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Getting a little extra oomph out of slot play By Frank Scoblete The jaded slot player has seen it all, done it all, but still wants some kind of new excitement; some new element that will raise slot play a notch or two. Slot manufacturers beat their heads against the walls trying to come […]
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 […]
The best strategy depends on what type of 18 you were dealt By Henry Tamburin There are several ways to get an 18 when you play blackjack. The 18 could be “hard,” meaning the hand either doesn’t contain an ace, or if it does, the ace is counted as one. (Examples are 10-8, 8-5-5, […]
The ins and outs of that most elusive of hands By Henry Tamburin I get many questions about a royal flush in video poker. That’s not too surprising since the royal flush is the premier hand that all video poker players dream (and hope) of getting. Here’s a sample of questions and my responses. […]
Think you know where the loosest slots are? Guess again. By Bill Burton I get a lot of email and the question I’m asked most often by players is “Where do I find the loose slot machines in the casino?” The ultimate goal for a slot player is finding a loose machine amidst the […]
Bluffing versus Semi-Bluffing By Jim Feist Bluffing can take many forms. You can pretend to be cautious even though you have an exceptional hand, or you can come out firing away with a less-than ideal hand, all with the intent to shake up and trick opponents. The NBA Playoffs are in full swing […]
Table games versus slot machines By Frank Scoblete Here is a simple question: Which players have more fun, table game players or slot players? The easy answer would be to say that everyone enjoys casinos in their own way and leave it at that. Come on, I can’t leave it at that. Obviously something […]
Tips for slot players By H. Scot Krause The casino has an edge against every player on almost every game in the casino and especially over slot players. There is really no way to get an advantage playing slots but there are methods that may help achieve some better overall results and keep you […]
To hold that kicker or not—that is the question By John Grochowski It’s always tempting to go for the big jackpot, and often in video poker that’s just what we do. We’ll break up a flush, straight or high pair for a one-card draw to a royal flush, tossing away smaller payoffs for a […]