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THE LOOSEST SLOTS AWARDS

By Frank Legato   Longtime readers of this magazine and our sister publication Casino Player have always been on the hunt for the loosest slots on the floor. In fact, Player was the first publication to use the term “loose slots” in reference to slot machines that offer a liberal payback percentage, known these days […]

BAD ADVANTAGE PLAY

The pitfalls and perils By Frank Scoblete   In the world of casino playing, there are good players and there are bad players. The good players use the lowest house edge bets at the games they play and keep their betting in an easily handled way with no horrors of worrying about losing their houses, […]

EXPLORING COMMON PITFALLS

Unveiling the Top 10 Mistakes Players Make at the Blackjack Table By Al O’Grady   To be perfectly blunt, there are so many mistakes that players make I cannot list them all in the space provided for me. So, this is the first of three articles on the subject. As a blackjack dealer for a […]

LOOSE OR TIGHT?

Finding the loosest slots in the new era of low payback By Frank Legato   As you may know, this is the month our sister publication, Strictly Slots, announces the annual “Loosest Slots Awards.” These awards acknowledge the casinos or casino regions that recorded the highest payback percentages on slots for the entire previous year. […]

MAXIMIZING RETURNS

Casino Math (House edge %) vs Real Math (ROI $$) By Garrison Russell   When players take a lesson at the craps table or read a book, the first thing they’re taught is always make a pass line bet and a come bet and take your odds because you’re getting a lower house edge. Unfortunately […]

THE JOY OF GAMBLING

When play becomes work, it’s time for a change By Frank Scoblete   I’ve heard them and I am sure you have heard them; in fact, just about everyone I know has heard them. Their famous quote is this: “I need a vacation from my vacation!” Even a singular one-day trip to the casino can […]

DEBUNKING VIDEO POKER MYTHS

Separating fact from fiction in common misconceptions By Jerry “Stickman” Stitch   With almost all things that have been with us for a while, myths develop. Some myths are based on fact, others are based on the way the human mind thinks the facts should be. Video poker myths have been around since shortly after […]

TO CASH OR NOT TO CASH?

The technology for cashless slot play is here.  Will players use it? By Frank Legato   There have been many advancements in technology over the years that have significantly altered the experience of slot play. There was the computerization of the slot machine and subsequent“ virtual reel” technology that allowed jackpot levels to soar. There […]

10 FOR THE MONEY

Small tips can make a big difference for players By John Grochowski   Sometimes it’s the little things that count. A small strategy adjustment. A tiny tip on what to look for in a slot machine. A wee wrinkle in comp conditions. There are literally dozens of little things to look for and keep in […]

WSOP 2024 SCHEDULE UNVEILED

Poker pros prepare for summer showdown in Las Vegas By Sean Chaffin   This month’s “Poker Notes” takes a look at the schedule for the World Series of Poker as well as some recent big winners, a huge weight loss wager and more. The World Series of Poker (WSOP) announced this summer’s complete schedule in […]

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