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John Grochowski Gaming Guru - Page 91  How's this roulette strategy?16 February 2014
QUESTION: Can you please give me your expert opinion on outside bets on black or red using the following roulette system? Place $1 on red and $2 on black. Ball lands on red. Next bet is $1 on red again because red won previously but place $4 on black (doubling your previous bet because you lost). Ball lands on black this time. ... (read more)
More video poker strategies13 February 2014
A couple of months ago I received several requests from readers to highlight best strategies for different video poker games. There’s not space in a column like this to detail every nuance of every game and pay table, but I promised to at least hit the hot spots of commonly available game. That started ... (read more)
Craps concerns and video keno9 February 2014
QUESTION: I have a question about craps procedure. I’m pretty new, and I guess my roll was bugging the supervisor. He kept watching, and telling me to get more loft on the roll. I tried, but I guess my trajectory was too flat for his liking. At one point, he called “No roll!” while the dice were in the air. ... (read more)
Video poker strategy6 February 2014
No matter how dedicated the video poker player, it’s all but impossible to memorize the ins and outs of strategy for every game and every pay table. If you’re going to flip back and forth among Jacks or Better, Double Double Bonus Poker and Deuces Wild, you’re bound to make some mistakes. It’s helpful to focus your play and practice time on a few games that you really like. ... (read more)
Free slots and bonus events2 February 2014
QUESTION: I’ve been playing some of the free slot apps through Facebook, on my computer and my phone. I see a lot of games that also are in casinos. My question is, do they work the same way as the casino games? Am I essentially getting the same game as I do in a casino? ANSWER: Free games don’t face the same stringent regulations as casino games, and aren’t programmed in exactly the same way. ... (read more)
It's the little things30 January 2014
Sometimes little things can make a big difference in your day in the casino. With that in mind, every so often I like to focus on short tips, with a few little tidbits to help you get the most out of your gambling dollar. For this edition of short tips, let’s focus on a few for roulette, video keno, baccarat and blackjack. ... (read more)
Three-card poker and roulette26 January 2014
QUESTION: I’ve been playing three-card poker for many years, ever since I first saw it on a trip to Biloxi. I think Mississippi had it even before Las Vegas or Atlantic City. I read an article right at the beginning that said the best strategy is to bet whenever you have a queen or better, and fold if you have less. ... (read more)
Sage advice for the casino gambler23 January 2014
All year long, I write about games and strategies and share readers’ stories about their casino visits. Most of those stories are about big wins because, after all, they’re more fun to remember than the more frequent losses. Once a year, though, I like to sound a cautionary note. For most of us, playing casino games is about entertainment, not any reliable way of earning money. ... (read more)
Cost of blackjack rules and the origin of video poker19 January 2014
QUESTION: A blackjack question for you. I played a game where you were allowed to double on 9, 10 or 11 only. Obviously, that costs you a lot of soft double opportunities. I kept reaching for my chips when I had ace-5 and the dealer had a 6, but I couldn’t double. My questions are twofold. How much does ... (read more)
Straight flushes18 January 2014
QUESTION: Why are straight flushes so undervalued in video poker games? They're much rarer in four of a kinds, but in most games you get the same payback or more on the four of a kinds. ANSWER. The goal of video poker game designers isn’t to reflect the true odds of the game. It’s to create a game that’s fun to play, one that will keep players in their seats and coming back for more. ... (read more)
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