Gaming Gurus: Strategy Expert Article Archive - Page 399

Continuous shuffle machines

Frank, I only have the Indian casinos here in Florida and I don't like the card shuffle machines on all but the highest minimum blackjack games. What are your thoughts on the machines, play or don't play? Dale Dear Dale: Continuous shuffle machines that give the players no breaks whatsoever add about 16 to 20% more hands, and that means you face even more of a chance that the house edge grinds you down...read more

Is blackjack card counting for you?

Do you remember the blackjack scene from the movie Rain Man? You know, that's where autistic Dustin Hoffman is card counting at the blackjack tables in Caesars Palace in Las Vegas and telling his selfish brother (Tom Cruise) how to play and how much to bet...read more

A shuffle through the gaming mailbag

Q. I was told I could no longer play at a casino where my wife and I have played a long time. They were nice about it, and told me I could play other games or "enjoy our other amenities," but that I was too tough for them at blackjack. Still, it made me mad...read more

Do VLTs emulate playing with real decks of cards?

Since I had no electricity at home thanks to Irene, I called my gambling buddy and we took a drive to Maryland's recently opened Hollywood Casino in Perryville for the first time. I was surprised to find both video blackjack and video poker machines there...read more

Enduring slot themes

If you're a slot player, you know the drill. A hot new game catches your eye. You give it a try — and you like it. You like the game play, you like the bonus rounds, maybe you have a couple of pretty good wins. You seek out the game each time you go to the casino...read more

Can't anyone here play this game?

Dear Frank: I find that I am getting irritated by the many people who have no idea how to play the casino games or how to have manners when playing. They buy in the wrong way at craps, throwing their chips out when a shooter has the dice...read more

Dice Control Changes the Game

I know the game of craps like the back of my hand. I know all the odds, edges, and payouts like second nature, but how many times can you say the free odds bet does not have an edge and the 6/8 has a 1.52 percent edge? Don't get me wrong, a good controlled throw and knowledge and application of the math of the game is what you need to beat the game...read more

Money Management

We frequently hear how important it is to manage our bankrolls when we go to a casino. Just what are some of the things we should do? Here are 10 simple rules you should consider following to help you manage your bankroll while playing: Budget your gambling funds for the entire trip, for each day and for each session. Gamble only with money you can afford to lose. Decide how much you want to spend during your gambling session...read more

Texas Hold'em A to Z: M Is for Money Management

Many players hear the words money management and they immediately think of some sort of system for beating the casino games. They do not view money management as something to be concerned about in a poker game. The true essence of money management in poker really comes down to bankroll management...read more

A shuffle through the gaming mailbag

Q. I believe blackjack analysts sell progressive betting short. Consider a recent scenario I experienced on a $5 minimum / $500 maximum table that progressive betting produced a net win of $2,733, whereas flat betting would only have returned $70...read more