Gaming Gurus: Strategy Expert Article Archive - Page 414

Betting on Other Controlled Shooters

When betting on other controlled shooters there are various factors that should be taken into consideration. Is the shooter demonstrating any level of control over the dice? Do you want to bet on the shooter like a controlled shooter or a random roller? Is the shooter in the right position? Does the shooter appear to be fatigued or intoxicated? How is the shooter betting on himself? 1...read more

Breaking the Bank at Monte Carlo

The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo was a hit song in the 1890s and was based on a true event at the famous casino in Monaco. In July 1891 an obscure Englishman named Charles Wells (1841-1926) showed up at the Monte Carlo casino with the equivalent of $2,000...read more

Splitting 10s: Smart or dumb?

You sometimes see blackjack players splitting a pair of 10s, especially when the dealer is showing a 5 or 6 upcard. They figure, Why not split the 10s to get more money on the table when the dealer has a good chance of busting with the 5 or 6? Sounds logical, but is it really the best play? Let's see. Splitting The statistical data on how many hands you win and lose when you split a pair of 10s against a dealer 5 and 6 is as follows: Dealer's Upcard Win Lose 5 63% 37% 6 64% 36% That's interesting...read more

What goes down must come up

Las Vegas's profits have suffered from a poor economy and massive, almost unsustainable growth fueled by large debt and visions of grandeur. Just look at the Vegas skyline of 25 years ago and compare it with today's city. Vegas was not reaching for the skies back then, but the new mega-structures along and near the Strip now compete with the giant buildings found in cities around the world. When Vegas was happily "riding high in [the] April" of the housing and tourist boom, no one thought that it would get "shot down in [the] May" of a big recession...read more

Table Games Give Casino Goers Welcome Relief

Visit any casino in the Chicago-area and the evidence is clear: Slot machines, both the traditional reel variety and the new wave of multi-line video version, dominate the gaming inventory. Slot machines are the "cash cows" of the casino industry...read more

When to play progressive video poker

It was late on a Monday afternoon; my wife, Marcy, and I were both free; and we decided to take a drive to one of the nearby casinos for dinner and a little playtime. When we walked in, Marcy asked, "Do they have the Penguins game here?" She's enamored of Lucky Penny slot machines with what WMS Gaming calls "physics-based bonuses" in which penguins slide down snowy hills, flip through the water and up to a cliff, bouncing their way to credits. I told her I didn't know, and she went off for a look...read more

Why won't my slot club cards register?

I have a strange problem concerning the use of my players cards at various casinos. On a recent trip to Biloxi, we spent a few days going to the different casinos. I have players cards for all of them. However, I seem unable to put them in the machine correctly...read more

Hardway Set or 3V Set

Stickman, I have read and enjoyed Frank Scoblete's books on craps as well as his and your articles for Casino City Times. I also enjoyed the videos on the eight physical elements of dice control on YouTube. My question is, should I use the hardway set or the 3V set? I have used the 3V set with some success. Steve Hi Steve, Thank you for the comments...read more

Playing crapless craps

Frank: In reference to your ideas concerning crapless craps: "Play the crapless craps game as you would a regular game. Use the 5-Count just as you normally do. The only changes will be if you use come bets and get on those crazy crapper numbers (you'll have to decide if you want to place odds)...read more

Chasing a Dream

We all have dreams. Some of us have dreams of becoming rich and successful, while other may have dreams of fame and glory. Many of us just want a better life for our families and loved ones. Some of the most successful people in the world were the biggest dreamers...read more