Category: Advice

  Roulette is a fun and exciting game that’s fairly simple to play. Just pick a number and cross your fingers. But the obvious simplicity of the game hides an interesting and intricate design, and an unusual history. Here are ten things that you might not know about roulette: Roulette supposedly was invented in France, […]

The Big Ace Chase  By John Grochowski   Video poker games with enhanced payoffs on four Aces have been a video poker staple for more than two decades. Bonus Poker, Double Bonus Poker, Double Double Bonus Poker, Triple Double Bonus Poker and beyond are among the most popular games around, and have proven staying power. […]

A little generosity can go a long way. Here’s our updated guide to tipping the people who help make your casino visit more enjoyable   If there’s one thing that can sometimes be more confusing than figuring out a slot machine’s bonus round, it’s figuring out whom you should tip at a casino—and how much. […]

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 […]