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Mark Pilarski Gaming Guru - Page 25  Deal Me In: Beware of Greeks bearing gifts20 January 2012
Dear Mark: Why do roulette tables display previous numbers since the next number is completely random? If the house thinks people will try to play a system based on these previous numbers, it doesn't benefit the house anyway because it is still random. Gordon M. Most casino roulette tables today have a lighted scoreboard that displays the numbers that have hit over the last 20 rolls. ... (read more)
Deal Me In: The useful art of table and partner selection13 January 2012
Dear Mark: I am a relatively new/occasional blackjack player and once in a while a hand comes up that advanced players would double-down on. However, being a low-roller, I do not really want to put more money out. On two different occasions, a player (usually a man) will place his own money alongside mine since he said it is a good bet. ... (read more)
Deal Me In: Husband gripes over wife's generous tip6 January 2012
Dear Mark: Please tell me how this tipping experience should have played out. I was playing roulette and having decent success. While playing, I asked the dealer what his favorite number was (13), a number I never play because I think it is unlucky. Still, I decided to place four $5 chips straight up on 13. ... (read more)
Deal Me In: Ah, those cash-comp-currency calculations30 December 2011
Dear Mark: I have a disagreement with my spouse that we hope you can settle. My husband believes you get more in casino comps when you put cash into a slot machine than if you were to use a credit slip from another machine. His reasoning is that most players turn those credit slips in for cash, which takes ... (read more)
Deal Me In: Live keno vs. video keno23 December 2011
Dear Mark: My favorite game is keno. Unfortunately, casinos where I play have removed the live game and have replaced it with a few video keno games spread out over the casino floor. Since video keno is now the only game in town, is it a better game than live keno? In addition, when drawing numbers, are the ... (read more)
Keepers and weeper partial-pay machines16 December 2011
Dear Mark: I like to play "Jacks or Better" on a 9/6 machine. When dealt three unsuited face cards, or an ace with two face cards, should I hold all three cards and draw two, or what? Fred K. Before I deal you in on your question, Fred, I am going to need you to review the paytable on your 9/6 machines. ... (read more)
Deal Me In: A side bet here, a side bet there2 December 2011
Dear Mark: Some of the local casinos are offering a side bet called "Perfect Pair" at their blackjack tables. What are the casino odds on this bet, and is it worth playing? Richard G. We all get our share of "mixed pairs," cards of the same number, one black and one red. "Colored pairs," same numbers and same colors, either red or black, are rarer. ... (read more)
Deal Me In: Pirates of the Caribbean29 November 2011
Dear Mark: I am going on a cruise in March and was wondering should I expect the same payoffs on slots that I receive here in Biloxi? Also, how are casinos regulated on a cruise ship, and what if a dispute was to happen? Emile D. When sailing the high seas, Emile, your floating hotel casino offers the only game in town. ... (read more)
Deal Me In: Number of decks versus number of players18 November 2011
Dear Mark: When I play blackjack in Vegas at a double-deck table, I always seem to win much more when there are just two people playing. Any logic to this? Ruth F. If you base your line of reasoning on math, Ruth, yes as to the number of decks used, but no as to the number of players sitting tableside. ... (read more)
Deal Me In: Courtesy hold while the lady powders her nose11 November 2011
Dear Mark: I have read your column religiously for years now and have a question for you that I have not seen before. What is a player supposed to do if they want to take a bathroom break yet still want to play on the same slot machine when they return? Before, I put a coin cup over the slot handle, but handles do not exist on many of today’s machines. ... (read more)
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