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An insider reveals the mysteries of video poker’s richest games By Henry Tamburin In today’s market, non-progressive players consider themselves lucky if they can eke out a 1% edge, which includes the return on the game plus the perks they get from slot club points, etc. Progressive jackpots offer the opportunity to make far […]
Understanding payback percentages By Frank Legato “Payback percentage” is one of the most misunderstood terms in the casino industry. Many players think it means how much of the money they put in a game that will come back to them in jackpots. Others think that the casino has a switch somewhere that officials can […]
Can betting less increase your odds of hitting the top jackpot? By John Grochowski If you’re eligible for the top jackpot only when betting the max, and you’re not prepared to bet that much, you’re better off at a non-progressive machine. I first encountered Fred back in the 1990s, while I was doing a […]
Strategies to help you keep more of what you win by Basil Nestor Gambling income is taxed like regular income, so you may owe substantial money unless you can prove that your gambling activities generated an offsetting loss. It’s spring…which means get ready to pay gambling taxes! Gambling taxes, you say? Yes, you must […]
Tax tips, hot promotions and practical advice to help you pocket more winnings By H. Scot Krause Make sure your card is inserted properly and recording your points as you play. Check it periodically to make sure it’s still functioning properly. You’d be surprised how often I see card readers flashing “Reinsert Card,” without […]
Strange beliefs, and some surprising facts, about ways to win (and lose) at the machines By Jerry “Stickman” Stich The makeup of each hand is determined by the machine’s random number generator (RNG). The RNG is constantly cycling. The cards that are dealt are determined at the exact instant you hit the draw button. […]
Over the long run, a small time investment can make a huge difference in your finances by Henry Tamburin If I paid you $80,000 to learn basic strategy, would you do it? Of course you would. And that’s exactly my point. Memorizing basic strategy has real value over your lifetime of playing blackjack. I’m […]
The dream of every slot player—winning a life-changing jackpot—can turn into a financial nightmare if you don’t manage your money properly. Here are some tips to prepare you for hitting the big one. By Ted Oglesby In the October issue of Strictly Slots, Bill Burton wrote a very interesting article about how easy it […]
Tips to help you enjoy more wins and more fun in 2011 You should never play less than five coins. The reason is that the royal flush pays 250-for-1 when playing one to four coins, and 800-for-1 with five coins played. By not playing the full five coins, payback is reduced about two percent. […]
Hypothetical situations at the blackjack tables for you to ponder By Henry Tamburin You’re playing blackjack in a Las Vegas casino when a new dealer takes over. You notice something unusual: occasionally, the dealer is unknowingly exposing her hole card. She obviously needs to practice her dealing technique, but right now you’re faced with a […]