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John G. Brokopp Gaming Guru - Page 44  Video Slots Dominate Casino Landscapes4 December 2002
The handwriting is on casino walls everywhere: Traditional spinning-reel
slot machines are soon going to be placed on gambling’s “endangered
species” list.
Casino floors both in the Chicago-area and in gambling jurisdictions
nationwide ... (read more)
Keeping in Touch with Las Vegas for Free27 November 2002
Even though Chicago-area residents have plenty of casino gambling
opportunities in their own backyard, there still is nothing quite like
Las Vegas.
Long before the riverboats took up residence on Midwest waterways, a
trip to Vegas or Atlantic City was ... (read more)
Video Poker Requires Homework20 November 2002
There exists a popular perception among casino players that video poker is more advantageous than the traditional reel and new wave video slot games. This perception is true and bolstered by mathematical statistical studies, but it can result in maximum benefit for players ... (read more)
Casino Promotions Consumer Alert13 November 2002
Casino destinations in the Chicago-area are relying more and more on cash drawings and merchandise promotions of one sort or another to drive in business. They can be a powerful lure for players to plan a casino outing that they hadn’t really intended to make on a day or at a time they normally wouldn’t even think about gambling. ... (read more)
Table Games Do Disappearing Act6 November 2002
Does it seem to you as if there are fewer table games at Chicago-area casinos in Illinois than when riverboat gambling in this state began a decade ago? Do you perceive an inflated casino marketing emphasis on slot machines while table games such as blackjack, craps, and ... (read more)
Thrifty Gambling Applies to Video Slots30 October 2002
This question regarding the Atronic Sphinx video slot machine game via
e-mail from Sam R. Scafferi:
"Perhaps this isn’t just about the Sphinx slot machine. Maybe it’s any
of a wide variety of 5-reel video display machines that offer up to nine
pay lines to be played. ... (read more)
Thrifty Gambling Applies to Video Slots23 October 2002
This question regarding the Atronic Sphinx video slot machine game via e-mail from Sam R. Scafferi: "Perhaps this isn't just about the Sphinx slot machine. Maybe it's any of a wide variety of 5-reel video display machines that offer up to nine pay lines to be played. I suppose it is just something I've ... (read more)
Casino Gambling Food for Thought16 October 2002
Allow me to get right to the point: Like it or not, state sanctioned casino gambling in the United States is here to stay. Not so much because Americans like it. Gambling existed illegally in underground circles prior to its legalization and would continue to exist in the shadows of the law if it was banned. ... (read more)
Something for Slot Players to Think About9 October 2002
It's no secret that the most popular slot machines at casino destinations throughout the state of Illinois are the nickel, quarter, and dollar denominations. Reports issued by the Illinois Gaming Board for the last five months illustrate this fact: Month # of Units Hold Percentage Adjusted ... (read more)
Illinois Gamblers Protected in "Chip Glitch"1 October 2002
Perhaps many of you were as curious as I was a couple of weeks ago when the news story broke about faulty computer chips in certain slot machines located in Illinois casinos. The Illinois Gaming Board ordered the casinos to shut down the machines because the manufacturers failed to meet a 30-day deadline to correct the problem. ... (read more)
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