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This non-traditional video poker games has some pretty positive characteristics By Henry Tamburin A reader sent me this question: On a recent visit to my local casino I noticed they had the video poker game Pick’em. I glanced at someone playing it and it sure looked different than the regular Jacks or Better […]
The ancient art of deception By Jim Feist As a longtime poker player who also studies and wagers on sports on a regular basis, I understand the art of deception. Baseball season is commencing and there is a constant cat and mouse game between catchers, hitters, pitchers and managers. Is the steal sign on? […]
Questions and answers on a casino favorite By Henry Tamburin Blackjack continues to be the most popular table game in casinos. The reason is that it is an easy game to learn how to play, it’s a beatable game, and it’s possible to win often by learning the correct playing strategies (i.e., the house […]
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” […]
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 […]
When to raise… and how much! By Jim Feist By understanding the correct size bets, you will be able to maximize your wins and minimize losses. You will also be able to give opponents bad odds to call when they have drawing hands. It’s the stretch run in the NFL season here in Las Vegas. […]
Common sense and wisdom to help jumpstart your poker game By Kevin Blackwood Twenty five years ago, you would have been labeled crazy if you told people that poker would someday be so popular—indeed mainstay—that it would regularly be televised on network giants like ESPN and NBC. Yet that day has long since arrived, […]
Strategy tips for Double Double Bonus By Henry Tamburin A friend of mine used to play Jacks or Better but claims the game wasn’t “exciting enough” for him so he switched to Double Double Bonus (DDB). The reason is because unlike Jacks or Better, where all four-of-a-kind hands pay 125 coins (max coin bet), […]
Tips for playing blackjack abroad By Henry Tamburin It’s exciting to visit an exotic place and win lots of money playing blackjack. However, nothing can be more frustrating when you return home and the U.S. customs agent asks, “Sir, where did you get all that money from?” Blackjack is blackjack, right? Not necessarily, […]
Eliminate these common errors from your play By Henry Tamburin Below is a list of ten mistakes most frequently made by video poker players. The more of these mistakes you make, the more money you will lose. Make it a goal to eliminate these mistakes from your play. You’ll be glad you did. 1. […]