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John Grochowski Gaming Guru - Page 71  The new 'in thing': Electronic table games28 January 2016
Multiplayer electronic table games give casinos a great deal of flexibility in their game offerings. Some casinos use them to add a table presence in jurisdictions where live table games are illegal. Others that have live tables use dealer-less electronic versions to cut costs and offer games with lower minimum bets. ... (read more)
Math can be madness24 January 2016
QUESTION: I have been working to put together a strategy for 8/5 Double Double Bonus progressive video poker, and I came across a column in which you stated, “There are dozens of turning points, and they’re different on each game and pay table. … I know of no guide that already has done the number crunching ... (read more)
More on taxes and the effects on video poker21 January 2016
A few weeks ago, I answered a reader’s question on tax thresholds on table games and how big winnings have to be that players are required to sign a form W-2G before collecting. Table players get a tax form any time the payoff is $600 or more if the odds against winning are at least 300-1. The mention of ... (read more)
Taking even money at 6-5 blackjack17 January 2016
QUESTION: I hate to beat a dead horse on “even money,” but here goes. I play on a lot on cruise ships and many, if not most, are going to 6-5 blackjack on tables under $25. In that case would taking even money be the better bet? I get it that the 6-5 game has a high vig and should be avoided, but if you ... (read more)
New Year's resolutions14 January 2016
As I sat down to write two days after Christmas, my wife Marcy stopped me with a question. “Which one is top of the list?” I wasn’t sure what she was talking about, and I needed context: Which what, and what list? “Resolution,” she replied. “That’s what you’re writing, isn’t it? It’s that time of year.” Indeed it is. ... (read more)
Comps come and go10 January 2016
QUESTION: My wife and I travel to Las Vegas from England twice a year, and we stay for 14 nights each time. We always stay at the same downtown hotel. Our budget has increased over the years to around $500 per day, or $7,000 per trip. We have the second-top level of player card. In the past we often got the first week free and more depending on our play. ... (read more)
A friendly craps game7 January 2016
When I hear from craps players about friendly – and sometimes less than friendly – jibes directed at a player because of their wagers, it’s usually about a don’t pass/don’t come bettor being taunted by those betting with the shooter. That’s only to be expected. I personally have no problem with so-called ... (read more)
Most valuable players3 January 2016
QUESTION: I found it very interesting a while back when you explained slot players are more valuable to the casino than table players because they make so many more bets per hour. Does the same go for slot player vis a vis video poker players? I know video poker takes extra time to make the draw, and as a video poker player I get a lot less comps than my wife, who plays slots. ... (read more)
Those inevitable streaks31 December 2015
Not long ago, a reader shared a story of seeing a roulette table where No. 31 had come up four times in a row. He decided to play and see if he could ride the streak. It didn’t work. The streak ended, and the player lost a little money. That’s normal enough. Streaks are a normal part of play, but they don’t predict future outcomes. ... (read more)
How to play "gift" play27 December 2015
QUESTION: I always use my player's card, and I earn free play to use on the machines while I play, and also get coupons in the mail for free play. Is one game better than another for using the free play? ANSWER: That depends on your goal. If you love to play the penny slots and have $20 in free play, then ... (read more)
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