Gaming Gurus: Strategy Expert Article Archive - Page 573

The "E" in H.O.R.S.E. with Cyndy Violette

While the $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. tournament at the World Series of Poker has increased the visibility of mixed games, there are plenty of poker fans who only know about poker because of televised coverage, which has focused almost exclusively on No Limit Texas Hold'em. As part of our coverage of the $50,000 H.O.R.S.E...read more

Getting the Edge at Roulette: Part Two

There are three ways to get a real edge at roulette: finding biased wheels, finding dealers who have signatures, and visually tracking the ball and accurately predicting where it will land. The first one, finding biased wheels, has been used since the early part of the 1900s when wheels weren't quite as perfect as they are today...read more

The "S" in H.O.R.S.E. with David Williams

While the $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. tournament at the World Series of Poker has increased the visibility of mixed games, there are plenty of poker fans who only know about poker because of televised coverage, which has focused almost exclusively on No Limit Texas Hold'em. As part of our coverage of the $50,000 H.O.R.S.E...read more

Computer Programs Make Drawings Truly Random

It's difficult to resist being enticed by the myriad of promotions that casinos in the Chicago area schedule on a regular basis in an endeavor to successfully compete among one another for business. New automobiles, vacation trips, even substantial cash prizes are usually the focus of promotional giveaways, but something they all have in common is the fact your chances of winning are dependent upon the luck of a random selection process that in some respects is no different than your chances of winning a slot jackpot. Some promotions are targeted for specific dates and times...read more

The "R" in H.O.R.S.E. with Linda Johnson

While the $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. tournament at the World Series of Poker has increased the visibility of mixed games, there are plenty of poker fans who only know about poker because of televised coverage, which has focused almost exclusively on No Limit Texas Hold'em. As part of our coverage of the $50,000 H.O.R.S.E...read more

Adding table games to an All-Slot Casinos

My friend Bob always seems to have a casino question for me, but usually they're game-oriented. "Is it better when the blackjack dealer hits soft 17 or stands on soft 17?" Or, "What do you do when straights on Double Bonus Poker pay only 4-1 instead of 5-for-1?" Answers: The house edge is lower in blackjack when the dealer stands on soft 17, and when Double Bonus pays only 4-for-1 on straights, I don't play...read more

The "O" in H.O.R.S.E with T.J. Cloutier

While the $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. tournament at the World Series of Poker has increased the visibility of mixed games, there are plenty of poker fans who only know about poker because of televised coverage, which has focused almost exclusively on No Limit Texas Hold'em. As part of our coverage of the $50,000 H.O.R.S.E...read more

Will winning affect my comps?

How does one get airfare from a casino? My friend says that his uncle gets airfare from the place he gambles at. What are the guidelines for it? You have to play a lot at relatively high stakes to qualify for airfare. Each casino has its own comp guidelines...read more

The "H" in H.O.R.S.E with Bill Chen

While the $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. tournament at the World Series of Poker has increased the visibility of mixed games, there are plenty of poker fans who only know about poker because of televised coverage, which has focused almost exclusively on No Limit Hold'em. As part of our coverage of the $50,000 H.O.R.S.E...read more

What are the payoffs at craps?

Hi, Frank, I am learning to play craps and over the last few months I have followed advice given by you and others on "craps techniques." I still have trouble knowing what the pay-offs are for the various numbers and, since when I win, the dealers give me money which includes both my pass bet and my odds, I don't know what they paid for each. Can you give me the rules that the casinos follow for say a $10 bet on the pass line and a $20 or $25 bet behind the line? What would the payoffs be (pass line and then behind the line) for the various numbers? Thank you for the advice in your articles for all the games. Matt Dear Matt: Thanks for your letter...read more