Gaming Gurus: Strategy Expert Article Archive - Page 913

Ask The Slot Expert

Obviously, I am not a gambler. I would like to know what you mean by playing full coin on progressive slot machines. Thank you, Carmen Dear Carmen, A progressive slot machine is a machine on which the top jackpot (and sometimes some of the jackpots too) increases with each coin played...read more

Is Volatility the Secret of Winning Big?

Basic Strategy for multi-deck blackjack dictates hitting rather than doubling on a two-card 11 against a dealer's ace. Both options favor the players. That is, the hand is projected to win more often than it loses, and to make money, either way...read more

Blackjack myths debunked

Which of the following statements about blackjack is true? You should always take insurance or even money when you are dealt a blackjack. Unskilled players will hurt other players' chances. It's impossible to count cards in multiple-deck games...read more

Results on Slots and Video Poker Are Random

Results on electronic gaming devices, including slot and video poker machines, are as random as humans can program computers to be. I've been trumpeting that message ever since I started writing about casino games, and along the way I've collected stories of odd little coincidences...read more

25 Ways to Protect Yourself Against the BAD Guys in the Casinos! - Part 1

In Atlantic City I was entering the lobby of the Claridge from the side door one evening when I saw one guy bump a lady and, when she turned to see who had bumped her, I saw a second guy come up from behind her, open her purse, and take out her wallet...read more

Barney Vinson's World

Planning a trip to Las Vegas in the near future? Each month we'll spotlight a different casino so you'll get a better idea of what each resort has to offer. This month, it's the Orleans Hotel. Now I'll have to admit that I'm not much of a party animal...read more

Mississippi Dreaming - Part 2

When I went to activate my credit line at Sam's Town, the young lady -- an African American -- took my driver's license. "I want to activate my credit line," I said. "Whachew mean by dat, act-tub-ate?" she glared at me. "Uh, ah, activate...so I can take out a marker." "Whasa marka? Yew gowinta scrawl on our walls?" "No, no that, uh...." Then she laughed...read more

The Great Reno Balloon Race

Every year, this event just gets bigger and better.... and I try my hardest to find reason to get down to Reno.... to see the skies full of magnificent hot air balloons in every shape and size. They lift off from Rancho San Rafael Park and always......read more

Readers Write

Dear Frank, I have been reading Wong's Blackjack Secrets (mainly the Hi-Low chapter), and I also have Professional Blackjack. I feel moderately confident that I can begin to learn the Hi-Low count as my first card counting method (right now I only know Basic Strategy)...read more

The Slot Expert's Guide to Winning at Slots and Video Poker

You can hear me give my slot and video poker tips live on The Good Times Show, hosted by Rudi Schiffer with Frank Scoblete, which is broadcast from Memphis on WMC 790AM Saturday morning from 10-12 CT. When I was waiting for Frank Scoblete to join me in the casino at Treasure Island in Las Vegas recently, I sat down at a slot machine by his elevator bank...read more