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Mark Pilarski Gaming Guru - Page 22  Deal Me In: Buon appetito! Or as they say in Polish, Smacznego!17 August 2012
Dear Mark: Do you have any buffet recommendations for my upcoming trip to Las Vegas? Do you have a favorite? Sandy D. I do have a favorite to tout, Sandy, but it’s nowhere near Las Vegas. It is the Grand Luncheon Buffet at The Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. It’s the ne plus ultra when it comes to combining ... (read more)
Video poker with a shocking twist10 August 2012
Dear Mark: I found a fun video poker game that I enjoy playing. It's called Shockwave Poker, and it offers an additional bonus for four-of-a-kind. Have you seen it, played it, and what are your thoughts about playing it? Scooter T. Shockwave Poker, Scooter, is a new, one-off version of standard video poker. ... (read more)
Smile through the pain, that confuses them3 August 2012
Dear Mark: When losing, should you move to an adjoining machine figuring if my machine is cold, the one next to me might not be? Larry M. Moving, Larry, doesn't necessarily mean you will win elsewhere. Every spin, on every machine, is random. Besides, the machine’s programming for its payback and reel ... (read more)
The fun way to pitch good money after bad27 July 2012
Dear Mark: Let us say you get on a once-in-a-lifetime winning streak. Will the casino allow you to start betting more than the highest table maximum in the casino? Joe T. Most, Joe, probably will not, principally because two possible scenarios threaten the casino. The bloke that comes in and starts doubling ... (read more)
Heaps of streaks and runs20 July 2012
Dear Mark: I was at the Casino Caesars in Windsor at a baccarat game when the bank won 19 times in a row. Is this a record? Robert M. Based on both personal experience and sweeping Web surfing, I have no definitive answer, but guessing aloud, Robert, it most likely was NOT some baccarat record you witnessed. ... (read more)
Blackjack code of conduct13 July 2012
Dear Mark: It is amazing how few players know proper blackjack etiquette. Possibly, you could do a refresher column for the masses. John H. When I worked the front-line, either pitching cards or as a manners' referee (pit boss), I was bound by two rules when it came to casino customers. Rule One, the player is always right, and Rule Two, if the player is wrong, see Rule One. ... (read more)
Craps is chock-full of bad bets, so stick to the good ones6 July 2012
Dear Mark: You often suggest making bets on the crap table that have less than a 2 percent house edge, specifically a pass line bet, and placing the 6 and 8. The game offers plenty of other wagers, are they really that bad? Jerry C. Yes, Jerry, I have repeatedly written that the smart craps player puts that ... (read more)
Don't believe everything you see on the Internet29 June 2012
Dear Mark: How about a comment regarding this photo that surfaced on the Internet regarding the number 19 being hit seven times in a row in Las Vegas? Alastair K. What Alastair is referring to was a Las Veags Sun blog with an accompanying photo that had this headline; "Rio roulette wheel reportedly hits ... (read more)
Deal Me In: Never happened29 June 2012
Dear Mark: How about a comment regarding this photo that surfaced on the Internet regarding the number 19 being hit seven times in a row in Las Vegas? Alastair K. What Alastair is referring to was a Las Vegas Sun blog with an accompanying photo that had this headline: "Rio roulette wheel reportedly hits ... (read more)
Blackjack's most revered fallacy: Collateral damage22 June 2012
Dear Mark: I believe a blackjack player who misplays his hand causes other players to lose. I have seen a third base player take a dealer bust card more than you can imagine. Then, after losing a hand to poor play, I believe it influences the cards on the following hands. Please comment on my views. ... (read more)
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