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John Grochowski Gaming Guru - Page 13  The 3/2 Roulette System31 October 2021
Roulette players love systems play. That shows up in my inbox, where I see half a dozen or more systems from readers each year. I try to send a consistent message: If a system causes you to raise wagers outside your comfort zone, it increases losses and should be avoided. If the system just involves betting ... (read more)
The Baccarat Situation17 October 2021
House edges in baccarat are among the lowest in common casino games. Yet baccarat remains a secondary or tertiary game for most players, if they play at all. Perhaps it's because you have no decisions to make on whether to draw cards. Players like to feel they're in control. There's not even an extra-bet decision to make, as in Three Card Poker and Mississippi Stud. ... (read more)
Single Die Craps10 October 2021
QUESTION: While looking up craps odds online, I found a Canadian site with a reference to Die Hard Craps. Apparently, it's a one-die version of craps. Do you know anything about it, like the odds, payoffs and where I might be able to play? I'm always willing to give a go to something interesting. ANSWER: Your best bet for finding the game might be to poke around online sites. ... (read more)
Card Counting at Other Games26 September 2021
QUESTION: Every gambling writer I've read says that card counting works and those who are really good can turn the tables and get an edge. Why wouldn't counting work in other games, too? Why couldn't you count numbers in roulette, count rolls in craps or count jackpot symbols on slot machines? Why couldn't ... (read more)
Refresher Blackjack19 September 2021
Blackjack Bob's phone call arrived almost as if on cue. "Are you ready to get back to the battle yet?" he asked. I'd been out of action, taking care of personal business for nearly two months. I'd not played a hand of blackjack or video poker, rolled the dice or pushed a slot machine button. But it was getting to be time to get back to business. ... (read more)
Some Craps Numbers5 August 2021
QUESTION: On slot machines with multiple coin denominations, does every game have its own random number generator? What about machines that have multiple games? Are there different generators for each game? ANSWER: Not necessarily. The same RNG can drive results for different games and different payback percentages. ... (read more)
Tales of the Unexpected1 August 2021
No matter how much -- or how little -- preparation you do, unexpected things happen when you play casino games. For a couple of readers who relayed their stories via email, trying games for the first time brought some embarrassment to go with the learning experience. CONNOR: My dad had old books on blackjack. ... (read more)
That Double Double Game29 July 2021
QUESTION: The best video poker game near me is dollar 9-6 Double Double Bonus Poker with progressive jackpots on royal flushes, four Aces with a kicker, four 2s, 3s or 4s with a kicker and four Aces without the kicker. I was wondering about hands with 2s, 3s or 4s. If you have two pairs like 4-4 along with 9-9 and a throwaway card like a 5, the normal play is to hold both pairs. ... (read more)
The Reverse Martingale25 July 2021
Roulette-playing readers often have asked about the Martingale system, which involves doubling bets after losses. My early July email brought a question about the Reverse Martingale, and that's relatively novel among players who contact me. We'll reverse course in a minute, but first, understand that I always warn against the Martingale, which typically is used on bets with even-money payoffs. ... (read more)
Back to Back Baby22 July 2021
QUESTION: I have a back-to-back jackpots story for you, and it's kind of a weird one. I was with a group of friends, 10 in all, and we scattered to different games. I'll play slots with others, but I really like video poker. I didn't bring a ton of money with me, and I like the multi-game machines, so I started on nickel Super Times Pay, with Triple Play Double Double Bonus Poker. ... (read more)
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