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John Grochowski Gaming Guru - Page 175  The Casino Answer Man8 November 2000
You've mentioned in your Chicago Sun-Times column that Caribbean Stud players get a better deal in Illinois than in Las Vegas. That set me to wondering. Leaving aside the shows, cheap eats and glitz, where would you rather play other casino games? How big a difference is there between the games on the ... (read more)
The Casino Answer Man1 November 2000
I like to play roulette, especially in Las Vegas where I can buy quarter chips and spread them all over the layout. I prefer to make the single-number bets rather than bet the reds or the blacks. I like the thrill of a big win when one of my numbers comes up. If I spread 12 chips on different ... (read more)
Changes in the Chicago Area25 October 2000
Those of us who have been playing on riverboat casinos in the Chicago area since Empress Joliet opened in 1992 have seen big changes in the marketplace. Remember when we used to have to pay admission--as much as $18--to board and gamble? Remember when there were no permanent pavilions, when we ... (read more)
Casino Marketing on the Internet18 October 2000
Casinos are constantly on the lookout for ways to attract your business and, even more important, to keep the steady players coming back. That usually means a combination of cash back and comps offered during a casino visit through player ratings cards, and additional offers sent through direct mail to encourage return visits. ... (read more)
Video, Video, and More Video11 October 2000
When slot machine manufacturers rolled out their latest and greatest attraction for display last fall at the World Gaming Congress and Expo, there was video, video and more video. Since then, there has been controversy galore, with questions from regulators causing IGT to pull back on South Park ... (read more)
How I Won $125,000 on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire!4 October 2000
It was the evening of July 10, and my wife Marcy and I found ourselves strolling down the sidewalks of New York with a big secret to keep. Well, I say secret, but there were about 180 other people who knew, as was driven home when a woman approached as we were walking back to our hotel after dinner. ... (read more)
Craps Quiz and Answers27 September 2000
Once again, it's quiz time. This time, let's tackle craps. There are enough betting options at the craps table that I could pop quizzes just about every week without repeating myself, but we have to start somewhere. Test your knowledge on these 10 questions about casino craps. The answers appear at the bottom of this column. ... (read more)
Craps Quiz20 September 2000
Once again, it's quiz time. This time, let's tackle craps. There are enough betting options at the craps table that I could pop quizzes just about every week without repeating myself, but we have to start somewhere. Test your knowledge on these 10 questions about casino craps. Answers will appear next week in this column. ... (read more)
Funbooks' Coupons Can Better Winnings13 September 2000
I usually play slots on the riverboats, but I recently went to Las Vegas for the first time. I went with a friend who had been there several times, and we took the opportunity to do a lot of casino-hopping and see as many different places as we could. Wherever we went, my friend kept picking up these little booklets of coupons. ... (read more)
Blackjack Software Lets Players Hone Their Skills6 September 2000
Not long ago, I mentioned that practicing on the computer was one way to master blackjack skills. That brought a sheaf of reader inquiries asking what software to use to practice blackjack. I've reviewed quite a lot of blackjack software over the years. For most beginners to intermediate players, Masque Blackjack is the easiest to use. ... (read more)
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