Gaming Gurus: Strategy Expert Article Archive - Page 108

Triple Zero Roulette

A reader wrote me to ask whether the rumor he had heard about a triple-zero (0, 00, 000) wheel was true. Sadly, the rumor is true. Yes, there is now a slow movement to get such a roulette wheel into American casinos. It might also be making inroads in other parts of the world as well.But this wheel is not a new idea...read more

First Love, Conditional Love

Sometimes new features on slot machines capture players' imaginations from the get-go. Sometimes they take a while to grow on us.A number of players have shared via email features they loved at first sight and those that took a while to accept.ROGER: The wheels like in Wheel of Fortune were an instant hit with me...read more

More Video Poker Hold Advice

Hi Stickman,Hoping all is well with you.I have one sample to ask you about. I'm tempted to hold just the Th and Kh, but is that the wrong play? Why wouldn't I hold just two cards to a royal flush here (I'm confused)?Here is the sample I'm referring to ...5c, Th, Jd, Kh, Ac (Jacks or Better).What would you do, Stickman?Thanks again for answering my question.Keep well and stay safe,JodyHi Jody,Hold the four cards of the straight (Th, Jd, Kh, Ac)...read more

Repeat of the Same Hand

QUESTION: I had something weird happen at Three Card Poker. I was dealt 5 of clubs, 10 of diamonds and 9 of clubs two hands in a row.It’s bad hand, one I folded right away the first time. The second time, I looked at my cards and said, “Hey, these are the same cards as last time...read more

Ask the Slot Expert: Online sites recommendations

Question: What online slot sites do you recommend? Answer: Answering this question requires a lot of ifs. It reminds me of answering the how does a slot machine work question. The answer was easy 30 years ago when slots were in Las Vegas, Atlantic City and Tunica...read more

Players Share Their Favorite Times to Play

Last week I discussed my aversion to playing on the weekends at casinos because I prefer smaller numbers of people. Casinos have plenty of players during the week but cramming onto tables and squeezing on craps and roulette tables on the weekends can be off-putting, at least for me...read more

Split Decisions on Pairs at Blackjack

Blackjack players refer to "the basic strategy chart," but there's is not one chart.Charts for one, two and four or more decks differ. For each number of decks, there are separate charts depending on whether the dealer hits or stands on soft 17...read more

Table and Seat Selection in Blackjack

When playing blackjack and using basic strategy it really does not matter what seat a player sits at. However, there is a slight advantage playing at or near the “third base” position. Sitting at or near the last player to play before the dealer, will allow more time to analyze the hand and the dealers up card before making a playing decision.The “first base” position is the opposite extreme...read more

You Can't Take Them Down

QUESTION: Please explain something to my friend who was playing slots while I was playing craps. We hadn't set up any time to leave, but it had been a couple of hours, my friend lost a little money and came to the craps table to say, "Let's go."I said OK, I just had to wait for my last bets to be settled...read more

Ask the Slot Expert: Changing payback on a slot machine

Question: Hope you are doing well. We are fine and glad to have received our vaccinations. There’s been a number of emails recently regarding whether the casinos can change the machine’s hold (the flip side of payout) and/or have a different payout for different denominations on the same machine...read more