Gaming Gurus: Strategy Expert Article Archive - Page 797

Tips from Gambling Greats: Jean Scott, the Queen of the Comps!

Jean Scott, one of the most popular gaming writers and personalities in the history of American gambling, is a study in delightful contradictions. Her father was a preacher, a traditionalist, who raised his family to adhere to an austere philosophy where frivolousness was frowned upon and frugality was the key...read more

3-Card Poker, Locals Casinos in Vegas

I hear that 3-Card Poker has had some changes in the casinos (in favor of the house). Can you tell me what the changes and differences are and have they been changes on the slot machines also or just at the tables? We are heading up to one of the casinos this weekend and would like to know of the changes before we go...read more

Harrah's, Horseshoe Dominate Survey

The results of Casino Player's eighth annual "Best of Gaming" survey conducted among casino gaming enthusiasts nationwide was the highlight of the magazine's July issue. Rather than make Illinois and Indiana two separate jurisdictions, Casino Player grouped the properties located in the two states under the heading "The Best of Chicagoland". Even though Harrah's Entertainment, Inc...read more

Grochowski Sevens Out

In a room full of craps shooters, I had some face-saving to do. It was the no-sevens contest, the final event of the Golden Touch Craps seminar, where Frank Scoblete and crew were tutoring potential dice controllers. I was far from the star pupil...read more

Tamburin to Teach Card Counting and Tournament Blackjack at Tunica Jamboree

Everyone who gambles in casinos knows the underlying truth of the situation: The casinos want to have an edge in all the games and most of the bets they offer within those games. That edge, from slight to scary depending on the game and the bets made, pays the bills, the employees' salaries, and the owners and shareholders...read more

Give Those "Lay" Bets a Second Thought

Most casino action involves small to moderate bets offering equal or, more often these days, much greater returns. The especial popularity of jackpot-oriented wagers has a lot to do with "utility." Folks risk money they figure they can always get, seeking fortunes they realize they'll never amass the hard way. Everyone knows, or should, that the money multiples are offset by the probabilities...read more

States Win Again

In the 1950s and '60s, the term "states' rights" became a code phrase for segregation. While the federal government was attempting to integrate schools, some state governors were blocking the doorways. Television also gave state governments a bad name, or at least made them seem insignificant...read more

A handful of specifics to commit to memory

Dear Mark, Playing Jacks or Better and using correct basic strategy, what do I do in the following situations? a.) A pair (10s or lower) and a face card. b.) A pair (10s or lower) no face card. c.) A pair of face cards with another face card...read more

Gaming Celebrities Are Coming to Tunica in November!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: GAMING CELEBRITIES ARE COMING TO TUNICA IN NOVEMBER! Mark November 14, 15 and 16, 2003 in your calendars because on those days Jean Scott, known as the Queen of the Comps, and author of the bestseller, The Frugal Gambler, is coming to Tunica as a part of Frank Scoblete's Gamblers Jamboree at Gold Strike Casino Resort...read more

Craps A to Z Series: Y Is For Yo!

The primary use for the "Yo" (eleven) is to give the pass line player something extra on the come out. Since the Yo is a one-roll bet, some gamblers toss the dealers a "dollar Yo," which means that if the shooter throws an eleven on the very next roll, the player wins $15, but if anything else rolls, he loses his dollar...read more