Gaming Gurus: Strategy Expert Article Archive - Page 436

Don't make these bets

People play casino games for different reasons, with different goals, and that's something I try keep in mind when writing about the games. You're out for some entertainment on the slots? Great, I'm not going to tell you to leave that behind just because the house edge is lower on blackjack...read more

Soliciting a tip from a slot player in New York

What is the difference between a gaming floor supervisor in a New York lottery governed casino informing the jackpot winner that the gaming attendant can accept tips and the cashier at the cage setting out a tip jar at his/her window? If informing the guest is being labeled soliciting, how is it different from a tip jar? Some patrons are not aware that the gaming attendant who is taking care of the jackpot can accept a tip...read more

Will more practice improve my dice throw?

Dear Frank: Some time ago my son Doug bought your Golden Touch Craps video and I was a silent partner in the deal -- which is another way of saying I paid. In short, I built a fine practice rig and practice religiously for about one hour a day for the last seven or eight months. My question is: I get a run of mid to upper teens or as high as 30 or thereabouts but that is it...read more

Frank Scoblete's new book 'Beat Blackjack Now!' can easily give you an edge over the casino!

"You can beat the game of blackjack!" So says gaming's No. 1 best-selling author and Casino City Times columnist, Frank Scoblete. Recently, Scoblete discussed his new book Beat Blackjack Now!, which is available on Amazon.com, from your favorite bookstores or by mail order...read more

Palms poker room review

The poker room at The Palms offers low-stakes players seeking a place to play in Las Vegas a great off-The-Strip option.The room itself is split into two sections: a "low-stakes" section, where limit games are generally spread, and a "high-stakes" section which houses no-limit games...read more

Attracting new blackjack players

I once polled about 100 blackjack players to find out what ideas they had to get more casino players to play blackjack. I used their input in a presentation I made at an industry gaming conference in Las Vegas. You might find their ideas enlightening. Offer blackjack lessons during prime time Make sure the instructor is pleasant, knowledgeable, and helpful with new players...read more

To my unfaithful mistress

My friend Stephen Ploppy, in a moment of sheer and utter grief, wrote a letter to the goddess of craps, Rhamnousia, because she had betrayed him in his hours of need. She was an unfaithful mistress who enjoyed teasing … well, let him tell you about it. Dear Rhamnousia: I am heartbroken by your behavior towards me...read more

Ameristar's commitment to excellence evident in the Midwest

The hotel tower that Harrah's Entertainment constructed in 2001 at East Chicago, Indiana when the company owned that casino will be given a much-needed face lift starting this month. Ameristar Casinos, Inc., which purchased the property from Resorts Destinations in 2007, is investing $4.2 million in a major hotel renovation project that will include all of the facility's 280 standard guest rooms and 10 luxury suites. Upgrades include new plush carpeting and fresh wallpaper, enhanced light fixtures, 42-inch high-definition TVs, and a new luxury bedding package. The project comes on the heels of $1 million in upgrades made to the air quality system throughout the four levels of the casino vessel and will be followed by an additional $800,000 in air quality improvements to the casino's spacious pavilion area. All of the investments are incremental to Ameristar's initial $30-million in upgrades during the rebranding process that took place in 2008. "Ameristar remains committed to both East Chicago and Northwest Indiana even during these tough economic times," said the company's chief executive officer, Gordon R...read more

Betting progressions don't change the math of the game

Early on a slow casino morning, I pretty much had my choice of where and what to play. From the time I passed the gift shop on my way in from the parking garage until I approached the table games pit, I'd seen only about a dozen people, and half were casino employees. A couple of blackjack tables with $10 minimum bets were open, and there were only two players at each table...read more

Another found money story

John, I was at the Hard Rock Tampa when a situation came up where I flashed back on all of those question about found money a few months ago. I was down maybe $200 playing .25 video poker. I play Double Double Bonus and even though I was only one card from a royal twice, I just couldn't get a big hit...read more