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Jerry Stickman Gaming Guru - Page 5  Making a living from gambling9 February 2025
Hello Stickman, I read your column regularly. You really seem to know your stuff. If you don’t mind answering, have you ever made your living playing in the casinos? If so, how did it go. If not, have you ever thought about going pro? Jose in Louisiana Hi Jose, Very good questions. Let me give you a brief autobiography of my gambling life. ... (read more)
Quiz: Two High Cards or Suited Queen 108 February 2025
Today’s article is a quiz on proper video poker strategy. The game is full-pay (9/6) jacks or better. The bet is the maximum five credits so that the royal flush pays 800-for-1 rather than 250-for-1. See if you can play the hand properly. Today’s hand contains: 10 of clubs (Tc), Queen of clubs (Qc), king ... (read more)
Improving Three of a Kind in Video Poker2 February 2025
From Laquita G. Hello Stickman, I very much enjoy your articles. I find the information you present interesting and easy to understand. On to my question for you. Every time I am dealt a hand containing a three of a kind, I know I am a winner and I know the winning amount is more than just my initial bet. ... (read more)
Two Hands with an Inside Straight – But Different Holds1 February 2025
Preamble: Today’s article is a quiz on proper video poker strategy for two different inside straights. The game is full-pay (9/6) jacks or better. The bet is the maximum of five credits sothat the royal flush pays 800-for-1 rather than 250-for-1. See if you can play each hand properly. Hand #1 The first ... (read more)
Seven Deadly Sins for Video Poker Players: 6. Wrath, 7. Sloth26 January 2025
Preamble: While browsing through the offerings on television the other night I came across Se7en. It is a 1995 movie about detectives hunting a serial killer that uses the seven deadly sins as motivation for killing. While I am not much of a fan of the movie, lessons can be learned from it regarding video poker play and gambling in general. ... (read more)
Seven Deadly Sins for Video Poker Players: 5. Gluttony25 January 2025
Preamble: While browsing through the offerings on television the other night I came across Se7en. It is a 1995 movie about detectives hunting a serial killer that uses the seven deadly sins as motivation for killing. While I am not much of a fan of the movie, lessons can be learned from it regarding video poker play and gambling in general. ... (read more)
In Video Poker Should I Hold an Ace with Two Unsuited High Cards?18 January 2025
From Ron G. Hello Stickman, I very much enjoy your articles. The information you present is interesting and easy to understand. I am emailing you with a question. My wife and I have a small bet going. We both play jacks-or-better video poker. We are fortunate to have full-pay (9-6) games available locally. ... (read more)
Seven Deadly Sins for Video Poker Players: 4. Envy12 January 2025
Preamble: While browsing through the offerings on television the other night I came across Se7en. It is a 1995 movie about detectives hunting a serial killer that uses the seven deadly sins as motivation for killing. While I am not much of a fan of the movie, lessons can be learned from it regarding video poker play and gambling in general. ... (read more)
Seven Deadly Sins for Video Poker Players: 3. Lust11 January 2025
Preamble: While browsing through the offerings on television the other night I came across Se7en. It is a 1995 movie about detectives hunting a serial killer that uses the seven deadly sins as motivation for killing. While I am not much of a fan of the movie, lessons can be learned from it regarding video poker play and gambling in general. ... (read more)
Casinos Are No Longer Fun for Mel B.5 January 2025
From Mel B. Hello Mr. Stickman I know I am late to the subject, but I recently saw your articles asking players about their casino play, which they preferred etc. I have played/witnessed some form of gambling in one form or fashion since I was a child. My father raised greyhounds for racing, & we would spend many Saturdays at the track with him. ... (read more)
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