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John Grochowski Gaming Guru - Page 81  Those bonus machines12 February 2015
Ever since bonus play on slot machines made a big breakthrough in the mid-1990s, there has been a large influx of ideas and influence from casual, not-for-wagering games found in arcades, home gaming systems and in apps for computers and mobile devices. Many of the people who design bonusing slots came from the casual games world. ... (read more)
Caribbean Stud is slipping8 February 2015
QUESTION: Why are there fewer Caribbean Stud tables than there used to be? I was in a casino that didn’t have a single table. Not that long ago, it was a game everybody had. ANSWER: Part of the reason is just natural ebb and flow in the popularity of games. Three-Card Poker has taken over as the most popular of the poker-based games in table pits. ... (read more)
Players' clubs5 February 2015
It’s been roughly 30 years since the process that led to today’s sophisticated player rewards systems began. Casino operators had recognized that the industry was changing from a table-centric business to a slot-centric industry, and they needed a way to reward slot players to keep them coming back. ... (read more)
Two-way tips and blackjack progression betting1 February 2015
QUESTION: I saw something at craps that had me wondering. One of the players had been winning pretty good, and he put out $10 and said, “$10 hard 6, both ways.” The shooter rolled an easy 6, a 1-5, and the bet lost, so I never got to see what the “both ways” was. There’s only one way to roll a hard 6, right? There has to be a 3 on both dice. ... (read more)
How the casino makes money in random games29 January 2015
On a recent Tuesday morning, my wife Marcy and I had the day free, and we decided to head for a casino, play a little and have some lunch. Midweek mornings are my favorite time to play, but the days we’re both free with no work demands aren’t all that common. In the couple of hours we were there, I heard five announcements of jackpot winners. ... (read more)
The ins and outs of blackjack play25 January 2015
QUESTION: I have played a lot of blackjack, with moderate success. I basically play the plastic card strategies and have read a few books as well. What I never see covered in any detail is optimum settings. When should you get up and leave? You buy, make minimum bets to check the counts (if you can do that sort of thing). ... (read more)
The first line of defense22 January 2015
Many, many years ago, I was invited by a large gaming company to take part in a weeklong crash course in casino operations. Other students were all employees from non-gaming parts of the company, such as building operations, hotel management and food services. The company had identified them as up-and-comers who might be well suited to move into the casino end of the business. ... (read more)
Playing for royals11 January 2015
QUESTION: I've been studying a “how to play video poker” article you have online. I notice you talk about a two-, three- or four-card royal flush; but you never talk about an inside royal flush. For instance, you don't say anything about 10-J-K-A inside royal. I think you mean: Don't play any inside royal flushes unless you treat it as an inside straight flush. ... (read more)
Best craps play8 January 2015
For players who take craps seriously, the next step after learning the basics of how to play usually is to probe deeper into the possibilities presented by the dozens of bets and hundreds of potential combinations available. Is there a weakness that can be exploited? Is there a synergy between Bet A and Bet ... (read more)
Craps percentages and Three-Card Poker4 January 2015
QUESTION: I’ve tried calculating the house edge at craps myself, and I keep coming up with answers that are far different than what I find in books and online. If I make place bets on 6, I’m supposed to win five times, lose six times and have 25 pushes for every 36 rolls, right? That covers all the 36 dice ... (read more)
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