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John Grochowski Gaming Guru - Page 19  Are There Fewer Jackpots?28 January 2021
QUESTION: I think you've said the ante-play bet in Three Card Poker is better than Pair Plus. I was looking for articles online and found one that said the house edge is 3.37 percent on ante-play and only 2.14 percent on Pair Plus. How does that square? ANSWER: There are a couple of things at work here. ... (read more)
James Bond and More24 January 2021
When I was new to casino gambling, one thing everyone knew about roulette is that the number that drew the most wagers was 17. That's because James Bon d bet on 17 in the 1971 film "Diamonds Are Forever." I doubt players today are influenced by a 50-year-old movie. I'm not even convinced it was true decades ago. ... (read more)
Video Poker and Poker21 January 2021
QUESTION: I'm a Double Double Bonus Poker player who dabbles in Triple Double Bonus and Triple Triple Bonus. It's Triple Triple that has me wondering about something. If you get four 2s, 3s or 4s and the fifth card is an Ace, you get 4,000 coins just like a royal flush. That has me wondering. If you have ... (read more)
A Great Tale of Dirty Coins18 January 2021
QUESTION: Just trying to keep my sense of humor through a difficult year. Do you know what it reminds me of when there are hand sanitizer dispensers all over the casinos? The old days when slots used coins and I used to carry wipes or damp cloths with me when I played. The younger ones won't remember this, but money was FILTHY. ... (read more)
Tipping17 January 2021
Todd is a table games player, and he's a tipper. "I tended bar for many years and I know what it's like to support a family on tips," he said. "A good dealer can do a lot to make the games more fun. A bad or unpleasant dealer can make you wish you were doing anything else. "So I tip. In blackjack, I make a bet for the dealer in front of my betting spot. ... (read more)
Online versus In-Casino Slots14 January 2021
QUESTION: I just wanted to share my experience of the last year as a slot player in New Jersey. Like everyone else, I've been staying home more and hardly went to casinos at all, but I've been having a good time playing online. One thing I really like is that I can choose from dozens of games without leaving my recliner chair. ... (read more)
The Terrible Two10 January 2021
In every casino game that requires strategy, every possible outcome is considered in devising a plan of attack. In blackjack, every possible outcome of both the player's and dealer's hands are weighed. Analysis doesn't stop at one-card draws. Potential multi-card draws and their likelihoods are weighed. ... (read more)
Back-to Back Jackpots!7 January 2021
QUESTION: I just got back from my first casino trip since February, and it was a keeper. I just have to tell you about my back-to=back video poker jackpots, because I know you use those stories sometimes. It was the first chance I had to play Triple Triple Bonus Poker. It has extra chances to win the 4,000 ... (read more)
Proper blackjack decisions for 9:93 January 2021
Not long ago, I wrote about splitting 8s. Sometimes we're playing offense and trying to maximize wins. Sometimes we're playing defense and trying to minimize losses. Either way, basic strategy players always split 8s unless surrender is offered. Surrender is not common, but if it's available, the better play is to surrender 8-8 against Ace. ... (read more)
Cutting Losses31 December 2020
QUESTION: I was faced with a Mississippi Stud hand that I had some doubts about. My first two cards were 7 and 9 of spades. I made a 1x bet because the strategy says to be equal to your ante if you have at least two points in the first two cards. The first common card turned up was an 8 of spades. ... (read more)
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