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Understanding payback percentages By Frank Legato “Payback percentage” is one of the most misunderstood terms in the casino industry. Many players think it means how much of the money they put in a game that will come back to them in jackpots. Others think that the casino has a switch somewhere that officials can […]
Can betting less increase your odds of hitting the top jackpot? By John Grochowski If you’re eligible for the top jackpot only when betting the max, and you’re not prepared to bet that much, you’re better off at a non-progressive machine. I first encountered Fred back in the 1990s, while I was doing a […]
Tips, tidbits and hidden gems to help make your next trip to Las Vegas your best yet By C.C. Royal While I enjoy gambling at my local casinos, I also make frequent trips to Las Vegas for the ultimate in gaming and entertainment. I know that many of our readers do the same. […]
Strategies to help you keep more of what you win by Basil Nestor Gambling income is taxed like regular income, so you may owe substantial money unless you can prove that your gambling activities generated an offsetting loss. It’s spring…which means get ready to pay gambling taxes! Gambling taxes, you say? Yes, you must […]
The wildest betting extravaganza of the year descends on Las Vegas There is nothing in the universe to rival the manic intensity of March Madness. From sun-up to sundown, frenzied bettors are wagering and watching hoops, watching hoops and wagering. The betting menus are endless. It seems like only yesterday that the Duke Blue […]
What are the chances of you doubling your blackjack bankroll vs. busting out? by Henry Tamburin Do you think the probability of doubling your bankroll would increase or decrease if you decreased your starting bankroll, say, from $200 to $100? Or what if you started with a bigger bankroll? Do you think that would […]
Casino Player Magazine January 2011 Deal Me In! Common sense and wisdom to help jumpstart your poker game By Kevin Blackwood Craps Bets: From Bad To Worse How to identify and avoid some of the most dangerous bets in the casino By Basil Nestor What Would You Do If… Hypothetical situations at the blackjack tables […]
Strictly Slots Magazine January 2011 After The Jackpot The dream of every slot player—winning a life-changing jackpot—can turn into a financial nightmare if you don’t manage your money properly. Here are some tips to prepare you for hitting the big one. By Ted Oglesby New Slot Year Our annual sneak-peek at what’s in store for […]
How to figure out the perfect video poker game for you By Ellen Spiegel I need excitement, and I don’t mind losing—as long as I can get the “big hit” occasionally. Considering all the varieties of video poker, do you really know which games are right for you? Do you get frustrated because you go […]
Bally’s new Vegas-themed slot combines the best of the old and the new by Frank Legato The modern slot floor is a combination of old and new experiences. The most advanced technology these days typically merges with tried-and-true play experiences to create new kinds of fun. The newest bonus slot from Bally Technologies proves […]