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How to get the most bang for your bankroll By Jerry “Stickman” Stich With the myriad choices of video poker games available in today’s casinos, many people have a hard time simply figuring out the best game for them to play. But depending on the individual and their gambling goals, the definition of “best” […]
Take advantage of your senior status By H. Scot Krause By government standards you may not be considered a “senior” until you’re 65, but thankfully at many of our favorite casino’s, being a youthful senior can be a good thing! Senior promotions are popular at many casinos across the country and especially so in […]
Aruze Gaming America injects new life into the world of multiple progressives with the reel-spinning “Rapid Shot” By Frank Legato One style of slot game that’s all the rage these days is the multiple-progressive game that uses the number of jackpot symbols appearing scattered across a reel screen to determine one of several corresponding […]
Breaking the “curse” of the casino By Frank Scoblete I think just about everyone reading this column knows the basic story of the werewolf, the half man/half beast monster that terrorizes villages, towns and cities when the full moon rises. A werewolf cannot control this inner beast and when the silvery moon bathes him, […]
The complete rules for playing that 12 By Henry Tamburin A 12 in blackjack is considered a “ho-hum” hand; however, many players misplay it regardless of how long they have played blackjack. I’ll summarize how to play your 12 perfectly every time no matter what the composition of the cards in your hand, the […]
With roulette, some betting systems cross the line from “harmless fun” to dangerously bad advice By John Grochowski The telephone rang. Someone was looking for a little publicity. “You’ll want to talk to me,” said a deep male voice. “I’m the only one who has figured out how to beat roulette.” And so it […]
Even at long odds, miracles do happen By Henry Tamburin Depending on how frequently you play, it may take weeks, months, and sometimes (heaven forbid) years before you hit one. Nevertheless, you might just get lucky and hit a royal or two rather quickly. When we play video poker, we are hoping to […]
Understanding the random nature of slot machines By John Grochowski Way back in 2011, Strictly Slots 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 up. […]
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What’s the best video poker game for you? By Jerry “Stickman” Stich Decades ago when the first video poker games appeared there was only one type of game: Draw Poker. Video poker caught on because it appeared easier to play than table games. Because it was only the player against the machine and not […]