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John G. Brokopp Gaming Guru - Page 38  Browsing through the Bookstore21 January 2004
A book is always a great gift idea, especially one that not only entertains but also informs. With that in mind, I'd like to pass along a couple of recommendations of new releases from two of the country's most respected publishers of gambling-related titles.
The first is More ... (read more)
Observations from Here and There14 January 2004
If you are a member of the Harrah's Total Rewards players club program, which is available at Chicago-area Harrah's destinations in Joliet, Ill., and East Chicago, Ind., your mailbox is probably filled every month with marketing letters and postcards announcing special promotions.
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Horseshoe Kicks Up Its Heels7 January 2004
While the Chicago-area casino industry on the Illinois side stagnates under the burden of an oppressive tax on revenues, in addition to political and legal haggling, it continues to prosper in Northwest Indiana.
Illinois casinos, with the exception of the Grand Victoria in ... (read more)
Learning How to Play Craps31 December 2003
Today I continue my series discussing ways for average casino players to break away from restricting their play to the slot machines and learning how to play table games. Craps, for example, looks complicated and intimidating to the beginner. The true fact of the matter is the game can be simple to learn and easy to play if you just take the time to study the basics. ... (read more)
Opening up the Casino Mail Bag24 December 2003
This e-mail comes from Art, who took exception to something I wrote in a column last month about obsessive gambling behavior:
Your statement, "Video poker has been described by opposition groups as the 'crack cocaine of gambling'. I've never agreed with the analogy, although I suppose ... (read more)
Browsing through the Bookstore17 December 2003
It's time to start thinking about the casino fan on your holiday gift list. A book is always a great idea, especially one that not only entertains but also informs. With that in mind, I'd like to pass along a couple of recommendations of new releases from two of the country's most respected ... (read more)
Locals Flair at Buffington Harbor10 December 2003
For a good number of years following the introduction of state-sanctioned casinos to the Chicago area more than a decade ago, the gambling options were one-dimensional. That is, it was a seller's market. High minimums at the table games, sub-par video poker product, and an emphasis on the "high rollers" reigned supreme. ... (read more)
What Horseshoe Sale Means to Gamblers7 December 2003
The Horseshoe Casino in Hammond occupies a unique position in the Chicago area. In spite of operating with no hotel amenities and a space-challenged 3-floor vessel that has been rendered obsolete in a mature gaming market, the property has evolved into one of the most successful riverboat ... (read more)
Player's Club Strategy for Couples3 December 2003
If you plan casino outings with any degree of regularity, joining the player's club and using your card every time you play the slots or table games is an essential if you wish to derive maximum benefits from the dollars you wager.
As this columnist has emphasized in the past, player's clubs exist primarily as essential marketing tools for casinos to collect data bases and guest profiles. ... (read more)
Pai Gow Poker Good Slot Alternative26 November 2003
Breaking away from the slots is a difficult transition for a majority of casino players, but a very necessary one if you wish to enjoy the total casino experience and attempt to derive the most bang for your gambling dollar.
A couple of weeks ago I explored the opportunities that await table games neophytes at the roulette wheel. ... (read more)
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