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Mark Pilarski Gaming Guru - Page 78  The Classic Roman Myth Approach to Gambling19 February 1999
Dear Mark, I'm about to make my
first trip to Las Vegas. Can you give me your favorite King Midas tip
that will turn my trip into gold? Jerome S.
Why King Midas, Jerome? When I think of
King Midas my thoughts turn toward greed. In Ovid's Greek tale, Midas
was so greedy he wanted everything he touched to turn to gold. ... (read more)
When you lack capital, a bankroll meltdown is inevitable12 February 1999
Dear Mark, Over the past 20 years I
have found great pleasure in making my monthly trip to Atlantic City. My
bankroll is limited to $200 and I generally stick with most of the low
house percentage bets that you recommend in your column. Sometimes I
break even, win every third or fourth time, or lose it all. ... (read more)
The good, the bad and the ugly5 February 1999
Dear Mark, All casinos have slot
machines, blackjack tables, etc. Is there a difference between casino A,
B and C? Michelle R.
PLENTY, Michelle! My goal as a player-advocate columnist is to develop
players who can identify beneficial gaming situations, not only the bets
you make in a casino but the casinos themselves. ... (read more)
Good advice can come from anywhere29 January 1999
Dear Mark, I very much enjoy your
helpful hints on casino gambling in your columns, but I'm curious,
what's the best advice you've ever heard preached? Ned C.
In the casino business, the best
admonition to get ahead is "Never make ... (read more)
Gambler's Ruin22 January 1999
Dear Mark, Casino Windsor has high
table minimums and low table maximums. Is this a player advantage? Danny
B. Quite the contrary,
Danny. It's a huge advantage for the casino, and here's why. Casinos win
for two reasons. First, a statistical edge (percentage ... (read more)
I love buffets, but...15 January 1999
Dear Mark, My brother likes to play
single deck blackjack games, while I enjoy a casino that offers a decent
buffet and a cocktail waitress that comes to the keno lounge more than
once an hour. So, we cannot always gamble in the same casino. I probably
already ... (read more)
Do two-year-olds gamble? You bet they do!8 January 1999
Dear Mark, Do you think that kids
who play arcade video games are being pre-programmed to gamble since the
slot machines of today are video based? Ronnie M.
Forget video games, Ronnie, I can prove
to you that two-year-olds gamble. Strong statement, yes, ... (read more)
Extrasensory behavior on a dice game doesn't work1 January 1999
Dear Mark, When I shoot craps, I
have the feeling that a hot roll will always be stopped by a change in
the dealers, someone touching the dice, someone crowding the shooter or
the dealer giving out the two dice on a seven, eleven or craps. Is this
my imagination ... (read more)
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