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Many little wins? Or occasional big wins? By Frank Scoblete I am a conservative player and I have become even more conservative in my goals and betting strategies as I’ve aged (beautifully, I might add—aging, that is). I do not look to make a killing at any game. I want to be able to […]
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 […]
The mechanical reel-spinning slot machine continues to prove itself popular with players By Frank Legato For a century, the perception of what constituted a slot machine remained the same— three physical spinning reels, a simple pay schedule displayed on the front with bar symbols, 7s and fruit symbols. Certainly, changes were made along the […]
Their goal is simple – to make YOUR money their money By Frank Scoblete Casinos are a business, just like the businesses in your community and those throughout the world. Their goal is simple, and that goal is this—to make your money their money. They sell a product, gambling on games where they have […]
Several new slot experiences create fun without the use of the standard spinning reel By Frank Legato At the heart of the slot machine experience since the 1890s has been the spinning reel. The basic format of the slot game for most of the 20th century remained three spinning mechanical reels. When multi-line video […]
By watching a roulette dealer’s style, can you predict where the ball will land? By Frank Scoblete Casino dealers often fall into their own natural rhythm when they deal. This holds true not only with card games, but with other contests such as roulette. They tend to pick up the ball and spin it […]
Wacky Wagers Beyond Point Spreads and Over/Unders By Sean Chaffin When Super Bowl LVII gets underway from State Farm Stadium in Glendale, AZ, on Feb. 12, many bettors will have some action not just on the actual play on the field but also some other unique scenarios that can make for a nice sweat. […]
There’s strength in numbers By Frank Scoblete I’m just a slot player,” some slot players will say as table-game players look at them with pity, concern, contempt. Slot players sometimes feel that they are less-valued casino players than other casino players. How do I know this? I’ve asked them once they have warmed up […]
“Identical” video poker machines might have very important differences By Jerry “Stickman” Stitch Just because two video poker machines have the same name, and the pay tables look the same, does not necessarily mean they are exactly the same game. I was reminded of this recently when I visited a casino with a good […]
Slow and steady wins the race By Frank Scoblete I can break the casino games down to high-energy casino games and leisurely casino games. Two of the high-energy games are craps and blackjack. When you play craps, you are usually at a crowded or relatively crowded table with players making multiple bets. You may […]