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Don’t make foolish wagers based on past events By Frank Scoblete Trend bettors fail to understand that what they’re betting on is hindsight, and has nothing to do with the proper play in the future— even if that future is the very next roll. Here’s the situation: There are four cards left in the […]
The difference between “passive” and “active” games, and what they reveal about you By Frank Scoblete Is an introspective person more likely to play the shoe games at blackjack, or prefer the spinning ball of roulette? Is the outgoing person more likely to play craps and large table baccarat? There are three types […]
How to minimize mistakes and use expected value to your advantage By Jim Feist Mistakes happen. All the time. They happen in sporting events, at card tables, on our way out the door, when we lock our keys in the car, bump our heads, and on and on. Even oddsmakers make mistakes. Oddsmakers goofed […]
Keeping track of your play teaches you about yourself in Slots By Frank Scoblete Too many slot players play with wild abandon – and that can be as dangerous to them as Polonius’ not heeding his own advice. It can lead to bankroll death. In Shakespeare’s masterful play Hamlet, Polonius tells his son Laertes, […]
Why casinos don’t need Lady Luck in their corner By Frank Scoblete Just about all slot players have had glorious nights where they walked on top of the waves; where they stood atop the mountains looking down haughtily at sea and land, and at all the places where they reigned as kings and queens […]
Testing your blackjack knowledge of tricky situations By Henry Tamburin You’re at a blackjack table, and the dealer’s upcard is a 6. How would you play the following four hands? Even though all four hands have a count of 18, they are not necessarily played the same way against the dealer’s 6 upcard. Often, […]
How gratuities work in the casino, and why a little generosity can go a long way By Rob Wiser To tip, or not to tip? It’s a question you’ve probably wondered about at times in the casino. I certainly hope it has at least crossed your mind; after all, you wouldn’t stiff the valet […]
How the right defensive tactics can position you to conquer the poker table By Jim Feist The NFL playoffs are one of the most exciting and competitive times of any sports season for players—and bettors. The teams are more evenly matched, there is a history of accumulated stats to compare from the regular season, and […]
The 10 best and worst wagers you can make at the casino by Frank Scoblete This article began innocently enough. My editor emailed me and asked me to write a story for this issue of Casino Player. The topic: the 10 best and worst bets found in casinos. This should be a snap, I thought. […]
How many coins should you wager on single-hand video poker? by Henry Tamburin For some players it makes sense to play only one coin, with one important caveat. Players have the option of betting from one coin up to five coins in a single-hand video poker game. You’ll get the highest return when you play […]