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Good etiquette is an important part of a winning strategy by Basil Nestor “Bond. James Bond.”Agent 007 was playing high-stakes baccarat the first time he said those words in a movie. And of course, he was wearing a tuxedo. Classy situation, classy person. That is what the filmmakers were saying. They were blending a […]
Atlantic City’s Quaint Spots Add to the Fun DAY 1 It was the penny-pinching Fred Mertz (the I Love Lucy show) who was on my mind as I contemplated a low budget trip to Atlantic City. “Twenty dollars, Ethel? Twenty dollars?” Well, I had considerably more burning a hole in my pocket—15 twenties in fact. […]
Now You Know By Frank Scoblete There are quite a few rituals and manners in casino gambling, from both the players’ and the casinos’ standpoints. For example, how come the dealers clap their hands and then turn them up and down when they leave a table? Is it some strange religious rite learned in dealer’s […]
Not easy, but they are there by Henry Tamburin It amazes me that most casino players believe their fate in the casino rests solely on luck. Their mantra goes something like this: The casino has the advantage and we are going to lose, but let’s just have fun playing. Their gloom-and-doom attitude might be fitting […]
Everything You Need to Know to get the Most Out of Your Trip By Barney Vinson You’ve just arrived at your favorite Las Vegas hotel. Good thing you phoned the hotel months ago and found out about the special $89 room rate—most people just call the hotel’s 800 number and never learn about special deals […]
The best games to play when you have one night in a casino by Basil Nestor Overheard recently in a Los Angeles art gallery… “Let’s catch a flick this Saturday?” “I can’t. I’ll be in Vegas that day with some friends.” “You’re going only for the day?” “Yup. One night. I’ll be back on […]
A brief retelling of the stuff that makes us dream By Frank Scoblete “Daddy, tell me a story,” said my little son so many years ago when he was seven. I always told my kids stories at bedtime. “Once upon a time there was a regular guy named Joe and he went to work every […]
A Sin City gambling guide for beginners and pros by Basil Nestor Planning a trip to the Neon Oasis? You’re in good company. Nearly 40 million people visit Las Vegas every year. It’s the big enchilada, the granddaddy, the iconic place where gambling is defined. Players come from everywhere to take their shot in this desert […]
You can win more when you correctly measure the chances for success by Basil Nestor I am reading my e-mail inbox. A company called British Web Lottery tells me I have won £2,543,170, the equivalent of $5,062,688. BWL wants me to contact someone in the UK to collect the prize. Funny, I don’t remember entering […]
Separating facts from fiction in a larger-than-life town by Ed Condran Rumors run rampant about what has happened and what occurs in Sin City. Do casinos pump in extra oxygen to help keep gamblers awake? Does Big Casino Brother determine who will strike it rich? Is there a Megabucks curse? To differentiate between reality and […]