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A showdown with a poker superstar reveals why I love no limit poker By Gillian Epp Hold ‘em is an amazing game when you play it deep and for lots of money. It takes on a whole different life at the higher stakes. I always play the largest no limit game offered in the […]
Over the long run, a small time investment can make a huge difference in your finances by Henry Tamburin If I paid you $80,000 to learn basic strategy, would you do it? Of course you would. And that’s exactly my point. Memorizing basic strategy has real value over your lifetime of playing blackjack. I’m […]
How to capitalize on slot machines that give you the edge By Frank Scoblete Once you’ve identified a slot machine that has a positive expectation, there are certain rules you must follow to maximize your wins. The following rules for play are not suggestions—they are requirements. Editor’s Note: This column is excerpted from […]
WMS launches an innovative online community for slot players WMS Gaming has gone a step further, figuring out ways to keep players engaged with their favorite games even after they leave the casino. The aim of every slot machine designer is to come up with games and features that will keep you in your […]
The dream of every slot player—winning a life-changing jackpot—can turn into a financial nightmare if you don’t manage your money properly. Here are some tips to prepare you for hitting the big one. By Ted Oglesby In the October issue of Strictly Slots, Bill Burton wrote a very interesting article about how easy it […]
Tips to help you enjoy more wins and more fun in 2011 You should never play less than five coins. The reason is that the royal flush pays 250-for-1 when playing one to four coins, and 800-for-1 with five coins played. By not playing the full five coins, payback is reduced about two percent. […]
Hypothetical situations at the blackjack tables for you to ponder By Henry Tamburin You’re playing blackjack in a Las Vegas casino when a new dealer takes over. You notice something unusual: occasionally, the dealer is unknowingly exposing her hole card. She obviously needs to practice her dealing technique, but right now you’re faced with a […]
How to identify and avoid some of the most dangerous bets in the casino By Basil Nestor The house edge on big six/eight is a nasty 9.1%. This bet is so incredibly bad that it’s not even allowed in Atlantic City. Craps is the only game in the casino where you can lay your money […]
Common sense and wisdom to help jumpstart your poker game By Kevin Blackwood Twenty years ago, people would have thought you were crazy if you told them poker would someday be televised on ESPN and NBC. Yet that day has long since arrived, and poker has fast become an American institution—if not quite apple pie […]
Sometimes it’s a smart move to leave your favorite machine and try something new. Here’s why. By Henry Tamburin I encourage players to learn one video poker game, and play it well—rather than constantly switching from one game to another. But sometimes it makes sense to switch games. Let me share with you one example. […]