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Mark Pilarski Gaming Guru - Page 12  Deal Me In: Where'd ya go?11 July 2014
Dear Mark: With apologies to General Douglas MacArthur, the question still remains, what happens to old slot machines that have outlived their usefulness? I have noticed that some of my favorite machines mysteriously disappear, one casino at a time, until they are just a fleeting memory of spinning reels and flashing lights. ... (read more)
Deal Me In: No loopholes at this location4 July 2014
Dear Mark: I read your column religiously and always find it very informative. You recently wrote a column regarding taxes and stated, "Even a Super Bowl bet won from Uncle Louie is taxable." Does the same apply to winning at an Indian Reservation casino? I have read that Indian land operates as a sovereign nation, so wouldn’t I be excluded from paying taxes? Ron R. ... (read more)
Deal Me In: The casino returning lost loot is a no-brainer27 June 2014
Dear Mark: Your recent column about someone who found credits in a slot machine brought to mind an incident that happened to me a few weeks ago at the MGM Grand in Detroit. I accidentally left my $97 voucher on the bar. When I came back from the restroom, it was gone. I reported my loss to security. ... (read more)
Deal Me In: Different win amounts trigger traceable paperwork20 June 2014
Dear Mark: I saw your column about getting a tax form whenever you win $1,200 or more. Does that also apply to sports bets? I am thinking it is easy to win more than $1,200 on a sports bet, or a 6-team NFL parlay. It would seem wise to make sure that your bet doesn't pay more than $1,200. Don C. The ... (read more)
Deal Me In: Shifty, this player isn't13 June 2014
Dear Mark: What are your thoughts on pulling your Player’s Card when dealt a natural royal flush? You would show money deposited, but not the money actually won. Because I use a win/loss statement for tax purposes, the natural royal flush wouldn’t show as a win, which in turn, should allow me to avoid paying taxes on it. ... (read more)
Deal Me In: This rule offers a distinct advantage to the player6 June 2014
Dear Mark: Another player on blackjack game roundly chastised me because I “doubled for less.” It was a $20 bet, and I only put out $10. You would have thought I was responsible for all the bad luck he was having. What are your thoughts on doubling for less? Gary P. For starters, Gary, it’s your money on the layout, so you ought to be able to play your hand, and bet, any way you choose. ... (read more)
Deal Me In: Did this player deserve to be tossed from the casino?30 May 2014
Dear Mark: I was asked to leave a casino by security for, if you can believe this, playing someone else’s left over $12 worth of credits that they had left on a slot machine and didn’t cash out. Although not banned for life, I was “rudely” told it was against the law, made me return the $12, and told not to come back for 30 days. ... (read more)
Deal Me In: The choice between losing or losing really fast23 May 2014
Dear Mark: I like to play the keno machines and would like to know about the payouts. Does the machine pay out after so much money goes into the machine, or is it based on picking random numbers? I have noticed that sometimes I will play a string of numbers, and when I get off those numbers, they will start lighting up. ... (read more)
Deal Me In: Simple rule change squashes chances of winning16 May 2014
Dear Mark: Is video blackjack the same as a live game? Is each new hand dealt a new game? Is the strategy the same as live blackjack? I have tried playing the casino’s blackjack machines and I don't seem to do very well. Dave S. Your problem, Dave, is that the rules of the video blackjack machine in the ... (read more)
Deal Me In: Blackjack at $5 a whack9 May 2014
Dear Mark: My wife and I are heading for Vegas to celebrate our 45th anniversary, and I would like to try blackjack, but have never played the game at a casino. Any place you would recommend for a beginner? Rick F. Before any beginner sits front and center on a blackjack game, I suggest that you do NOT make your first playing experience your classroom. ... (read more)
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