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The more you play, the more you risk

LONGER OR SHORTER By Frank Scoblete   One of the opening scenes of the 1995 movie Casino has Robert De Niro as Sam “Ace” Rothstein explaining how the casino makes money. A mega-high roller has just won millions from his casino and Rothstein and company want to get that money back. So, Rothstein arranges for the […]

KNOW WHEN TO DUMP ‘EM

Good starting cards may not always be that golden opportunity By Jack Clayton   We all have favorites. Maybe you grew up in New York and root for the Yankees and Knicks. What Chicago native wouldn’t have a soft spot in their hearts for the lovable Cubs? Even gamblers have favorites, such as preferring Texas […]

THE ROYAL FACTOR

How much does the royal flush impact your game’s payback schedule?  The answer might surprise you. By Jerry “Stickman” Stich   Most serious video poker players know how much their favorite video poker machine pays with expert play. For example: Full pay (9/6: 9 for 1 for a full house, 6 for 1 for a […]

SLOTS TO THE MAX

When is the right time to bet maximum? By John Grochowski   For decades, players have been told they should always bet the max to get the best possible payback percentage. That’s still the case for most of the three-reel stepper slots, as well as on a small percentage of video slots. But simply getting […]

THE FALSE DONKEY STRATEGY

Flying under the radar by pretending to be a weak player By Jack Clayton   It’s the middle of the summer and in Vegas the most popular games in town are betting baseball and poker tournaments. Deception is common in baseball play and in sports wagering. On the baseball diamond, the pitcher fires to the […]

JUDGEMENT CALL

Tough decisions with a short bankroll By John Grochowski   It’s easy to tell others there’s a right way and a wrong way to play video poker hands when it’s not their money at risk and not yours. I’m happy enough to tell 9-6 Double Double Bonus Poker players the average return is higher when […]

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION

Where is the most advantageous table position? By Jack Clayton   Let’s talk about positioning. No, not leaning back in the recliner. You can do that anytime to relax. More like positioning in social circles, trying to meet the smartest or most influential people to learn how they think and go about things. It makes […]

PAY ATTENTION TO EVERYTHING

The importance of being aware at the tables By Jack Clayton   After a long cold winter for a lot of folks, the weather has finally turned and Mr. Sunshine is beaming. You’ll be beaming, too, if you can improve your poker skills this summer with the endless string of tournaments around the world. The […]

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