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Twenty years ago, slot themes from popular culture exploded. Few remain By Frank Legato When slot machines experienced their first real explosion in popularity in the 1980s, there were no familiar themes to the games. The vast majority of games back then were three-reel, single-line mechanical reel-spinners. Some of them had unique titles, but nothing […]
When a “winning system” sounds too good to be true, odds are it is By John Grochowski Some self-proclaimed casino experts will tell you about “betting systems” that will give you an advantage over the house. One of the most infamous systems is the Martingale, which has been around for many years—and has wound […]
Cheating scandals rock high-stakes poker world By Sean Chaffin The summer brings plenty of news in the poker world with the World Series of Poker getting underway as well as numerous tournaments around Las Vegas. That includes some nice events geared toward women and some other major events in the works. Here’s a look at […]
If you love casino gaming as much as you love golf, these resorts in the North are your summer go-to spots By Sean Chaffin As spring gives way to summer, some sunshine, golf tees and gambling can be a great combination to enjoy some time outdoors and at the casinos. Numerous properties around the […]
Strictly Slots Magazine May 2022 BONANZA TIMES THREE AGS has augmented its Coin Bonanza series, which now offers three different game themes with the same wealth of coins By Frank Legato SPEED IS EVERYTHING Tips for playing video poker tournaments IN AND OUT As a group, slot players are really the most important players in […]
Casino Player Magazine May 2022 BEST OF DINING & NIGHTLIFE 2022 Our annual look at the casino industry’s BEST when it comes to food, fun and beyond BACK IN BUSINESS Palms Officially reopens with Vegas’ first tribal owner BLOWING IT Do betting systems really work? By Frank Scoblete BLACKJACK OR BUST Blackjack players share some […]
Blackjack players share some oddities by John Grochowski Given enough trials in blackjack, any hand that can be dealt eventually will. Of course, some hands are a lot more likely than others. The truly rare ones stick in our minds and we tell other players about them. For this month’s “Table Talk,” blackjack players […]
Do betting systems really work? By Frank Scoblete I doubt many casino players can honestly say that they have never made a mistake in their playing careers. I know I can’t. In one of my first visits to the casinos, I played the Martingale at roulette. This was in the old Sands casino in […]
Palms Officially Reopens With Vegas’ First Tribal Owner The Palms Casino Resort was the toast of the town when it opened in 2001 just off the Strip in Las Vegas on Flamingo Road across from the Rio. The property was owned by the Maloof family, an American success story that parlayed a beer distribution […]
Casino Player’s annual look at some of the casino industry’s best when it comes to food, fun and beyond A trip to Las Vegas or even your local casinos offers so much more than just a chance to play your favorite slot machine, roll some dice, and take a seat at the blackjack tables. […]