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John Marchel Gaming Guru - Page 5 A Simple Summary29 February 2020
Casinos, racetracks, poker rooms and even lotteries are all designed to win money from players. By playing carefully, though, you can collect from them instead of the other way around. Knowledge is the key. Obtaining the knowledge requires lots of work on the players' side. Reading, studying and practice are the hallmarks of obtaining the required knowledge. ... (read more)
Slots Dominate8 February 2020
Slot machines, both the traditional reel variety and the new multi-line video versions, dominate the gaming inventory all across the United States. All of the casino marketing energy, direct mail advertising, and product research and development today revolve around slot machines. Since state-sanctioned and ... (read more)
Playing with Winners25 January 2020
Playing with winners -- what does that mean? When sitting at a blackjack table, you will notice that some players know how to play the game correctly, while others seem to make the same bad mistakes hand after hand. Most of the readers of Casino City Times know that to win at blackjack you must know “Basic Strategy.” That is the foundation to be a winner at that game. ... (read more)
True Paybacks of Slots11 January 2020
With most casino games the odds against the player are generally fixed. An interesting phenomenon with slots is that the odds do change. The odds change depending on the denomination of the bet. Playing at a higher wager level in any other game like blackjack, craps, or roulette makes no difference in the odds, but it does at slots! It is a fact the 25¢ machines payout more than the 5¢ ones. ... (read more)
Learning Good Gambling Techniques28 December 2019
Today, there are lots of things you can do to learn more about your favorite game and how to become a better player. The how-to books available now, along with the internet, provide a mountain of information you can use on every game you can think of. There are also gambling experts giving courses and lectures all around the country. ... (read more)
Roulette Is Simple and Fun14 December 2019
It takes very little time and effort to learn to play roulette in the casino. All you have to do is pick a few numbers or colors you like, and you are playing. The game itself traces its origin to England in the early 1700s in a game called Roly Poly, it featured black and while spots with no numbers. ... (read more)
Gambling Anniversaries23 November 2019
There is a lot of news lately on TV, newspapers and magazines about the 50th anniversary of the first man to walk on the moon. The whole world watched or read about that special event in July 1969. Well, when it comes to gambling, we also have a lot of anniversaries to celebrate. For example, on April 15, ... (read more)
The Big Six wheel9 November 2019
The Big Six wheel has been given various names over the years, including Money Wheel, Dice Wheel, Wheel of Fortune, Big Wheel and Lucky Wheel. Regardless of the name, it’s a large, normally six-foot vertical rotating wheel that came from American carnivals and has been adapted by many casinos worldwide. ... (read more)
General gambling26 October 2019
Most experts believe that to be good at any sport, or any task for that matter, one has to have three major traits: dedication, concentration and self-discipline. Playing at blackjack, craps, roulette or any other game successfully also requires these same traits. One must have the dedication to study, learn and practice a game. ... (read more)
Ten rules of money management5 October 2019
When it comes to managing your bankroll for gambling, you should have a plan of action. It’s also important for you to remember that a money management plan will not help you to win at the tables or on the machines, but a good plan will aid you by reducing your losses and give you a better chance to come out ahead in the long run. ... (read more)
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