Gaming Gurus: Strategy Expert Article Archive - Page 824

We have seen the future of gambling, and it's TACKIE.

Gaming industry executives were recently treated to a preview of Totally Automated Casino and Keno Interactive Entertainment (TACKIE). The movers and shakers predict that TACKIE facilities will soon replace the outmoded punting palaces of yesteryear. TACKIE installations avoid all the nettling nuisances that get between gamesters and their coveted shots at the really big bucks...read more

Friday night player wants to go BIG TIME

Dear Mark,I have been enthralled by watching the World Poker Tour on the Travel Channel. Talk about a show that hooks you. I actually have visions of grandeur and think that I too could play at the level I have seen on TV...read more

Mensa Mystery

    One of this site's readers, Ray Foley, recently wrote to Frank Scoblete with a question about a combination bet at craps.  Frank forwarded Ray's letter to me.  I wrote to Ray and asked him if I could quote his letter in my article and he said that would be fine...read more

Thunder (in the) Valley and More

The news rattling around all week has been heavy with Tribal gaming plans in Northern California... as Tribal casinos announce their intentions. The biggest news, of course, is the opening of the Thunder Valley Casino in Auburn, California...read more

Scobe's Quick Tips: #24 and #25 (Buying in at a Table Game, Take Advantage of Casino Promotions)

Scobe's Quick Tip #24 When buying in at a table game such as blackjack or craps, never hand your money directly to the dealer. Dealers are not allowed to take anything from your hands...read more

Future Odds 2003

Have you been watching the Travel Channel lately? The show to see for poker players is the World Poker Tour. Some of the best players in the world are in the tournament and the best part is the viewer gets to see the players' hole cards...read more

Midwest Gaming & Travel Announces Results of Reader's Choice Awards

Readers of Midwest Gaming & Travel magazine have selected their favorite riverboat and landbased casinos in the states of Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Michigan and Missouri. See who they are at: http://www.midwestgamingandtravel.com/2003_readers_choice.h...read more

Best-Case Money Management Scenario - Part 2

Now let's dream about hitting the life-changing jackpots, the kind with the big cardboard checks and your picture on the winners' wall. First, let's do a little due diligence before we begin playing. If the machine is a progressive that is part of a network (either in-house or wide-area), check that its progressive meter shows roughly the same amount as other machines on the link and that its meter is increasing...read more

Governor Appoints Gary Peters as New State Lottery Commissioner

Michigan, like many states, is facing a serious budget crisis this year. To address these concerns, there is increased talk of expanding gaming to other locations, including horse racetracks, bars and restaurants. House Speaker pro tem Larry Julian has announced that later this week he will introduce wide-sweeping legislation in an attempt to aid the racing industry through the use of "video lottery terminals" ("VLTs") at racetracks. Use of the phrase "video lottery terminal" is significant...read more

Bits and Pieces from Indian Country - April 2003

Wisconsin's governor has quietly worked to increase income to the state from Indian gaming.  Before going public with his needs, unlike Grey Davis, Governor Doyle negotiated a new compact.  Opposition in the state legislature twice tried to stop the process, but Doyle vetoed the legislation.  The new compact extended its life and is being called permanent, and allowed the tribes a large variety of games and gave the state a larger percentage of the take.  Now Doyle has negotiated another seven compacts, bringing the total to nine...read more