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Mark Pilarski Gaming Guru - Page 11  Deal Me In: Armed and fueled by alcohol is not a good mix3 October 2014
Dear Mark: Any time you go to a casino, there always seems to be a security guard at the door to greet you. My question is, are there any restrictions about taking firearms into a casino? We hope there are. Sally F. In Belle Starr’s Cowboy Wisdom (1955), “A pair of six-shooters beats a pair of sixes” might ... (read more)
Deal Me In: These machines are designed to be a billfold buster26 September 2014
Dear Mark: What are your thoughts on nickel multi-line/multi-coin machines? Do they induce play more than the older machines? Is the return the same as those older machines? By playing them, I seem to be both playing and losing more. Jerome M. I am not a fan, Jerome, primarily because far too many players are betting some big-time bucks on these multi-line/multi-coin machines. ... (read more)
Deal Me In: Sow the wind, reap the whirlwind19 September 2014
Dear Mark: Is it appropriate to tip a casino host? When I hit, the dealer, bartender, server(s) and the slot attendants are automatic. I see very few people doing it. I was just curious. Mike B. Speaking, Mike, on behalf of all casino employees, I can assure you they sure do appreciate your spreading the love around. ... (read more)
Deal Me In: Sloppily placed chips might not cut it12 September 2014
Dear Mark: After a Saints preseason game the other night I went to Harrah's in New Orleans. I played poker most of the night but as I was leaving I played a little roulette. It was late, and there were only two other people playing at the table. I placed my bets on several numbers but on the third spin, I hit a 17. ... (read more)
Deal Me In: Luck or skill?29 August 2014
Dear Mark: Enjoy your column a lot, even though I don't regularly gamble. I am writing with a related question. My lady friend and I have been playing gin rummy for nearly a year. Games are to 200 points, and the statistics so far after 93 games are: Wins 47-46 Points 16,391-16,379 This strikes me as extremely close (e.g. ... (read more)
Deal Me In: No disparity in payoffs on this terrible bet22 August 2014
Dear Mark: As a person having an interest in numerical odds and veracity in casino payout according to what's true and correct — as posted on the craps' green felt — I am perplexed by a particular issue. On 'Any Seven' in the Indian casinos of California, the payout is as indicated, 4:1; you receive $4 for every $1 bet. ... (read more)
Deal Me In: Even at even-steven, the house still has an edge15 August 2014
Dear Mark: I got into a card-cutting game with a friend with no distinct advantage to either side. We alternated going first. As the cutting of the cards ensued, we both concluded that with all 50/50 propositions, no one has the upper hand. Are we correct in this belief? We have no bet riding on this, just an inquiry. ... (read more)
Deal Me In: Never busting never works8 August 2014
Dear Mark: What do you think of a blackjack player who always stands with 12 or more, no matter what the dealer is showing? The player therefore never busts and wins all of the times when the house does bust. You would still use basic strategy for splits and doubling. Since the only advantage the house has is the player gets to bust first, wouldn't this simple approach favor the player? Peter C. ... (read more)
Deal Me In: Finders keepers? Not in the Commonwealth25 July 2014
Dear Mark: Regarding your finders keepers column, relating to how casinos deal with and handle misappropriated credit vouchers left on the slot machines, I bet I can top that. A casino here in Pennsylvania seemingly has made a fervent pastime of catching miscreants employing the "finders keepers" theory of credit conniving. ... (read more)
Deal Me In: Winning will come at a steep price18 July 2014
Dear Mark: I love your column in the Biloxi Sun Herald. It is the No. 1 reason I get the paper. Keep up the great work. Anyway, I was curious, when you hit a mega-jackpot, are you paid the full amount all at once, or does it come in yearly installments. Not that I think I am one day going to hit a super-sized jackpot, but I do like to plan ahead. ... (read more)
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