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If it seems like you’re seeing fewer jackpots than before, here’s why By H. Scot Krause In the older days, casinos were much smaller and players were crowded together—which enhanced the sensation that jackpots being hit all around us. (Unfortunately, the big wins were rarely my own.) When I talk to veteran slot players […]
Bally super-charges one of its most popular games with a 15-reel version Those 15 reels mean you can get multiple winning combinations of any other jackpot symbol as well—one for each of the 40 paylines, in fact. Imagine getting five 7s, times 40. That’s the power of this game. If you’re a manufacturer of […]
How prepared are you to win a life-altering jackpot? By Bill Burton I’m sure many of you have read about athletes who signed multi-million dollar contracts right out of school, only to wind up broke after their playing careers ended. They essentially won the equivalent of a life-changing jackpot, but squandered it due to […]
Win more, and play longer, by using these money management tactics by Basil Nestor He was a young, fresh-faced guy. Spiky blond hair, blue eyes, sun-tanned face, dark-gray hoodie, smoking a cigarette and drinking Jack n’ Coke. He ordered a refill, then sat down two seats to my right and laid out five Andy Jacksons […]
Prepare yourself by learning the proper strategies, and it’s a table game worth wagering on by Michael Shackleford Ultimate Texas Hold ‘Em is a good bet when you use optimal strategy. The game also has a slow pace, which means you’ll lose less money per hour on average. Another side benefit is that casinos often […]
Mastering basic strategy at blackjack means more than memorizing a chart. It’s about understanding how to play offense and defense. By playing offense—making the extra bet and splitting the 8s—we create a situation where we have an edge. Each of our 8s is a stronger building block than the dealer’s 6. My friend Ralph has […]
Why packing the proper bankroll is critical if you’re going to survive and thrive at this game By Jerry “Stickman” Stich The more knowledgeable you are about the game you’re playing, the better prepared you’ll be to enjoy it (and capitalize on opportunities). With multiple-play video poker, this means you’ll need to bring a […]
NON-INTUITIVE BASIC STRATEGY PLAYS By Henry Tamburin Most of the basic playing strategy for blackjack is logical to players. Players understand why they shouldn’t hit a 16 when the dealer shows a 6 upcard, or why they should split 8s against a dealer’s 5. However, some of the basic strategy is not so intuitive: […]
The little-known story of how the game’s basic strategy originated—and why it continues to impact casinos today By Basil Nestor Once upon a time there was no card counting and no basic strategy. Blackjack players made choices intuitively, or they followed “expert” advice that was generally incorrect. Players lost a lot of money making […]
There’s a sucker born every minute… and a ‘winning slot system’ for each of them by Rob Wiser Prior to the advent of the Internet, when I found myself unable to sleep, I’d sit up all night watching television infomercials. There was some truly spectacular crap being pitched on TV in the 1990s: food processors, […]