Gaming Gurus: Strategy Expert Article Archive - Page 511

Hawthorne Casino Bid Plants Seed for Illinois Racinos

Hawthorne Race Course in Stickney has two important hurdles to clear before its proposed $500,000-million Champions Casino & Resort can become reality. First, it must be selected as one of the three finalists among the seven locations bidding for Illinois' long-dormant 10th casino license...read more

The jackpot dance and other rituals

The first time my brother and I ever played video poker together, he took me by surprise. Our dad was with us, and we were having family time, sharing the same game. The same player would make the draws until he drew a losing hand, then the next would take over. It was my turn to play, and I was dealt three aces...read more

Player's, players' or players card

John, Player's, players' or players card? Which is the correct industry spelling? Thanks, Eric Dear Eric, I don't know that the industry has really settled on one spelling, but I think it's definitely leaning towards the no-apostrophe version...read more

You are a gifted writer but a bit of a charlatan

Mr. Scoblete: First a compliment but then a condemnation. You are a gifted writer but a bit of a charlatan. I read your article "I hate these commercials" of October 23, 2008. Yep, commercials can be irritating but what I find irritating and maddening is your audacity in condemning commercials trying to promote their product while you are conning people into believing that "controlled shooting" is possible...read more

Frank Scoblete Presents: Let's talk professionalism by Dominator

Please enjoy the following article by Dominator.--Frank Let's Talk Professionalism by Dominator Casino craps dealers have a tough job – I'll admit that freely. Dealing with the public, especially when the public are gambling (or eating or needing any service) can be a royal pain in the you-know-what...read more

Jest for Fun

Trying to beat a casino today is like being a pickpocket in a nudist colony. * * * * * The best throw of the dice is to throw them away. * * * * * Everyone has heard the saying that we should not expect something for nothing. Still, almost everyone in a casino does. * * * * * Even the born loser wins now and then by chance. * * * * * An Apt Description Guest of the Bellagio, the 1.8-billion-dollar hotel/casino on the Las Vegas Strip: "This is my kind of place...read more

There are no high-limit blackjack tables near me

Dear Frank and Dan Pronovost [creator of Speed Count]: I have been doing well with Speed Count from Golden Touch Blackjack Revolution. I play the highest table in my area ($25 - $250). I don't play a lot; I probably average about 1 to 2 hours per week...read more

Aristocrat Technologies Taps into Winning Formula

Unlike some traditional three-reel spinning slots manufactured years ago by IGT and Bally Technologies that are still around today, video slot products are constantly being changed out. It's a fact of life in casinos nationwide that a majority of the new slots that are introduced every year do not have longevity...read more

A shuffle through the gaming mailbag

Q. Are the current economic difficulties affecting the casinos at all? I still play about twice a month, and I still see good crowds when I go. A. The news is mixed. In Las Vegas, gaming revenue declined 6.5% in the first seven months of 2008 compared to the same period last year...read more

Does using a player's card affect outcomes on a machine?

Please answer this question. If you put in any type of player's card in any slot machine, does it affect the payout? Some friends swear it does because when they take out the card they win more. I think it does not matter because the machine does not know if there is any card in there...read more