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TAKING THE MYSTERY OUT OF PLAYING NSU DEUCES WILD By Henry Tamburin “NSU” is the abbreviation for “not so ugly.” The late video poker writer Skip Hughes used the acronym NSU to describe an unusual deuces wild game that he first saw in a casino (circa. 2000) where the per coin payout for five-of-a-kind […]
Ten Player “Mythtakes” About Slot Play By Frank Scoblete Put three quarters in a machine every five seconds, and you’re putting through $540 per hour. Play four hours, and you’ve gambled $2,160! The casinos will be more than happy to recognize such action with free or discounted rooms, meals or other perks. Mythtake #1: […]
Community-style slot machines turn players into neighbors, encouraging cooperation (and sometimes competition) As they travel around the Monopoly board, players take turns selecting game cards. Pick a 20-credit card, and you’ll probably hear a collective groan from your community. Pick one for 500 credits, and you’re a hero. “Community-style slot machines”–it has a kind […]
A new type of player-friendly progressive video poker offers unique rewards By Henry Tamburin “By the time this article is published, there will have been more huge progressive jackpots hit at the M Resort than the rest of Vegas sees in a year.” With many casinos downgrading their good video poker pay schedules […]
Multimedia Games mines the talent of Austin, Texas to create great slot games by Frank Legato Most of what you see on the slot floor these days is the product of the creative forces of Las Vegas-based slot manufacturers. However, more and more incredibly fun slots these days come from that well-known gaming hub […]
How to handle and protect your precious casino bankroll By Bill Burton The term “money management” can take on a multitude of meanings for different people. When I was a kid, for instance, my parents wanted to instill the value of money and teach me to be responsible by giving me a weekly allowance. […]
10 Signs you may be gambling too much in Casino by Frank Scoblete Drinking, eating, running and gambling all have one thing in common: You can get so hooked on them that they become obsessive negative endeavors instead of positively fun ones. Obviously, a glass or two of wine at dinner and a cocktail […]
Staying cool in the heat of the moment in Craps Table By Frank Scoblete How many craps players do you know who could stand at a table watching number after number come up that doesn’t involve their bet, and not start to think: “Maybe I should bet on some of the other numbers instead, […]
Live games give you an edge the Slots machines can’t match By Basil Nestor Slots or table games? Happily, it’s not a competition. You can enjoy both, but the fact is that most people play slots. If you’re one of those people, and I’ve managed to catch your eye with a good title, […]
The true story of a casino dealer who’s seen it all in Las Vegas–and has money-making tips to share with you By Jack Salay There is hot, and then there is Jersey hot. I’m specifically referring to Trenton, the way I remember my town being in the summer of 1965. I was 11 years […]