Gaming Gurus: Strategy Expert Article Archive - Page 745

A Tip on Sticking to a Win Goal

Despite the proliferation of casinos throughout the U.S., a majority of players -- and I'll wager it is a hefty majority -- still have to spend a significant amount of travel time to play. Hence, whether or not they consciously admit it, most players' primary objective is to make the trip worth the effort...read more

Bonus Slots Update #2 Including Dragon's Gold, YAHTZEE Looking for Love, Spring Carnival and Super Spin Sizzling 7

Let's begin another expedition for newer bonus slots with these four versions. 1) Dragon's Gold: There are up to five rounds to enjoy in the Jousting Bonus feature of this 15-line slot. When mounted knights land on reels one and five you select either Sir Black or Sir White to joust for bonus credit awards and possibly move you forward in this bonus round. If your knight is defeated, the round is over, but when both knights remain in the saddle after the battle, the player is awarded a consolation prize and advances further into the round. Also, win all five rounds and you not only receive the credit awards but also are prompted to select one maiden for additional credits. When three dragon symbols land on a payline, you advance to the Dragon's Gold bonus. Here the player steps along a footpath of ten stones revealing credits, multipliers or symbols that could help or hinder their journey into the days of yore. 2) YAHTZEE Looking for Love: There's more from the makers of YAHTZEE...read more

QuarterMillion$ Progressive Slots

Since the release of All Slots Made Easier #3 with the top 200 slot versions, I must admit I have not found many slots that meet the criteria of 'top slot'. That is, until the release of Bally's QuarterMillion$ Progressives. Not only is the big jackpot a generous payday, but your don't spend more than 75 cents to play each max...read more

Pro Football Resgister; Slots and Online Poker Book in at GBC

A variety of new titles, each with an appeal to a specific player have arrived at Gambler's Book Shop, and here's a summary look at each. The 2004 Pro Football Register (520 pages, paperbound, $18.95) is a great resource for those who want to know not only how to spell every pro player's name correctly, but where he attended school (high school and college), what records he has set, and his seasonal and lifetime statistics...read more

Quitting While You're Ahead

Dear John, I have enjoyed reading your articles. I have been frustrated for quite some time here in Northern California. I have been to Reno and Las Vegas many times and have always enjoyed the slots. Now that we have several Indian Casinos nearby, I have been fighting the urge to frequent them too often...read more

Do They Care About Detroit's Future?

Shortly after the voters of the State of Michigan approved the statewide referendum authorizing three casinos in the City of Detroit, state and City of Detroit leaders had the strong desire to (1) do things right and (2) not to repeat the mistakes made in New Orleans where a casino had recently gone bankrupt...read more

Readers Speak Their Peace about Casinos

Even though people attend casinos primarily for the gambling, many of the properties in the Chicago area have evolved into regional "getaway" destinations that feature luxurious hotel accommodations, fine and casual dining, lounges and clubs, and popular entertainment. In its March issue, Midwest Gaming & Travel magazine asked readers to select their favorite casinos in a variety of gaming-related and hospitality categories based upon their experiences over the preceding 12 months...read more

Advice for Vegas Tourists

When riverboat casinos and Native American casinos started to open in the early 1990s, some Las Vegas operators feared the possible threat to their businesses. They turned out to be no threat at all. Las Vegas continued to grow, and before long the conventional wisdom soon turned to regarding newer gambling jurisdictions as training grounds for players who would want to sample all Las Vegas has to offer...read more

Heard it on the River

This hasn't been confirmed but we heard that GRAND CASINO, who stepped up to sponsor the LEWIS-TYSON fight two years ago, will again answer the bell and be the major sponsor for the ROY JONES-GLENN JOHSON IBF light heavyweight championship this September in the FEDEXFORUM...read more

Ask Larry: The Lowdown on the Hi-Lo Craps Bet

Dear Larry, I'm planning my first trip to Vegas to play craps. I'd like to know in which casinos on the Strip, if any, you can smoke a cigar while playing? Or, because of the antismoking ayatollas, they shoot you on sight and you can only smoke in a lounge and hide your shame?? Jacques Hi, Jacques, Cigar smoking is legal in most casinos in Las Vegas but some dealers and players don't like it...read more