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• Be Prepared to Lose When You Gamble (9 March 2011)
• Study up on Spanish 21 Before Playing (2 March 2011)
• Players Pay for Slot Machine Bonus Rounds (23 February 2011)
• Table Games Give Casino Goers Welcome Relief (16 February 2011)
• Baccarat Has a Loyal Following (9 February 2011)
• Craps Has a Language All Its Own (2 February 2011)
• It's That Taxing Time of Year Again (19 January 2011)
• Gambling Tips to Start the New Year (12 January 2011)
• Casinos Demand That Slots Earn Their Keep (5 January 2011)
• Move Afoot to Legalize Online Poker (29 December 2010)
• WMS Gaming Never Ceases to Amaze (22 December 2010)
• More Useful Information for Casino Goers (15 December 2010)
• Get Ready for a New Level of Slot Entertainment (8 December 2010)
• IGT Brings Slots of Surprises to Gaming Expo (1 December 2010)
• Ante Up for Chicago Police Memorial Foundation (24 November 2010)
• "November Nine" Plays for $29 Million (17 November 2010)
• Smart Slot Play Helps You Stay in the Game (10 November 2010)
• Ameristar Gets Imaginative with Slot Floor (3 November 2010)
• Best Is Yet to Come at Horseshoe's Big Poker Tournament (27 October 2010)
• Horseshoe Poker Tournament a Preview of November 9? (13 October 2010)
• Nuggets of Useful Information for Gamblers (6 October 2010)
• You Can't Beat Slots But You Can Give 'Em a Fight (29 September 2010)
• Marklund Raises the Stakes for Charity Poker (22 September 2010)
• Odds Are Good You'll Like This Free Bet (15 September 2010)
• Slot Credits Are Like Money in the Bank (8 September 2010)
• Gaming Company Makes Roulette More Colorful (1 September 2010)
• Teeing Up for Charity with Golden Tee Golf (25 August 2010)
• Harrah's Joliet Gets Low Rollers in the Game (18 August 2010)
• Players Embrace Heartland Poker Tour (11 August 2010)
• Big Changes for 2010-2011 WSOP Circuit Tour (4 August 2010)
• Poker has a green (and charitable) side (28 July 2010)
• Ameristar's commitment to excellence evident in the Midwest (21 July 2010)
• Scoblete makes a point that dice is no crap shoot (14 July 2010)
• Beating Blackjack Is an Open Book for Frank Scoblete (7 July 2010)
• Triple Crown Is Sporting World's Most Elusive Prize (30 June 2010)
• Blackjack Playing Strategy Is a Matter of Choice (23 June 2010)
• Race Track Casinos Gain in Popularity Nationwide (16 June 2010)
• Tribal Casinos Have Edge with Wide-Area Progressives (8 June 2010)
• Survey Says Players and Casinos Love Slots (2 June 2010)
• Arlington Park Succeeds As Family Destination (26 May 2010)
• Empress Joliet Woos Video Poker Players Back (19 May 2010)
• Arlington Park Makes Racing "All in the Family" (12 May 2010)
• Empress Casino Gives Video Poker the Royal Treatment (5 May 2010)
• Economics Dictate a Casino's Table Game Options (28 April 2010)
• Bad Bonus Round Is Like Coal in Your Stocking (21 April 2010)
• Video Poker Game Puts New Spin on Winning (14 April 2010)
• Potawatomi Makes Slot Play a Team Sport (7 April 2010)
• Casinos Make Dining and Gambling a Perfect Pair (24 March 2010)
• The Two Worlds of Casino Gambling (17 March 2010)
• Midwest Poker Invitational Deals Kids Winning Hand (10 March 2010)
• How Brand Loyalty Impacts Where You Play (3 March 2010)
• Video Slot Bonus Rounds Raise Reader Question (17 February 2010)
• Player's Slot Machine Questions Answered (10 February 2010)
• Always Enjoy the "Show" When You Play Slots (3 February 2010)
• Kentucky Derby Themed Slot Hits Winner's Circle (27 January 2010)
• Video Poker Joins Community Gaming World (20 January 2010)
• Video Poker Website a Labor of Love for the Game (13 January 2010)
• Incredible Technologies Set to "Tee Up" in Casinos (6 January 2010)
• How Far Can Casinos Push the Envelope? (30 December 2009)
• IGT Banking Heavily on "Sex and the City" Slots (23 December 2009)
• WMS Showcases New Generation of "Price Is Right" Slots (16 December 2009)
• WMS Gaming Has Much in Store for Slot Players (9 December 2009)
• Do Payback Percentages Vary on Multi-Denomination Slots? (2 December 2009)
• Playing Baccarat the "EZ" Way (25 November 2009)
• Questions from Readers (18 November 2009)
• Love of Boyd Properties Takes Couple Cross Country (11 November 2009)
• Perfect Pairs Gives Blackjack a New Twist (4 November 2009)
• IGT Banks on Core Games to Expand Video Poker Empire (28 October 2009)
• Bonus Jackpots Keep Slot Players Happy at Four Winds (25 October 2009)
• The Lady Is a Champ at the Poker Tables (21 October 2009)
• WMS Gaming Continues to Expand Innovative Technology (14 October 2009)
• Monopoly Slots Give Iconic Board Game a Run for the Money (7 October 2009)
• Young Poker Pro Graham Has Much Knowledge to Share (30 September 2009)
• Harrah's Joliet Stays Course During Down Year (23 September 2009)
