Five Ways To Get The Edge
Insider tips on how to turn the tables on the casino
by Henry Tamburin
Minding Your Money
The smart way to deal with your casino winnings
By Bill Burton
Profitable Slots?
Players share their thoughts on beating the machines
By John Grochowski
Completing Your Hand
The real odds when youâre dealt four cards of a royal flush
By Jerry âStickmanâ Stich
Itâs All Random
Answering an age-old question: Do the odds get better when you bet bigger?
By John Grochowski
Slot Hypnosis
5 tips to keep you alert and playing at your best
by Bill Burton
Looks Can Be Deceiving
The tricky thing about video poker pay tables
By Jerry âStickmanâ Stich
Playing Smarter Poker
How to minimize mistakes and use expected value to your advantage
By Jim Feist
Bold New Ways To Bet
Cantor Gamingâs aggressive, innovative style is changing the face of Las Vegas sports books
By Buzz Daly
Bigger Bets, Bigger Wins?
The truth about playing max coins
By John Grochowski
Going Down The Wrong Road
The consequences of following the wrong video poker strategy
By Henry Tamburin
Baseball Is Back
Some say the game is âtoo slow,â but thereâs nothing boring about cashing winning tickets
By Buzz Daly
Advice For Slot PlayersâTake A Win!
Video Keno Vs. Video Poker
Are you chasing the wrong jackpots?
By David Stratton
How Would You Play It?
Testing your blackjack knowledge of tricky situations
By Henry Tamburin
Cashing In On March Madness
Inside the most exciting month of sports betting in Vegas
By Buzz Daly
Join The Club
How new slot club members can cash in on great gifts, rebates and more
By H. Scot Krause
Your Silent Video Poker Partner
How to keep your records straight for the taxman
By Henry Tamburin
Great Gambles & Sucker Bets
The 10 best and worst wagers you can make at the casino
by Frank Scoblete
Tips on Tipping
How gratuities work in the casino, and why a little generosity can go a long way
By Rob Wiser
Game Changers
Video slot bonuses allow you to control your destiny
By Bill Burton
Maximizing Your Rewards
Lower freebie rates for video poker players reflect payback realties
By John Grochowski
Finding The Best Blackjack
Where to cash in on player-friendly blackjack games, and how to avoid the bad ones
by Henry Tamburin
Taking Full Advantage
Staying aware of your players club status can entitle you to extra freebies
By H. Scot Krause
Planning Ahead
Preparing yourself to enjoy your casino sessions in 2012
By Bill Burton
Video Poker Resolutions
Tips to make 2012 your best-ever year at the casinos
By Jerry âStickmanâ Stich
Playing Better Blackjack
The essential steps to becoming an expert player
by Henry Tamburin
Managing Your Money
How to make your bankroll last, minimize your losses, and protect your winnings
By Bill Burton
A Most Dangerous Strategy
Applying the Martingale betting system to slots
By Frank Scoblete
Playing Positive
Capitalizing on video poker games that (potentially) pay back more than 100 percent
By Jerry âStickmanâ Stich
Blackjack Etiquette
15 rules and rituals they donât teach you in the books
By Rob Wiser
Covering Every Angle
Vegas handicapping seminar reveals timeless tips and new, high-tech tactics
By Buzz Daly
The Royal Factor
How much does the royal flush impact your gameâs payback schedule? The answer might surprise you.
By Jerry âStickmanâ Stich
Negotiating At The Tables
How rebates on losses can give players the edge
By Henry Tamburin
Take The Money And Run?
Some video poker players say that after hitting a royal flush, you should switch machines. But whatâs the smart play?
By Henry Tamburin
Best Of Gaming 2011
Our 16th annual roundup of the finest casinos, hotels, games and amenities in the business
By Rob Wiser
Ultimate Texas Hold âEm
Why playing aggressively pays off
By Basil Nestor
Back to Basics
Understanding the ever-elusive RNG
By Frank Legato
All For One, One For All
Community-style slot machines turn players into neighbors, encouraging cooperation (and sometimes competition)
By Henry Tamburin
The Blackjack Hall Of Shame
The ten worst blackjack games–and the casinos that (have the nerve to) offer them
Ten Tempting Reasons to Play Tables
Live games give you an edge the machines canât match
By Basil Nestor
Money Management 101
How to handle and protect your precious casino bankroll
By Bill Burton
Giving Players The Edge
A new type of player-friendly progressive video poker offers unique rewards
By Henry Tamburin
Beat the Casino With Odds
Mastering the âsecretâ craps bet that lowers the house edge to 0%
by Basil Nestor
Making the Call
Do you know when to call against big bets?
by Kevin Blackwood
Forever Favorites
Sometimes thereâs nothing like a game thatâs built to last
By John Grochowski
Changing It Up
Does switching denominations during your video poker session affect your chances of winning?
by Bill Burton
Risk Of Ruin
What are the chances of you doubling your blackjack bankroll vs. busting out?
