 Newsletter Signup
Stay informed with the
NEW Casino City Times newsletter! John G. Brokopp Archives
More Strategy Experts
|
John G. Brokopp Gaming Guru - Page 33  Live Poker Is the Real Deal in NW Indiana29 December 2004
When television producers sunk their teeth into poker in their quest to satisfy America's voracious appetite for reality shows, they started a revolution. More people are playing poker today than at any time in history.
Interest in the game has reached such heights that casinos were forced to re-think the low visibility to which poker had been relegated in recent years. ... (read more)
Grand Victoria Receives High Industry Honor22 December 2004
The Grand Victoria Casino deserves a tip o' the hat for being recognized for sponsoring one of the "Ten Best Casino Promotions of 2004". It was honored for the imaginative and highly successful "We'll Pay Your Bills" giveaway, which was held earlier this year.
The award ceremony took place at this year's Global Gaming Exhibition, which was held in Las Vegas. ... (read more)
Best Casino Promotions of 200415 December 2004
As gambling has expanded over the past decade, the marketing might of casinos has intensified proportionately. Fiercely competitive gaming jurisdictions have evolved around the country, prompting corporate management to come up with ever increasing creative ways to drive in business.
One of the most popular forms of marketing tools that casinos use is promotions. ... (read more)
What Does "Theoretical Payback" Tell You?8 December 2004
The topic of "theoretical payback" percentage on casino slot machines is a topic that this column has addressed in the past, but every once in a while it's worth revisiting. The following e-mail sent in by John C. is representative of how the one statistic that casinos flaunt about slot machines ... (read more)
Making Practical Sense of Slot "Theory"1 December 2004
It's one thing to know what "theoretical payback" on a casino's slot inventory is. It's quite another to put that knowledge to practical use. A sign on the wall next to the cashier's cage that advertises a "94.5 Percent Theoretical Payback" tells slot players next to nothing when it comes to ... (read more)
Shopping for Best Slots Using Theoretical Payback24 November 2004
Factoring in theoretical slot machine payback percentages to assist you in deciding where to play yields little or no advantage to recreational casino enthusiasts who go out on occasional gambling outings, especially to Illinois casinos in the Chicago area.
The fraction of a ... (read more)
Video and Live Poker Making News at Harrah's East Chicago17 November 2004
Poker players, both devotees of the video version as well as live rooms, are the recipients of good news from Harrah's East Chicago Casino & Hotel.
Video poker continues to be upgraded at the property as the Chicago-area gaming market as a whole slowly but surely improves this popular gambling product. ... (read more)
Players Rate Midwest Native American Casinos10 November 2004
In spite of the fact state sanctioned and regulated casino gambling in Illinois and Northwest Indiana gets a majority of the attention, there's a thriving Native American casino and hotel industry in the Midwest in Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan and Minnesota.
In its July 2004 edition, ... (read more)
Harrah's Party Pit Great But Not For Everybody3 November 2004
Harrah's East Chicago is putting the finishing touches on a multi-million dollar renovation of its casino in preparation for a gala grand re-opening later this month of a property that has been transformed into one of the most vibrant and exciting gaming environments in the Chicago area.
... (read more)
Chicago-Area Casinos Get Their Two Cents In27 October 2004
The much anticipated debut of "penny slots" at Chicago area casinos in Illinois should be looked upon with a mix of joy and caution by players who have become familiar with them, either on trips to Las Vegas or, locally, to the Trump and Majestic Star Casinos in Gary, Indiana, where they've been ... (read more)
< Previous 10 Articles | Next 10 Articles > John G. Brokopp |
John G. Brokopp |
