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John G. Brokopp Gaming Guru - Page 55  Thrifty Gambling4 September 2000
A Scoblete Get-the-Edge Guide Thrifty Gambling by John Brokopp Introduction by Frank Scoblete LOSE YOUR COOL AND YOU'LL LOSE YOUR CASH! The casinos exist to take the player's money and make him or her feel good about it. If you don't feel good about it, that's okay with the casinos, too, as long as they can get your money. ... (read more)
Slot Tournament Advice from the Experts15 August 2000
Today I conclude my three-part series on slot tournaments by including some advice from experts and the tournament directors themselves about how to maximize your overall tournament experience. "There's a lot of fun and enthusiasm associated with a slot tournament," said Fran Fehrenbach of Harrah's. ... (read more)
A Closer Look at Slot Tournaments8 August 2000
Last week I began a discussion about slot tournaments. Next week we'll hear the advice from experts and tournament directors about how you can make your experience the best it can be. But first, let's examine the different kinds of slot tournaments that are available and the particulars involved with each ... (read more)
Wanted: Slot Tournament Action!1 August 2000
One very exciting aspect to casino gambling that doesn't seem to be a priority in the Chicago area is tournament play. The exceptions are the Empress properties in Joliet and Hammond, which schedule them periodically throughout the year, and Harrah's, which sponsors the annual Millionaire Maker's Slot Tournament and has had smaller competitions in the past. ... (read more)
Dockside Gambling Requires New Mindset26 July 2000
The numbers are in and they're up...WAY up. People are gambling more money than ever before on Illinois riverboat casino destinations since the introduction of dockside gambling in late June of last year. The record gross revenues reported by the Illinois Gaming Board are a direct result of allowing riverboat gambling patrons to enter and exit the vessels whenever they choose. ... (read more)
Harrah's Joliet Responds to Present, Prepares for Future19 July 2000
Dockside gambling posed a special challenge to Harrah's riverboat casino in Joliet when it was approved last year, but the owners and operators of the property proved more than worthy to meet that challenge and, in doing so, chart the course for what promises to be a bright future. Harrah's Joliet was the ... (read more)
Sights and Gambling Delights of Laughlin, NV12 July 2000
In a prior column I wrote about the pleasant experience my wife and I had during our first visit to Laughlin, Nevada. That journey continues today with an emphasis on some of the sights to take in, plus a review of some outstanding gambling opportunities, especially if you're a blackjack player! Bullhead City, AZ. ... (read more)
Dockside Gambling at Illinois Riverboat Casinos5 July 2000
It was a strange feeling indeed. After being subjected to the constraints of cruise schedules and boarding times since riverboat casinos first opened on Illinois waters eight years ago, the freedom to come and go as we pleased was tough for my wife and me to get used to when we visited the Hollywood Casino Aurora for the first time after dockside gambling was approved. ... (read more)
High Expectations on a Low-Roller Bankroll28 June 2000
The advice given by many gambling experts as to the amount of money you should bring to the casino to give you a fighting chance at winning often is unreasonable for the average recreational gaming fan. Buying into table games or sitting down at the slot machines with hundreds of dollars is simply unrealistic for a majority of us. ... (read more)
The Lowdown on "Crapless Craps"21 June 2000
We get letters... Ross from Evergreen Park, Ill. writes via e-mail: "...On (our) second visit to Tunica, Mississippi this summer I started to play the 'crapless' dice game. I don't know if you are familiar with this game. I played on this type of table a couple of years ago in Vegas and I was not impressed with the make up of it. ... (read more)
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