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Betting the max on slots is not always the right move By John Grochowski For decades, players have been told that, when it comes to slots, they should always bet the max to get the best payback percentage. That’s still the case on most three-reel stepper slots, and on a small percentage of video […]
Holding the low-card kicker in Double Double Bonus Poker 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 chance […]
Scientific Games renews one of its most popular hold-and-spin games with ULTRA HOT MEGA LINK By Frank Legato For slot players, this is surely the age of “hold-and-spin.” Or “lock-and-spin,” as some slot manufacturers call it. Whatever the name, it’s the hottest game-play feature in the slot industry right now. Hold-and-spin game-play mechanics have […]
Mike Sexton discusses cheating in poker By Sean Chaffin No one wants to play with a cheater and the topic is a serious subject among poker players. Accusations began flying recently in one suspected case at the Stones Gambling Hall located near Sacramento, California. Mike Postle, a regular in the property’s live streamed cash […]
Bad moments caused by bad players By Frank Scoblete Most table games, most times, run smoothly and players have little to complain about except maybe some bad luck. The casino experience for most players for most times is a pleasant one and when good luck hits them, well, it can be a great time. […]
In poker, trickery and deceit are powerful tools By Jack Clayton Football season is in full swing, with college rivalry games taking place this month. That means intense action, bragging rights at stake, as well as state and conference pride on the line. It’s also a time when college coaches often put in trick […]
For the first time in history, sports betting fans can legally place internet wagers in the state of Indiana on www.BetRivers.com. Rush Street Interactive (RSI) through its partnership with historic French Lick Resort, launched the Hoosier State’s first licensed online and mobile sportsbook, BetRivers.com, on October 3. “What better time to launch than in […]
A Look at 10 Real Casino Criminals, Cheats, and Counterfeiters By Sean Chaffin Robberies, cheats, counterfeiting, and even murder. Poker hasn’t always been the safe casino-based game players know today. In the old days there could be a criminal element lurking near the game. As poker players like Doyle Brunson know firsthand, making it […]
How some players deal with difficult decisions By John Grochowski Soft totals are the bane of existence for some players who otherwise are solid on basic strategy. When an Ace is counted as 11, as in Ace-5 for hard 16, you can’t bust with a one-card hit; draw a 10, and the Ace becomes […]
Slot jackpots can bring out the worst in people By Frank Scoblete When it comes to slot play you will occasionally hear a winner scream out loud his or her joy at seeing the money roll in. More often than not you won’t hear anything as many slot players can actually be the silent […]