Gaming Gurus: Strategy Expert Article Archive - Page 550

Where can I find the payback programs available for a slot?

Hi, John, I was going through some of your articles and I'm impressed with your knowledge of slots. My favorite machine is Double Diamonds, when I go to the casino I play them most of the time, and even switch back and forth between other Double Diamonds machines. I'm very interested in knowing about the different payback programs for all kinds of machines, mostly Double Diamonds...read more

The Lay Bet at Craps

Hello Frank: I have a question about a bet at the craps table. I was in A.C. a few weeks ago and as I was watching one of the crap tables a fellow was making a bet, he was consistently saying 10 dollars no fours. Could you tell me about this bet? Thanks, Danny Hi Danny: The lay bet is the reverse of the buy bet with the same intent on the Darkside of craps...read more

Odds

I was recently working a crossword puzzle that contained the word "probability" as the clue for a four letter word. The answer turned out to be "odds." I'm used to crossword creators providing questionable clues and this example certainly falls into that category...read more

Deal Me In: Cheating maneuver allowed on this variant of blackjack

Dear Mark: Have you ever heard of a blackjack game where you are allowed to switch cards between two of your own hands? My friend says he's played it, but I can't believe a casino would allow you to do it. Tim A. Yes, Tim, there is such a game where casino allows the players to do what would normally put them in the slammer, swap cards between two hands. Called Blackjack Switch, it is a mutant form of blackjack where a player is dealt two hands and is allowed to trade cards between hands...read more

Chasing Losses

Stickman: I am trying very hard to become a better player in the casino. I have read some of your articles and several of Frank Scoblete's books and articles. I only play the better games in blackjack. I only make better bets at craps, and I only play the better video poker games. Sometimes I do OK, but other times I still lose big...read more

The Koko Factor: Part One

Koko the gorilla supposedly has an IQ of between 85 and 95; based on an IQ test she took several years back. The average range for humans is 90-110. About 50 percent of the human population in America falls within that range, with about 25 percent above it and 25 percent below it...read more

Sopranos Slot a Big Hit at Global Gaming Expo

The Global Gaming Expo, which was held last November in Las Vegas, is the gambling industry's biggest trade show. Hundreds of exhibitors look forward to the annual event to unveil their new product lines before the movers and shakers from casinos around the world. Center stage at the annual exhibition, which is held at the gigantic Las Vegas Convention Center, always belongs to the slot manufacturers...read more

G2E 2007, Part 1: To Boldly Go Where No Slotmaker Has Gone Before

Slot machine technology is an expanding frontier. And WMS Gaming, with headquarters in Waukegan and a design lab in Chicago, has taken on a mission: To explore new technology. To create strange new game themes. To boldly go where no slotmaker has gone before. Melodramatic? Certainly...read more

Dad's 22 royals: Luck or what?

John, Is it possible that the slots and poker machines can be tightened up? At Seneca Allegany, I used to hit very often. Since the new hotel and casino were built, I can hardly win 25 coins. What do you think? My dad has had 22 royal flushes...read more

Changes for the Worse at Casinos

Dear Frank: First, let me say that I look forward to your articles every single week. You touch on the games I am most interested in, and your strategies have helped me already (though I need to take a Golden Touch controlled shooters class next time I am in Vegas!) Now, on to my point: "You are an S.O.B!!!" (har har) I read your April Fools article and was nodding all the way through it, so much so that I almost dusted off my Harrah's rewards card and booked a flight to Vegas! After re-reading it, I realize what an idiot I was, but it sure sounded good for a few minutes!! You really got me, though it was a great fantasy world for a few minutes. It really brings up how much has changed for the worse for players, and I worry that the trend will just continue, as the tables are full everywhere with people that don't know or don't care that they will be losers much quicker...read more