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John Grochowski Gaming Guru - Page 27  Short Term Slot Goals23 April 2020
Keeping slot machines fresh and exciting for players is a goal for every game manufacturer, and they’re always looking for new ways to play. One recent development has involved breaking up slot sessions into sets of spins with short-term goals. To show what that means, let’s take a look at new games from Illinois-based Incredible Technologies and Australia’s Ainsworth Game Technology. ... (read more)
Pop Culture Machines16 April 2020
Pop culture themes have been part of the slot machine scene for decades, and game makers are ready with new, fun tie-ins for us once we can go back to live casinos. Two of the latest are from Everi, which is rolling out The Karate Kid and The Mask for some silver screen excitement. Let’s check them out, along with a couple of other new games we can hope to check out soon. ... (read more)
Online Play12 April 2020
QUESTION: I live in Illinois, where the casinos are closed. Can I play gamble online on the legal sites? ANSWER: Only if you’re visiting one of the states where online casino play is legal. If you are visiting New Jersey, you can sign up for an account on an online casino and play while you’re there. ... (read more)
Those New Slot Machines9 April 2020
New games are the lifeblood of the slot machine industry. Players are always looking to try out the new bonus on the latest and greatest slot games. For the next few weeks, while players in much of the country wait for live casinos to reopen, let’s check out some new slot games they can anticipate. ... (read more)
Double Double Jackpot Poker5 April 2020
QUESTION: I was playing video poker for fun on one of those free casino apps, and they had a game called Double Double Jackpot Poker. It looked a lot like Double Double Bonus Poker, but with some key differences. The jackpot on four Aces and a kicker was 1,600 coins (per five wagered), and the kickers were Kings, Queens and Jacks instead of 2s, 3s or 4s. ... (read more)
Handling Online Games2 April 2020
In an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus, many casinos have temporarily closed, with Illinois and Massachusetts being the first states to halt casino play. Even in states with casinos with open casinos, many players are choosing to stay home. We can expect an increase in online play in states where ... (read more)
Figuring Roulette Edge29 March 2020
QUESTION: Please explain to me about roulette and the 5.26 percent house edge. It seems to me like every time I play, I lose a lot more than 5.26 percent. In fact, if I buy in for $100, I can’t say I’ve ever had a session where I’ve lost only $5 or $6. I usually play at $5 tables and divide my $100 into $1 chips. ... (read more)
Going Over to the Dark Side26 March 2020
A few months ago, I wrote about Kristy, who hates blackjack because of bullying by other players over strategy mistakes. A few weeks later, I relayed some reader responses. Ted, an Ohio reader who has been playing in casinos for nearly 30 years, read all that and emailed to say one part gave him a chuckle. ... (read more)
Blackjack Busting and Push Taxes22 March 2020
QUESTION: How often do blackjack dealers really bust with a bust card? I’ve had a run of watching dealers turn 6s into 21s and taking my chips, and it got me to wondering if there really is any such thing as a bust card. ANSWER: If by “bust card” you mean a face-up card that leads to the dealer busting more than half the time and guaranteed player profits, no, there is no such thing. ... (read more)
Brenda Breaks the Bank19 March 2020
Tales of big wins I receive from readers nearly always come from slot or video poker players. That’s to be expected. A slot jackpot or a royal at video poker can make your day, while a big day at the tables usually means a long hot streak where everything seems to go right. Everything went right recently ... (read more)
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