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CHANGE IS COMING

New Acquisitions May Affect Slot Clubs By H. Scot Krause   Last month The SLS Las Vegas was sold to Alex Meruelo and Meruelo Group, owners of the Grand Sierra in Reno, for an undisclosed amount from Stockbridge Capital Partners. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to be completed in the […]

CHIPS, CHECKS & CHALLENGES

Poker tips from the PokerStars pros By Sean Chan   Afraid to jump in a poker game? Do those other players at the tables scare you? Never fear, Casino Player was at the Poker- Stars Festival New Jersey last fall in Atlantic City to check out the action. The company re-launched its online poker offering […]

PICK A PAIR

Single High Cards Bring More Winners, But Pairs Bring More Money By John Grochowski   There are a handful of plays in video poker that we’re called on to make over and over and over again. They’re so commonplace that we might make them several times in a short session. Making the right plays in […]

THE FIVE-TOOL CASINO PLAYER

Five traits that make players tough competitors By Frank Scoblete   In baseball there is an elite category called the “five-tool” player. Such a player is excellent in the following areas: Batting average (usually near, on, or over 300) Power hitting (home runs, triples, doubles) Fast runner (base running, base stealing ability) Good arm in […]

ADVANCED CRAPS

Explaining the Craps Put Bet By Jerry “Stickman” Stich   Over the last few weeks I have received several questions about the “put” bet in craps. Most casinos don’t advertise it or have this bet mentioned anywhere on the craps layout, but almost all casinos will accept this bet. Simply stated, a put bet is […]

FULL HOUSE

Previewing the WSOP 2017 schedule By Sean Chaffin   ALL EYES OF THE POKER WORLD LOOK to the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas this summer for the 48th World Series of Poker. From its humble beginnings of a collection of old school Texas rounders to the giant mecca of the card-playing world, this […]

THE ANATOMY OF A JACKPOT

Life after hitting it BIG By Frank Scoblete   Winning the “big one” is probably every slot player’s dream. Those reels spin or those characters hop up and down, the music plays, the money symbols land, land and land, and baskets of fruits or flowers or animated figures pile together. The big money, the huge […]

8 TIPS FOR VIDEO POKER PLAY

Take your game to the next level with these rules By Jerry “Stickman” Stitch   Finally! Summer is here. For some, it’s the time of year to hit the road and venture to that new casino they’ve been meaning to check out. Others, will most likely hit their favorite stomping ground to enjoy a break […]

TIPS ON TIPPING

Casinos employ a lot of staff to keep things running smoothly for guests. Here’s who to tip -and how much.   It’s common knowledge that it is appropriate to tip one’s server after dining in a restaurant. These food servers rely on such gratuities, which usually hovers between 18 and 20 percent for good service, […]

WINNING WALL

lncredible Technologies’ lnfinity Super Skybox format lights up casinos with attention-grabbing games By Frank Legato   THESE DAYS, SLOT MACHINES COME IN more shapes and sizes than ever. New types of skill games, 360-degree bonus displays and grand video presentations compete for the attention of slot players. Where a player stops to insert his gambling […]

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