• Poker Is Academic for Celebrity Apprentice Annie Duke (16 September 2009)
• Making "Cents" from Race Track Casinos in Illinois (12 September 2009)
• Balmoral Park Takes Charity Route to Bring in Live Poker (9 September 2009)
• An Artful Approach to the "Science" of Gambling (2 September 2009)
• Local Poker Player Wins Gold in His First Try (26 August 2009)
• World Series of Golf Goes All-In Again (21 August 2009)
• New Empress Casino Making Most of a Tough Situation (19 August 2009)
• Gaming Industry Takes Responsible Playing Seriously (12 August 2009)
• Strength of Racetrack Casino Industry Tough to Ignore (5 August 2009)
• Barrier Between Pro Sports and Gaming Develops Cracks (29 July 2009)
• Penny Slots: Small But Mighty Revenue Generators (22 July 2009)
• All-New Experience Awaits Guests at Empress (15 July 2009)
• Legal Betting on Sports Is a Longshot (8 July 2009)
• Banking on the Success of Electronic Baccarat (1 July 2009)
• Video Poker Maverick Is a Man on a Mission (24 June 2009)
• Side Bets Are a Side Show That Won't Go Away (17 June 2009)
• ESPN Shuffles the Deck for World Series of Poker Coverage (10 June 2009)
• World Series of Poker Deals Some New Attractions (3 June 2009)
• IT Puts New Spin on Slots, Keno and Video Poker (27 May 2009)
• Smoking Ban May Not Be All That Ails Illinois Casinos (20 May 2009)
• Developing "Incredible" Slot Machines (13 May 2009)
• Blackjack Player an Ace at Tracking Cards and Running Track (6 May 2009)
• Grand Victoria's New Poker Room Is a Hit (29 April 2009)
• Devestated by Loss, Empress GM Looks to the Future (22 April 2009)
• Versatile Actor/Comedian Brad Garrett's Poker Face (15 April 2009)
• Random Thoughts about Playing Video Poker (8 April 2009)
• Smart Play Makes Casino Outings More Fun (1 April 2009)
• 16 Isn't So Sweet at the Blackjack Table (25 March 2009)
• Traditional Blackjack Under Siege in Las Vegas (18 March 2009)
• Two Rules to Follow Lead the Way to Smart Gambling (11 March 2009)
• Reservations About "Pay to Play" Blackjack (4 March 2009)
• Get Ready for the 40th Annual World Series of Poker (25 February 2009)
• Standing Your Ground on a 3-Card 16 at Blackjack (18 February 2009)
• Blue Chip Moves "All In" with 130-Million Expansion (11 February 2009)
• Casinos Respond to Tough Economic Gaming Climate (4 February 2009)
• Sorry, High Rollers, This Table Is Reserved (21 January 2009)
• Poker's Place in Sports World Well Deserved (14 January 2009)
• Slot Floor Dynamics Require an Expert's Touch (7 January 2009)
• New Slot Machine Brings Gamers Closer Together (31 December 2008)
• IGT Wows Crowd at Global Gaming Expo (24 December 2008)
• WMS Gaming Expands Slot-Playing Horizons (17 December 2008)
• $50 Million Renovation Will Bring Joliet a Whole New Empress (10 December 2008)
• Bally Technologies Moves Full Speed Ahead (3 December 2008)
• Catch 4-of-a-kind the easy way with quick quads (26 November 2008)
• New Spin on Roulette Unveiled at Global Gaming Expo (19 November 2008)
• Hawthorne Casino Bid Plants Seed for Illinois Racinos (5 November 2008)
• Aristocrat Technologies Taps into Winning Formula (29 October 2008)
• Winning (and Losing) All Part of the Game (22 October 2008)
• Poker tournament championships are all in the family (15 October 2008)
• Spin Poker Stands Test of Time (8 October 2008)
• Native American casinos also subject to regulatory controls (1 October 2008)
• Scouting report on slots and tables at the new 'Shoe (24 September 2008)
• Integrity of Slot Machines Monitored Closely (17 September 2008)
• Striking a Happy Medium Between Gambling and Entertainment (10 September 2008)
• On Rare Occasions Even Dealers Make Mistakes (3 September 2008)
• Don't Mess with This Texan at the Poker Table (27 August 2008)
• Grand Vic's New Double-Deck Blackjack Rivals Vegas (20 August 2008)
• Don't Worry About Slot Jackpots That Might Have Been (13 August 2008)
• Catch a Dream at New Potawatomi Casino (6 August 2008)
• Actions Speak Louder Than Words at Poker Table (30 July 2008)
• Ploy to "Trick" Slot Machines Is a Lemon (23 July 2008)
• Harrah's Celebrating 15 Years in Joliet (16 July 2008)
• Four Winds Casino Approaches First Anniversary (9 July 2008)
• Misinformation about Slot Machines Abounds (2 July 2008)
• Shuffle Up and Tee Off (25 June 2008)
• Boyd Gaming Takes Blue Chip to the Next Level (18 June 2008)
• Are Craps Don't Bettors Really "The Bad Guys"? (11 June 2008)
• How to Win at Slots? Do the Math! (4 June 2008)
• Slot Payback Percentage Based on Max Coin Play (28 May 2008)
• Kentucky Derby puts horse racing in gambling spotlight (21 May 2008)
• Volatile video poker games comes with a price (14 May 2008)
• The IRS Doesn't Play Games with Gambling Winnings (7 May 2008)
