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Gaming Gurus: Strategy Expert Article Archive - Page 229

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Articles by John  Robison
Articles by John Robison

Ask the Slot Expert: If only I had bet two coins

6 July 2016
Question: Most slot players have heard or said, "If only I had bet two coins." I was wondering if there is any truth to this statement. I often play an older slot machine (Triple Gold Bar) for which there are two- and three-coin versions...read more
 
Articles by Frank  Scoblete
Articles by Frank Scoblete

Send Me No Flowers

5 July 2016
Casino players love comps. No secret there. Look at all the players who routinely hand in their player’s cards in order to be “rated.” Being rated is simply the casino keeping track of how much you bet, how long you play, the house edge on the game you are playing, and how many decisions per hour you get at that game...read more
 
Articles by John  Grochowski
Articles by John Grochowski

A memorable play and comps

3 July 2016
QUESTION: I play a lot of Triple Play and Five Play Poker. I love them, but when the game turns cold and drains credits, there’s that moment when you can’t bet the max. I’ve always joked about the time coming that sometime, I was going to get a royal flush with less than the max and I was going to get mad at myself.It finally happened...read more
 
Articles by John  Marchel

Becoming a good blackjack player

2 July 2016
The question comes up on how to become a skilled and consistent winning blackjack player. The answer is not that difficult. There are basically three tasks a player must excel in to arrive at that goal. In fact, these three tasks are about the same for any sport or skill one wants to learn and master.It’s a three-step method...read more
 
Articles by Mark  Pilarski
Articles by Mark Pilarski

Deal Me In: A video poker machine too good to believe

1 July 2016
Dear Mark: You have written that with perfect basic strategy some video poker machines will have a payback above 100%. I have also read that the machines can NOT be set to return over 100%. Can you please explain the difference of what I am reading? Dave D.When employing expert play, a player’s strategy can affect payback percentages...read more
 
Articles by John  Grochowski
Articles by John Grochowski

Your first time

30 June 2016
Do you remember the first game you ever played in a casino?I’m a little fuzzy on the details. Marcy and I played slots and video poker together, and I played blackjack on my own, but I couldn’t say for sure whether it was the slots or video poker I played first.Some readers have more detailed memories of their first time, and a few shared their stories:LAMONT: First time, I went straight to the poker room...read more
 
Articles by John  Robison
Articles by John Robison

Ask the Slot Expert: Casinos can't make slot machines pay

29 June 2016
Question: My friend is an addict that must be at our local casino two or three times a week. She maintains that management, sitting in their offices, can turn off slots so they won't pay off anything until they decide to turn them back on...read more
 
Articles by Frank  Scoblete
Articles by Frank Scoblete

Casino safari (1)

28 June 2016
I’ve observed casino players over the years, and suddenly it hit me right between the eyes. I noticed something really peculiar about some players, and that is (please do not take this the wrong way): Many resemble certain animals and insects, having characteristics that, well, characterize those animals and insects...read more
 
Articles by John  Grochowski
Articles by John Grochowski

Better blackjack play and video poker versus slots

26 June 2016
QUESTION: Do you think average blackjack players are improving? It seems to me that I see fewer really terrible players than I used to. There are some, of course, but more seem to play a reasonable approximation of basic strategy, even if they miss some plays.ANSWER: Yes, I do think blackjack players are better, on average, than they were 10 years ago, 20 years ago and certainly better than when I started playing nearly 30 years ago.I think the Internet has had a huge impact on the quality of play...read more
 
Articles by Henry  Tamburin
Articles by Henry Tamburin

What errors actually cost players

25 June 2016
Donald Schlesinger, in his excellent book Blackjack Attack: Playing the Pros’ Way, shows what it costs a player in dollars and cents when he deviates from the basic playing strategy. You’ll be surprised to learn which playing errors are the costliest.The definition of basic strategy is this: It is the mathematically optimal way to play every hand dealt to you, assuming the only information you have is your hand and the dealer’s up card...read more

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