Gaming Gurus: Strategy Expert Article Archive - Page 618

Does the programmed payout percentage override the RNG?

I understand the RNG ... But if slots are pre-programmed to pay out 90% (or some other percentage), doesn't the programmed percentage override the RNG and signal to start paying out when the payout percentage is not getting near the programmed amount? Mere random chance could keep that machine paying out 30% or some other low percentage for a long time. Jack Dear Jack, The first problem with your argument is that you're looking at segment of the machine's performance and not the total picture...read more

Poker Tournaments Involve More Luck Than Regular Poker

These days, poker tournaments are where all the excitement is. The World Series of Poker in Las Vegas has just completed its schedule of 45 separate tournaments involving several forms of poker. The main event was the $10,000 buy-in No Limit Texas Hold'em tourney involving almost 9000 players...read more

Will Congress Cripple Internet Poker?

The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a bill, HR 4411, which, if the Senate and President agree, will create the Internet Gambling Prohibition and Enforcement Act. If the bill becomes law, online poker will be changed forever. The law would not directly make it a crime to be a mere player...read more

Doubling up and heaving shingles

Dear Mark, What are your thoughts on the double up feature of video poker? Is there any limit to the amount of times you can double up? Is it a good bet? Guy F. Some video poker games, Guy, allow you a double up or double-or-nothing bonus option on a winning hand...read more

Notes on Doubling; When To Do It and Why

I can't begin to tell you how many times I see blackjack players doubling incorrectly! They're not doubling when they should, doubling when they shouldn't, or doubling for less. I can't stand it any longer, so I'm getting up on my soapbox...read more

Book Review: Killer Poker Online 2

Killer Poker Online 2 - Advanced Strategies for Crushing the Internet Game John Vorhaus September 30, 2006 Kensington Publishing Corp. Estimated Price: $14.95 McLane's Top Line: This book changed the way I play online poker...read more

Heard It On The River

HARRAH'S has picked GRAND CASINO to kick off this season's prestigious WORLD SERIES of POKER circuit on Sept. 24 and running through Oct.4.The high stakes action in KAREN KAEGIN'S tournament area (she's runs the place like a tough house-mother)will offer several tournaments with buy-ins ranging from $300 to $5,000, The first place winner will get free entry in the main event at the $2 million 2007 WSOP plus $1,000 to cover expenses, no to mention the first place prize money...read more

The Captain's Supersystem - A Question

Dear Frank: When playing the Captain's supersystem (as reflected in Forever Craps by Frank Scobelte), when a roller 'qualifies' beyond the initial 5-Count progression and you begin placing your odds bets on the table, do you continue placing both a come and don't come bet as each point is hit or do you abandon the don't come hedge bet and start betting strictly with the roller? Jose Dear Jose: You can continue making the Supersystem bets as you have been or you can switch to the regular Pass and Come bets...read more

Two Iskoe Systems Analysis Books; Power System Workbook Fresh New Football Books

Andy Iskoe's Pointspread Encyclopedia - College Football (143 pages, 8x11 plastic spiralbound, $29.95) and his NFL Teams & Situations (141 pages, 8x11 plastic spiralbound, $29.95) are the latest arrivals at GBC, along with the 2006 NFL & NCAA Football Power System Workbook from Pro Info Sports (51 pages, 8x11 paperbound, $24.95)...read more

New Slots a Reflection of Our High-Tech World

Do you ever wonder, in light of all the advanced technology we're seen introduced to casinos during the last 10 years, what the next decade will bring? The showroom of your local home entertainment and electronics store is the crystal ball you're looking for. High-tech casino floors, impacting both slot machine and table game play, are the wave of the future in gambling according to Ed Rogich, Vice-President of Marketing for International Game Technology (IGT), the world's leading electronic gaming device developer and manufacturer. During my recent conversation with Rogich, he highlighted three of the most notable trends to watch: (1) Server-based slot machine technology...read more