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Money Management Tip from Reader

5 March 2003
The only way to become a true recreational gambling fan who derives maximum value and entertainment from each wagering dollar is to formulate and consistently use a money management plan. There is no right or wrong technique when it comes to managing the money ... (read more)
 

Slots of Fun in Illinois and Indiana

26 February 2003
Illinois or Indiana? It's a question many Chicago-area casino gambling enthusiasts face every time they plan an outing. Casino options in both states are equally accessible for a majority of residents, but as we discovered last week, there are some differences in the two ... (read more)
 

Illinois vs. Indiana

19 February 2003
Casino gambling options in the Chicago-area co-exist in two very separate and distinct jurisdictions. There are four destinations on the Illinois side (Aurora, Elgin, and two in Joliet) and five on the Indiana side in the Northwest region of the state (Hammond, two in Gary, East Chicago, and Michigan City). ... (read more)
 

The Economics of Playing Slots

12 February 2003
Playing slot machines is not as "cut and dried" at it may appear on the surface. There's a lot more to think about than merely dropping in coins and hoping you'll win. If you want to be a thinking man or woman's slot player, it is important to understand the economics of ... (read more)
 

Slot Machines Worth Their Weight in Gold

5 February 2003
Slot machines have had a profound impact on the value of horse racing properties nationwide. One industry insider told me: “It is remarkable to me that within the last three years, Gulfstream Park, Santa Anita and Hollywood Park (three of America’s most prestigious thoroughbred tracks) have all sold. ... (read more)
 

Video Poker from a Different Perspective

22 January 2003
I have always held the belief that gambling is more of an art than a science. A science implies there is a defined set of rules and parameters in which to operate. In art, there is room for interpretation. If gambling were a science, people who have spent most of ... (read more)
 

The Mechanics of Playing Bingo

15 January 2003
Last week I began a discussion of bingo and the new opportunities that exist for people to play the game online. As is the case with all games of chance, it's important to know what you're up against when you play. Bingo cards consist of 24 numbers and a "free spot" arranged in a square of five rows and five columns. ... (read more)
 

Bingo's Place In Gambling Mix

8 January 2003
Bingo is a traditional mainstay of the games people play. Children and adults around the world play it for fun. When you get right down to it, it's probably one of the first games we learn how to play and is arguably familiar to more people around the world than any other game of its genre. ... (read more)
 

Cash in on Your Slot Credits!

18 December 2002
Sound money management is an ongoing issue for recreational gaming enthusiasts. It revolves not only around the amount of money you gamble and the loss limits that individual gamblers establish for themselves, but also the amount of money you win and what you decide to ... (read more)
 

Q & A with Slot Game Developers

11 December 2002
The multi-line, bonus round video slot revolution that has been raging at casinos has stolen the thunder from traditional spinning reel slots. Imaginative games and graphics, exciting bonus rounds, and interactive play combine to create an environment that has brought a ... (read more)

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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.

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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:

> More Books By John G. Brokopp