Gaming Gurus: Strategy Expert Article Archive - Page 833

The Secret of Betting Don't

Pssst... Wanna know a secret? How about the secret of betting from the don't side? When you make a don't pass bet before the come-out you will win your bet if a 2 or 3 rolls, but lose your bet if a 7 or 11 rolls -- just the opposite of a bet from the pass line...read more

Reader takes this writer to task

Dear Mark,When playing blackjack, it seems like all casinos nowadays check if the dealer has blackjack with an ace showing, before any additional cards are dealt to the players. If the dealer does check, and he does not have blackjack, is it a good bet to double an 11 (say an 8+3)? All basic strategy cards that I have seen suggest to Hit...read more

How Important Are Small Details at the Blackjack Table?

There are many small details to observe at the blackjack table, but most players fixate on things that can't really help their game. Want an example? The other night, three of us were sitting at the blackjack table watching the dealer shuffle...read more

Kiss the Blarney Stone

Saint Patrick’s Day is coming up fast, and Reno is the place to be if you want to feel some Irish Good Luck. Lots of ways to participate in a Reno Saint Patty’s Day and all of them good. There will be an explosion of food and gaming specials in Reno for this special lucky day, so stay tuned, I’ll have more on the Reno Gaming Guide, in a special section.....read more

Why Teachers Suddenly Go Berserk in Class

From a kid's point of view the following happens with some frequency. Ms. Jones is teaching; you ask her a question such as "Is there a test on this?" and suddenly Ms. Jones, yelling and foaming, has to be scraped off the ceiling...read more

Ask The Slot Expert

Do you know where I can buy The Price is Right - Plinko and Cliffhanger that I can play on my PC? I have been looking for them. Tami Dear Tami, I did a bit of searching and I couldn't find a CD that has these slots on it...read more

Conyers to Propose Internet Gambling and Regulation Study

In an interesting guest column in the Las Vegas Sun, Michigan Representative John Conyers announced that he will reintroduce legislation to create an Internet Gambling Licensing and Regulation Study Commission to evaluate how to regulate online gambling...read more

Money Management Tip from Reader

The only way to become a true recreational gambling fan who derives maximum value and entertainment from each wagering dollar is to formulate and consistently use a money management plan. There is no right or wrong technique when it comes to managing the money you bring to a casino, the money you don’t bring (credit cards), or for that matter, the money you win...read more

Q and A Session with the Casino Answer Man

One thing I've found when I've given seminars over the last decade is that a packed room always means plenty of questions. So it was when I was invited to speak to a seniors' fair recently in Oakbrook Terrace, Ill...read more

Distinctions between Right and Wrong in Blackjack Are Often Slender

Blackjack buffs rarely make grossly outrageous decisions, like hitting hard 19 or standing on soft 14 regardless of the dealer's upcard. And some doubt, but few flout, edicts such as stand on 10-10 rather than split the pair against a dealer's stiff...read more