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John G. Brokopp Gaming Guru - Page 50  Surprises Await Blue Chip Casino Visitors17 October 2001
One of the under-appreciated and often overlooked dividends made possible by the Riverboat Gambling Act of February 1990 was the refocus of the Illinois Travel & Tourism industry on the historic cities situated along the waterways of our fair state. Rock Island, Peoria, Elgin, Joliet, and Aurora were ... (read more)
Unusual Lawsuit Sends a Message10 October 2001
I read with interest the news of the woman who filed a $10 million class-action lawsuit against Detroit casinos claiming that the bonus spin feature on Wheel of Fortune slot machines is programmed to pay off an abundance of lower awards. My first reaction was a chuckle, but then I gave it some more ... (read more)
Gripes about Chicago-Area Gaming3 October 2001
Is there anything that you'd like to "sound off" about Chicago-area riverboat casino destinations? I've got a few gripes that I'd like to share with you today: Locations that still charge for valet parking. No casinos charge for valet service in Las Vegas. It's a courtesy that's extended to all visitors, whether you happen to be staying at the hotel or not. ... (read more)
News and Views from the Casinos26 September 2001
Internet gambling still has a long way to go before it's legalized and regulated in the United States, but if and when it is, the State of Nevada will be poised to be the industry leader. The Silver State's governor, Kenny Guinn, has signed legislation allowing Nevada casinos to offer Internet gambling. ... (read more)
Harrah’s Promotions Are the Spice of Local Gaming Life19 September 2001
Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc., which owns and operates two casinos in the Chicago-area market (Joliet, Illinois and East Chicago, Indiana), deserves a tip of the hat for sponsoring some very innovative and entertaining ongoing promotions. Earlier this year Harrah’s "Roll for a Million" ... (read more)
A Recipe for Successful Casino Gambling29 August 2001
Sometimes you can open a cookbook, follow the instructions for a recipe to the letter, and still have things turn out less than perfect. In order to achieve the desired result, everything has to go just right. The same holds true for casino gambling. You can learn everything you can about the games, play the way you're supposed to, and still go home a loser. ... (read more)
An Expert's Overview of Progressive Slots22 August 2001
Today I continue my series on progressive slot machines and how to better understand them by consulting one of the experts in the gaming industry. John Clausen is vice-president of slot operations at the Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, Ind., which also happens to be the home of a bank of progressive slot machines which has been making quite a bit of news in local gaming circles of late. ... (read more)
Information about Progressive Slots Is Sparse15 August 2001
Casino executives are tight-lipped when it comes to offering real information about progressive slot machines. This really should come as no surprise. What do they tell us about regular slot machines? Answer: Other than overall payback percentage (not individual slot machine payback percentage) and promotional photos of jackpot winners, nothing. ... (read more)
When Progressives Beckon, Should You Answer?8 August 2001
When you walk into a casino, one of the first sights that will catch your eye is the brilliantly lighted display meter of a bank of progressive slot machines. The jackpot builds right before your eyes as people chase the dream of winning a lumberyard of greenbacks for a toothpick investment. Casinos make concerted efforts to entice you to play progressives. ... (read more)
My Top Ten List of Good Gambling Tips1 August 2001
With apologies to David Letterman, today I'd like to present my Top Ten list of good gambling tips that hopefully will prove helpful to you on your casino gambling adventures: 10. Learn to play the game of casino craps. You'll have the advantage of making wagers known as "free odds" which carry no house edge. ... (read more)
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