Category: Advice

Don’t Get Fooled Again By Frank Scoblete   Mythtake #1 I’m due to win on this machine because it has been cold for some while. If a slot machine is programmed to be random, the chances of a machine heating up or cooling down are always the same. If the odds of hitting a given […]

High Risk or Long Haul?  By John Grochowski   No matter how dedicated the video poker player, it’s all but impossible to memorize the ins and outs of strategy for every game and every pay table. If you’re going to flip back and forth among Jacks or Better, Double Bonus Poker, Double Double Bonus Poker […]

By Sean Chaffin   Today’s slots are complex machines and have come a long way from the days of “one-armed bandits” with mechanical reels determining the results of a spin. Whether you hit a big win, bonus game, or no winning combinations at all is a result of the advanced technology and software utilizing algorithms […]

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 […]