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Mark Pilarski Gaming Guru - Page 74  So what's all the hoopla over Megabucks?26 November 1999
Dear Mark, Recently Megabucks
surpassed the current record of more than $11 million dollars. A few
questions please. First, is there an easy way to find out the current
progressive amount without going to a casino? Second, do you get paid
half up front and the ... (read more)
You no longer need to cut off both ends of the ham19 November 1999
Dear Mark, I learned craps from my
father, who learned it from his dad. We play your recommended pass line
bet along with continual betting on the seven to hedge our line bet. In
past columns you don't agree with that logic. Please explain. Marvin B.
... (read more)
Guerrilla Gambling 10112 November 1999
Dear Mark, Casinos must make loads
of money off constant losers like myself. Anything I can do to stop the
flow of money always going in one direction? Sandra R.
But do you have a smile on your face when
you lose, Sandra? I ask that because Bob Stupak, a major casino operator
in Las Vegas, was quoted in U.S. ... (read more)
Analogies of greed and pomposity5 November 1999
Dear Mark, On my last six trips to
Gulfport, MS, I've come home a winner playing slots. I believe it's
beyond luck now. I just have this certain feeling when to play a
particular machine. I've been so successful lately that I feel I should
go to dollar machines, or higher, versus the quarter ones and win even
more money. ... (read more)
Heed the golden rule of gambling29 October 1999
Dear Mark, If there was one golden
rule of gambling you would give to first-time players, what would it be?
Bob H.
The same golden rule that Peter Lynch,
the legendary stock picker and former fund manager of Fidelity Magellan,
believes; "Never invest money you can't afford to lose." The same holds
true in gambling. ... (read more)
Is it gaming or gambling?22 October 1999
Dear Mark, On a regular basis you
refer to casino entertainment as gambling. The industry refers to it as
gaming. Who's right? Steven S.
Depends on the prejudiced authority.My
bias, Steven, is that of an irreverent syndicated gambling columnist and
player advocate-hence, it's gambling. ... (read more)
Player may not merit a frolic frenzy15 October 1999
Dear Mark, When I stayed at the NY,
NY Hotel and Casino (Vegas), I played BJ and whenever I wanted a comp
for food or anything, they said just put it on your room charge and your
play will be evaluated. Well, that was my first and last time. When I
checked out they didn't comp my food or beverage, only the room. ... (read more)
Fiscal ruin possible when you select the wrong machine8 October 1999
Dear Mark, Well, now that you've
got me "Hooked on Winning" (I bought your tapes, good stuff), I have a
follow-up observation and a question. I took a well-deserved day off
from work yesterday and hit the two Indian casinos here in Connecticut
(Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun). ... (read more)
Sometimes casinos can't figure1 October 1999
Dear Mark, I recently received a
flyer in the mail from a casino showing some of their current specials.
One was being paid 2 to 1 for blackjacks on Wednesdays. A good deal for
the player? Louise J.
Geez, Louise, I just love it when the
marketing department of a casino makes the rules. ... (read more)
How much is enough?24 September 1999
Dear Mark, I work as a dealer on an
Indian reservation in northern Michigan. One of the most common mistakes
I see is players getting ahead, then giving all their winnings back to
the casino. Why do you think so many players are boneheads? Anonymous
for job protection.
... (read more)
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