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Look beyond the lure of instant riches By Frank Scoblete She sits at the machine figuring this is why she came to the casino. She works in an insurance company and while her job makes her a good living, it is kind of dull. She has about 10 years before she can retire and […]
Players share their burning casino questions By John Grochowski One thing I’ve learned in long years of listening to slot players is that they really think about their favorite games. They observe, digest, and ask good questions. Here are a few that have crossed my desk in recent months. MARIA Have you seen those […]
Sometimes even the worst losing days can turn in an instant By Frank Scoblete There have been great team and individual comebacks in sports and politics. Who can forget the Boston Red Sox versus the New York Yankees in 2004 when the Red Sox were behind three games to none? All the Yankees had […]
When it comes to gambling, do you stay put or shop around? By Frank Scoblete Here is a question I’ve pondered: Do you prefer to go to the same casino(s) time and time again or do you prefer to spread your play around and visit many casinos for the first time? Of course, it […]
The 10 best and worst wagers you can make at the casino By Frank Scoblete This should be a snap, I thought. I can write this in my sleep. I immediately thought of the worst game, keno, where the house edge is about 25 percent—which means you lose about 25 cents for every dollar […]
Believing Myths About Table Games Can Cost You Big By Frank Scoblete There are more myths and misconceptions about casino table games than you can throw a “craps-out” about them; especially as there is no such thing as a craps-out. So here are some untruths with their truths quickly behind them. Untruth: The […]
Five traits that make players tough competitors By Frank Scoblete In baseball there is an elite category called the “five-tool” player. Such a player is excellent in the following areas: Batting average (usually near, on, or over 300) Power hitting (home runs, triples, doubles) Fast runner (base running, base stealing ability) Good arm in […]
Casinos employ a lot of staff to keep things running smoothly for guests. Here’s who to tip -and how much. It’s common knowledge that it is appropriate to tip one’s server after dining in a restaurant. These food servers rely on such gratuities, which usually hovers between 18 and 20 percent for good service, […]
Escaping reality can be a costly mistake By Jerry “Stickman” Stich If you are an average gambler on a multiple day trip to Las Vegas, you arrive at your hotel, drop your bags off in your room and immediately head to the casino. You then plop yourself down at the first open machine or […]
Automated table games versus live dealers By John Grochowski Without doubt, traditional table games with live dealers, real cards and real chips are the way most of us love to play. But some of us cross over into automated games, whether fully automated (card images on a table screen, electronic wagering on a screen […]