Gaming Gurus: Strategy Expert Article Archive - Page 616

Does Equal Edge Mean Equal Chance of Profit in Different Games?

Make believe the casinos offer two similar games. One, call it 10-10, pays $10 on a $10 bet with a 47.5 percent chance of winning any coup versus a complementary 52.5 percent risk of losing it. The other, call it 9-10, pays $9 for a $10 bet with 50 percent prospects each of winning and losing on any round...read more

Shufflin' off to Pyramids and deep caves

Dear Mark, I consider myself your typical blackjack player, out there to have some fun, and like you always say in your column, only spend the money that I can afford to lose. But lately it seems I'm losing more money at blackjack, and I think it is due to continuous shuffling machines...read more

Comparing Apples to Oranges

Last week, we talked about the difference between the house edge and hold. The house edge is the theoretical advantage the casino has over each gambling decision, whether it's a single roll of the dice, one spin at the roulette table or a hand of blackjack...read more

Send My Respects to the Captain

Dear Frank: I read about the Captain in your Casino Player article and logged on to your website (www.goldentouchcraps.com) for the first time to learn more about his 147 rolls. I loved the story for many reasons, but mostly because I was touched by your respect for the man...read more

New Poker Books by Vorhaus, Largay Take Fresh Approaches

If your poker library is already bulging and you're wondering what else there is to say about the game, consider this bit of logic and you'll understand why there is no end to what will be published in the future: The job of a new poker title is to accomplish one goal -- to teach the player, no matter what level he or she plays, to improve his or her game with at least one new idea, one new approach, one problem-solving concept...read more

Adding Fun and a New Element of Strategy to Video Poker

Video poker, in spite of being founded on Random Number Generator (RNG) principles, i.e., luck, is actually a game of skill on the secondary level. Once a player sees the results of the luck of the deal there's an element of skill and decision making prior to the luck of the draw. For many years, the expansion of video poker remained a relatively untapped field of exploration...read more

Book Review: Making the Final Table

Making the Final Table Erick Lindgren with Matt Matos Harper Collins Publishers Estimated Price: $10.99 Top Line: Unless you are as good at reading your opponents post-flop as Erick Lindgren, you must be careful employing the ultra-aggressive style this book advocates...read more

Why Video Poker Pros Always Play Full Coin

Video poker games that pay in excess of 100 percent with expert play are practically non-existent in the Midwest, and even in Nevada they're getting scarcer all the time. A fellow named Jack games such as full-pay Deuces Wild and 10-7-5 Double Bonus Poker on his mind when he phone me recently. "There are video poker pros in Nevada, right?" Yes, I told him, although there are fewer opportunities for video poker advantage play than there used to be...read more

Was I ripped off on a progressive?

What effects the variance of a slot machine? Is it the distribution of the prizes, i.e., more high-tier prizes than lower ones? For example, can you have two similar 95% payout machines of the same type machine with two different variances? Consider these two 95% payback machines...read more

The Secrets of Choosing a Profitable Casino

Pssst... Wanna know a secret? How about the secrets of choosing a profitable casino? A casino that will maximize both your profits and your entertainment expectations is extremely important. A lot of people end up at casinos due to the proliferation of "fun books" that are mailed or given out at tourist bureaus...read more