Gaming Gurus: Strategy Expert Article Archive - Page 622

Video Poker Versus Live Poker

While I was playing video poker a few days ago, I overheard a gentleman coaching his wife in the finer points of video poker play. He said, "No, don't hold that inside straight. Don't ever hold inside straights when you're playing poker." His admonition to her caught my attention because there are definitely several situations in which you would keep an inside straight while playing video poker even though you wouldn't in table poker...read more

Heard It On The River

Competition will pick up this month down on the Gulf Coast with the palatial BEAU RIVAGE set to open on Aug. 29 with what President GEORGE CORCHIS promises to be an even better operation than before. Look for new and improved features, including a celebrity chef in TODD ENGLISH with his own creation, OLIVES restaurant...read more

Is the Field a Good Bet?

Craps is a game with a legion of bets and combinations of bets. If you are a novice craps player or just someone passing a craps table, the language of the game, the shouts, yells, moans and groans of the players might make you pass the game by...read more

Feist, Steele Football Betting Books Packed With Stats, History

Annually, two football betting resources get much of the attention from those handicappers who wish to check past history and for the specialists who look for streaks, patterns or trends. They are Jim Feist's Football Workbook (317 pages, 8x11 plastic spiralbound, $39.95) and the Pro Football Scorebook from Northcoast Sports / Phil Steele (332 pages, 8x11 plastic spiralbound, $34.95)...read more

Gaming Responsibly: Education Week August 7-11

The issue of problem gambling is one that is of concern to everyone involved with the gaming industry. As a way to draw attention to this important issue and assist individuals that need help, the commercial casino industry will be holding the ninth annual Responsible Gaming Education Week (RGEW), held Aug...read more

More Protocol Guidelines for Casino Play

Being knowledgeable about the rules of the games in casinos doesn't always mean a player is familiar with proper protocol. Good manners can be just as important as good strategy when it comes to making a gambling outing an enjoyable experience...read more

Being Easier to Win Doesn't Always Make a Bet more Advantageous

It makes perfect sense, doesn't it? For equal amounts at risk, easier bets to win also earn more or lose less. On the average, in the long run, ignoring the luck factor, of course. It's usually true. Here's an example. The chance of winning a "straight-up" bet on a number at single-zero roulette is one out of 37, 2.70 percent...read more

Blue Ribbon Video Poker at the Blue Chip Casino

A while back, I got a call from Blue Chip casino in Michigan City, asking if I'd evaluate their video poker and tell them what they needed to do to meet their northwest Indiana competition. I do this every now and again. A number of years ago, when Jef Bauer was the marketing director at Majestic Star in Gary, he asked what video poker players would like to see...read more

Frank Scoblete's World Craps Championships(TM) Sold Out!

Frank Scoblete's World Craps ChampionshipsTM Sold Out! Frank Scoblete's World Craps Championships TM brought 167 players from around the country to Las Vegas on the weekend of July 22 and 23 to participate in the first non-casino craps tournaments ever held...read more

Buying the 4 and 10

Dear Frank: I am very aware that buying the 4 and the 10 is not a good bet but I must admit that when I am making money on a very good roll and numbers are hitting, I will buy either the 4 or the 10 and try to parlay them. I usually will buy the 4 or 10 for $25 or $50 and hope to hit twice for a final payoff of $225 or $450...read more