• Horseshoe Hammond's present as vibrant as its future (30 April 2008)
• Lawyer Makes 'Objection' in Slot Jackpot Dispute (23 April 2008)
• Slot operation require attention to detail (16 April 2008)
• 'Mr. Monopoly' celebrates 10 years as slot tycoon (9 April 2008)
• Will new vIdeo poker game attract slot players? (2 April 2008)
• New Table Game's Low House Edge a Big Deal (26 March 2008)
• Low House Edge Gives Baccarat Its Appeal (19 March 2008)
• Four Winds Poker Room manager embraces PokerPro (12 March 2008)
• Heartland Poker Tour is flush with success (5 March 2008)
• Touch screen table games gather momentum (27 February 2008)
• Disputed Empress slot jackpot has a happy ending (20 February 2008)
• Modern slots require updated game plan (13 February 2008)
• Quick Quads Makes 4-of-a-Kind Easier to Hit (6 February 2008)
• IGT Gets Imaginative with Its Video Poker Empire (30 January 2008)
• Gamblers adjust to smoke-free Illinios casinos (23 January 2008)
• WMS Gaming Beams Up New Slot "Trekkies" Will Love (16 January 2008)
• Readers Take Their Turn to Deal the Questions (9 January 2008)
• Is banning highly skilled blackjack players fair? (2 January 2008)
• New Craps Bets Help Take the Sting Out of the 7 (26 December 2007)
• "Automatic Win" Catching on at Area Blackjack Tables (19 December 2007)
• This Magician's Skill on TV's High Stakes Poker No Illusion (12 December 2007)
• Sopranos Slot a Big Hit at Global Gaming Expo (5 December 2007)
• Indiana woman spins life-changing jackpot on penny slot (28 November 2007)
• Ameristar Gets Down to Business in East Chicago (21 November 2007)
• Woman's bingo win leads to $1 million payday (7 November 2007)
• New Game Takes Slot Play into the Realm of Skill (31 October 2007)
• Gaming and Dining Values Await in Las Vegas (24 October 2007)
• WMS Gaming keeps doing what it does best (17 October 2007)
• Hong Kong Puts Race and Sports Books in Winner's Circle (10 October 2007)
• Empress Joliet Casino celebrates 15 years (3 October 2007)
• Harrah's Total Rewards Delivers Huge Horseshoe Promotion (26 September 2007)
• Harrah's World Series of Poker Goes International (19 September 2007)
• Majestic Star Bucks the Odds vs. Fierce Competition (12 September 2007)
• Hold'Em Poker Table Game Different from "Real Thing" (5 September 2007)
• Four Winds Casino Resort Worth of Hype (29 August 2007)
• Chicago-Born Bally Technologies Back on Track (22 August 2007)
• Surface Computing the Wave of the Future for Gaming (15 August 2007)
• These 'Lucky Ladies' Are High Maintenance at Blackjack (8 August 2007)
• Electronic Table Games Receive Star Treatment at Majestic (1 August 2007)
• Medill grad deals World Series of Poker into big time (25 July 2007)
• New shooter takes aim on Chicago land gaming market (18 July 2007)
• Bridging the Gap Between Gaming and Gambling (11 July 2007)
• Double-deck blackjack can be a wolf in sheep's clothing (4 July 2007)
• Computer Programs Make Drawings Truly Random (27 June 2007)
• Casino Comps Less Personal but Just as Valuable (20 June 2007)
• Blue Chip Casino Keeping Pace with the Times (13 June 2007)
• Many virtues of craps often overlooked (6 June 2007)
• Greg Raymer talks poker as 2007 World Series approaches (30 May 2007)
• A slot jackpot that was meant to be (23 May 2007)
• This World Series Pairs Golf and Poker (16 May 2007)
• Rolling Dem Bones: Crap Shoot or Science? (9 May 2007)
• Phone ahead to reserve a table - blackjack, that is (2 May 2007)
• The science of gaming floor design (25 April 2007)
• More poker talk with professional player Joel Casper (18 April 2007)
• This Casper isn't so friendly at the poker tables (11 April 2007)
• Heartland Poker Tour Holding a Hot Hand (4 April 2007)
• Retired FBI Special Agent Specializes in Reading Poker Faces (28 March 2007)
• Are Traditional Slots in Danger of Extinction? (21 March 2007)
• Harrah's Buyout Could Bring Changes (14 March 2007)
• Poker deals charitable gambling a winning hand (7 March 2007)
• Security measures protect both players and casino owners (28 February 2007)
• Sports betting, poker and other reader questions (21 February 2007)
• Expect the Spectacular from the New Horseshoe Casino (14 February 2007)
• Fine dining finds home in gaming industry (7 February 2007)
• Guaranteed play is gambling's ultimate package deal (31 January 2007)
• Shake, rattle and roll some questions from readers (24 January 2007)
• WMS Gaming Unveils New Generation of Slots (17 January 2007)
• High-Tech Playing Experience in Gaming's Future (10 January 2007)
• Shedding Some Light on the Truth About Slots (3 January 2007)
• Slots are king but tables aren't going away (27 December 2006)
• Don't stick a fork in internet gambling (20 December 2006)
• Global Gaming Expo Sheds Light on Table Game Technology (13 December 2006)
