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Playing nickel machines with small stakes31 March 2000
Dear Mark, Understand, Vicki, that nickel slots are a tough beat because of their high casino hold. Consequently, they profit the house more than higher denomination machines. Table games and selected casino wagers, played intelligently, offer the greatest hope for the player whose sole purpose is walking out of the casino with the casino's loot. But I give credence to the "entertainment factor" of gambling, especially with games (nickel machines) that are enjoyable to play on a modest bankroll (under $20). I have never been one to be critical of any player who limits his or her gambling to nickel machines. By playing solely nickels, you are in total control of your bankroll, plus you can enjoy casino gambling while limiting your cash outlay. Also, Vicki, given a choice, it is better to play video keno versus regular keno. Besides being inexpensive to play at 5¢ a pop, video keno does not give as large an edge to casinos.
Dear Mark, When you insert your slot club card into a slot machine, the magnetic strip enables the casino to know exactly how much money you are actually betting. "Coin-in" machines count the total amount of your coins inserted, then fund your slot club card with comp points without distinguishing between remaining credits played or coins inserted.
Dear Mark,
From the casino's point of view, your
beloved froggie didn't hop, skip or jump all the way to the bank.
Dear Mark, Realize, Calvin, that by being a punter across the pond you will need a special membership to enter London casinos. The waiting period for a membership is 24 hours. Another shortcoming is that all casinos in London are limited by law to just six slot machines. Plan on waiting, and waiting and waiting, to lose your money. Furthermore, Calvin, your slot strategy shouldn't blueprint breaking the bank. The maximum jackpot is limited to 300 pounds sterling, or $450. Recent Articles
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