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Losing control in the casino can cost you big By Frank Scoblete Please note: Going on tilt can have various meanings but generally it means losing control of some type. Could mean betting for too long; bet- ting much too much; or just acting foolishly. It can happen to the best of players and […]
Aces offer video poker players a reason to play By John Grochowski Video poker games with enhanced payoffs on four Aces have been a video poker staple for more than two decades. Bonus Poker, Double Bonus Poker, Double Double Bonus Poker, Triple Double Bonus Poker and beyond are among the most popular games around, […]
World Series of Poker adds plenty of extras for its 50th Anniversary celebration By Sean Chaffin The cards are flying through the air and the battle for the gold bracelets is underway. The World Series of Poker celebrates its 50th anniversary this year and kicked off the first of its 89-bracelet summer in late […]
The angels and demons of slot play By Frank Scoblete They hover in, over and around those machines, airy beings floating their powerful ideas into your mind. They are the good voices and the bad voices; the ones telling you to play, play, and play some more; and the ones that tell you to […]
Some players love video slots – others just hate ’em By John Grochowski When I started playing in casinos in those days of yore called the 1980s, virtually all slot machines were three-reel steppers with mechanical reels and handles on the sides. Video? That was for video poker blackjack and keno. Slots were the […]
Incredible Technologies continues its winning strategy of creating unique platforms and innovative games By John Grochowski There’s no problem with identity at Incredible Technologies. Everyone in the casino industry knows the slotmaker in the Chicago suburb of Vernon Hills, Illinois. For one thing, it’s the only manufacturer with a yellow logo, as Incredible’s Director […]
30 years of gambling and casino writing By Frank Scoblete I am now in my 30th year of casino writing and in my 31st year of casino playing. Those are long periods of time. So much good – and some bad – have happened to me in that time. I have met people I […]
Tough decisions with a short bankroll By John Grochowski It’s easy to tell others there’s a right way and a wrong way to play video poker hands when it’s not their money at risk and not yours. I’m happy enough to tell 9-6 Double Double Bonus Poker players the average return is higher when […]
Where is the most advantageous table position? By Jack Clayton Let’s talk about positioning. No, not leaning back in the recliner. You can do that anytime to relax. More like positioning in social circles, trying to meet the smartest or most influential people to learn how they think and go about things. It makes […]
A Bettor’s Guide to Wagering on Baseball By Sean Chaffin The scent of the grass, the crack of the bat. The smell of hot dogs and popcorn wafting through the air, and a cup of ice-cold beer – baseball season is back and bettors are ready. Looking to get in on the action? Here’s […]