• The Economics of Slot Play Wield Big Impact (6 December 2006)
• Counting Cards at Blackjack Has Never Been Easier (29 November 2006)
• Disturbing trend in casino players clubs (22 November 2006)
• Mail Call for Casino Fans (15 November 2006)
• TV gambles that blackjack will follow poker's lead (8 November 2006)
• Blue Chip Casino deals in poker players (1 November 2006)
• Missouri's Loss Limit Unique Among Gaming States (25 October 2006)
• Majestic Star Assumes Role of "Locals" Casino (18 October 2006)
• Poker's 'World Series' Evolves into a Classic (11 October 2006)
• Slot Manufacturer Hits Jackpot With This Deal (4 October 2006)
• Slot Players Not Forgotten in Poker Craze (27 September 2006)
• Computerized Poker Table Blazes New Frontier (20 September 2006)
• World Series of Poker a Spectacle to Behold (13 September 2006)
• Adding Fun and a New Element of Strategy to Video Poker (6 September 2006)
• Survey Profiles Recreational Gamblers (30 August 2006)
• New Slots a Reflection of Our High-Tech World (23 August 2006)
• New Game Capitalizes on WSOP Popularity (16 August 2006)
• Top Ten Tips for Recreational Gamblers (9 August 2006)
• More Protocol Guidelines for Casino Play (2 August 2006)
• Playing Etiquette Applies to Casino Gambling (26 July 2006)
• Mosaic at Harrah's Joliet Raises the Bar for Casino Dining (19 July 2006)
• Insider Answers Questions about Video Slots (12 July 2006)
• Resorts Senior VP & GM Looks Back on First Year (5 July 2006)
• More to Video Slots Than Meets the Eye (28 June 2006)
• A Lesson from the Dark Side of Craps (21 June 2006)
• Conservative Play Can Backfire (14 June 2006)
• Craps Isn't as Complicated as It Looks (7 June 2006)
• Taking Advantage of Key Blackjack Playing Situations (24 May 2006)
• Poor Blackjack Strategy Fattens Up Casino Profits (17 May 2006)
• More Mysteries with Multi-Denomination Slots (10 May 2006)
• Multi-Denomination Slots Create Accounting Problems (3 May 2006)
• White Linen and Green Felt Make a Perfect Pair (19 April 2006)
• Stakes and Steaks Are Great in Northwest Indiana (12 April 2006)
• The Lowdown on New Jackpot Party Progressive Slots (5 April 2006)
• New Blue Chip Casino Deals Gamblers a Royal Flush (29 March 2006)
• A Different Class of Gambling (22 March 2006)
• Anatomy of the Biggest Players Club in the World (15 March 2006)
• Are Casino Player's Clubs Our Friends or Foes? (8 March 2006)
• With Video Poker, What You See Is What You Get (1 March 2006)
• A Final Word on Blackjack from "Mr. Aces" (15 February 2006)
• "Mr. Aces" Deals Out More Winning Blackjack Advice (8 February 2006)
• "Mr. Aces" Reveals His Blackjack Secrets (1 February 2006)
• New Blackjack Option Turns Tables on Dealers (18 January 2006)
• Casino to Go High-Tech with Radio Frequency Identification (11 January 2006)
• Expert Gives His Take on Smart Slot Play (4 January 2006)
• Blackjack Survey from the Illinois Side (28 December 2005)
• The Blackjack Dealing's Good in NW Indiana (21 December 2005)
• Elementary Card Counting Method Can Improve Your Game (14 December 2005)
• Tipping Dealers Is Proper Casino Protocol (7 December 2005)
• A Study in Slot Machine Research and Development (30 November 2005)
• How to Shop Smart for Best Blackjack Games (23 November 2005)
• Casino Travels with Benjamin (16 November 2005)
• New Slot Machines are Engaging and Entertaining (9 November 2005)
• Global Gaming Expo Takes Gambling to New Heights (2 November 2005)
• Meet Doyle Brunson, Professional Poker's 'Texas Dolly' (26 October 2005)
• Fine Line Separates Gambling from Investing (19 October 2005)
• Three Card Poker Popularity Illustrates Casino Economics (12 October 2005)
• Giving the Dice a Roll at Chicago-Area Casinos (5 October 2005)
• Harrah's Joliet Responds to Pressure from NW Indiana (28 September 2005)
• Got an Edge? These Experts Think They Do (21 September 2005)
• Iowa Has Blazed Many Casino Gambling Trails (14 September 2005)
• Q&A with Resorts Director of Slot Operations Mark Kashuda (7 September 2005)
• Trump Picks Up Pace in Competitive Slots Market (31 August 2005)
• Don't Be Manipulated by New Slot Technology (24 August 2005)
• Get Ready for Next Wave of Improvements at the Majestic Star (17 August 2005)
• Harrah's CEO Addresses Harrah's - Caesars Merger (10 August 2005)
• Slot Machine Authority Imparts Words of Wisdom (3 August 2005)
• Resorts Destinations CEO Assures Success in East Chicago (27 July 2005)
• What Players Can Expect from the New Resorts East Chicago (20 July 2005)
• Slot Machines: Easy to Play, Difficult to Understand (13 July 2005)
• World Series of Poker the Olympiad of the Gambling World (6 July 2005)
• Resorts CEO Promises East Chicago Property Will Deliver (29 June 2005)
