Gaming Gurus: Strategy Expert Article Archive - Page 634

Leaving the Game

Your starting pitcher has just allowed six hits in a row. He's lost his control and just beaned a batter. Your pitcher is cursing and glaring at the umpire and spitting and washing his ands with dirt. His eyes look sunken into his sockets...read more

Five Books Geard Toward History, Ethnic Diversity of the Mob

One of the more fascinating areas related to gambling is the role of organized crime in creating an atmosphere or environment where people could play--legally or illegally. People have been gambling for centuries, openly and behind closed doors...read more

MGM Grand Demonstrates Commitment to the Economic Success of Detroit

Earlier this month, Mike Neubecker, Vice President of Finance for MGM Grand Detroit Casino, gave a presentation to the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) on the status of MGM economic development efforts in the City of Detroit. According to the development agreements between the City of Detroit and the three casinos, each casino has a number of business and social commitments it must uphold...read more

Taking Advantage of Key Blackjack Playing Situations

Those who play blackjack according to the principles of basic strategy maximize their potential to have a profitable session because they drastically reduce the house edge. The more incorrect decisions you make and the more favorable situations you fail to capitalize on during the course of play, the more you are contributing to the edge that casinos wield over players. Knowing when and how to capitalize on key situations while playing six and eight-deck games can make the difference between winning and losing...read more

How Do the Casinos Make Money from Million Dollar Players?

"Casino insider" shows on television seem to portray wealthy gamblers as idiots. Folks pursued because of the big bucks they're sure to lose. And who don't mind as long as their new best friends on the casino staff pander to them brashly enough. High-limit players do represent good profit potential for the casinos...read more

Heard It On The River

This is a nice story and I hope it has a happy ending. FREDDIE NORWOOD, a former two-time WBA featherweight champion of the world, is starting on the comeback trail of all places at the next FIGHT AT THE FITZ on June 30. With his credentials and name recognition you might of thought he would get a national venue debut but shrewd Southaven promoter, he of the glistening scalp, BRIAN YOUNG, has signed fearless FREDDIE to an exclusive promotional contract with PRIZE FIGHT BOXING...read more

Royal Flushes

Video poker players love to talk about royal flushes --- the ones they hit, the ones they didn't, the ones that are still to come. I had a couple of e-mails recently from players who were downright philosophical about their royals. One asked what the lack of royals did to the payback percentage, while the other wanted to know if expert strategy --- a term I use often in this column --- gives you a better chance at royals. First things first...read more

Changing bingo cards on Class II slots

John, I live in Texas and play frequently at Windstar Casino, which is an Indian "Bingo" Casino. My question is in regards to the bingo card. Have you any idea how to play the slots there and help increase our odds? We have been told several different ways to play...read more

Jest For Fun

Two close friends were attending a civic charity affair in Las Vegas. "I just bought a kiss from a beautiful blonde. And I hate to say it, but she kisses better than my wife." His friend said that he was going to try it. When he came back the first man asked, "How was it?" "Swell," said the second man, "but no better than your wife." * * * * * Two men are talking in a casino: "My wife has been playing slots steady for three days straight...read more

Think Outside the Box to Win/Save Extra Blackjack Bets

Let's face it. The vast majority of blackjack players just aren't cut out to be professional card counters. Merely learning the proper way to play all their hands is tough enough. But suppose you're one of those better players who has committed perfect basic strategy to memory...read more