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Double Double Bonus Video Poker questions

I received a question on Double-Double Bonus strategy from Jody.Hi Stickman,I'm hoping all is well with you.I have a Double Double Bonus Video Poker Question.I found a poker machine where four aces with a kicker (a 2, 3, or a 4) pays 4000 coins...read more

Some Craps Numbers

QUESTION: On slot machines with multiple coin denominations, does every game have its own random number generator? What about machines that have multiple games? Are there different generators for each game?ANSWER: Not necessarily. The same RNG can drive results for different games and different payback percentages.The RNG does nothing but generate random numbers...read more

Ask the Slot Expert: Unclear and Loathing in Las Vegas

Question: Good morning, just some commentary on your newsletter just released this morning regarding the emergency commissioners court meeting help yesterday. First, let me begin by saying I am in Texas and have a trip planned on Monday for a one-week to stay in Vegas...read more

Reopening

Casinos are open once again – most of them anyway. And many players have returned. In fact, even the first day of reopening in some states had players lined up to get in. Their enthusiasm was as contagious as a virus.The casino aficionados use casino playing as their primary source of entertainment...read more

Tales of the Unexpected

No matter how much -- or how little -- preparation you do, unexpected things happen when you play casino games.For a couple of readers who relayed their stories via email, trying games for the first time brought some embarrassment to go with the learning experience.CONNOR: My dad had old books on blackjack...read more

Simple Poker II

Playing poker can be a long, complex task and at the same time be fun, exciting and provide a great past-time. Knowing the rules, procedures and how follow players play their hands can also be interesting and very challenging.Here are some things to take in consideration when play the game of poker...read more

That Double Double Game

QUESTION: The best video poker game near me is dollar 9-6 Double Double Bonus Poker with progressive jackpots on royal flushes, four Aces with a kicker, four 2s, 3s or 4s with a kicker and four Aces without the kicker.I was wondering about hands with 2s, 3s or 4s...read more

Ask the Slot Expert: Covid restrictions coming back to Las Vegas? Part 2: The Virus Strikes Back

Events in the fight against Covid moved as fast as the Delta variant today. Moments after the CDC revised its guidance to say that even vaccinated people should wear masks indoors in areas of the country with high transmission rates. Nevada Governor Sisolak issued a directive bringing back the mask mandate in Clark County and 11 other Nevada counties...read more

Try Pai Gow Poker

I am an aficionado of Pai Gow Poker, the seven-card game that unfortunately has not swept the nation. Luckily there are enough players to keep Pai Gow Poker tables available in most medium to large casinos. This game has replaced craps as my favorite game.I don’t know why the game hasn’t caught on like gangbusters...read more

The Reverse Martingale

Roulette-playing readers often have asked about the Martingale system, which involves doubling bets after losses.My early July email brought a question about the Reverse Martingale, and that's relatively novel among players who contact me.We'll reverse course in a minute, but first, understand that I always warn against the Martingale, which typically is used on bets with even-money payoffs...read more