• Do Slot Odds Change Depending on the Number of Coins You Play? (22 June 2005)
• America's Greatest Horse Race Also the Toughest to Handicap (15 June 2005)
• Are Race Horses Athletes? You Bet They Are! (8 June 2005)
• Thrifty Tips for Getting the Most out of Casino Comps (1 June 2005)
• Readers Share Their Thoughts about Horse Racing (28 May 2005)
• Poker for the Sheer Fun of Playing the Game (11 May 2005)
• Betting on Horse Races Is in a Class by Itself (4 May 2005)
• Midwest Native Son Wins $1 Million Video Poker Tournament (27 April 2005)
• Boyd Gaming Makes a Blue Chip Investment (20 April 2005)
• Harrah's Happy It Found a Lucky Horseshoe (13 April 2005)
• New Blue Chip Casino a Gem for Michigan City (6 April 2005)
• New Book about Texas Hold'em a Hands Down Winner (30 March 2005)
• Majestic Star Forges Ahead with Innovative Marketing (23 March 2005)
• Don Barden and Da Coach Make a Winning Team (16 March 2005)
• Elgin's Own Grand Victoria Receives High Industry Honor (9 March 2005)
• Harrah's Joliet Sets the Stage for All New Look (2 March 2005)
• Annie Duke Looks at the Impact of Internet Poker Sites (23 February 2005)
• Tournament Win a Double-Edged Sword for Annie Duke (16 February 2005)
• "Sunglasses Should Be Banned": Poker Pro Annie Duke (9 February 2005)
• A Visit with World Champion Poker Professional Annie Duke (2 February 2005)
• New Slot Machines Create Casino "Makeovers" (26 January 2005)
• Harrah's Sale Creates New Gaming Horizons (19 January 2005)
• Harrah's Joliet Sets the Stage for All New Look (12 January 2005)
• Entertaining Games Come with a Price for Players (5 January 2005)
• Live Poker Is the Real Deal in NW Indiana (29 December 2004)
• Grand Victoria Receives High Industry Honor (22 December 2004)
• Best Casino Promotions of 2004 (15 December 2004)
• What Does "Theoretical Payback" Tell You? (8 December 2004)
• Making Practical Sense of Slot "Theory" (1 December 2004)
• Shopping for Best Slots Using Theoretical Payback (24 November 2004)
• Video and Live Poker Making News at Harrah's East Chicago (17 November 2004)
• Players Rate Midwest Native American Casinos (10 November 2004)
• Harrah's Party Pit Great But Not For Everybody (3 November 2004)
• Chicago-Area Casinos Get Their Two Cents In (27 October 2004)
• Argosy's Empress Gets Two-Cent Aggressive (20 October 2004)
• Women Poker Players Go High Profile (13 October 2004)
• Critiquing Coinless Slot Technology (6 October 2004)
• Industry Analyst Peers into Gaming's Crystal Ball (29 September 2004)
• Casino Sounds of Silence (25 September 2004)
• Slot Technology Progresses Full Speed Ahead (22 September 2004)
• Three Card Poker Revisited (15 September 2004)
• Radical New Slot Machine Is Coming (31 August 2004)
• Poker Popularity Spawns New Table Games (25 August 2004)
• "Da Coach" Talks Gambling (18 August 2004)
• TV Innovations Give Poker Wide Appeal (11 August 2004)
• Readers Speak Their Peace about Casinos (4 August 2004)
• Majestic Star Casino Unveils "Da Coach"-Inspired Sports Bar (28 July 2004)
• Harrah's East Chicago a Marketing Guinea Pig (21 July 2004)
• Horse Racing and Slots Hit the Wire Together (14 July 2004)
• Chicago Area's Richest Slot Progressive Is Hot (7 July 2004)
• Mike Ditka Rolls the Dice on New Career (30 June 2004)
• Bestjackpots.com Heralds End to Internet Clutter (23 June 2004)
• The State of Gaming in the Chicago Area (16 June 2004)
• Horseshoe Sweetens Up Its Jackpots (9 June 2004)
• Finally Some Good News for Illinois Casinos (2 June 2004)
• The Casino's Way of Getting to Know You (26 May 2004)
• Another "Magic Number" for Blackjack Players (19 May 2004)
• Blackjack Card Tracking Made Easy (12 May 2004)
• Want to Become a Better Blackjack Player? (8 May 2004)
• Catching up with Gaming News and Updates (5 May 2004)
• It's Official: Better Video Poker at Harrah's East Chicago (28 April 2004)
• Will New Playing Method Revolutionize Blackjack? (21 April 2004)
• Craps Players Hit Jackpot with Promotion (14 April 2004)
• Wrapping up the Northwest Indiana Blackjack Scene (7 April 2004)
• Getting in Step with Blackjack at Rhythm City (31 March 2004)
• Hoosier Picks for Best Blackjack (24 March 2004)
• More Best Blackjack Deals in the Chicago Area (17 March 2004)
• The Best Deals in Chicago-Area Blackjack (10 March 2004)
• More Smart Slot Shopping (3 March 2004)
• Where Should I Go to Play Slots? (25 February 2004)
• Strategy for Multi-Line Video Slots (18 February 2004)
• Las Vegas Is Still the Gambling Capital (11 February 2004)
• Big Happenings at Harrah's East Chicago (4 February 2004)
• New Year's Resolutions for Slot Players (28 January 2004)
• Browsing through the Bookstore (21 January 2004)
• Observations from Here and There (14 January 2004)
• Horseshoe Kicks Up Its Heels (7 January 2004)
