Gaming Gurus: Strategy Expert Article Archive - Page 651

Grochowski Reviews Texas Hold'em Books

The boom in poker isn't just a matter of people playing Texas Hold'em, or even people watching it on television. Given the state of my bookshelf, it appears people are reading about it, too. At least an ever-growing number of folks are writing about it...read more

How many casinos are too many?

Hello, John, I am kind of new to the gambling scene. So I will probably ask some questions you have already answered. What does RNG stand for? I live in Oklahoma so our slots are tied to a bingo card. I think you called these Class II machines? Anyway, are the odds any different for these than the ones in Las Vegas? Thank you for your time and expertise. Otto Dear Otto, RNG stands for random number generator...read more

Bits and Pieces from Indian Country - December 2005

The battle continues. Following the statement last month from Senator McCain that Congress needed to revisit the National Gaming Regulatory Act, Representative Richard Pombo of California is introducing a bill that would limit tribal options for off-reservation casinos and give local governments and other tribes more say in the process...read more

Luck Is A Lady In Grand Blackjack

Mika Kile, a pharmacist from Winona, MO, knows how to mix ingredients and she came up with the right concoction to win the $100,000 first prize in the recent $150,000 blackjack tournament at Grand Casino, Tunica. It was her first blackjack tournament and she outlasted 211 competitors for the top money. " I have a huge outstanding student loan and thought that maybe if I could win this tournament it would take care of that...read more

Heard It On The River

I have been watching with more than a passing interest the development of a dice control method that is gathering followers with increasing momentum. My interest has been laced with a healthy dose of skepticism even though controlled shooting is creating a buzz...read more

What Separates a Top Blackjack Player from the Herd?

Walk up and down the casino floor and look at all those people playing blackjack. You'd think they must know what they're doing to be gambling for so much money – right? Wrong! The sad truth is, maybe 10 blackjack players out of 100 have a good handle on how to play all their hands correctly...read more

Quick-takes: The month's trends in a glance - December 2005

Except for Louisiana and Mississippi, gaming is showing growth, even if it is relatively slow. For the stock market the year is winding down by winding up; and gaming stocks are gaining back some of what they have been losing for the last couple of months...read more

Some common blackjack misconceptions that needn't cost you plenty

Dear Mark, Does it matter much which casino I play in since the game is pretty much the same from one casino to the next? Barry D. For starters, the number of decks of cards being used and each casino’s in-house rules determine how much of an advantage the casino has over its patrons...read more

The Secrets of Win Goals and Loss Limits

Pssst... Wanna know a secret? How about the secrets of win goals and loss limits? Many crapshooters will just walk up to a table and just keep on playing until they lose all of their money. It doesn't matter if they get $100 ahead or even $500 ahead - they just keep on playing until they run out of cash...read more

Strategy Is Just One of Blackjack's Advantages

A few nights ago, my husband and I were having dinner with two other couples. The conversation eventually turned to blackjack, and someone asked me why I like that game so much. My answer was because it's one of only three games where you actually have a good chance of ending up either almost even with the casino or maybe even ahead a little...read more