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The line between a legitimate casino and a risky one can be thin, but it’s there. Most players won’t notice it until something goes wrong — a frozen withdrawal, a rigged game, a sudden account ban. It’s the fine print that matters the most, but sometimes there are more obvious signs. Licensing and Regulatory Oversight […]
A beginner’s guide to table game basics By Frank Scoblete Many new table game players approach the experience with a dash, a dab or even a cartload of anxiety. Brand-new players can sometimes be frozen with fear. Newbies often worry: How are these games played? How do I get chips? How do I bet? […]
Casinos can be a daunting environment for people without much experience, but they needn’t be. By following a few simple rules and tips, you will be able to fit in at any table, helping you to concentrate on the game and not on what others think of you. Learn the Rules One of the […]
More than 60 million people play poker in the United States alone, but only a few take it to the professional level. There are around 30,000 semi-professional poker players in the US, with only 3,000 poker pros. What will it take to upgrade from a beginner or semi-professional to a poker pro who makes […]
When it comes to slots, you may be own worst enemy By Frank Scoblete Let’s have done with the sarcastic response first. Question: “What are the biggest mistakes of slot play?” Sarcastic answer: “Number one is playing the slots! Yuck, yuck, yuck.” So much for that. In truth, the biggest mistakes of slot play […]
Winning strategies for popular table games By Frank Scoblete There are four table games that many players tend to enjoy playing in the casinos: blackjack, craps, roulette and baccarat/minibaccarat. Each one has decisions dealing with what strategies to play, how to play them, along with money management methods that reduce the risk of going […]
Exploring the Science of Chance and Skill By Michael Orkin Dr. Michael Orkin is a distinguished statistician, author and educator whose career has been dedicated to unraveling the mysteries of chance and probability. With a BA in Mathematics and a PhD in Statistics from UC Berkeley, Dr. Orkin has brought his expertise to academia, […]
The best strategies combined with money management can extend your play time By Frank Scoblete There is a written acknowledgement concerning casino games (you can listen to it in the beginning of the movie Casino) and it is this: The longer you play the better chance you will be losing. The reason this has […]
Unveiling the Top 10 mistakes made at the blackjack table By Al O’Grady This is the third article of a three-part series summarizing mistakes that players make at the table. Let’s quickly review the top ten mistakes. 10 – Not having a plan; not having a goal 09 – Lack of self-discipline – win […]
A better understanding of the basics can mean a world of difference By Henry Tamburin In the world of blackjack, knowledge is power, especially for novices eager to try their hand at the tables. Reprinted from the October 2014 edition of Casino Player magazine, the timeless wisdom shared here serves as a vital compass […]