Gaming Gurus: Strategy Expert Article Archive - Page 345

Some Jokes for the New Year

A tourist was strolling along the beach in Atlantic City and came across an old lamp in the sand. He picked it up, rubbed it, and out popped an old, wizened genie. In an exasperated tone, the genie said, "Hey, this is the fourth time this month I've been picked up, and I'm getting a little tired of granting three wishes...read more

Some tips about tipping

Tipping in the casino is an important item visitors to those establishments should be aware of. The fact is most employees in the casino industry are paid at minimum levels. You than might wonder how they can make a decent living being a dealer...read more

Gotta get the right mix: Joint-day-hour and a jot of diplomacy

Dear Mark: It never ceases to amaze me when I walk into a casino, see all the $5 table games packed with people waiting to play, then see $10 and $25 games empty. I realize casino managers aren't stupid, but wouldn't it make more sense to open another $5 table and make more people happy and make the casino more money? Skip W.I concur with your point, Skip...read more

Facts about roulette

1. Roulette is the easiest game to play in the casino. There is no strategy to learn or studying to do. The player has 11 different ways to make a wager, which can result in 161 specific betting spots available on the layout.2. At one time, Monte Carlo casino in Monaco had 65 roulette wheels on hand, but only 22 were in action on any given day.3...read more

Caribbean Stud "look see" and "put" bets at craps

QUESTION: I was playing Caribbean Stud, and people were looking at each other’s hands. The dealer warned everyone to stop. Then the pit boss came over and said that wasn’t allowed, and if he saw it again, he’d void the hand and maybe even ask players to leave the table.Can you tell me why? It’s not like this is draw poker...read more

Ask the Slot Expert: Can I have taxes withheld from my slot jackpot?

Hi John, I am traveling to Vegas again soon and have a question regarding hitting a jackpot of over $1,200. I would like to know when I won $1,250 last year if I could have had my taxes taken out right then instead of later when I file? Is there a certain limit that they will only do that with? Heading to Vegas in February and plan to hit the big one! Thanks, Colleen Dear Colleen, I suppose you could ask the casino to withhold the 28 percent backup withholding even though it is not required in your case...read more

Best casino for comps

Dear Frank:I was wondering if you would know which casinos are the most generous in giving comps. My wife and I love to play blackjack and Pai Gow poker. We are $10 players and have found at many casinos we don't get anything.Although we don't play for comps, it would be nice to occasionally get a free meal...read more

Merry Christmas Fun from Larry Mak

A Kentuckian who spent his life in the remote Kentucky mountains went to Las Vegas. He was absolutely amazed at what he saw at the airport and along the route to his casino hotel. But his eyes really popped out when he saw a little old lady enter an elevator...read more

Wild new side bets at blackjack

As the most popular casino table game for roughly a half century, blackjack has an intrigue of its own. With decisions on when to hit or stand, whether to split pairs or maybe double down, and then waiting for the dealer play to see if your decisions pay off or come to naught -- well, there’s plenty to hold your interest.But some players are always looking for a little extra...read more

The worst bet of all

Dad Died,The last five years my father was crazy; certifiably crazy, hospitalized for awhile in a psychiatric unit crazy. This happened when my mother took ill with Alzheimer’s and he refused to leave her side; he’d be with her all 24 hours and he tried to take care of her as best he could.He refused to eat properly...read more