Gaming Gurus: Strategy Expert Article Archive - Page 444

Using a casino player's card for video poker

Some of my friends and acquaintances refuse to use a casino player's card while playing video poker. They believe that their payoff will be reduced because of the comps they receive from having the card inserted. If you happen to be someone who always uses a player's card when playing your favorite machine, congratulations...read more

The fire bet at craps

Dear Frank, In casinos that have the "FIRE BET" what is the best way to quickly analyze that I may want to invest in a possible HOT ROLL? What casinos have the "FIRE BET"? See you in the casino, Phil Dear Phil: There is no doubt that the fire bet is a truly intriguing wager for many craps players, hitting every number when they become your points and winning a lot of money when you do this...read more

The Jackpot Myth

Over the last year I have heard many players complain that they are not having as many jackpots on the slot machines as they used to have. I first heard this from a few of my friends who said they believed that the casinos were tightening the machines because the bad economy was forcing people to make fewer trips to the casino...read more

A walk on the Boardwalk

The Atlantic City blackjack games may not be the best in the country and the weekends might not see $10 players get many comps, but one thing always remains -- the Boardwalk. We would call it the Atlantic City Boardwalk but in truth the Boardwalk extends from Atlantic City through Ventnor, Margate and Longport, which is the tail end on the South...read more

Scoblete makes a point that dice is no crap shoot

Frank Scoblete, a gifted writer, editor, and actor, was in the right place at the right time 20 years ago when state regulated and Native American casino gambling was in the dawn of a dramatic expansion around the country. It was at the same time that casino life captured Scoblete's own imagination, first as a player and soon thereafter as an author...read more

Time is money in the casino, too

When you choose a casino game, are you looking for rapid action? Feeling the need for speed? Not so fast, my friend. Speed kills. That is, it kills your bankroll. Time is money in the casino world as much as anywhere. And time is on the side of whoever has a mathematical edge on the game...read more

Did I miss out on a jackpot?

A few years ago I thought I hit Megabucks but the machine didn't alarm or freeze up. One of the megabucks symbols may have been a centimeter off the payline. Is this possible, or did I just miss out on a jackpot? You didn't miss out on a jackpot...read more

What do you think of an underhand dice throw at craps?

Hi Frank: I am a practicing dice control shooter. I would like to know your thoughts on the best technique to toss the dice. I have seen some of your videos and they all seem to feature a backhand toss, producing backspin before the dice hit the back wall...read more

The 'ideal grip' for shooting dice

Hey Frank, I've been reading Golden Touch Dice Control Revolution for a few days now. One of the things I noticed is that you don't talk about the "ideal grip." I've been experimenting with it and it feels comfortable, but I wanted to get your opinion on it. Have you seen it? Some blogs online say that it's more accurate...read more

Getting barred from playing blackjack

It was a cold and blustery night on the boardwalk of Atlantic City as the young man started walking to the casino. He had been reading and studying about blackjack card counting for many months. How good was he? He could count down a single deck of cards accurately in 30 seconds or less...read more