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Mark Pilarski Gaming Guru - Page 33  Deal Me In: Sister Cyrilla to the rescue16 April 2010
Dear Mark: Crazy as this sounds, I have this certainty that some day some day I'm going to hit the Powerball lottery. It's often said that your odds of being struck by lightning are better than your odds of winning the lottery; well, I was hit by lightening, twice, once on July 3, 1985, and the second time on August 11, 2008, both while playing golf. ... (read more)
Deal Me In: Winner winner9 April 2010
Dear Mark: I was wondering, do you have any idea where the phrase "Winner Winner Chicken Dinner" originated from? Why do people shout it out when playing? Johnson T.
"Winner Winner Chicken Dinner" is occasionally yelled out on the casino floor to suggest a positive gambling result. Its origin, the ... (read more)
Deal Me In: Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain2 April 2010
Dear Mark: If a player uses their club card while playing slots, does it have any effect on their results? Opposite that, can the casino reward a player who does use their card with jackpots you wouldn't otherwise get if you didn't use it? Mary Anne B.
Using a player's club card has no effect on your results. ... (read more)
Deal Me In: Point chasing not permitted26 March 2010
Dear Mark: Returning from a stay in Florida, I had a balance of points left on my slot club card at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino. Can I give the card to a friend who lives in Florida so she can continue using my card? What would happen if she wins a jackpot on the slots? Delores P.
The player's club ... (read more)
Deal Me In: Bonus games and bonus multipliers19 March 2010
Dear Mark: On a slot machine that offers a "bonus," is there any rule of thumb as to how long or how much you should invest in that machine if you have not been given a bonus? John M.
Most new machines today offer some sort of bonus round which is usually triggered by getting a certain combination of symbols. ... (read more)
Deal Me In: A negative-expectation game like craps can't be beat12 March 2010
Dear Mark: Some time ago, you mentioned a bet on the craps table that I had never heard of. It seemed like a "no lose" proposition. Could you explain what it was? Frank H.
If your question really means, is there any absolute way of beating the game of craps, the answer is, yes, DON'T PLAY.
As for, "Are there any "no lose" wagers available?" Well, Frank, sort of. ... (read more)
Deal Me In: And Faith says to Logic, "I'll jus' whup yo' butt, sonny."5 March 2010
Dear Mark: I have been going to casinos for years and have never seen these so called "winning streaks" you have written about. Not that I need proof, but I would sure like to see one. Bud C.
How's this for a quick reply, Bud? I received your e-mail on February 11th, at 1:42 p.m. I had some idea on how to respond, however, by happenstance, at approximately 3:30 p.m. ... (read more)
Deal Me In: Ah, sweet surrender26 February 2010
Dear Mark: I have been counseled that a "surrender" bet is a bet that favors the house in blackjack. I have played blackjack for a long time, and understand the basic strategy. It seems to me that in selected situations, a surrender move is an advantage. What is your opinion about surrendering? Dirk
Blackjack players should always play in casinos that offer favorable rules. ... (read more)
Deal Me In: Maybe once in 800 hours of swift play, maybe not19 February 2010
Dear Mark: If these two games were to be played correctly, which is better to play, blackjack or video poker? I would argue that it is video poker, simply because it offers a large jackpot if you hit a royal, whereas blackjack doesn't. Donald B.
If you were to utilize expert play on both video poker and ... (read more)
Deal Me In: Be one of the very few — use expert play12 February 2010
Dear Mark: I appreciate what you mean by distinguishing the good from the bad video poker pay tables, but you also say "expert play" to go along with those machines. Isn't picking the correct machine enough? Kenny F.
When writing about video poker pay tables or payback percentages, I always add the ... (read more)
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