Gaming Gurus: Strategy Expert Article Archive - Page 696

Potpourri of new titles arrive for gamblers in May

To say that publishers are paying more attention to the subject of gambling than ever before is an understatement. Certainly poker is yet to peak in popularity, but I've never seen as many new books coming off the presses within weeks of each other geared for players, researchers, those interested in history or the wild and woolly characters of past generations...read more

Life among the Slots: Keepin' Up With the Joneses

"Keepin' Up With the Joneses" will have you keepin' up with the Bonuses! It's no wonder I was attracted to this particular video slot: not too long ago I married to Mr. Jones! Although I'm not aware of anyone trying to keep up with us, I know for a fact you'll enjoy yourself keeping up with the fun when you play this WMS Gaming slot. It's a game about competition: You against Mr...read more

Ask the Expert: The Right One-Two Punch for Craps

Craps is unique among casino games. It is the only game in the casino where the house gives the player the dice and says: "Here, beat us if you can." In blackjack, the casino doesn't hand you the cards and say: "Here, shuffle and deal and decide how you'll play the house hands." In roulette, you don't get to pump the wheel and spin the ball and try to hit your numbers...read more

Practical Casino Math Updated; Gambling 102 Analyzes Strategies

Practical Casino Math by Robert Hannum and Anthony Cabot (298 pages, paperbound, $30) has just been updated. It remains one of the most important books ever written for the casino industry--in particular, for casino managers or potential mid-management, and for the player who wants to know the edge house in virtually any game including which games are most profitable for the casino. A second book, Gambling 102 by Michael (The Wizard of Odds) Shackleford (150 pages, paperbound, $14.95) takes the other approach: how a player can best beat the casino games, sports betting (pro football), poker, video poker, Three Card Poker, Let It Ride, Caribbean Stud and Sic Bo. First, the Hannum-Cabot book. In 10 vital chapters, the authors offer a quick history of gambling followed by a l0-year analysis of gaming revenue nationally, while in a second chapter there is a focus on the mathematical theory of casino games including the house advantage for each game; how to compute the that advantage directly from odds; volatility and standard deviation; the law of averages and a look at betting systems. One chapter examines basic table games and slot operations with sections on the drop vs...read more

Odds and the 5-Count

Hi, Frank, I just finished reading The Captains Craps Revolution, and am halfway through Forever Craps. I'm still waiting on the updated version of Beat the Craps out of the Casinos to come out in the following weeks. I just have a quick question on the Doey-Don't betting with the Super-System and the 5-Count method...read more

Would Having an Edge Let You Gamble for a Living?

Solid citizens can play some casino games at an advantage. Card counters at blackjack and controlled shooters at craps do it. Both skills demand dedication to master and sustain, and both require finesse to use since the bosses will take countermeasures if they suspect what you're doing...read more

Gambler's Survival Kit - Part 1

In the game of survival, casinos arm themselves well. The mathematical edge that's built into each game is plenty of ammunition to make sure house the bags its share of the wagers. Players would do well to put together a little survival kit of their own...read more

Going With Your Gut Instincts at the Slots

I was reading your articles, and one guy wanted to know about his betting strategy. I've been successful with this strategy. If I go on vacation (which I do a lot of, about 6 - 7 times a year) I will take maybe $5K to $6K with me for a 6-7 day trip...read more

From sportsbook archeology to slots paranoia via the half point

Dear Mark, It wasn't for very much, but I just found a futures bet that I made two years ago that the Patriots would win the Super Bowl. How long do I have to collect on it before it expires? Warren M. Boy, time really flies since the Janet Jackson malfunction...read more

Will the Rampant Poker Craze Breed New Gambling Addicts?

Two years ago, there were about 800 contestants in the annual World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. Last year there were 2600 and it's estimated that this year there may be more than 5000! Why the huge upswing? National television coverage of No Limit Hold'em tournaments has caught the fancy of red-blooded Americans in all age groups...read more