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Small tips can make a big difference for players By John Grochowski I once saw a woman land three jackpot symbols on the payline of a reel-stepper slot. She screamed, her friends jumped around her… and nothing happened. No lights, no bells and whistles, no payoffs. On the machine she was playing, the […]
Five tips to avoid the long walk of shame by Basil Nestor It can happen to anyone, even film legend Ben Affleck. On April 28, he was playing blackjack at the Hard Rock Casino in Las Vegas. According to Variety, Ben was approached by a casino rep who told him, “You’re too good at […]
Using the squeeze in big-bet games such as no limit, pot limit Omaha and Texas hold ‘em. By Jim Feist Springtime in Las Vegas is heating up and that means the dog days of baseball are in full swing, one of the most profitable sports to wager on. As the weather heats up in […]
Tips for playing video poker tournaments By Henry Tamburin What’s critical is not how much you win per round but rather ending up with more credits than your opponents have, even if it’s less credits than you started with. When you play video poker, it’s you against the casino. You use the best […]
How does the RNG work when you’re playing slots online? By Frank Legato I can’t count the times I’ve used this column to explain how the random number generator in a slot machine works. It’s one of the most frequently asked questions from our readers, so we’ve devoted a lot of space to it […]
Don’t just reach for the perfect hand by Jim Feist When I walk up to the wagering window at any Las Vegas sports book I don’t go there with the intention of losing my bet. However, you can’t win every game. Sometimes you get hit with incredibly bad/unlucky beats, such as in the 2013 […]
How much do your playing errors cost you? By Henry Tamburin So if basic strategy is readily available, why don’t all players use it when they play blackjack? I believe it’s because many players don’t understand the logic of basic strategy, they don’t understand the costs when they deviate from basic strategy, and because […]
One man, three plans. Which one to choose? By John Grochowski Video slots aren’t games of strategy, strictly speaking, but it never hurts to have a plan of attack. The notes that cross my email box keep me constantly aware of some very important things. One is that new casino players are coming […]
Recognizing Your Playing Options By Henry Tamburin Many video poker players think they know their playing strategy cold. However, where they miss the boat is not recognizing all the playing options in a hand before they decide which cards to hold. For example, suppose you are playing 9/6 Jacks or Better and are dealt the […]
Breakneck speed will eat up your bankroll By H. Scot Krause My tip this month is to slow down! Your enemy in the casino is playing too fast for too long, especially on slots where your gambling bankroll will often dwindle away the faster you play. Slowing down your play is a way to […]