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Timing craps is essential
Craps is arguably the most volatile of all casino games. Small fortunes can be won in a relatively short period by high rollers when the dice are hot. Even players with modest bankrolls and conservative methods of play can take handsome advantage of a fortuitous …Read More
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Brushing up on key blackjack situations
Those who play blackjack according to the principles of basic strategy maximize their potential to have a profitable session because they drastically reduce the house edge. The more incorrect decisions you make and the more favorable situations you fail to capitalize on during the course …Read More
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Strategy important when playing video poker, roulette
Whenever the subject of the expansion of state-sanctioned casino gambling in Illinois comes up, the opposition usually references video poker and how it can contribute to obsessive gambling behavior. Video poker’s reputation as being beatable long term is known by casual and skilled players alike. …Read More
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Racetracks wait for slot legislation
Once upon a time, horse racing held a stranglehold on legal gambling in the United States. It was legitimized as a sport in newspapers around the country every day. The ponies even basked in the glory of the Kentucky Derby, an American sports icon. Casino …
Do slot machines offer a fair chance?
Readers of this column frequently send in questions regarding the integrity of the slot machines they play. They wonder just how much control the individual casinos have over the games and the protocols that are in place to change or alter the components. Simply put, …
Study Spanish 21 before playing this blackjack
Spanish 21 or Spanish Blackjack is a variation of traditional blackjack that is offered in many gaming jurisdictions around the United States, including Las Vegas. I’ve never had the inclination to sit down and play, thinking the game was just another gimmick used by casinos …
Baccarat has loyal following
The game of baccarat has a long history. For decades it was segregated from the main casino floor and played in an upscale room with upholstered chairs and tuxedo-clad hosts. A favorite of high rollers, baccarat is veiled in romance, legend and lore, but now …
It’s that taxing time of year again
If you are just getting around to putting together your 2010 federal income tax information in preparation for filing your return, you’ll want to read this. You may have come across the form you received from the slot attendant for winning that $1,200 jackpot way …
Slot players can start new year right
Seeking practical information about playing slots can be a very frustrating pursuit. It seems as far as the gaming industry is concerned, the less people know about the machines and how they really work, the better. In light of the total lack of useful information …
WMS Gaming never ceases to captivate
Judging by new products the company unveiled at the Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas, slot games developed by WMS Gaming will continue to captivate players around the world. Exciting new applications of patented WMS technological capabilities — including Adaptive Gaming, Community Gaming, Transmissive Reels …
How times have changed for slots
Have you ever thought about the changes in slot machine technology that have taken place during a relatively short period- Here are some thoughts to ponder.
World champion in charity tournament
There is a special incentive to attend Nov. 18's annual Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament at Horseshoe Casino. The event in Hammond, Ind., will benefit the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation.
