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Gaming Gurus: Strategy Expert Article Archive - Page 222

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Articles by John  Robison
Articles by John Robison

Ask the Slot Expert: The difference between house hold and house edge

12 October 2016
Question: I have a question about casino hold as it relates to table games versus slot machines. According to UNLV the average hold in Nevada for table games (21, baccarat, craps, roulette) is 11 to 19 percent. The average statewide hold for slots is only five to seven percent. Every article I've ever read advises me to play table games because of the low house edge compared to slots...read more
 
Articles by John  Robison
Articles by John Robison

Ask the Slot Expert: The difference between house hold and house edge

12 October 2016
Question: I have a question about casino hold as it relates to table games versus slot machines. According to UNLV the average hold in Nevada for table games (21, baccarat, craps, roulette) is 11 to 19 percent. The average statewide hold for slots is only five to seven percent. Every article I've ever read advises me to play table games because of the low house edge compared to slots...read more
 
Articles by Frank  Scoblete
Articles by Frank Scoblete

The saddest music in the world

11 October 2016
Since 1984 in both Atlantic City and Las Vegas (and now in all casino points North, South, East and West) the slot machines took over the casinos and became the cash cows. There would probably not have been such an explosion of the casino industry almost everywhere had it not been for slots...read more
 
Articles by John  Grochowski
Articles by John Grochowski

The power of 20

9 October 2016
QUESTION: I just left a blackjack table where it seemed like nobody could win with a 20. One hand, three of us had 20s and the dealer had a blackjack. Three times within five hands I was dealt 20s. On one, the dealer also had a 20, and on the other two she pulled 21s...read more
 
Articles by Henry  Tamburin
Articles by Henry Tamburin

Why am I still losing?

8 October 2016
“I was a big loser playing blackjack so I took your advice and learned the basic playing strategy. I’m still a big loser. What gives?”Yes, I know it’s frustrating to lose, especially when you play your hands perfectly. But this player’s experience is not uncommon...read more
 
Articles by John  Grochowski
Articles by John Grochowski

That discarded coupon book

6 October 2016
Readers send me A LOT of stories of their casino experiences – tales of their first trips to Las Vegas or Atlantic City, big wins, things that impressed or depressed them and even times when they couldn’t win for losing.I am grateful, and when I share the stories, I hope you find them as much fun to read as I do.The latest comes from reader Dave, who wanted to tell about his first trip to Downtown Las Vegas in the 1980s...read more
 
Articles by John  Robison
Articles by John Robison

Ask the Slot Expert: A Spin Poker machine spun a card already dealt

4 October 2016
Question: A question for you about Spin Poker machines and the way they display the cards on the video screen. Do they display the real cards that are possible to draw when it is spinning or only something like a movie of random cards until the spinning reels lock and reveal the true hand you have been dealt? I was in Reno recently and had the good fortune of initially drawing four 10s in positions 2-5 on the display playing Bonus Poker...read more
 
Articles by John  Robison
Articles by John Robison

Ask the Slot Expert: A Spin Poker machine spun a card already dealt

4 October 2016
Question: A question for you about Spin Poker machines and the way they display the cards on the video screen. Do they display the real cards that are possible to draw when it is spinning or only something like a movie of random cards until the spinning reels lock and reveal the true hand you have been dealt? I was in Reno recently and had the good fortune of initially drawing four 10s in positions 2-5 on the display playing Bonus Poker...read more
 
Articles by John  Robison
Articles by John Robison

Ask the Slot Expert: A Spin Poker machine spun a card already dealt

4 October 2016
Question: A question for you about Spin Poker machines and the way they display the cards on the video screen. Do they display the real cards that are possible to draw when it is spinning or only something like a movie of random cards until the spinning reels lock and reveal the true hand you have been dealt? I was in Reno recently and had the good fortune of initially drawing four 10s in positions 2-5 on the display playing Bonus Poker...read more
 
Articles by John  Robison
Articles by John Robison

Ask the Slot Expert: A Spin Poker machine spun a card already dealt

4 October 2016
Question: A question for you about Spin Poker machines and the way they display the cards on the video screen. Do they display the real cards that are possible to draw when it is spinning or only something like a movie of random cards until the spinning reels lock and reveal the true hand you have been dealt? I was in Reno recently and had the good fortune of initially drawing four 10s in positions 2-5 on the display playing Bonus Poker...read more
 
Articles by Frank  Scoblete
Articles by Frank Scoblete

The Dark Knight

4 October 2016
Ninety-five percent (or more) of craps players are rightside bettors, also known as do players. That means they are betting that the shooter makes his point before a seven shows, or they are betting numbers they want to hit before the seven shows...read more
 
Articles by John  Grochowski
Articles by John Grochowski

Electronic and 6:5 blackjack

2 October 2016
QUESTION: I saw a blackjack table where there was a dealer and real cards, but the bets were on a screen. Every player had a screen and touched it to make bets. I like the feel of chips myself, but does the screen betting make any real difference in the game?ANSWER: Electronic wagering speeds up the game...read more
 
Articles by Jerry  Stickman
Articles by Jerry Stickman

Is this a winning craps system?

1 October 2016
Hi Stickman,Here is a system I am unsure of. Please let me know.First, place table minimum bets on all numbers, say 15 is table minimum.Next place 6 dollars each hop 7 for a total of 18 dollars. Now roll the dice.Now put 96 dollars on come for the next roll and match the 96 with a 2 3 12 and a yo bet to obtain the 96 back in case one of those are rolled.Add all of your numbers up 96+15+18+18+15+15= 177Now put 177 on come...read more

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