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Some video poker players say that after hitting a royal flush, you should switch machines. But what’s the smart play? By Henry Tamburin The RNG (Random Number Generator) doesn’t track the number of royals it gives to players. It randomly selects the cards on each hand, regardless of what cards it selected on previous hands. […]
Understanding the ever-elusive RNG by Frank Legato Our reader mail is normally a pretty good gauge of the elements of slot machines that arouse curiosity in our readers. Easily the most-asked question relates to how slot machines reach their results. More than 20 years after we first published Casino Player, readers are still asking […]
Ten Player “Mythtakes” About Slot Play By Frank Scoblete Put three quarters in a machine every five seconds, and you’re putting through $540 per hour. Play four hours, and you’ve gambled $2,160! The casinos will be more than happy to recognize such action with free or discounted rooms, meals or other perks. Mythtake #1: […]
10 Signs you may be gambling too much in Casino by Frank Scoblete Drinking, eating, running and gambling all have one thing in common: You can get so hooked on them that they become obsessive negative endeavors instead of positively fun ones. Obviously, a glass or two of wine at dinner and a cocktail […]
Do you know when to call against big bets? by Kevin Blackwood A friend of mine named Tom caught the poker bug recently while watching tournaments on TV. He called me for some tips on the game, but his main question was where to play. Since he lives almost a hundred miles away from […]
Mastering the “secret” craps bet that lowers the house edge to 0% by Basil Nestor Most casino bets carry an edge for the house. Sometimes you win more often, they win. The edge is usually 1% to 12% of the overall action, depending on the game. This profit is how casinos pay for electricity […]
“Identical” video poker machines might have very important differences by Jerry “Stickman” Stitch “To acquire knowledge, one must study; but to acquire wisdom, one must observe.” —Marilyn vos Savant Just because the glass says “Jacks or Better” is no guarantee the game you play will be Jacks or Better. The entire pay table […]
By watching a roulette dealer’s style, can you predict where the ball will land? by Frank Scoblete If dealer signatures truly exist, can they be exploited in short-term play? Is it possible for you to use this to your advantage? Casino dealers often fall into their own natural rhythm when they deal. This holds true […]
An insider reveals the mysteries of video poker’s richest games By Henry Tamburin In today’s market, non-progressive players consider themselves lucky if they can eke out a 1% edge, which includes the return on the game plus the perks they get from slot club points, etc. Progressive jackpots offer the opportunity to make far […]
Understanding payback percentages By Frank Legato “Payback percentage” is one of the most misunderstood terms in the casino industry. Many players think it means how much of the money they put in a game that will come back to them in jackpots. Others think that the casino has a switch somewhere that officials can […]