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What should players expect to receive from casinos By John Grochowski There is no one standard for casinos in awarding free play, cash back, meals, rooms and other comps. Each casino has its own marketing goals, its own standards for deter- mining what should be done to keep its most valuable customers coming back […]
When a “winning system” sounds too good to be true, odds are it is. 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 up crushing a […]
Mike Sexton discusses cheating in poker By Sean Chaffin No one wants to play with a cheater and the topic is a serious subject among poker players. Accusations began flying recently in one suspected case at the Stones Gambling Hall located near Sacramento, California. Mike Postle, a regular in the property’s live streamed cash […]
Bad moments caused by bad players By Frank Scoblete Most table games, most times, run smoothly and players have little to complain about except maybe some bad luck. The casino experience for most players for most times is a pleasant one and when good luck hits them, well, it can be a great time. […]
A Look at 10 Real Casino Criminals, Cheats, and Counterfeiters By Sean Chaffin Robberies, cheats, counterfeiting, and even murder. Poker hasn’t always been the safe casino-based game players know today. In the old days there could be a criminal element lurking near the game. As poker players like Doyle Brunson know firsthand, making it […]
The odds are against the player. So why do we gamble? By Frank Scoblete When I tell people that I enjoy casino gambling there are two general reactions, one good, one not so good. First let’s start with the negative; those people who look at you as some type of dimwitted sucker for enjoying […]
LONGER OR SHORTER By Frank Scoblete One of the opening scenes of the 1995 movie Casino has Robert De Niro as Sam “Ace” Rothstein explaining how the casino makes money. A mega-high roller has just won millions from his casino and Rothstein and company want to get that money back. So, Rothstein arranges for the […]
Losing control in the casino can cost you big By Frank Scoblete Please note: Going on tilt can have various meanings but generally it means losing control of some type. Could mean betting for too long; bet- ting much too much; or just acting foolishly. It can happen to the best of players and […]
30 years of gambling and casino writing By Frank Scoblete I am now in my 30th year of casino writing and in my 31st year of casino playing. Those are long periods of time. So much good – and some bad – have happened to me in that time. I have met people I […]
What some players do to try and gain an edge By John Grochowski I’m not superstitious, and I rarely notice other players with lucky charms or performing good-luck rituals. Oh, I’m happy to egg on my brother Jay in his jackpot dance. No doubt he amused many a surveillance operator when he, my dad […]