Gaming Gurus: Strategy Expert Article Archive - Page 735

Article Says Casinos Can Make Machines Pay on Request

Dear Frank, I have an article clipped from a Halifax newspaper last week that probably made other newspapers via wire services that described "easter eggs." It appears that slot manufacturers can indeed program in code that can payoff on request if players are aware of the machines and code...read more

Bits and Pieces from Indian Country - September 2004

d> California's Indian gaming industry illustrates that point: growth through expansion. The tribes that are expanding are adding employees. But other industries in the state perform much as in the rest of the country, that is, slow to add new jobs...read more

Quick-takes: The month's trends in a glance - September 2004

Funny how news spins depending on the political party or other bias of the spinner, the person that is interpreting the news for you. Still, there are times that even without help the news just spins itself. Take the price of oil and its impact on the economy...read more

Root's Zen of Gambling; Collector's Guide to Casino Dice Hot Items at GBC

Wayne Allyn Root's The Zen of Gambling (322 pages, hardbound, $19.95) and The Collector's Guide to Casino Dice (122 pages, 8x11 plastic spiralbound, $45) are clearly two diverse books, and both have have are being scooped up since their recent arrival at Gambler's Book Club. Root's book, subtitled The Ultimate Guide to Risking It All and Winning at Life, is geared to sports bettors, anyone who gambles in a casino and for individuals who plan to become a successful investors on Wall Street. Known primarily for his sports betting advice, in articles and on television, Root here takes a contrarian stand when it comes to gambling, and particularly in the sports wagering arena...read more

Blank Ticket Cashout

Hi, John, Enjoy your columns letters and your responses very much. As a point of interest to your readers. I was at Foxwoods in Connecticut a week ago. The lady next to me cashed out and got her paper ticket. I did see the pay out amount...read more

Kevin Laforet, President and CEO of Casino Windsor, is the Gaming Professional of the Year!

At this year's Global Gaming Expo ("G2E"), the gaming industry's premier industry trade show, Casino Windsor's President and CEO Kevin Laforet will receive the prestigious "Gaming Professional of the Year Award" for the Eastern Division from the Casino Management Association...read more

Industry Analyst Peers into Gaming's Crystal Ball

The American Gaming Association reports that there are 443 commercial casinos operating in 11 states in the United States in addition to Native American casino developments in 29 states. Many state legislatures around the country are contemplating legalizing some form of gambling, which will expand the industry even more...read more

On the Tournament Circuit

When Harrah's East Chicago held its celebrity poker tournament for charity on July 20, all eyes were on Tom McEvoy. At least both of mine were. The collection of celebs and media creatures that filled the tables in Harrah's poker room included one ringer...read more

Four Card Poker – Growing and Growing

About six weeks ago, I wrote a column here talking about the success of Three Card Poker. There is no doubt that it's the top proprietary game of all time. It will probably stay that way for a while, too. There is, however, for the first time, the prospects of a new game coming up from behind which might just someday take the title away from Three Card Poker. Four Card Poker was invented by Roger Snow, Manager of Table Games for Shuffle Master...read more

Improbable odds here, there, everywhere

Dear Mark, In one of your most recent columns, you spoke of someone who possibly might have hit three royal flushes in a row. What you didn't mention was what the odds were of such an feat happening. Also, wouldn't some of the long shot keno tickets be just as tough to hit as three royals in a row? Frank L. Oops, an omission on my part, Frank...read more