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Gaming Gurus: Strategy Expert Article Archive - Page 323
What casinos don't want you to know23 February 2013 Some things the casinos love to tell players (like who hit the jackpot on their slot machines). However, other things they would rather not say (“don’t ask, don’t tell”). What are their secrets? Read on to find out what they would rather you not know.Single-deck blackjackWow! Many casinos are bringing back those good ol' single-deck blackjack games...read moreDeal Me In: A low house edge and EZ to play22 February 2013 Dear Mark: Do you know of a game called EZ Baccarat? Please let me know the percentages for the casino. Also, what is the house edge for the casino if I bet the Dragon 7 and the Panda 8? John A.EZ Baccarat, also known as "No Commission" Baccarat, is played in the same manner as traditional baccarat...read moreThose killer soft 17s at blackjack21 February 2013 I was playing blackjack, whiling away the time before lunch at a $10 table while my wife played penny slots. It was a pretty non-descript six-deck game, with the dealer hitting soft 17 but double downs allowed on any first two cards. Players could split pairs up to three times for a total of four hands.The most unusual thing about the game came after I’d been playing for about 10 minutes...read moreAsk the Slot Expert: Will all slot machines be video in the future?20 February 2013
John:
Thanks for all you write regarding casinos and slots -- you have been a superb mythbuster in this area.
Here is my question designed to bring relief to many slot players -- I think: (A) Does the RNG function to first determine a certain payout for a spin on a machine, which is then reflected in the symbols that come up (which would naturally take into account the number of lines bet in order to show the correct result to be paid), or (B) Does the RNG determine the symbol placement first (which then results in a bigger/smaller win depending upon how many lines were bet)?
The reason I ask this question, and why it is important, is to determine whether I should feel bad when I bet my last 3 cents on a 30-line penny machine and the symbols which show up are a loser for my 3 lines, but would have paid me big bucks if I had bet all 30 lines (and hit the RNG at the same exact time, of course)...read moreBack and forth on Triple Double19 February 2013 Dear Frank:I have a question I hope you can answer. If one is playing a multi-game video poker machine, are the cards you draw the exact same for every game? In other words, if I was playing Jacks or Better and was dealt a royal flush, had I been playing Deuces Wild, would I have drawn those same cards.Thank you!JimHi Jim:No...read moreMissing those real coin slots17 February 2013 QUESTION: I miss the coins in the slot machines. There was nothing better than a big win and hundreds of coins pouring out. Is there any chance we could get those kinds of games back into casinos?ANSWER: Unlikely at best. There are too many advantages for casinos in paying off in tickets rather than coins or tokens...read moreLottery Nonsense16 February 2013 One of my readers (John M.) recently wrote to me and pointed out that a guy who has won several lotteries has decided to write a book giving tips to players and was lucky enough to have landed an interview on Good Morning America. His name is Richard Lustig...read moreDeal Me In: The weighty power of the pit boss15 February 2013 Dear Mark: Recently, I was playing third base on a blackjack table at one of Detroit's casinos. The player playing first base, for some reason, had neglected to place a bet on a particular hand, but the dealer did not notice and gave her a card...read moreThe casino slot Sybil14 February 2013 My casino play has a bit of a split personality. Multiple personalities, to be more accurate. When I’m playing for recreation, I want games that give me the best shot to win. So you’ll find me playing blackjack, video poker when I can find good pay tables, and occasionally craps.When I put on my writer’s hat, I play a little of everything...read moreAsk the Slot Expert: Do casinos mark money with a pen?13 February 2013
You responded to "Do Casinos Mark Their Money" with a resounding "no." However, I was in AC last week and the craps table dealers were putting a stroke on the incoming bills (probably $100) with a pen leaving an invisible mark. This was the first time I saw this so maybe there have been some changes...read more |
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