Category: Advice

The Hidden Twists in Video Poker By Jerry “Stickman” Stich   Just because two video poker machines have the same name, and the pay tables look the same, does not necessarily mean they are exactly the same game. I was reminded of this recently when I visited a casino with a good friend of mine, […]

Slot suppliers continue to make a wildly popular slot game mechanic their own By Frank Legato   Slot game mechanics come and go, but a few stay around to become almost a requirement for any slot game to become popular. The multiplying wild symbol was like that. Three decades after IGT’s Double Diamond was introduced, […]

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 […]