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John G. Brokopp Gaming Guru - Page 51  Hammond Casino Now Horseshoe Quality25 July 2001
It is remarkable how every riverboat casino destination in the Chicago-area has acquired its own "personality", not only in terms of the vessels themselves but also in regard to the pavilions that house the restaurants, lounges, and entryways to the boats. Harrah's in Joliet, for example, has a Mardi Gras ... (read more)
Slot Cheating Shakes Up Gaming Industry18 July 2001
The recent discovery of a software glitch in some WMS slot machine products that allowed players to cheat the machines is creating waves in the entire gaming industry. The so-called "security anomaly" was uncovered at the Motor City Casino in Detroit, Michigan. Players discovered a way to manipulate the ... (read more)
Free Lunch, No. Free Odds, Yes!11 July 2001
You may have been warned that there's no such thing as a free lunch, but the next time you stop by the craps table in your favorite casino you should know that there is such a thing as "Free Odds." The odds we're talking about here are called free because the house takes no edge on them. Customers play the casino even-up on the bet and the pay-offs are made at true mathematical odds. ... (read more)
The Mechanics of Betting from the "Dark Side"4 July 2001
Last week I explored the possibility of delving into the "dark side" of craps, or betting from the "wrong" side of the game instead of the more popular "right" side. When you bet "wrong," you're known as a "Don't" bettor. You silently root for the seven to be rolled before the point is made. If that happens ... (read more)
Confessions of a Craps Player26 June 2001
I'll admit it right off the bat: I've never, ever made a "Don't" wager
during all my years of playing craps. Not even once. But that situation
will change in the near future. First, allow me to digress for the sake
of explanation. Players may wager from two ... (read more)
Sometimes It's Better to Be Lucky than Smart5 June 2001
Listen up, video poker players! A show of hands of how many of you have ever experienced the thrill of a royal flush. Nope, I'm not raising my hand, but I hope a lot of you are. I've come close a few times. Once, while playing a Triple Play quarter machine, I was dealt four-to-a-royal in spades with max coins ($1.25) bet on each of the three lines. ... (read more)
Las Vegas Re-Inventing Itself...Again29 May 2001
In the early 1990s, Las Vegas went all-out to shed its "Sin City" image by promoting itself as a vacation destination for the entire family. Casinos with fantasy themes were built, roller coasters and other thrill rides sprung up on the Strip, and before long moms and dads with toddlers in tow and babies in strollers became a common sight in America's gambling mecca. ... (read more)
Where Is Marketing Energy for Table Games?22 May 2001
It seems unfortunate to me that a majority of the marketing energy generated by casinos is geared toward slot machines. New varieties of multi-coin, multi-line video games are constantly being introduced and heavily advertised while table game marketing and promotion is virtually non-existent. This really should come as no surprise to anyone. ... (read more)
Internet Gambling Games Require Close Scrutiny15 May 2001
I conclude my 3-part series on Internet gambling today by giving some pointers on what to look for and what to avoid when playing casino games in cyberspace. SLOT MACHINES: My first question is this. Why would you want to play slot machines on the Internet in the first place? No online casino will offer the selection and variety that a real casino can offer. ... (read more)
Do Your Homework When Gambling on the Internet8 May 2001
Last week I discussed why online gambling can be such a risky proposition. Today I continue this 3-part series by explaining why learning everything you can about Internet casinos is the best way to prepare yourself for venturing into this uncharted and unregulated region of cyberspace. With the literally ... (read more)
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