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Every game has its own tuning points on hands with royal potential By John Grochowski There’s nothing like a royal flush to make a video poker player’s day. On a quarter machine it’s a $1,000 payoff if you bet five coins, and it’s a grand experience. I remember every detail of my first royal. […]
Video poker questions for players new to online gambling By John Grochowski A flurry of questions about video poker has crowded my inbox in recent months. Players want to know about game availability online, or whether they’ll be able to find an online game once live casinos reopen. Let’s check out a few of […]
The best stops for end of summer casino hopping As summer’s end quickly approaches, there are still plenty of must-see casino properties on the list. There are numerous promotions, fun in the sun activities, much needed relaxation options and, of course, gaming to be had before we have to break out the cold weather […]
Long shots happen more than you think Let’s say you walk up to a blackjack table, lay down $700, bet $100 per hand, and lose seven consecutive decisions. Is that unusual? What about losing eight decisions out of ten? How often does that happen? Let’s say you’re dealt two ruby-red kings. Nice hand, right? […]
Plaza CEO dishes on casino’s big plans for downtown Las Vegas By Sean Chaffin Some big things are happening downtown Las Vegas and the Plaza is one of those properties leading the charge. The company recently unveiled plans for four major additions to transform the casino’s historic Main Street façade. The entrance area faces […]
Everything sports wagering By Sean Chaffin Just four years ago, the only state Americans could legally place a sports bet in was Nevada. Now just four years after the Supreme Court overturned the virtual ban on legalized sports wagering,31 states and territories (including Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico) allow bettors to put a few […]
Seneca Gaming Corporation celebrates winning pair of anniversaries For generations of tourists, Niagara Falls has stood as a majestic, must-visit destination. For the Seneca Nation, it is where it started an ongoing journey that has made a generational difference in the lives of the Seneca people, as well as the surrounding region. Two decades […]
Strictly Slots Magazine July 2022 BEST OF RACINOS AWARDS 2022 Strictly Slots magazine’s annual survey of the country’s favorite racinos By Sean Chaffin BIG DISPLAY, BIG PLANS Gaming Arts highlights its new VertX Grand cabinet with a trio of strong new games By Frank Legato THE “OOPS!” FACTOR The best assumption is that you can […]
Casino Player Magazine July 2022 SUMMER AT THE SHORE Get ready for Atlantic City’s biggest summer season yet By Sean Chaffin OPEN-AIR GAMING Hitting the tables and slots in unique outdoor areas offer some fresh air and fun THE PAYBACK CONUNDRUM High returns are good, but enjoying the game is important By Frank Legato FOOD […]
Can you determine what slot payout percentages are on any given machine? By Frank Scoblete The lament among some slot players, many other casino players and most gaming writers is the fact that slot machines do not tell you what their percentage returns are except in cases where an area of machines has signs […]