By Henry Tamburin
The Tax Man Cometh
Strategies to help you keep more of what you win
By Basil Nestor
Solving The Jackpot Mystery
Can betting less increase your odds of hitting the top jackpot?
By John Grochowski
Pros & Cons Of Progressive Machines, Part One
An insider reveals the mysteries of video pokerâs richest games
By Henry Tamburin
The Cheat Sheet
5 Clues That You May Be Getting Cheated
By Basil Nestor
How To Save $80,000 Playing Blackjack
Over the long run, a small time investment can make a huge difference in your finances
By Henry Tamburin
Smarter Gambling In 2011
Tax tips, hot promotions and practical advice to help you pocket more winnings
By H. Scot Krause
Whatâs Your Video Poker Personality?
How to figure out the perfect video poker game for you
By Ellen Spiegel
Deal Me In!
Common sense and wisdom to help jumpstart your poker game
By Kevin Blackwood
What Would You Do IfâŠ
Hypothetical situations at the blackjack tables for you to ponder
By Henry Tamburin
After The Jackpot
The dream of every slot playerâwinning a life-changing jackpotâcan turn into a financial nightmare if you donât manage your money properly.
By Ted Oglesby
Video Poker Resolutions
Tips to help you enjoy more wins and more fun in 2011
A Table Playerâs Guide to Etiquette
Donât be intimidated by the rituals of the felt
By Basil Nestor
Double Or Nothing
Whatâs the fastest way to double your bankroll, when youâre willing to risk losing it all?
By John Grochowski
Sound Advice
Some choice excerpts from my book 1,000 Best Casino Gambling Secrets
By Bill Burton
Changing Your Game
Sometimes itâs a smart move to leave your favorite machine and try something new. Hereâs why.
By Henry Tamburin
Are Players Winning Less Than They Used To?
If it seems like youâre seeing fewer jackpots than before, hereâs why
By H. Scot Krause
Going By The Book
Mastering basic strategy at blackjack means more than memorizing a chart. Itâs about understanding how to play offense and defense.
Found Money Is Often Lost
How prepared are you to win a life-altering jackpot?
By Bill Burton
A Closer Look At Double Double Bonus Poker
The extra bonus payoff is a plus, but beware the volatility
By Henry Tamburin
Hobbit Quest
WMS takes players on a journey through Middle-earth with âThe Lord of the Ringsâ
by Frank Legato
BlackJack
NON-INTUITIVE BASIC STRATEGY PLAYS
By Henry Tamburin
Slot Scams
Thereâs a sucker born every minute⊠and a âwinning slot systemâ for each of them
by Rob Wiser
Practice Makes Perfect
An effective (and cheap!) way to hone your table game skills at home
By Basil Nestor
Cheat Sheets
Video poker strategy cards are perfectly legalâso why arenât more players using them to make the right plays?
By Henry Tamburin
The Wizard of Odds
Keeping It Simple: The fast, easy way to master blackjack basic strategy
By Michael Shackleford
Nationwide Benefits
Boyd Gaming gets creative, increases comps, and offer new ways to win with âB Connectedâ
By H. Scot Krause
TEST TIME
Think youâre an ace at video poker? See if you know how to match pay tables with the correct strategy
By John Grochowski
Running Bad for 20,000 Hands
Five tactics to help you survive and thrive when the gambling gods abandon you
By Basil Nestor
A Whole New Way To Play
Electronic games bring new ideas to the table, along with bonuses that appeal to all players
By John Grochowski
Keeping It Simple
My no-brainer strategies for staying safe at the slotsâand enjoying the ride
By Frank Scoblete
Stage and Screen
IGTâs Center Stage series gives you Wheel Of Fortune like youâve never seen it before
By Frank Legato
How âGoodâ A Player Are You?
Making sure that your strategies are in sync with your goals
By Basil Nestor
Playing The Percentages
Stop losing sleep over the near-misses, and find other ways to win
By Kevin Blackwood
The Skill Factor
Video games and slot machines converge to create a new casino experience
By Rob Wiser
Re-inventing the Wheel
Ballyâs âCash Spinâ lets you reach out and touch the action
By Frank Legato
Blackjack Attack!
Where to find the best blackjack games in Vegas, and how to avoid the tricks and traps that take down most players
By Joseph Pane
Harrahâs Total Rewards 101
The right Understanding the basics of Americaâs most popular playerâs club
By Michael Shackleford
Here Come the Slots:
Our annual âsneak peekâ at whatâs in store for the slot floors
By Frank Legato
Video Poker Insider:
How Much Do You Really Know About Video Poker?
By Henry Tamburin
New Year’s ResolutionsCommit yourself to playing smarter and winning more in 2010
By Henry Tamburin
Getting The Facts Straight
The right way to play blackjack isnt a matter of opinion
By Frank Scoblete
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