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Our annual survey of best in the slot-playing world, as selected by our readers by Frank Legato One of the most prominent trends these days among the companies that produce slot machines is player research. Bally, IGT, WMS, Aristocrat and all the other slot makers are increasingly relying on player focus groups to tell […]
How much does the royal flush impact your game’s payback schedule? The answer might surprise you. By Jerry “Stickman” Stich Wins and losses do not come in a nice, steady stream. The edge of the game isn’t applied in a constant slope; instead, it’s a roller coaster ride. Most serious video poker players know how […]
Vegas handicapping seminar reveals timeless tips and new, high-tech tactics By Buzz Daly In the technological wonderland that envelops the world of sports betting, TMI—or “Too Much Information” — is an occupational hazard. When you add the glut of deliberately misleading tout missives filled with manipulative story lines, bettors can really get dismayed in […]
Gambling needs regulation to survive and thrive By Basil Nestor There are lessons we can learn from Full Tilt’s monumental mistakes. Their spectacular crash and burn offers poignant teaching moments for the casino industry, examples for legislators and regulators, and profound strategic lessons for all players. Over the past few months, we’ve learned […]
Leroy’s Sportsbook, the largest independent sportsbook operator in Nevada, and Computerized Bookmaking Systems, Inc., a leading provider of race and sports technology, recently announced that Leroy’s has received approval from the Nevada Gaming Control Board to start offering its own app for smartphones. This represents a milestone in sports betting history, and marks the first […]
Rivalries, revenge and Turkey Day upsets add emotion to the equation by Jim Feist November football presents some unique situations for sports bettors. It’s the middle of the NFL campaign, where a lack of depth or road travel can begin to wear teams down, and in college football it’s a time for revenge and […]
15 rules and rituals they don’t teach you in the books by Rob Wiser I remember my first visit to Atlantic City, many years ago. It was on the Boardwalk that I stepped inside a casino for the first time, packing a pocketful of cash with visions of beating the house. Blackjack was the […]
10 common “mythtakes” that players make at table games By Frank Scoblete On any given hand, and on any given night, luck does play a role—that’s true. But in the long run, how skillfully you play will determine just what the casino wins from you—or what you win from them! I call them “mythtakes”: false […]
How rebates on losses can give players the edge By Henry Tamburin I don’t believe that Johnson’s gigantic windfall at the blackjack tables was due solely to luck. Neither did several contributing writers to my Blackjack Insider Newsletter (BJI). They undertook a detailed mathematical analysis of Johnson’s deal with the casinos and arrived at some […]
Watch out for college football teams that lose their first game by Jim Feist October is the best time of year for sports fans with NFL and college football in full swing. College football provides great wagering opportunities because of homecoming games, rivalries and good teams that will be suffering their first defeat. The list […]