Gaming Gurus: Strategy Expert Article Archive - Page 859

Do Online Casinos Pay?

One of the most frequently asked questions I get asked is, do online casinos pay? The basic answer is yes. But the answer requires a little explanation. If you just selected online casinos at random, the chances are very high that you would be ripped off at some point, either by software blatantly designed to cheat or, more typically, simply by not being paid if you win...read more

March Madness Tips

I know I promised all the NASCAR fans out there a behind the scenes report of betting on racing but March Madness has been too interesting to pass up. The first 48 games produced some big upsets and lots of nail-biters, especially for those playing the pointspreads. I talked to BoDog's top bookmaker, Kent, at length today, and I wanted to pass on some of his comments to all of you, as you get ready to make your wagers for the Sweet 16...read more

The Ten Commandments of Craps

Craps, like any culture, has many rules to follow. Here are the Ten Commandments of Craps: Never put down a bet when the dice are in the air. If the dice hit the money or the chips, the "seven" will result and the biggest guy at the table will be aiming for you...read more

Getting maximum comps by playing blackjack

"Comp" is short for complimentary. They're the nice perks that casinos give you just for playing. Depending upon your betting level and how long you play, you could get comped to a buffet, a café, a gourmet room, a hotel room, a suite, even air fare...read more

Top 200 Slots - Part 4 - Numbers 148-200

As mentioned in the feature article of Slots Report #35 newsletter, following are Top Slots #148-200 in the last of the series. An explanation of the calculations follows: For the complete article, go to: http://www.casino.com/newsletter/slots/archive/ Slot manufacturers offer casinos a slot payout percentage range--lowest to highest--plus an average hit frequency when all lines/reels are activated for that particular version...read more

Ask The Slot Expert

I have the typical tax newbie question. In June I received my first ever W2G, hitting a $5,000 royal flush on a 50-cent Pick 'Em Poker machine at Mohegan Sun. I elected not to have them take the taxes out, having read in many publications that at the end of the year, I can declare gambling losses up to the amount of winnings...read more

Even Fighting Edge, You Can Get Close to the Ideal... At a Price

The "rule of inverses" puts an easily estimated ceiling on the chance of increasing a bankroll by any given factor, versus going bust. Simply stated, the probability of success never exceeds the inverse of the multiple by which you wish to increase your stake...read more

A Shuffle through the Gaming Mailbag

Q. Recently, the Casino Queen in East St. Louis has initiated a new blackjack policy by which the dealer does not look at the hole card when showing a 10-value card. Does this add to the house advantage? If so, how? I have not seen this policy at any other casinos I frequent...read more

Iowa and Indiana Survey Results

Any "best of" survey of the Chicago-area casino gambling market has to reach beyond the boundaries of Illinois simply because there are five riverboat destinations located in Northwest Indiana, four of which are as close or even closer to many people in this state...read more

Just Ask Scobe and AP

Dear Scobe and AP: Some of these video poker machines give you a chance to double your money if you happen to win on a hand. Sometimes it's a "Pick the High Card" bet and then, sometimes, it's a choice of picking either red or black. From my experience, I lose most of the time by either ending up with the low card, or, when it's choose from Red or Black, I usually pick one color and the machine comes up with the other color as the winner...read more