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John G. Brokopp Gaming Guru - Page 8  Questions from Readers18 November 2009
It's a good time to answer some questions that readers have been kind enough to send along.
"My wife and I are going to Vegas in November and would like to
play some blackjack. We are both novice players and are looking for a
recommendation on a good blackjack book." – Chris
Many outstanding books about blackjack are available. ... (read more)
Love of Boyd Properties Takes Couple Cross Country11 November 2009
The majority of recreational gaming enthusiasts exhibit some degree of brand loyalty when it comes to choosing a location for a casino outing, but Alex Bratu and his wife Mary Anne Sulik are in a class by themselves.
Happily married for 17 years (Mary Anne kept her maiden name), ... (read more)
Perfect Pairs Gives Blackjack a New Twist4 November 2009
The last time I counted, there were 35 different variations of blackjack side bets that have been created by entrepreneurs and gaming companies through the years.
Many of them enjoyed brief flings in casinos before disappearing, others are popular in select jurisdictions but never gained ... (read more)
IGT Banks on Core Games to Expand Video Poker Empire28 October 2009
Many gaming device manufacturers have tried but none have been able to make substantial inroads into taking market share away from International Game Technology in the video poker sector.
The key to IGT's strategy to expand video poker was when they realized the strength of the ... (read more)
Bonus Jackpots Keep Slot Players Happy at Four Winds25 October 2009
Bonus slot jackpots funded by a percentage of money that players collectively wager on the machines is a great way for casino goers to reap what amounts to incentive cash rewards.
Station Casinos in Nevada introduced the concept a number of years ago at its properties in Las Vegas ... (read more)
The Lady Is a Champ at the Poker Tables21 October 2009
Mary Jo Belcore-Zogman, a businesswoman and homemaker from McHenry, Illinois, solidified her reputation as one of the best poker players in the Chicago area with her victory last month in the Tournament of Champions Invitational presented by Rockford Charitable Games Association.
... (read more)
WMS Gaming Continues to Expand Innovative Technology14 October 2009
WMS Gaming knows no boundaries when it comes to developing slot games that take the playing experience to entirely new levels of entertainment.
The company has proven that with the four innovative categories of games it has released in recent years: Community Gaming, Transmissive ... (read more)
Monopoly Slots Give Iconic Board Game a Run for the Money7 October 2009
If you're a fan of Monopoly-themed slot games, you're going to love the news released earlier this summer by WMS Gaming.
The company which took Monopoly directly to "GO" on casino floors a decade ago announced it had extended through 2016 its long-term license agreement with Hasbro, Inc. and Hasbro International, Inc. ... (read more)
Young Poker Pro Graham Has Much Knowledge to Share30 September 2009
Professional poker player Matt Graham is only 26, but his fierce devotion to the game has already reaped some handsome dividends.
Graham has won tournament championships and the coveted gold bracelet that goes with them at the last two World Series of Poker competitions in Las Vegas. ... (read more)
Harrah's Joliet Stays Course During Down Year23 September 2009
It has been a tough year for Illinois casinos, but that hasn't stopped Harrah's Joliet from doing everything it can to weather the economic storm.
The property's efforts to remain on the cutting edge are very much in evidence with a five-month remodeling project which was completed ... (read more)
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