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Why video poker isn’t rigged (even when it feels that way) It’s not uncommon for players to feel like they’ve been cheated—that is, that games are somehow rigged to work against them. And video poker is no exception. The proof they offer? The length of time it takes to get a royal flush. Let’s […]
A Brief History of Video Poker By Sean Chaffin Slot players love seeing those reels spin and spin, with an occasional solid win or even a jackpot showing up on occasion. But video poker offers something different—the chance at some big winnings while utilizing strategy and getting much better odds at winning. Video poker […]
Mastering the Most Overlooked Video Poker Hands By John Grochowski There are a handful of plays in video poker that we’re called on to make over and over and over again. They’re so commonplace that we might make them several times in a short session. Making the right plays in certain situations goes a […]
The gambling industry records high global revenue year in and year out, thanks to the many online platforms available. According to a report by Global Growth Insights, the global casino market was valued at $92.3 billion in 2025. It is projected that this value will increase to $97.5 billion by the end of 2026 and […]
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Across the southern United States, interest in digital gaming has surged ahead of the laws meant to govern it. Players who are comfortable managing entertainment on their phones now expect the same convenience from casino-style games, yet regulation remains cautious and uneven. That mismatch has created a patchwork experience where access depends more on […]
Remember when online poker was “easy money” in the early 2000s? You could sit at a $0.50/$1.00 table, play basic ABC poker, and print cash. I miss those days. Today, if you sit at a random table without doing your homework, you aren’t the shark—you’re the bait. Between GTO wizards, automated bots, and tighter […]
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Rocky Mountain Gaming renews its Strictly Slots Loose Slots Certification By Frank Legato The Rockies are “Certified Loose.” Again. One year ago, Rocky Mountain Gaming—the casino company formed in Cripple Creek, CO, by a consortium including Las Vegas veteran Michael Gaughan III—announced the achievement of its first “Certified Loose” designation from Casino Player’s sister […]
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