Gaming Gurus: Strategy Expert Article Archive - Page 689

Triple Double Bonus Poker Strategy

"Just what do video poker players want?" A recent discussion with a group of casino executives involved comparing slot players, video poker players and table players. Video poker players, I suggested, want to feel they're getting a fair shot at the casino's money...read more

Timers on Slots

Dear Sirs, When does the timer on slots start and how long do they run or does the timer run all the time? I know the slots have timers because one day I was playing a slot machine and two men from the casino came over to my machine and took a board out and put a new one in...read more

Frequency Frustration

A few months ago I received an email from a gent called Bob Ciaffone. It seems that Bob had invented a new game called "Compare" but he wanted some help in ranking hands. Since I don't know what the legal status of Bob's game is at the moment, I won't describe it here other than to say it is a parlor game played with cards, and in the course of the game a player would have to select the best four-card Poker hand one can form from a thirteen-card hand...read more

Interview with a Card Counter

"Paul" is an old friend of mine, and a successful card counter at blackjack. Actually, one part of that statement is not true. His name's not really Paul, but he doesn't want to give any clues to his identity and, he says, "I don't really seem like a Ringo, do I?" Paul and I were talking a little blackjack, and got onto the subject of player intimidation of other players...read more

Heard it on the River

"We are pleased to bring our two great companies together." With that statement GARY LOVEMAN, chairman and chief executive officer of HARRAH'S ENTERTAINMENT announced the closing of the deal that married CAESARS ENTERTAINMENT with Harrah's, but it also marked the beginning of what Loveman called the "most important task in the history of our company: Capitalizing on the tremendous potential of this merger. That challenge will encompass Harrah's new properties in Mississippi, namely the two Grand Casinos on the Gulf Coast and Grand and Sheraton in Tunica. Loveman believes that the joining of both companies with their proven capabilities and marketing expertise will "generate strong sustainable growth that will benefit our shareholders, our employees, our customers and every community where we operate." Loveman's optimism bodes well for the new Harrah's properties and the company has the muscle and a proven track record to make it happen. The Harrah's File: 4 million square feet of casino space 40,000 plus hotel rooms • Nearly 100,000 employees Age of company, 67 years 40, number of casinos www.harrah's.com Lots of folks are asking me what will the casinos be named and in all likelihood, Grand in Tunica will carry the Harrah's brand, Sheraton will probably remain the same, Grand Gulfport will likely become Harrah's and Grand Biloxi will probably become Horseshoe...read more

Those itsy-bitsy advantages still count

Dear Mark, I know to hold any combination of three cards leading to a royal flush in Jacks or Better. Does the same hold true in Deuces Wild with a deuce and two other high cards leading to a royal flush? Also, should you hold three cards leading to a straight flush in Jacks or Better such as a 6-8-9 of one suit? Mike Yes, Mike, your deuce with two cards to a royal is a slightly better hand than if you were to discard the two high cards and just hold the deuce...read more

Tipping Blackjack Dealers

Blackjack dealers depend on tokes or tips as a big part of their total income. The mechanics of tipping are easy and can also be very important to you as a player. There are three ways to tip a dealer. One, during the game you can simply push a chip over to the dealer and say "that's for you." Another way is to tip as you leave the game...read more

Greenstein's Ace On The River -- Powerful Advice For Cash Players

Barry Greenstein, one of poker's most successful, respected money players on the planet--and a top tournament player as well-ranks among the most well-regarded, educated and unorthodox individuals ever to play the game. Doyle Brunson calls him "the consummate professional poker player," adding, "His attitude, demeanor at the table, and approach to the game sets him apart from most pros." Brunson considers Greenstein in his "top ten all-time best poker players." And as an example of what the man is like, you should understand that Greenstein does something few players do...read more

Comps Part Three: Getting the Edge

If you think the tricks I mentioned in part 2 were, well, tricky, now we get into some serious compduggery, which will allow you to actually get what I call the "monetary edge" over the casino, which means that between the comps you don't deserve and the ratings on the game that you don't deserve, you'll actually be getting more back from the casino then you're shelling out at the table game of your choice...read more

Resorts CEO Promises East Chicago Property Will Deliver

Recreational casino gambling enthusiasts in the greater Chicago-land area have the potential to reap some benefits of their own in the wake of the acquisition by Resorts Destinations of the East Chicago, Indiana casino and hotel complex from Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. Resorts is a dynamic gambling company that is on the threshold of becoming a major player in America's casino industry with increased name recognition and its presence in four of the nation's leading gaming jurisdictions...read more