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Jerry Stickman Gaming Guru - Page 46  Betting The Don't4 July 2008
The game of craps can be very exciting. It can also be very frustrating. One of the great draws to this game is the variety of bets available. One can bet with the shooter, betting that he will make the point number before the 7 shows, or one can bet that the 7 will rear its ugly head before the shooter ... (read more)
The Best Bets In Craps: Pass/Come and Don't Pass/Don't Come6 June 2008
The game of craps can be very exciting. It can also be very frustrating. One of the great draws to this game is the variety of bets available. One can bet with the shooter -- betting that he will make the point number before the 7 shows, or one can bet that the 7 will rear its ugly head before the shooter ... (read more)
Planning and Preparation Pay Off9 May 2008
Casino gaming can be fun and exciting. It can be a relaxing getaway from hum-drum everyday life. Casinos work hard to present themselves as a fantasy world where you can forget all your cares. They want you to totally escape from your normal life and spend time (and money) trying to capture the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
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Craps Table Etiquette12 April 2008
The game of craps is fun and can be very exciting. It can also be very frustrating. When things are going well, shooters are hitting point and players are making money. The camaraderie and good will at the table is something not available in other casino game. But this entire warm and friendly atmosphere can disappear in an instant. ... (read more)
Are All Blackjack Games a Good Bet?2 February 2008
Blackjack has been around casinos for decades. It is available in virtually every casino that allows table games. It is by far the most popular table game. Blackjack games, in general, have among the lowest house edge of all casino table games.
Scores of books have been written about how to play this game. ... (read more)
Do Cruise Ships Tighten Slots During the Cruise?5 January 2008
Jerry:
I have gone on several cruises over the past several years. While at sea, I enjoy playing the slot machines as well as blackjack and craps.
I believe there is a sinister plan being executed by the ship's management. Let me explain. During the first few days of each cruise - roughly the first half - I win on the slots. ... (read more)
Chasing Losses7 December 2007
Stickman:
I am trying very hard to become a better player in the casino. I have read some of your articles and several of Frank Scoblete's books and articles. I only play the better games in blackjack. I only make better bets at craps, and I only play the better video poker games.
Sometimes I do OK, but other times I still lose big. ... (read more)
Talk Too Much and Argue with Myself10 November 2007
It is okay to talk to yourself, say the experts, but watch out if you start answering yourself. But what if you actually argue with yourself? Could I be a little unstable?
My favorite casino game is craps. It is a glorious game with lots of table action, personal interaction, myriad betting possibilities, and opportunities to make gobs of money in a short time. ... (read more)
Calculating the House Edge When Taking Odds20 October 2007
Jerry:
I have a point that concerns the fallacy of adjusting our vig calculation when taking odds.
Let's exaggerate an example. Say we have a $10 line bet and $5 million in odds. The odds bet has NO vig, ergo "no money at risk". Over time one will break even on all odds bets. Also over time we will lose ... (read more)
Iron Cross Bet Variant3 June 2007
Hi, Stickman,
In reference to the Iron Cross in Craps - bet $50 on the 5, $48 each on the 6 and 8, and $10 on the field. After two or sometimes three rolls, take down all bets until a decision. What do you think?
Thank you for your time and expertise.
Brian
Well, Brian, as I see it there is some good, some bad, and a little ugly in this betting strategy.
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