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Mark Pilarski Gaming Guru - Page 34  Deal Me In: Naval names for table games5 February 2010
Dear Mark: I play a little craps and have noticed recently that in some casinos the tables have different sizes. Is there some house edge being worked here or is it just to allow more players around a table? Jack M.
Casinos offer various dimensions of crap tables, Jack, but no specific size will affect the casino's built-in advantage on any particular bet. ... (read more)
Deal Me In: Hone strategy to a razor's edge3 February 2010
Dear Mark: The casino where I play once had a dozen 9/6 Jacks or Better machines. Now they have just two. My first question is why do they take out the good paying machines? Is it because skilled players take advantage of them? As for these reduced value machines, how much am I now giving up from a 9/6 Jacks or Better to, let's say, an 8/5 machine? Eric H. ... (read more)
Deal Me In: Cinco dos, adios22 January 2010
Dear Mark: I've been reading your column recently on craps betting and I agree with you regarding keeping the house advantage below 2%. However, since my recent retirement I've had the opportunity to play 3-4 times per week, and what I have noticed is that it seems like the most consistent winners are the don't side players laying odds. ... (read more)
Deal Me In: Should you split 10s in blackjack?15 January 2010
Dear Mark: When my ex-girlfriend and I used to go to Vegas, every once in a while we would have someone at our blackjack table split 10s. This used to drive my ex absolutely crazy and there were times when I thought that I actually saw steam come out of her ears when someone did that. So my question is, is ... (read more)
Deal Me In: Course of action can differ between casinos8 January 2010
Dear Mark: If you place a bet at a table game that is more than the permitted maximum, and neither you or the dealer notice, should they either A) pay you at the correct odds on the full (higher) amount, B) pay you on the permitted maximum and refund the rest, or C) pay you nothing and just refund your ... (read more)
Deal Me In: Start off 2010 by making smart bets exclusively28 December 2009
Dear Mark: I'm new to casino gambling but like everyone else, I'd like to increase my chances of winning. What are the best games and strategies for me? Tami L.
Essential to every newbie's success is understanding two fundamentals that increase their chances of winning: They are 1) sticking to bets ... (read more)
Deal Me In: Power outage shouldn't cause concern18 December 2009
Dear Mark: When the power goes out in the casino, which has happened a few times when I have played, does this have any effect on the random number generator? How about when a casino employee opens the slot machine door? Gil L.
The casino all of a sudden going dark will not have an effect ... (read more)
Deal Me In: Warranty service with a smile11 December 2009
Dear Mark: As a way of stretching your bankroll, you have stated that on some machines you don't need to play the full coin amount. For that reason, to save money, my wife will only play one coin on progressives like Megabucks. Did she misunderstand what you said? Cliff W.
Yes, Cliff, she did, but ... (read more)
Deal Me In: Thomas D. 1 — Mark P. 04 December 2009
Dear Mark: In your answer to Jason S. about don't pass players being allowed to take down bets, you state correctly that a don't pass bettor has 3 ways of winning on the come out, but incorrectly show the winning numbers to be 2, 3, 12. As you know, 12s are neutral for a don't pass bettor on the come out, contributing to the house edge. ... (read more)
Deal Me In: Reader eyewear required27 November 2009
Dear Mark: I've never seen this question answered regarding this winning hand in video poker, so possibly you could indulge my curiosity. Say for instance I have the following hand: Three fours and a pair of queens. I realize I have a full house, but why wouldn't I get paid separately for the three ... (read more)
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