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Getting aggressive and pouncing on “ABC” players By Kevin Blackwood The key to winning these pots is focusing more on what your opponents are holding, rather than your own cards. If they seem uncomfortable with their hand, it can be very lucrative to swoop in and grab the chips in the pot—even if your cards […]
Don’t be intimidated by the rituals of the felt By Basil Nestor The best way to feel comfortable is to get beyond the rules of the games, and understand the rules of the felt. Tables have special customs. Here are the basics. It can be intimidating, sitting elbow-to-elbow with a bunch of strangers, […]
What’s the fastest way to double your bankroll, when you’re willing to risk losing it all? If you or I really wanted to go about this risky business, what would we play? To start with, you’d want to avoid any multi-part bets. We’re looking for a game that allows us to put all of […]
The extra bonus payoff is a plus, but beware the volatility By Henry Tamburin The most important fact to remember about DDB is that it’s a highly volatile game, meaning the bankroll swings are much greater than a less volatile game such as Jacks or Better. Let me repeat this so it sinks in: […]
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 […]