Gaming Gurus: Strategy Expert Article Archive - Page 847

Robison Reviews: Bringing Down the House

Can it get any better than this: winning tens of thousands of dollars on almost every casino visit plus getting the full VIP treatment as you empty the casino's coffers? The MIT blackjack team lived this dream come true and won millions of dollars until it all came crashing down around them practically overnight. Bringing Down the House tells the story of how Kevin Lewis was initiated into the team and began to live a double life--MIT grad during the week, high-roller during the weekends...read more

Casinos Love Winners

For years, it has been a constant theme at family parties I have attended. "There should be a law against someone monopolizing a slot machine for days and days," I often heard. "There isn't a law," I would respond, "but you should let the casino management know your thoughts...read more

Remembering Sonny Reizner

One of the true legends of Las Vegas recently passed away. Sonny Reizner 81, began as a sports bettor, learning his trade at the Boston Garden, and Fenway Park at the ripe age of 15. Many gamblers years ago, would congregate in the stands and make wagers amongst themselves...read more

Q & A with Slot Game Developers

The multi-line, bonus round video slot revolution that has been raging at casinos has stolen the thunder from traditional spinning reel slots. Imaginative games and graphics, exciting bonus rounds, and interactive play combine to create an environment that has brought a whole new dimension of entertainment to the world of electronic gaming devices. You’ve probably encountered the games on your casino visits...read more

A Shuffle through the Gaming Mailbag

Q. Thanks for your recent column on buying numbers at the craps table. After I read the column, I started thinking about put bets--specifically put bets on the 6 and 8. When I go to Las Vegas, I play at Casino Royale, which has $1 tables with 100x odds...read more

How Often Can You Expect Doubles to Help You in Blackjack?

The difference between winning and losing sessions at blackjack often depends on doubles. In particular, it hinges on 10s versus dealers' twos through nines and 11s against twos through 10s. Beating the bosses is greatly facilitated by getting a fair share of these hands, acting aggressively on them, and pulling the right cards when you do...read more

Politics and the Law of Gambling

Politics has always played an important role in the making of gaming law. But one of the most blatant attempts to use--or rather to misuse--the political system in the name of controlling gambling took place following the atrocities of September 11. Representative James Leach (Iowa-R.) has been trying, unsuccessfully, for years to push his "Unlawful Internet Gambling Funding Prohibition Act" through Congress...read more

Victorian Christmas in Nevada

The roots of Nevada are showing with Victorian-themed Christmases abounding. December 7th is the day the Victorian Christmas comes to Sparks, with the tradition and flair that comes with the spirit of the season.....read more

The odds way of staying even

Dear Mark,Per your advice, I gave the game of craps a try. Initially I started with a lone pass line bet, and then when winning, I added a place bet on the 6 or 8. I think it is time to graduate to the next level and add odds to my pass line wager...read more

Scobe's Quick Tip #3

If you are on a tight gambling budget, but enjoy the game of Three-Card Poker, either play the competition round versus the dealer (ante and play) or play the non-competition round (Pair Plus) but do not play both! This game is fast and can eat away at small bankrolls spread out on too many bets...read more