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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 […]
Strictly Slots Magazine August 2010 Nationwide Benefits Boyd Gaming gets creative, increases comps, and offer new ways to win with “B Connected” By H. Scot Krause Slot Spotlight Taking a look at the newest machines TEST TIME Think you’re an ace at video poker? See if you know how to match pay tables with the […]
Casino Player Magazine August 2010 Best of Gaming 2010 Our annual rundown of the casinos, hotels, amenities and games our readers have declared the best in the business Practice Makes Perfect An effective (and cheap!) way to hone your table game skills at home By Basil Nestor Dirty Little Secrets Things the casinos don’t want […]
Why packing the proper bankroll is critical if you’re going to survive and thrive at this game By Jerry “Stickman” Stich The more knowledgeable you are about the game you’re playing, the better prepared you’ll be to enjoy it (and capitalize on opportunities). With multiple-play video poker, this means you’ll need to bring a […]
NON-INTUITIVE BASIC STRATEGY PLAYS By Henry Tamburin Most of the basic playing strategy for blackjack is logical to players. Players understand why they shouldn’t hit a 16 when the dealer shows a 6 upcard, or why they should split 8s against a dealer’s 5. However, some of the basic strategy is not so intuitive: […]
The little-known story of how the game’s basic strategy originated—and why it continues to impact casinos today By Basil Nestor Once upon a time there was no card counting and no basic strategy. Blackjack players made choices intuitively, or they followed “expert” advice that was generally incorrect. Players lost a lot of money making […]