Gaming Gurus: Strategy Expert Article Archive - Page 506

Connie's video poker marathon

The human body was not designed to play video poker for 12 hours a day, three days in a row. Even in the plush surroundings of the Treasure Island Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, hour upon hour of pressing buttons and evaluating hands takes its toll. I saw the effects of video poker overload firsthand in the lady playing the machine next to me at Treasure Island...read more

Can I practice dice control without a craps table?

Frank: I saw your History Channel Show "The Dice Dominator." In a world of charlatans, you can't get a better endorsement of your validity. I live in Chicago but go to Vegas several times a year to see family that lives there. I really don't want to wait until June or September to get started...read more

Can horoscopes help me win at the slots?

Dear Sir, Do you think horoscopes help me choose the right time to play a slot machine? I have seen horoscopes that tells us when to gamble, and whether it is worth gambling on that particular day. Thanks, Sail Dear Sail, Horoscopes are just as effective at helping you win at the slots as putting pictures of your children on the machine, alternating randomly between pressing the button and pulling the handle, waving your hand across the reels before each spin, and wearing your lucky underwear. I was going to say that you have nothing to lose by following your horoscope because it doesn't decrease your odds, even though it doesn't increase them either...read more

Use the Check-Raise to Improve Your Poker Play

Let's say you're playing $10/$20 Limit Texas Hold'em and you've got pocket Aces. So you raise it up and everybody folds except the big blind, who calls. The flop brings three harmless-looking cards such as: 2h-7c-Jd The big blind checks, you bet the $10 and the big blind calls...read more

Will casinos change the rules to hurt controlled shooters?

Hello Frank, I recently purchased your Golden Touch Blackjack Revolution! book and liked it a lot. However, with your Golden Touch Dice Control Revolution! book aren't you worried about the casinos changing the rules where you can't arrange the dice, etc., if they start realizing that some players have an advantage over them? Also, do you offer players to play with you ...read more

Are Craps Don't Bettors Really "The Bad Guys"?

Have you ever seen a player smile when a blackjack dealer gets 21? I know that I never have. When the dealer gets "blackjack" (a 2-card 21), there's no way to win. Only players who also have blackjack will "push" (tie)...read more

First-time casino stories

A few weeks ago, I wrote of my first casino trip and things that kept me coming back. I invited readers to tell their stories — and it seems everybody has one. So many have responded that I'm going share a few tales this week and next. Diane: When I was graduating high school in 1969 my parents asked me if I wanted to go to Vegas for two weeks with my sister and brothers as a gift...read more

Frank Scoblete and Dominator on E-Hollywood Stories!

THS Investigates: VEGAS WINNERS AND LOSERS THS investigates the stories of those who have won big, and those who have lost everything including the amazing story of Frank Scoblete and the Dominator! Set aside any one of the following dates and times (all Eastern times): Friday, June 13 at...read more

Will a good night's sleep help me win on a slot machine?

Dear Sir, Do you think having a very good sleep, feeling energetic, calm, no stress, no hurry, will help me win money on a slot machine and not lose all my money? Thanks, Sail Dear Sail, Getting a good night's sleep and being calm won't affect your results on the machines...read more

The Parity-Hedge system, part 2

Frank: Seriously, just because I forgot the odds on six, eight, nine and ten, does not mean I believe Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone! I'm rolling on the floor laughing. Concerning your explanation of the Parity-Hedge..... WHHHHHATTTTTTTT? Where did you get that dribble about Star Trek? Son, your name and your first book are specifically mentioned along with the Doey-Don't in the Parity-Hedge system...read more