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THE SOUL READ

Observe opponents through critical analysis and then attack!   A poker “Soul Read” is when a player supposedly looks into the heart of their opponent and through some innate power is able to see their cards—then trumps them with a perfect play. Now, I’ve never played against a soothsayer in a Vegas Mentalist show, but […]

FIVE EASY PIECES

A newbie’s guide to table games By Frank Scoblete   Many new casino players approach the casino experience with a dash, dab or cartload of anxiety, while brand-new players can be frozen with terror. Newbies have fears: How are these games played? How do I get chips? How do I bet? Will other players yell […]

REVISITING ONLINE SLOTS

Once again, the random number generator rules when considering online slot results By Frank Legato   We’ve mostly used this space to dissect, explain and tout the benefits of the slot games you will find on the floor of your favorite casino. Amid all the difficulties of the past two years due to the COVID-19 […]

That Slot Machine Mystique

Bigfoot? Stonehenge? Poe? How about the slots? John Grochowski   Mystique is a quality that’s difficult to pin down because of its very nature. There’s an aura about a person, place or thing that we’re drawn to. We’re drawn to it, perhaps even a little in awe of it, without fully understanding how or why. […]

Sizing Up Your Bankroll

How much cash should a video poker player bring to the casino? By Jerry “Stickman” Stich   Winning is obviously the best way to have fun on a video poker machine, but as we know, most sessions will not be winners. In fact, even if you’re a pretty good player, losing sessions will probably outnumber […]

Let’s Spin

Gaming Arts takes the bonus wheel to the next level By Frank Legato   It’s been scarcely three years since Las Vegas-based Gaming Arts, a long-successful bingo supplier, began selling casino slot machines. Since then, however, the quality of the games has been apparent as the company has progressed through different slot styles and genres. […]

LESSONS LEARNED

Readers share their casino mistakes to learn by By John Grochowski   Everybody is a beginner sometime. We’re not hard-wired with the ins and outs of casino games. We learn. While we’re learning, we make mistakes. Lots of them. Some are more embarrassing than others, but mistakes are part of learning. Readers have shared these […]

THE CASE FOR VIDEO POKER

There may not be hold-and-spin bonuses or animated dragons, but video poker is a game where you can improve your odds through knowledge By Frank Legato   This space has always been devoted to slot machines, but I’d like to broaden the definition of slots this month to include all gaming machines. For our purposes […]

Playing the Percentages

There are high player returns on the slot floor if you know where to look By Frank Legato   If you arrive at a casino and go directly to the slot floor, it’s a good bet that your main goal is to enjoy the entertainment of today’s vast variety of slot games. However, if your […]

Blackjack Etiquette

TEN RULES AND RITUALS TO PLAY LIKE THE PROS   Sometimes you’ll find yourself playing alongside people who have no idea what they’re doing or make boneheaded decisions, such as splitting 10s. Resist the urge to groan. If it bothers you, either move to another table or remind yourself that the skill levels of your […]

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