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Gaming Gurus: Strategy Expert Article Archive - Page 407
On the origin of 'monkey'23 January 2011 Mark Pilarski and I received this letter about the origin of the term "monkey," which is often heard at baccarat games and at blackjack games. The term refers to the 10, jack, queen and king. But where did the term come from? I have written about this several times, but here is a reader, Mel, who has done some research and written us a strong letter...read moreFrank Scoblete Presents: My philosophy of advantage play by Dr. Crapology22 January 2011 When I think about betting systems I reflect back on my business history. I have been in the life, health and disability insurance business for almost 41 years.
When I started out I did all the "grunt work" that was required. In other words, I made phone calls, studied, held as many interviews as possible to improve my skills and all the other very difficult work that needed to be done...read moreBlackjack tournament tips21 January 2011 I recently played in a $100,000 blackjack tournament and, to be frank, I was somewhat appalled at some of the mistakes tournament players were making. The point of this article is not to chastise these players but to comment on the mistakes so that you can learn from them.
First off, let me address the "luck issue." I can't tell you how many players during the breaks told me "tournaments are all about luck." I agree that in a 30-hand tournament, luck will play a big role in the outcome...read moreWhy gamble in casinos?20 January 2011
Dear Frank:
I have a very simple question for you. Why gamble in a casino?
Mike
Dear Mike:
Actually that is a very good question. But take a step back and put casinos out of your mind for a minute. Almost everything we do in life is a gamble of some kind: marriage, job choices, the results of paying attention or not paying attention in school, going into the military - even ordering a meal in a restaurant...read moreIt's That Taxing Time of Year Again19 January 2011 If you are just getting around to putting together your 2010 federal income tax information in preparation for filing your return, you may have come across the form you received from the slot attendant for winning that $1,200 jackpot way back in January of last year...read moreNew wrinkles on the blackjack felt18 January 2011 Blackjack has been the most popular casino table game for just about half a century now, having overtaken craps in the early 1960s. Card counters can gain a mathematical edge on the game, and the notion that blackjack is beatable is a powerful idea, even among the large majority who can't really beat it.
The popularity of the game makes it a natural starting point for game designers looking to put a new wrinkle in the table felt...read moreAmounts won on bonus spins17 January 2011
Thank you for your patience because no doubt you keep receiving similar or the same questions innumerable times.
Slots' paybacks are set by the manufacturers and as asked by the casinos, right?
Does it mean that bonus rounds pay only how much "extra" is left after a machine keeps based on the payback limit? Thus, when retriggered, further spins will pay less since the bulk of the extras have already been paid in earlier spins?
Also, some new games now give you only, for example, five or even three free spins...read more![]() Being a Professional Gambler16 January 2011 How does one become a professional gambler?
The first thing is you absolutely need to have an adequate bankroll. Like any business, gambling can have its ups and downs. An adequate bankroll will carry a player during one of those expected losing streaks...read more![]() Jest for Fun15 January 2011 "Doctor," a wife begs the psychiatrist, "you've got to help my
husband. He thinks he's a racehorse. He walks on all fours, eats hay, and wants to sleep in a stable."
"Strange," said the psychiatrist, "but I think I can cure him.
The treatment, however, will be lengthy and costly."
"Money is no object," said the wife...read moreMy pet peeves14 January 2011 When I was younger, nothing much bothered me when I played blackjack. But now that I'm a "senior," I'm getting grumpier (at least that's what my wife tells me), and that includes when I play blackjack. What about? Here's my list of pet peeves.
Jumping-in in the middle of a shoe.
This never bothered me; now it does but not for the reason that you think...read more |
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