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John G. Brokopp Gaming Guru - Page 36  Finally Some Good News for Illinois Casinos2 June 2004
There are some encouraging developments at Chicago-area casinos in Illinois. The beleaguered properties, which have been pressured into competing at a disadvantage against the casinos in Northwest Indiana, are fighting back with new technology that just may be a harbinger of better days ... (read more)
The Casino's Way of Getting to Know You26 May 2004
Just how much do the casinos know about you? If you're a slot player and you use a player's club card, it's a cinch they know quite a bit.
Player's clubs are great, and if you attend the casinos with any degree of regularity it is essential to become a member and use your card if ... (read more)
Another "Magic Number" for Blackjack Players19 May 2004
Last week's column was an analysis and game plan for keeping track of the 10-value cards and aces during a blackjack game for basic strategy players who wish to ascend to the next level.
It was concluded that the tens, faces and aces are the most powerful cards for players, and ... (read more)
Blackjack Card Tracking Made Easy12 May 2004
Last week I addressed the necessity for basic strategy blackjack players to ascend to the next plateau if they are committed to being as successful as possible.
The next plateau is keeping mental track of the cards that have been dealt. Since the odds during a blackjack game ... (read more)
Want to Become a Better Blackjack Player?8 May 2004
Live poker rooms and video poker not withstanding, blackjack is the only casino game where skillful play counts. With this in mind, it makes absolutely no sense to make a "crap shoot" out of it. If you're going to play blackjack, play correctly. The more you know, the better your chances will be ... (read more)
Catching up with Gaming News and Updates5 May 2004
Aside from the intrigue surrounding the awarding of the vacated tenth Illinois gaming license, there has been a lot of news coming from the existing properties in the Chicago area. Let's take a look.
Trading Places: The local Harrah's Entertainment properties have traded senior vice-presidents and general managers. ... (read more)
It's Official: Better Video Poker at Harrah's East Chicago28 April 2004
Two weeks ago I included information in this column about an upgraded and improved video poker product at Harrah's East Chicago Hotel & Casino. The next day, "Chicago Phil" sent me an e-mail with the following complaint:
"According to your article, the video poker at Harrah's in East Chicago, Indiana, has been restructured to higher payback percentages. ... (read more)
Will New Playing Method Revolutionize Blackjack?21 April 2004
Four of the world's most well known and respected gambling authorities got together a couple of years ago to combine their years of playing experience and computer expertise in an effort to come up with a revolutionary method of play for the one casino game in which skilled players can tip the ... (read more)
Craps Players Hit Jackpot with Promotion14 April 2004
There is news and noteworthy developments from the local casino gambling to report, so let's take a one week hiatus from our analysis of Chicago-area blackjack and concentrate on some headlines you should know about:
The Grand Victoria Casino's ongoing "Cash for Craps" bonus has ... (read more)
Wrapping up the Northwest Indiana Blackjack Scene7 April 2004
Let's swing back into "blackjack mode" today and wrap up our grand tour of the games available at Chicago-area casinos by analyzing the situations at the Trump Casino & Hotel and Majestic Star Casino in Gary, Indiana, and the Blue Chip Casino & Hotel in Michigan City, Indiana.
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