• Learning How to Play Craps (31 December 2003)
• Opening up the Casino Mail Bag (24 December 2003)
• Browsing through the Bookstore (17 December 2003)
• Locals Flair at Buffington Harbor (10 December 2003)
• What Horseshoe Sale Means to Gamblers (7 December 2003)
• Player's Club Strategy for Couples (3 December 2003)
• Pai Gow Poker Good Slot Alternative (26 November 2003)
• Grand Victoria Makes Point at Craps (23 November 2003)
• Break Away from Slots and Get in the Game! (19 November 2003)
• The Slots Are Out to Get You (12 November 2003)
• Don't Let Nickel Slots "Nickel and Dime You to Death" (5 November 2003)
• Isle Style Model for Gaming Industry (29 October 2003)
• Tax Exploitation of Casinos Counterproductive (26 October 2003)
• Harrah's, Horseshoe Dominate Survey (22 October 2003)
• Customers Lose in Casino Tax War (15 October 2003)
• Gambling by Any Other Name (13 October 2003)
• A Munster of a Problem (8 October 2003)
• The Slot Machine Twilight Zone (1 October 2003)
• Tough Feeling Sorry for Illinois Casinos (24 September 2003)
• John G. Brokopp Reviews Owning Mahowny (17 September 2003)
• Harrah's Entertainment Launches Total Rewards II (10 September 2003)
• Horseshoe Expansion and Other News (3 September 2003)
• Making Cashless Slot Technology Work for You (27 August 2003)
• Ready for EZ Pay? You Bet We Are! (20 August 2003)
• Argosy's Empress Gets That "Vegas" Feel (13 August 2003)
• Midwest Gamblers Make Their Voices Heard (6 August 2003)
• IGT Takes Slot Technology to New Level (30 July 2003)
• Chalk One Up for Slot Players! (23 July 2003)
• New Interest Created in Live Poker (16 July 2003)
• What If Illinois Race Tracks Get Slots? (9 July 2003)
• Gambling Updates from Near and Far (2 July 2003)
• Megabucks Jackpot Winner Rewards Parents (25 June 2003)
• Saying Goodbye to Twin Vessel Gaming in the Chicago Area (11 June 2003)
• Golden Touch Crew Coming to Chicago (11 June 2003)
• Winds of Change in Chicago-Area Gaming (4 June 2003)
• Web Site Gives Gaming Info New Dimension (28 May 2003)
• Book Takes Video Poker Players on Wild Ride (21 May 2003)
• What's My Line? (14 May 2003)
• Dice Control - Fact or Fiction? (7 May 2003)
• Casino Play and Brand Loyalty (30 April 2003)
• Chicago-Area Casinos Have It Their Way (23 April 2003)
• Examining Some New Slot Games (16 April 2003)
• More "Smart Slot" Tips (9 April 2003)
• Tips for Smart Slot Play (2 April 2003)
• Examining Some New Slot Games (26 March 2003)
• Your Turn to be a Gaming Writer (19 March 2003)
• Q & A with Slot Game Developers (12 March 2003)
• Money Management Tip from Reader (5 March 2003)
• Slots of Fun in Illinois and Indiana (26 February 2003)
• Illinois vs. Indiana (19 February 2003)
• The Economics of Playing Slots (12 February 2003)
• Slot Machines Worth Their Weight in Gold (5 February 2003)
• Video Poker from a Different Perspective (22 January 2003)
• The Mechanics of Playing Bingo (15 January 2003)
• Bingo's Place In Gambling Mix (8 January 2003)
• Cash in on Your Slot Credits! (18 December 2002)
• Q & A with Slot Game Developers (11 December 2002)
• Video Slots Dominate Casino Landscapes (4 December 2002)
• Keeping in Touch with Las Vegas for Free (27 November 2002)
• Video Poker Requires Homework (20 November 2002)
• Casino Promotions Consumer Alert (13 November 2002)
• Table Games Do Disappearing Act (6 November 2002)
• Thrifty Gambling Applies to Video Slots (30 October 2002)
• Thrifty Gambling Applies to Video Slots (23 October 2002)
• Casino Gambling Food for Thought (16 October 2002)
• Something for Slot Players to Think About (9 October 2002)
• Illinois Gamblers Protected in "Chip Glitch" (1 October 2002)
• Winning Money at Craps the Hard Way (17 September 2002)
• Iowa and Indiana Survey Results (10 September 2002)
• Survey Says "Crown the Queen!" (3 September 2002)
• Video Poker Fans Will Love New Hollywood (26 August 2002)
• Readers Write (19 August 2002)
• Indiana Casinos Set to Go Dockside (12 August 2002)
• Hollywood Casino Expansion Complete (5 August 2002)
• Vegas Slot Survey Creates a Stir (23 July 2002)
• Blackjack 'Revolution' Is a Sucker Bet (16 July 2002)
• More about Thrifty Video Poker Play (9 July 2002)
• Video Poker for Thrifty Gamblers (2 July 2002)
• Winds of Change for Player's Clubs (25 June 2002)
• Downtown Vegas Does Have Its Privileges (18 June 2002)
• Downtown Vegas Does Have Its Privileges (18 June 2002)
• Fifty Play Wild Royal Dilemma (11 June 2002)
• Fifty Play Wild Royal Dilemma (11 June 2002)
• The Glory of Racing's Triple Crown (4 June 2002)
• The Glory of Racing's Triple Crown (4 June 2002)
• Best Games Are What's Best for You (28 May 2002)
• Best Games Are What's Best for You (28 May 2002)
• Let It Ride Strategy Revisited (21 May 2002)
