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Does switching denominations during your video poker session affect your chances of winning? by Bill Burton Last week, while on a business trip in the South, I stopped by one of the casinos along the Mississippi River. I decided to play a little video poker, so I sat down at one of the multi-denomination/ […]
One of WMS Gaming’s Best game franchises roars back with ‘Star Trek Battlestations’ by Frank Legato If you watched the iconic 1960s TV series Star Trek regularly—even if you’re not a card-carrying Trekkie—you no doubt enjoyed the first six “episodes” represented in WMS Gaming’s “Star Trek” series. That’s the series in which you […]
Do you know when to call against big bets? by Kevin Blackwood A friend of mine named Tom caught the poker bug recently while watching tournaments on TV. He called me for some tips on the game, but his main question was where to play. Since he lives almost a hundred miles away from […]
Mastering the “secret” craps bet that lowers the house edge to 0% by Basil Nestor Most casino bets carry an edge for the house. Sometimes you win more often, they win. The edge is usually 1% to 12% of the overall action, depending on the game. This profit is how casinos pay for electricity […]
Savvy casino gamblers know how to squeeze every perk out of their players clubs by C. C. Royal Just like you wouldn’t take candy from strangers, don’t take gambling advice from them, either. When it comes to casino gaming, the importance of knowing how to play your favorite games can’t be stressed enough. Video […]
“Identical” video poker machines might have very important differences by Jerry “Stickman” Stitch “To acquire knowledge, one must study; but to acquire wisdom, one must observe.” —Marilyn vos Savant Just because the glass says “Jacks or Better” is no guarantee the game you play will be Jacks or Better. The entire pay table […]
Stepping Up To the Plate Bettors who brush off baseball miss out on favorable odds by Buzz Daly According to Jimmy Vaccaro, of the three major sports, baseball has the lowest hold (profit margin) for the sports books. With March Madness now a fond memory for Las Vegas bookmakers. The threat of a National Football […]
By watching a roulette dealer’s style, can you predict where the ball will land? by Frank Scoblete If dealer signatures truly exist, can they be exploited in short-term play? Is it possible for you to use this to your advantage? Casino dealers often fall into their own natural rhythm when they deal. This holds true […]
Multimedia’s “Power Stacks” feature gives players a wild ride By Frank Legato Multimedia has figured out a way to incorporate expanding wilds, also commonly known as “stacked wilds,” into a reel-spinning slot machine. If anything in this country is certain, it’s that slot players still love those spinning reels. We’re still transfixed […]
An insider reveals the mysteries of video poker’s richest games By Henry Tamburin In today’s market, non-progressive players consider themselves lucky if they can eke out a 1% edge, which includes the return on the game plus the perks they get from slot club points, etc. Progressive jackpots offer the opportunity to make far […]