III Video Poker machines. Thanx, Larry Cosner Dear Larry, There is a lot of confusion surrounding the differences between Class II and Class III video poker games. Class III games are what you usually find in Las Vegas. With these machines you play against the casino with the results of each play randomly determined. ... (read more)
100X Odds and You12 October 2013
Hi Jerry, I've played craps a bit in Vegas and usually see max odds at 3x, 4x, 5x. In the new Cleveland Horseshoe casino the max odds bet is 100x. The tables are usually at $15 minimum bet, sometimes $10. How does the house edge vary, and what is the best way to play, with these odds? --George Hi ... (read more)
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