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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 […]
What some players do to try and gain an edge By John Grochowski I’m not superstitious, and I rarely notice other players with lucky charms or performing good-luck rituals. Oh, I’m happy to egg on my brother Jay in his jackpot dance. No doubt he amused many a surveillance operator when he, my dad […]
Next Gaming brings arcade-style excitement to the casino floor Traditional slot machines have long been the lifeblood of the casino industry. Their domination of the casino floor has gone unrivaled for decades, serving as revenue generators complete with a built-in audience and guaranteed sustained profits. But things are starting to change on the gambling […]
The importance of being aware at the tables By Jack Clayton After a long cold winter for a lot of folks, the weather has finally turned and Mr. Sunshine is beaming. You’ll be beaming, too, if you can improve your poker skills this summer with the endless string of tournaments around the world. The […]
Best advice from longtime players By John Grochowski When table players are first learning their games, they often receive advice – whether they want it or not. It seems as if veteran players who aren’t annoyed by the newbies want to help them with the wisdom they’ve acquired through years or decades of play. […]
Lower the house edge and slow things down By Frank Scoblete Einstein is credited with saying the following: “Craziness is defined as continuing to do the same thing time and again expecting different results.” Whether he said or wrote this, or whether it is a false citation doesn’t matter; the sentiment certainly makes sense. […]
Think you’re an ace at video poker? See if you know how to match pay tables with the correct strategy By John Grochowski My friend Bill is a video poker enthusiast—one who remembers how exciting it was when he first realized the difference that strategy makes. “My wife and I were gearing up for […]