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Knowing when to draw is the key to a winning hand by Bob Dancer If we complete the straight, we know how many coins we will earn. I come from a large family and we often played mentally-challenging games such as chess, checkers, Scrabble, Mastermind, Boggle, etc. My father had played chess and poker […]
Taking a sensible, educated approach can pay dividends by Carol Costa Gambling presents a certain amount of risk. That element of risk is part of the fun and thrill of playing. It is also the part that can be analyzed and adjusted to suit your skill level and financial means. Learning how to minimize […]
Surprisingly, the length of time has little to do with it by John Robison Video poker experts frequently talk about a magical length of time known as the long run, but rarely if ever do they define how long the long run is. Playing a slot or video poker machine is, statistically speaking, an […]
Losing, suspicions can make for a very trying gambling experience by Bob Dancer A number of different factors make video poker stressful. One of these is losing. People don’t like to lose, although each person reacts differently. And you will lose at video poker far more frequently than you win. (If you’re doing it […]
Rules & Strategy Video Poker Video poker is a casino mainstay, and with good reason. Offering elements reminiscent of both slots and poker, video poker is one of the few games in the casino where a player can actually find positive expectation of winning, effectively almost turning the tables on the house. Unlike the majority […]
Anyone can play this new poker-based table game by Henry Tamburin It’s funny how I learn about new table games. I was speaking on blackjack at the Gambler’s Jamboree at Casino Windsor when I decided between talks to attend fellow gaming writer John Grochowski’s seminar. One of the games that John covered was Four […]
Vary your hands according to strength by Mike Caro Did you know there are poker hands you should almost never bet? Advanced poker players understand that there’s no absolute right answer for every situation. They know that if you have an unbeatable hand and must act first, usually you should bet, but sometimes you […]
Study all the scenarios before making your move One of the weirdest impromptu poker lectures I ever witnessed happened in the player’s lounge near a poker room about 1986. Ralph was about 30, married, a father and the poster child for “Parents for Penny Pinching.” I mean, this guy actually grimaced if he had […]
Cruises create a poker player’s paradise by Len Butcher Sun. Sand. Straight flush. What more could anyone who loves traveling and playing poker want? And that’s just what Classic Gaming Cruises offers, including a lot more, for those looking for the perfect vacation. Classic Gaming Cruises have been operating for more than 10 years, […]
Knowing when this tell means strength or a bluff by Mike Caro Occasionally, you’ll find yourself at a poker table against an opponent who hums. I want you to pay attention when this happens, because there’s a related secret I’m going to share with you today. Arnold liked to pass his time at the […]