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Tax tips, hot promotions and practical advice to help you pocket more winnings By H. Scot Krause Make sure your card is inserted properly and recording your points as you play. Check it periodically to make sure it’s still functioning properly. You’d be surprised how often I see card readers flashing “Reinsert Card,” without […]
5 Clues That You May Be Getting Cheated by Basil Nestor Remember that the dealer does not necessarily know what he is doing. Even if he is not intentionally stealing from you, there is always a chance that he may be running the game incorrectly. I recently loaded a blackjack game onto my Android […]
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 In the October issue of Strictly Slots, Bill Burton wrote a very interesting article about how easy it […]
Some choice excerpts from my book 1,000 Best Casino Gambling Secrets By Bill Burton The chance of hitting a Royal Flush when playing Jacks or Better is about 1 in 40,000. This doesn’t mean you are guaranteed to hit a Royal if you play 40,000 hands. Each time you hit the deal button, the […]
Don’t be intimidated by the rituals of the felt By Basil Nestor The best way to feel comfortable is to get beyond the rules of the games, and understand the rules of the felt. Tables have special customs. Here are the basics. It can be intimidating, sitting elbow-to-elbow with a bunch of strangers, […]
Why using credit cards in a casino is a losing proposition By Bill Burton In the casino, the only piece of plastic you should be whipping out in the casino is your players club card, so that you can earn points and comps. “What’s in Your Wallet?” That’s the catch phrase of […]
Things the casino don’t want you to know Why do casinos split tournament prizes into half cash and half promo chips? Simple: they get to promote tournaments with large prizes when, in fact, they give away less than the advertised amount in cash. There are secrets the casino bosses would rather that you not […]
An effective (and cheap!) way to hone your table game skills at home When a computer “dealer” nukes your theoretical bankroll, we have a subconscious tendency to think, “Well, this is all pretend. Computers lie. Real cards would be more…real.” This is why practicing with an actual deck can be an eye opener. Let’s […]
Is it wise to base your betting decisions on “qualifying events?” Are such events truly an indicator that the player has the edge over the house at that moment? Generally, no—they have zero impact on the house edge. It doesn’t matter how you arrived at the decision, because luck will determine the outcome, and […]
Will casinos learn from the recession? Why, on earth, would a casino risk its loyal customers by lowering payback enough to generate anger? A percentage point or two in slot hold will not overcome the loss of customers. Most casino professionals realize this. Some do not. You’ve read in this space that casinos […]