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Casinos are under the influence from arcades to apps By John Grochowski Distinctions have been blurred in the modern age of slots, and to a large extent the games you play in the virtual world online are the same as those in the real—or reel—world. For decades, there’s been a relation between slots and […]
Our report on where to find the most generous slot floors in the nation By Frank Legato For 22 years—beginning in our sister publication Casino Player in 1993-94 and continuing in Strictly Slots beginning last year—we have gathered public slot information for each 12-month period and reported where the casinos with the loosest slots could […]
The ancient art of deception By Jim Feist As a longtime poker player who also studies and wagers on sports on a regular basis, I understand the art of deception. Baseball season is commencing and there is a constant cat and mouse game between catchers, hitters, pitchers and managers. Is the steal sign on? […]
Questions and answers on a casino favorite By Henry Tamburin Blackjack continues to be the most popular table game in casinos. The reason is that it is an easy game to learn how to play, it’s a beatable game, and it’s possible to win often by learning the correct playing strategies (i.e., the house […]
If you think your video poker machine is “rigged,” think again by Jerry “Stickman” Stich I have friends who firmly believe that casinos “fix” their video poker machines. They feel the casinos are cheating by not giving a random game, and in support of their beliefs, they cite some of the following observations: ➤Have […]
Slot players are at the center of casino profits—and perks By John Grochowski Today’s casinos are so slot-machine centric that it can be difficult to imagine a time when slot players weren’t a desired demographic, a target of comps, perks and special offers to keep us coming back. Meal comps? Free rooms? Those were […]
AGS injects new life into game show and trivia slot genres with “Family Feud” By Frank Legato The TV game show Family Feud has been part of American popular culture since the1970s. The program, which has members of two families faceoff in a contest to find the most popular answers to a variety of […]
The little things count for fun in the casinos By John Grochowski When you play in casinos, chances are that a good deal of your focus is on the big picture, the things most important to you. How much money are you going to bring? What games are you going to play? How soon […]
How to get the most bang for your bankroll By Jerry “Stickman” Stich With the myriad choices of video poker games available in today’s casinos, many people have a hard time simply figuring out the best game for them to play. But depending on the individual and their gambling goals, the definition of “best” […]
Take advantage of your senior status By H. Scot Krause By government standards you may not be considered a “senior” until you’re 65, but thankfully at many of our favorite casino’s, being a youthful senior can be a good thing! Senior promotions are popular at many casinos across the country and especially so in […]