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Gaming Gurus: Strategy Expert Article Archive - Page 296

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Articles by Frank  Scoblete
Articles by Frank Scoblete

The Captain

11 February 2014
On February 10, 2010, the greatest craps player whoever lived, the man known as the Captain, passed away peacefully in his bed in his New York City home. He was 88 years old. He was and still is a craps legend and a genius when it came to analyzing craps and figuring out a way to beat it...read more
 
Articles by John  Grochowski
Articles by John Grochowski

Craps concerns and video keno

9 February 2014
QUESTION: I have a question about craps procedure. I’m pretty new, and I guess my roll was bugging the supervisor. He kept watching, and telling me to get more loft on the roll. I tried, but I guess my trajectory was too flat for his liking...read more
 
Articles by John  Marchel

Seven resolutions for 2014

8 February 2014
We players need to rejuvenate ourselves every so often, both in body and spirit – especially after experiencing one of those dreaded long and sometimes humiliating losing streaks.With the new year approaching, now would be a good time to make some new resolutions or promises that can help us play better and maintain a positive and winning attitude during the coming year...read more
 
Articles by John  Grochowski
Articles by John Grochowski

Video poker strategy

6 February 2014
No matter how dedicated the video poker player, it’s all but impossible to memorize the ins and outs of strategy for every game and every pay table. If you’re going to flip back and forth among Jacks or Better, Double Double Bonus Poker and Deuces Wild, you’re bound to make some mistakes.It’s helpful to focus your play and practice time on a few games that you really like...read more
 
Articles by John  Robison
Articles by John Robison

Ask the Slot Expert: Comps for slot play

5 February 2014
Does a slot machine give you a higher point and comp return for betting 80 penny credits than it does for betting 40 credits? Does playing dollar and 50-cent machines pay more comp credits and point credits than my 40-cent bet on a penny machine? I say it doesn't matter; it is based on the value of the bet and speed you play...read more
 
Articles by Frank  Scoblete
Articles by Frank Scoblete

Tight comps and aggressive blackjack

4 February 2014
Comps for $25 PlayersFROM PATRICK: I just read your response to the quarter bettor who wouldn't be comped at the coffee house.Personally, I've found the pit supervisors to be generous with comps, but since my average bet is $100 or more, my perspective is obviously skewed.It seems that the pit supervisor in question is being short-sighted or if he's following his casino policy, then the casino is being short-sighted...read more
 
Articles by John  Grochowski
Articles by John Grochowski

Free slots and bonus events

2 February 2014
QUESTION: I’ve been playing some of the free slot apps through Facebook, on my computer and my phone. I see a lot of games that also are in casinos.My question is, do they work the same way as the casino games? Am I essentially getting the same game as I do in a casino?ANSWER: Free games don’t face the same stringent regulations as casino games, and aren’t programmed in exactly the same way...read more
 
Articles by Henry  Tamburin
Articles by Henry Tamburin

Playing soft 17 at blackjack

1 February 2014
The dealer’s play in blackjack is purely mechanical and quite straightforward. They must draw a card if their hand is 16 or lower, and stand on 17 through 21. There is, however, one dealer rule that could differ from one casino to another, and even amongst blackjack tables within the same casino...read more
 
Articles by John  Grochowski
Articles by John Grochowski

It's the little things

30 January 2014
Sometimes little things can make a big difference in your day in the casino. With that in mind, every so often I like to focus on short tips, with a few little tidbits to help you get the most out of your gambling dollar.For this edition of short tips, let’s focus on a few for roulette, video keno, baccarat and blackjack.A roulette player e-mailed to say he likes to stay with a hot number -- if a number is on the board three or more times in recent spins, he’ll keep betting it. “I’ll bet the surrounding numbers, too,” he said...read more
 
Articles by John  Robison
Articles by John Robison

Ask the Slot Expert: Should I play from a ticket or cash?

29 January 2014
In a recent article about slot free play coupons vis-a-vis money, you mentioned that the slot machine does not differentiate between the coupon (free play) and real money. Does that statement also hold true in this scenario: You insert a $20 bill in a 25-cent machine and then, after about $12 worth of play, you are lucky enough to hit and now have, say, $100...read more

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