Gaming Gurus: Strategy Expert Article Archive - Page 132

Interview with a Crazy Crapper

I have written about Crazy Crappers in my books and in many articles. These are craps players who make the worst bets at the game; bets that come in with house edges going from five percent all the way to double digits.Some of the Crazy Crapper bets are single decision bets such as the 2, 3, 11, 12 or the Any Seven...read more

Top 10 poker quotes and what you can learn from them

Many famous poker sayings are far more than just a catchy phrase. They also can actually help you learn a lot about the game. If you ever wanted to glean some wisdom from the old guns and famous poker players, the best poker quotes might be a great resource for that.Today, we’ll take a look at 10 well-known poker quotes from my list and explain, who said them, and what you can learn from these inspiring phrases that stood the test of time.10...read more

Free Spins

QUESTION: I was playing slots online, and there was a free spin bonus where I wondered if your choices made a difference.A lot of the payback came on free spins. The minimum was eight spins, but 16 was pretty common and I got 32 a few times, 40 once and I think one was 96 spins...read more

Video Poker Strategy

There are four factors to be considered when choosing a video poker game to play – game availability, return, variance, and playing strategy complexity.Almost all video poker players have a decent sense of the proper playing strategy for a majority of hands dealt...read more

BJ Bob Returns

More than a month had passed since I last spoke with Blackjack Bob, so it was no surprise when the video conference request arrived.“I liked this a lot better when we used to run into each other at the casinos,” he said.“You were always there,” I replied.Bob laughed and said, “I hope we see those days again soon...read more

Ask the Slot Expert: My account was suspended for sharing free play

Question: I hope you can help me out. I won $100 slot play at a locals casino in Las Vegas, NV. I used some at the time of winning it. Later that night, I returned with my roommate, and I downloaded some of my slot play to him. Then I took my players card out and he was able to play on what I had given him...read more

Honesty Policy

You’re in an elevator heading to your floor. Tonight has been a loser, not by much, but a loss is a loss. An older couple joins you and up you three go.“How you doing?” asks the man.“Even,” you say.“We’re ahead,” says the woman.“A little ahead,” says the man.“Good, good,” you say...read more

First Time Slot Play

QUESTION: You sometimes use first-time stories from slot players, but I don’t think I’ve had yours. Do you remember the first time you played the slots?Mine was in 2000, the year I turned 21. We had a family birthday party at a riverboat casino in Iowa...read more

Some Advice for Casino Play

Casinos are a little different from your normal day-to-day routine experiences. In spite of the money, lights and glitter you will find on the Las Vegas Strip or your local casino, the average person can have a great time while visiting today’s adult playground, a casino...read more

Gambling Talk

Joey is a friend of a friend, someone I usually see once or twice a year at barbecues. One thing I can count on: If we’re at the same party, Joey will corner me to talk gambling.There haven’t been any barbecues this summer, or any other gatherings of that circle of friends...read more