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John Grochowski Gaming Guru - Page 145  Blue Ribbon Video Poker at the Blue Chip Casino1 August 2006
A while back, I got a call from Blue Chip casino in Michigan City, asking if I'd evaluate their video poker and tell them what they needed to do to meet their northwest Indiana competition.
I do this every now and again. A number of years ago, when Jef Bauer was the marketing director at Majestic Star in Gary, he asked what video poker players would like to see. ... (read more)
Reader Survey Results - Part 225 July 2006
Trying to compare commercial, state-licensed casinos and Native American casinos in a readers poll wouldn't be the easiest of tasks. For one thing, the difference in customer base would skew results far in favor of the commercial casinos.
I've had good times at Chip-In's Island Resort on Michigan's Upper ... (read more)
Reader Survey Results18 July 2006
It's the time of the year that the polls come out --- the results of the reader surveys in Midwest Gaming & Travel and Casino Player magazines.
I always find the results fascinating as I look at who readers have chosen as the best casino in a given area, who has the best video poker, the best player rewards and so on. ... (read more)
Splitting 10s Is a Bad Play11 July 2006
Al is an old friend, someone I've known since before I played my first hand of video poker, took my first spin of the reels on a slot machine or bought my first book on blackjack basic strategy.
Not since before I'd played my first hand of blackjack, though. I'd put in my time as a bad blackjack player ... (read more)
Web Sites with Advice and Fun for Gamblers4 July 2006
It's been a while since we've surfed the Web, so let's take a look at some of the sites and products that offer advice and fun for gamblers. In the past, I've directed readers to www.lasvegasadvisor.com, www.midwestgamingandtravel.com, www.cheapovegas.com and www.wizardofodds.com --- all still terrific sites. ... (read more)
Las Vegas Trip Report27 June 2006
Every trip to Las Vegas is remarkable in its own way. Whether it's a new casino, a new restaurant or a new game, there's always something I haven't seen or done before. Heck, at the Global Gaming Expo each fall, there are always DOZENS of new games and new experiences.
On my most recent Vegas venture, the new experience was broadcasting live from Mandalay Bay, at the south end of the Strip. ... (read more)
There's More Than One Expert Strategy for Video Poker20 June 2006
When you see me or anyone else write about expert strategy in video poker, there are a couple of important things to keep in mind:
Video poker is not just one game, and there is no one expert strategy.
Within the video poker family, there are a variety of games --- Jacks or Better, Deuces Wild, Double Bonus Poker, Double Double Bonus Poker, Super Aces and on and on. ... (read more)
A Shuffle Through the Gaming Mailbag13 June 2006
Q. Playing Caribbean Stud Poker, I had Ace-King-8-5-2, and the card the dealer turned face up from her hand was an Ace. I made the bet, because my Ace matched his Ace. Another guy at the table told me that was the wrong play, that you bet only if one of the other three cards matches the dealer.
The dealer didn't qualify, so I won on my ante and just got my bet back anyway. ... (read more)
Poker Games for Casinos Without Poker Rooms6 June 2006
Texas Hold'em keeps booming, and casinos keep looking for ways to feed players' appetites for the game. That includes casinos that don't even have poker rooms.
We're starting to see games designed to feed that player appetite without casinos having to invest in outfitting card rooms, training dealers and ... (read more)
Blackjack Myths30 May 2006
Hang around blackjack tables long enough, and you'll pick up all kinds of "wisdom" from other players and from the dealers. Of course, a lot of what you hear isn't really all that wise, and a good part of blackjack wisdom comes from knowing when to disregard the things people say about the games people play.
... (read more)
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