• Let It Ride Strategy Revisited (21 May 2002)
• Slots Can Bring Out the Worst in Gamblers (14 May 2002)
• New Television Show Hits Jackpot (7 May 2002)
• Tournaments as a Casino Marketing Tool (30 April 2002)
• Do You Get Mad When You Lose? (23 April 2002)
• Hollywood CEO Proud of New Casino (16 April 2002)
• Hollywood Casino Aurora Goes Dockside (9 April 2002)
• If I Owned a Casino (2 April 2002)
• Old Game with a New Twist (26 March 2002)
• Gold Coast Upgrades Chop Down Palms (19 March 2002)
• Price Is Right Fever Rocks the Rio (12 March 2002)
• Word of Warning for Video Poker Players (5 March 2002)
• A Final Word on Cruise Ship Gambling (19 February 2002)
• Cruise Ship Gambling Guidelines (12 February 2002)
• Choppy Seas for Cruise Line Gamblers (5 February 2002)
• High Sea Gambling Dangers (29 January 2002)
• Gambling on Cruise Ships - Part 1 (22 January 2002)
• A Final Look at Good Casino Manners (15 January 2002)
• Minding Your (Casino) Table Manners (8 January 2002)
• News and Views from the World of Gaming (26 December 2001)
• Harrah's 'Treasure Hunt' Big Hit with Players (19 December 2001)
• Strange Casino Happenings (12 December 2001)
• Minding Your Casino Manners (5 December 2001)
• Harrah's Joliet Ushers in New Era (28 November 2001)
• Hot Fall Promotions at Hollywood Casino (21 November 2001)
• Eliminate Competition and Casino Quality Declines (14 November 2001)
• The Sounds of Coins May Be Silenced (7 November 2001)
• Gambling Statistics Don't Lie (31 October 2001)
• Taking Advantage of Casino Opportunity (24 October 2001)
• Surprises Await Blue Chip Casino Visitors (17 October 2001)
• Unusual Lawsuit Sends a Message (10 October 2001)
• Gripes about Chicago-Area Gaming (3 October 2001)
• News and Views from the Casinos (26 September 2001)
• Harrah’s Promotions Are the Spice of Local Gaming Life (19 September 2001)
• A Recipe for Successful Casino Gambling (29 August 2001)
• An Expert's Overview of Progressive Slots (22 August 2001)
• Information about Progressive Slots Is Sparse (15 August 2001)
• When Progressives Beckon, Should You Answer? (8 August 2001)
• My Top Ten List of Good Gambling Tips (1 August 2001)
• Hammond Casino Now Horseshoe Quality (25 July 2001)
• Slot Cheating Shakes Up Gaming Industry (18 July 2001)
• Free Lunch, No. Free Odds, Yes! (11 July 2001)
• The Mechanics of Betting from the "Dark Side" (4 July 2001)
• Confessions of a Craps Player (26 June 2001)
• Sometimes It's Better to Be Lucky than Smart (5 June 2001)
• Las Vegas Re-Inventing Itself...Again (29 May 2001)
• Where Is Marketing Energy for Table Games? (22 May 2001)
• Internet Gambling Games Require Close Scrutiny (15 May 2001)
• Do Your Homework When Gambling on the Internet (8 May 2001)
• Gambling on the Internet: A Risky Proposition (1 May 2001)
• How Honest Are One-Armed Bandits? (24 April 2001)
• Hollywood Casino Expansion Is Underway (17 April 2001)
• The IRS Takes Gambling Record Keeping Seriously (10 April 2001)
• Gambling and Tax Liabilities (3 April 2001)
• Sam's Town is Las Vegas' New Best-Kept Secret (13 March 2001)
• No Way to Treat a Gaming Legend (6 March 2001)
• More Video Poker Strategy (20 February 2001)
• Casinos Play a Game of Give and Take (13 February 2001)
• The Casino Answer Man (7 February 2001)
• One Way to Manipulate Player's Clubs (6 February 2001)
• Catching up with News from the Gaming World (30 January 2001)
• Hollwood Casino's New Web Site Makes Everyone a VIP (16 January 2001)
• Catching Up With The Mail (9 January 2001)
• Chicago-Area Gaming Market Re-Inventing Itself (1 January 2001)
• Catching Up With National Gaming News (26 December 2000)
• The Price You Pay for Playing Casino Games (18 December 2000)
• The Real Cost of Gambling (11 December 2000)
• News and Views on Chicago-Area Gaming (4 December 2000)
• Learning a "Foreign Language" Casino Style (21 November 2000)
• Video Poker Poses Intriguing Challenge (7 November 2000)
• The Future of Slot Machine Play is Now (31 October 2000)
• The Next Generation of Slot Machines (24 October 2000)
• Book Puts Fresh Focus on Game of Baccarat (17 October 2000)
• Blackjack Gimmick Bets Are a Distraction (10 October 2000)
• Great Books to Help Make You a Winner (3 October 2000)
• Livening Up the Game of Pai Gow Poker (26 September 2000)
• Casinos Can Play by New Rules in TV Advertising (19 September 2000)
• Triple Play Draw Poker Has Wide Appeal (12 September 2000)
• National Airlines Sure to Please Las Vegas Travelers (5 September 2000)
• Thrifty Gambling (4 September 2000)
• Slot Tournament Advice from the Experts (15 August 2000)
• A Closer Look at Slot Tournaments (8 August 2000)
• Wanted: Slot Tournament Action! (1 August 2000)
• Dockside Gambling Requires New Mindset (26 July 2000)
