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Mark Pilarski Gaming Guru - Page 58  Let us all praise streaking29 November 2004
Dear Mark,
What's the longest winning streak you have ever witnessed in gambling? Mary Ann
G.
A REAL FUN question, Mary Ann, which gets into gear a few lines down, where
you'll also read about the longest losing streak I've ever witnessed. A streak
is nothing more than a welcome (welcome to one ... (read more)
Apples and odds19 November 2004
Dear Mark,
In simple layman's terms, exactly what do you mean by "odds"? I
find it sometimes very confusing. Linda R.
You are not alone, Linda; many folks run afoul of "odds" — partly
because the word has been kidnapped and put to a somewhat distorted use that
blurs the difference between true odds and what the casino pays to a winning
bettor. ... (read more)
A little flim, a little flam12 November 2004
Dear Mark: I am frequently receiving in the mail various advertisements
offering winning slot systems. The latest is from author Tom McQueen with his
winning slot formula. The cost is $50.00. He shows winning thousands of dollars
week after week. What advice can you offer regarding this system? ... (read more)
Smart play and goodies equal profits8 November 2004
Dear Mark, I think that you're right on with your answer regarding counting
cards at blackjack. The pit crews are almost paranoid now regarding card counters--witness
one of the last episodes of American Casino. I guess they think that everyone
is as good as the MIT students. Card counting is hard work and boring. ... (read more)
Card Counting 101.529 October 2004
Dear Mark,
I've enjoyed reading your column for years. I'm puzzled by your historical avoidance
of a whole area of gambling that would increase the pleasure and reduce the
cost to every one of your readers. This area is the area of card counting in
blackjack. With a little bit of ... (read more)
It's Miller time25 October 2004
Dear Mark,
Different political figures have come out of nowhere to either run for, or become
president. What are the odds of any American becoming president of the United
States? Do you wish to share with us whom you will be voting for in 2000? Megan
R.
I actually received this e-mail from Megan in ... (read more)
Is there such a thing as the due factor?18 October 2004
Dear Mark,
What are your thoughts on machines that are long overdue for a jackpot? Kali D.
You must be a new reader to the column, Kali, as this question has been answered
multiple times over the past eight years.
A machine is never "overdue" in that it becomes more likely to hit.
Theories such as that a machine will get very tight right before a jackpot are
just hogwash. ... (read more)
Rules and strategies different for each game12 October 2004
Dear Mark,
Can you enlighten me as to whether the game Spanish 21 is the same game as Pontoon,
which is available next to the blackjack tables here in Sydney, Australia? Cliff
B.
Dear Mark,
Isn't Spanish 21 just a hybrid of Blackjack, and if so, wouldn't the
basic strategy be the same for both games? Howard G. ... (read more)
Of gaffes, goofs and gains4 October 2004
Dear Mark,
You had a very interesting column last week. You stated that you have seen your
5-spot appear only four times, and fortuitously you were on it once for $5, and
it paid four grand, far more than you have ever spent, or will spend, playing
keno. What was worthy of note was the fact that you ... (read more)
Improbable odds here, there, everywhere27 September 2004
Dear Mark,
In one of your most recent columns, you spoke of someone who possibly might have
hit three royal flushes in a row. What you didn't mention was what the odds
were of such an feat happening. Also, wouldn't some of the long shot keno
tickets be just as tough to hit as three royals in a row? Frank L.
... (read more)
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