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Casino Player Magazine September 2010 Slot Scams There’s a sucker born every minute… and a ‘winning slot system’ for each of them By Rob Wiser Blackjack Basic Training The little-known story of how the game’s basic strategy originated—and why it continues to impact casinos today By Basil Nestor BlackJack NON-INTUITIVE BASIC STRATEGY PLAYS by Henry […]
Strictly Slots Magazine September 2010 Hobbit Quest WMS takes players on a journey through Middle-earth with “The Lord of the Rings” By Frank Legato Cash Is King Why using credit cards in a casino is a losing proposition By Bill Burton The Numbers Never Lie Do you understand how slot payback percentages really work? Player’s […]
The extra bonus payoff is a plus, but beware the volatility By Henry Tamburin The most important fact to remember about DDB is that it’s a highly volatile game, meaning the bankroll swings are much greater than a less volatile game such as Jacks or Better. Let me repeat this so it sinks in: […]
If it seems like you’re seeing fewer jackpots than before, here’s why By H. Scot Krause In the older days, casinos were much smaller and players were crowded together—which enhanced the sensation that jackpots being hit all around us. (Unfortunately, the big wins were rarely my own.) When I talk to veteran slot players […]
Bally super-charges one of its most popular games with a 15-reel version Those 15 reels mean you can get multiple winning combinations of any other jackpot symbol as well—one for each of the 40 paylines, in fact. Imagine getting five 7s, times 40. That’s the power of this game. If you’re a manufacturer of […]
How prepared are you to win a life-altering jackpot? By Bill Burton I’m sure many of you have read about athletes who signed multi-million dollar contracts right out of school, only to wind up broke after their playing careers ended. They essentially won the equivalent of a life-changing jackpot, but squandered it due to […]
Win more, and play longer, by using these money management tactics by Basil Nestor He was a young, fresh-faced guy. Spiky blond hair, blue eyes, sun-tanned face, dark-gray hoodie, smoking a cigarette and drinking Jack n’ Coke. He ordered a refill, then sat down two seats to my right and laid out five Andy Jacksons […]
Prepare yourself by learning the proper strategies, and it’s a table game worth wagering on by Michael Shackleford Ultimate Texas Hold ‘Em is a good bet when you use optimal strategy. The game also has a slow pace, which means you’ll lose less money per hour on average. Another side benefit is that casinos often […]
For East Coast gaming resorts, the changing of the seasons means a whole new wave of promotions and opportunities for players From what we’re seeing on the East Coast, the weather may have cooled off but the promotions and events are just as scorching-hot as they were in mid-July. Perhaps even more so! The […]
Mastering basic strategy at blackjack means more than memorizing a chart. It’s about understanding how to play offense and defense. By playing offense—making the extra bet and splitting the 8s—we create a situation where we have an edge. Each of our 8s is a stronger building block than the dealer’s 6. My friend Ralph has […]