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Debunking common video poker myths By John Grochowski 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 the introduction of […]
Players divulge the methods to their madness By Frank Scoblete People work hard to earn their money. In fact, as my son says, “It’s called work because it is work.” With the exception of some high rollers who might be so rich that spending amazing amounts causes them no pain, the rest of us […]
Understanding the random nature of slot machines By John Grochowski For many years, Strictly Slots has addressed concerns of readers wondering how their observations and results squared with the idea that results are random on slot machines. The questions would start, “If results are really random …” followed by something that just didn’t add […]
To hold that kicker or not—that is the question By John Grochowski It’s always tempting to go for the big jackpot, and often in video poker that’s just what we do. We’ll break up a flush, straight or high pair for a one-card draw to a royal flush, tossing away smaller payoffs for a […]
The truth about betting systems By Frank Scoblete There are numerous systems employed by casino gamblers in their attempts to wrest money from the house. Some of these, such as the Martingale, have long histories, and some have been developed by mathematical geniuses such as Blaise Pascal. Players have used these methods over the […]
Slot makers are taking popular features and using them in a new way By John Grochowski Whether you’re a slot player, game maker or casino operator, versatility in game play is a prize to be treasured. The fast-growing hold-and-respin segment has that versatility. It’s been used for basic bonus play, in more varied bonus […]
Hialeah Park Racing and Casino shines with East Coast’s loosest slots and much more By Sean Chaffin Slot machine players looking for the casino with the loosest slots on the East Coast may be surprised to learn which property tops the list. It’s not an Atlantic City casino and not found in some of […]
Strictly Slots goes off to the races with a look at some of the best racinos in the country By Karrie L. Zukowski For many gambling enthusiasts, racinos are the best of both worlds—the thrill of betting on live horse or dog races, combined with all the slot machine and table-game action you could […]
The advantages of playing slow By Jack Clayton We live in a hectic world. Fast cars, fast food, a speedy work environment, and technology that increases how much we try and cram into one day. Instead of quietly reading the newspaper over a coffee in the morning, we get our news from instantaneous tweets, […]
The right ways to play craps the right way By Frank Scoblete There are two main games at a craps table. The first is to bet with the dice; that is, you want just about any number to appear except for the dreaded seven during the point cycle of the game. The second is […]