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Mark Pilarski Gaming Guru - Page 68  Decisions, decisions23 December 2002
Dear Mark, I was dealt the following hand at Jacks or Better video
poker. A 5 of hearts, a 10 of hearts, a queen of hearts, a king of clubs,
and an ace of diamonds. It seems I had plenty of choices I could have
made, but I was not sure which cards to keep and which to discard. What
would have been the correct way to play this hand? Phillis G. ... (read more)
Those odd odds18 December 2002
Dear Mark, I believe in your theory that each spin of the roulette
ball is an independent event. So betting streaks is futile. But leaving
common sense behind for just a moment, is there any minute reason to bet a
streak? And if so, with it, or buck the odds? Harry C.
You know me well, Harry. ... (read more)
I'm dreaming of a green Christmas15 December 2002
Dear Mark, I never bet the progressive dollar bet in Caribbean
Stud, but you said you should "depending on the size of the jackpot." In
all my playing time, I have hit one flush, so the extent of my savings
far outweighs what my losses would be by putting that white chip in the
slot. ... (read more)
The odds way of staying even6 December 2002
Dear Mark, Per your advice, I gave the game of craps a try.
Initially I started with a lone pass line bet, and then when winning, I
added a place bet on the 6 or 8. I think it is time to graduate to the
next level and add odds to my pass line wager. Could you please give us
... (read more)
Finder's keepers, losers weepers?26 November 2002
Dear Mark, You always say check your machine for credits before you
leave. Is it true that if I went to play a machine and there were credits
left on it by someone I could get in trouble with the casino? Beri W.
Called "seagulling" in gambling lingo, it is illegal to specifically
circle the casino looking for credits on a slot machine. ... (read more)
Keno — no beano19 November 2002
Dear Mark, I am a bit leery of these new computerized games you see
everywhere, especially computerized keno. You yourself once said that no
one to your knowledge have ever hit a 15 spot. I was wondering if there
would be any correlation between no one ever hitting a long shot keno
... (read more)
Ah, those knife-edge distinctions12 November 2002
Dear Mark, I like five-card draw poker, but have not found a game
here in Reno. Is Texas Hold'em the same game? Catherine B.
Though five-card poker, and several variations of it, is well
established on any video poker machine, you will not find your favorite
kitchen table game of 5-card draw spread in most casinos or poker rooms. ... (read more)
Super Fun 21 is truly super fun5 November 2002
Dear Mark, I recently played a game called Super Fun blackjack.
There were certain rule changes from regular 21; particularly only being
paid even money for a blackjack. Is it worth giving up the bonus for a
blackjack? Greg M.
Super Fun 21, a slight variation on blackjack, is now found in many
casinos. ... (read more)
Aquire skills at home before you expose your hard-earned money24 November 2000
Dear Mark: Before going to the casino
I run practice hands on the kitchen table. The problem with this method
is that play in a casino on both video poker machines and blackjack is
much faster. Any suggestions? Tammy D.
The best way to acquire gaming skills
without the expense of a live game is with a computer. ... (read more)
Sometimes you wonder who runs the nut house17 November 2000
Dear Mark, I have heard that in
some casinos in Las Vegas, a pit boss will keep track of a dealer's gains
and losses on a per-shift basis, and the subsequent pit that they get
assigned to will be based on these numbers. Generally speaking, hot
dealers (dealers who are winning more than they are losing) will be
assigned the higher-limit tables. ... (read more)
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