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John Grochowski Gaming Guru - Page 41  Third base in blackjack13 December 2018
QUESTION: At a football party at my brother’s house, I had the debate on the third baseman’s duties in blackjack. This friend of my brother’s was complaining about a third baseman taking the dealer’s bust card, and a said, “But you don’t know it’s a bust card until it’s dealt.” He said, “It usually is. ... (read more)
Expert video poker play9 December 2018
When you see payback percentages listed for video poker games “with expert strategy,” players need to understand that betting maximum coins is part of expert play. If you don’t bet the max, not only is the overall payback percentage reduced, but strategy for holding cards changes, too. What brings this to ... (read more)
One five-dollar bet6 December 2018
QUESTION: If I had $5 to spend on a spin, would I be better to play one line on a $5 machine or five lines on a dollar machine? ANSWER There is no one certain answer to that question. It depends on several factors. Are you talking video slots or reel slots? Does the casino put higher payback percentages on ... (read more)
Ryan's story2 December 2018
When readers relay tales of their gambling exploits, they’re almost always taking a victory lap. Everybody loves to relive their big wins. Of course, we all know the losing times are part of the deal when you play. And every once in a while a reader comes through with a cautionary tale. In the case of ... (read more)
We make mistakes29 November 2018
QUESTION: This is more a story than a question. I know you shouldn’t stand on soft 17. I know that when the dealer has a six up and I have A-6 I should double down. I always do that, except this one time I didn’t. My only excuse is that my attention was elsewhere. The waitress brought my drink just as the cards were being dealt. ... (read more)
Put bets25 November 2018
The put bet in craps is not exactly one of the topics high on readers’ request list. Nevertheless, in one November week I received three e-mails requesting additional information. Put bets are pass line bets that are made after a point has already been established. Players miss out on the comeout, but can back their put bets with free odds. ... (read more)
Skill-based slots22 November 2018
QUESTION: Some of the new machines are so far away from what I’m used to seeing that I wonder if they still should be called slot machines. If there are no spinning reels at all, even on a video screen, is it really a slot? ANSWER: I’m going to guess that you’ve seen some of the new skill-based slots that seem more like something you’d have on your PlayStation than casino games. ... (read more)
Blackjack mistakes18 November 2018
Nearly every blackjack player makes mistakes from time to time, no matter how good we are. To err is human, after all. That doesn’t mean other players’ forgiveness is automatic, imperfect as they are themselves. My old blackjack-playing friend Bob drew the ire of the crowd recently when he made what he described as “a real bonehead play. ... (read more)
What's with straight flushes?15 November 2018
QUESTION: The straight flush payoffs in video poker really bother me. They are so rare. Shouldn’t you be rewarded for getting something that rare? They pay less than four of a kind in a lot of games. What would they have to do to make a straight flush pay maybe 1,000 coins instead of 250? Make it pay a ... (read more)
New game: 31 Classic11 November 2018
From time to time, table games inventors ask if I’ll take a look at their games, whether just to add my input or for a little publicity. I can’t get to every game – if I did, this column would be strictly a new games report. One that caught my eye recently is 31 Classic, which has had a good run at the Muckleshoot Casino in Washington state. ... (read more)
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