Category: Advice

Forget Martingale By Al O’Grady   In my last few articles, I have been writing about several betting strategies for non-card counters and, more importantly, what is wrong with them. The Martingale System, also known as double-up catch-up, will wipe you out with one losing streak; the Lambert System will erode your stack in the […]

Historical horse racing constitutes a growing segment of the gaming machine market—but legal challenges persist By Frank Legato   One of the fastest-growing segments of the slot business lately has been the historical horse racing genre, or HHR machines. First utilized at Arkansas’ Oaklawn Park in 2000, these are gaming machines that allow wagering on […]

All Right Bettors Die Broke By Garrison Russell   When you go up to the crap table you’ll notice that over 95% of the bets are made on the Do side of the table such as pass line, come and place bets. Very few players play on the Don’t side of the table even though […]

The COVID-19 pandemic caused all 989 casinos in the U.S. to close. Use this map to see the current status.   The COVID-19 pandemic closed all 989 commercial and tribal casino properties in the U.S. The American Gaming Association, the premier trade group fro the U.S. casino industry, advocates for favorable policy environment in which gaming can thrive. This […]

Next Gaming prepares to launch their exciting skill gaming titles online     With the confusion and anguish caused by the coronavirus pandemic, casinos and their patrons were both left scrambling to make sense of it all, to stay healthy, and to stay afloat. The uncertainly all but devastated the economy as millions of people […]

Long-shots happen more than you think   Let’s say you walk up to a blackjack table, lay down $700, bet $100 per hand, and lose seven consecutive decisions. Is that unusual? What about losing eight decisions out of ten? How often does that happen? Let’s say you’re dealt two ruby-red kings. Nice hand, right? What […]

How to enjoy responsible gambling when you’re being responsible by staying home By Roger Gros   You love going to casinos. You enjoy the planning and anticipation of a trip to the casino. You know how to budget your money to get the most bang for your buck. Choose your poison! Slots? Blackjack? Video poker? […]

These pointers can make a BIG difference By John Grochowski   Sometimes it’s the little things that count. A small strategy adjustment. A tiny tip on what to look for in a slot machine. A wee wrinkle in comp conditions. There are dozens of little things to look for and keep in mind to get […]