• Harrah's Joliet Responds to Present, Prepares for Future (19 July 2000)
• Sights and Gambling Delights of Laughlin, NV (12 July 2000)
• Dockside Gambling at Illinois Riverboat Casinos (5 July 2000)
• High Expectations on a Low-Roller Bankroll (28 June 2000)
• The Lowdown on "Crapless Craps" (21 June 2000)
• Don't Fall Prey to Scams (14 June 2000)
• A Trip to Laughlin, Nevada (7 June 2000)
• Mathematical Probability Basis for Slot Payouts (18 May 2000)
• Reading for Gaming Fans (11 May 2000)
• Competition Can Be Good for Gaming (4 May 2000)
• Casinos Can Get Beaten at Their Own Games! (25 April 2000)
• $5 Bettors Taken For Granted at Chicago-Area Casinos (18 April 2000)
• The Changing Face of Casino Blackjack (11 April 2000)
• Three Card Poker (4 April 2000)
• The Truth about 'Bonus' Slot Machines (22 March 2000)
• Time Is Money When You Play Craps (1 March 2000)
• Brokopp Brims Craps Crew's Coffers (22 February 2000)
• Vegas Cheat Erodes Public Confidence in Slot Machines (15 February 2000)
• Casino Gaming Quiz & Answers (8 February 2000)
• Game Plan for a Valentine's Weekend Casino Date (1 February 2000)
• Casino Gaming Quiz (25 January 2000)
• A Slot Machine By Any Other Name.... (11 January 2000)
• New Year's Resolutions (27 December 1999)
• Taking Blackjack To Its Highest Plateau (16 December 1999)
• Casinos Listen To Constructive Criticism (2 December 1999)
• Gaming Instruction Done Right (17 November 1999)
• Harrah's Provides Valuable Info for Slot Players (27 October 1999)
• Gaming Record-Keeping Made Easy (13 October 1999)
• Getting Down to the Blackjack Nitty-Gritty (29 September 1999)
• An Unorthodox Look At Blackjack (22 September 1999)
• Murphy's Law and Video Poker (20 September 1999)
• More About Craps: Taking Odds (15 September 1999)
• Craps Is Not As Intimidating As It Looks (13 September 1999)
• Mailhouse Error Costs Empress Joliet $4 Million (8 September 1999)
• Holland Casinos Set Good Example (6 September 1999)
• Follow Up on Caribbean Stud (1 September 1999)
• Does "Empirical Knowledge" Apply to Gambling? (30 August 1999)
• A Reader's Trip to Elko, Nevada's Red Lion Casino (27 August 1999)
• Hollywood Casino's Movie Memorabilia a Good Bet (25 August 1999)
• Putting To Rest Another Misconception about Slot Machines (23 August 1999)
• Attention High Rollers: $1000 Slots Are Here (20 August 1999)
• Don't Let Your Money Lose Its Value In A Casino (18 August 1999)
• Don't Be Short-Changed At The Casino (16 August 1999)
• Slots: Is What You See What You Get? (13 August 1999)
• A New Look at Spanish 21 (11 August 1999)
• Nickel Slots Make Comeback (9 August 1999)
• Is There Strategy For Cariddean Stud? (4 August 1999)
• New Slots Send Up Caution Flag (2 August 1999)
• New Slots Send Up Caution Flag (2 August 1999)
• When Casinos Insult Your Intelligence (30 July 1999)
• Playing The Numbers Game Vegas Style (28 July 1999)
• Experience The Past and The Future in Las Vegas (26 July 1999)
• Guarantee 20: Good or Gimmick? (23 July 1999)
• The Hazards of Playing the Slots (21 July 1999)
• Eliminating Roulette Wheel Bias (19 July 1999)
• Dice Control - Fact or Fiction (16 July 1999)
• A Look at Roulette (14 July 1999)
• What's a Slot Machine Earn? (12 July 1999)
• IRS Discrimination Against Slot Players? (9 July 1999)
• Casino Procedures for Foreign Visitors (7 July 1999)
• Getting Back to Blackjack Basics (5 July 1999)
• A Look at Pai Gow Poker (2 July 1999)
• Learning about the Job of a Casino Host (30 June 1999)
• Be Alert When Playing in a Casino (28 June 1999)
• Getting to Know the Wheel of Fortune Machines (25 June 1999)
• In Pursuit of the Royal Flush (23 June 1999)
• Getting Back to Poker Basics (21 June 1999)
• Living a Dream in Las Vegas (18 June 1999)
• Exploring Reno as Nevada Vacation Alternative (16 June 1999)
• Setting the Record Straight on Progressive Slots (14 June 1999)
• Setting the Record Straight on Progressive Slots (14 June 1999)
• Paying For Your Slot Jackpot (11 June 1999)
• Time is Money for Casinos (9 June 1999)

John G. Brokopp

John G. Brokopp's gaming column appears in Chicago Sun Times (Chicago, Illinois), The Times (Northwest Indiana), The Quad City Times (Davenport, Iowa), The Courier News (Elgin, Illinois), The Gazette (Southwest Suburban Chicago) and Senior Wire (Denver, CO). He's also a regular contributor to The Colorado Gambler, Midwest Gaming & Travel, Casino Player and Strictly Slots. John possesses 28 years of experience as a professional handicapper, publicist, freelance writer, and casino gaming correspondent. He is also the author of two very popular books, The Insider’s Guide to Internet Gambling and Thrifty Gambling.

Books by John G. Brokopp:

Insider's Guide to Internet Gambling

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