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Ample examples of the superstitious are found in casinos
I saw the funniest thing in a casino the other day. This woman would tap her head three times then pull the slot handle with the same hand. Ever see...
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Always think two percent or less
You mentioned in a previous column that players should never make a hard way bet on a crap game. Why not? Norman G. Hey, Norman, what is Mark Pilarski's rule...
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Alert Player Sounds the Alarm
I just finished reading your most recent column. You mentioned that it's best for a player to play at a casino with liberal rules, but the number one thing you...
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Ah, those knife-edge distinctions
I like five-card draw poker, but have not found a game here in Reno. Is Texas Hold'em the same game? Catherine B. Though five-card poker, and several variations of it,...
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Ah, those cash-comp-currency calculations
I have a disagreement with my spouse that we hope you can settle. My husband believes you get more in casino comps when you put cash into a slot machine...
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Ah, Sweet Surrender
I have been counseled that a "surrender" bet is a bet that favors the house in blackjack. I have played blackjack for a long time, and understand the basic strategy....
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A “taxable jackpot” is a bit of a myth
What does the term “taxable jackpot” mean? J.N. If you win $1,200 or more on a single spin (including the original wager), the casino will issue you a W2G. Ill-advisedly,...
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A truly timely question
I enjoyed your question last week regarding gambling wins and taxes. I have another question regarding my tax liability on a win. I am a slot payer who occasionally hits...
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A study in gray…(areas, that is)
Do you know of any "gray area" ways to prove gambling losses in order to deduct them from my taxes? I recently hit a decent size jackpot, but like most...
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A sour grape swelling in memory
How come every time I get up from a slot machine, someone sits down and immediately hits a big jackpot? Bill F. My twenty years spent working on the front...
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A push is NOT a win
When playing Video Poker, I consistently win by getting high pairs but struggle for the higher hands. Can I successfully beat the house on a high pair alone? Rhonda T....
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A push is a push, except for…
Please settle a dispute between my wife and me. She believes a pair of Jacks is a win at video poker. I believe it to be a push. Who is...
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