Gaming Gurus: Strategy Expert Article Archive - Page 640

Myths Surround Video Poker

My favorite subject on almost any casino game is the myths and fallacies surrounding that particular game. Just like blackjack, video poker is not exempt from myths. One of the most widespread myths is someone believing that another player "stole" his royal flush...read more

Betting Pass and Don't Pass at the Same Time

Frank, Will a casino allow you to bet on the Don't Pass and the Pass at the same time? The object is to end up on the Don't Pass after the point is established with minimum loss. Example: On the come out roll if a 7 is thrown the Don't Pass losses and the Pass wins...read more

Two New Remarkable Poker Books by Slotboom, Brown hit GBC Shelves

Just when you think you think the saturation level for new poker books has been reached a pleasant surprise or two proves us wrong. With another two dozen books due to arrive at Gambler's Book Shop in coming months, no doubt there'll be further interesting newcomers to the shelves...read more

Neuroeconomics: Is Gambling Entering a Brave New World?

In classical economics, the laws of probability are presumed to underlie decisions involving risks and rewards in business and personal affairs. Even without the background to appreciate let alone do the math, people ought to be able to trade-off costs and benefits reasonably well...read more

White Linen and Green Felt Make a Perfect Pair

If the only dining experience you associate with a casino outing is a buffet, you're in for a pleasant surprise with a visit to any one of the fine dining restaurants at the casino destinations in the greater Chicago area. Even if you're not inclined to gamble but still enjoy a wonderful meal in elegant surroundings at exceptional value, you simply just can't lose...read more

Tunica County Attractions Beckon Summit Attendees

Cotton and that other cash crop, gaming cash, fuel Tunica County but watching cotton grow gets old soon and gaming needs to be interspersed with other things to give you a balanced agenda while attending the Gaming Summit being held at the Expo Center this month...read more

Selective Memory at Video Poker

My friend Dave is a video poker player, and has been for at least a decade. He's read the books, practices on the computer and is ready to go when he plays for money. Still, when he hits the bad streaks, he feels the same frustrations as any other player...read more

Another opinion on tipping

The question no one knows the answer to: Does the stop button on the slot machine really override the RNG or the RNG already has the wheels symbols chosen and the stop button just makes it happen (stop) faster? Thanks, Bernie Dear Bernie, Pressing the stop button does absolutely nothing to alter the outcome of a spin...read more

Rhino

Rhino was the most feared pit boss at the Dunes Hotel. When he tromped through the dice pit chewing on his cigar, even the players got nervous. So you can imagine what it was like for the employees. One day he tromped up to the table where I was working, and growled to the boxman, "When you get a break, call home...read more

The Math Proves That Bad Blackjack Players Don't Hurt You

The most common complaint I get from blackjack players is that they lose because other people at the table play their hands wrong. But the reality is, if you've been unable to win -- it's been all you! Blackjack experts realize it doesn't matter how anybody else plays his hands...read more