Gaming Gurus: Strategy Expert Article Archive - Page 755

Using the Stop Button

Hi, I was wondering what are the best casinos in Alantic City? And what do you think about the Slingo machine? Is there a better percentage rate when playing the $1, $0.50 or the 25-cent machines? I Love this game and I really do play the slots more then I should, but as long as my bills are paid first my husband and I love to stay at the casino and play the slots. Also, the comp cards...read more

America's favorite machine

Dear Mark, By far my favorite slot machine is the Wheel of Fortune. It's so popular where I play that sometimes I have to wait an hour to get a seat. Do you know what the payback percentage of this machine is, the frequency of any kind of payoff, and how often do you get a bonus spin? Quinn A...read more

Match Play Can Give You an Edge, Even in Extended Sessions

Match play is funny money casinos use to reward and encourage patrons who gamble at appropriate levels. In general, bettors can augment their wagers with up to an equal match play amount. Wins are paid based on the sum of the two elements...read more

Self-Delusions from the Anti's

"The expansion crapped out, went bust and turned up a loser" Tom Grey, Executive Director National Coalition Against Legalized Gambling "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics." Benjamin Disraeli Don't believe everything you read in the papers. In fact, to political activists, there is an even greater danger: Don't believe your own press releases. The leaders of the anti-gambling movement, the "anti's" as they are commonly called, have declared that victory is in sight...read more

Indoctrination Day

I was working at the Pioneer Club in Vegas, shilling my life away for $11 a day. Things weren't really as bad as they seemed, though. I had a "student dealer" job all lined up at the big beautiful Mint Hotel, but I didn't start working there until the following Monday...read more

VP Basics & 10 Best Versions

That beautiful Royal Flush! Straight Flush Four of a Kind Full House Flush Straight Three of a kind Two pair One pair of jacks or better Let's begin your basic Video Poker Education. The two techniques that are mandatory to becoming an educated and prepared video poker player are: 1) how to read a pay schedule with additional education to know the difference between short/partial pay and full-pay versions, plus 2) strategies for all the VP types/games...read more

Progressive Slots

Let's talk about those life-changing machines that are always prominently displayed and provide neon-overload for the casino visitor. Progressive Slot Players are no longer limited to that old standard--MegaBucks by IGT.p Innovative slot manufacturers now introduce progressive versions at the same time as the companion bonus version is introduced on the casino floor. Many players are not aware that there are generally two levels of progressive jackpots -- primary and secondary...read more

Basic Slots: Features & Strategies

Three features that should dictate any slot players' search for basic slots are: First, single payline in your quest to stretch your gambling bankroll. Second, slot players should also look for 2 coin maximum non-progressive machines only...read more

Bonus Video Slots

Bonus Slots, today's popular trend, are the most fun, graphically loaded, glitziest slots to come along in a long time. When I think how I laughed at my video arcade friends back then, but guess who's playing these arcade party machines now? Bonus slots are described as 'multi-line', 'interactive' 'branded machines', 'entertainment-content' and 'participation games'...read more

Scobe's Quick Tips, Series 2: #7 and #8: The Power of the Pen and Comps

Quick Tips #7: The "power of the pen" is a term used to describe those in the casino who have the ability to write comps, for most amounts and to or for just about anything. Usually a host will have a strong power of the pen, as will casino managers and directors...read more