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The right to resign Scowlee status
Why is it that every time I get a few dollars ahead in blackjack, the pit boss stands over the game and watches my play? Jeff K. Fair enough, Fred;...
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The right road is smart wagers
In your opinion, what is the best "even money" bet in the casino that has no casino edge? Would it be the banker's hand in baccarat or blackjack? I have...
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The quicksand known as Gambler’s Fallacy
I know you don’t believe in the doubling up theory after a loss in blackjack, but after I have seven or eight losses in a row, wouldn’t betting more be...
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The only armed queen in the deck often delivered
A couple of years ago, I played Pai Gow at the Encore together with my wife and daughter. We were getting ready to leave, and only played an hour at...
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The Odds way of staying Even
Per your advice, I gave the game of craps a try. Initially I started with a lone pass line bet, and then when winning, I added a place bet on...
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The odds of you beating the casino are 2 to 1 against
Why has the term "odds" been so closely associated with gambling? Terry K. The laws of probability, Terry, on which odds are based, are as highly respected a branch of...
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The name is Bond, James Bond
You answered a question by stating that the most popular number played on a roulette wheel was 17 and reasoned that this was so because it was located in the...
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The legacy of The Gambler
Were you surprised when the Navajo Indians recently voted against casino gambling on their reservation? I thought that every tribe wants casino gaming. Why didn't the Navajos jump on the...
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The Law of 250
I agree with you about judging casinos in your column "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly." I would like to add the Soaring Eagle Casino of Mt. Pleasant, MI...
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The language of craps
I tried playing craps for the first time on a recent trip to Las Vegas. I stuck with the bets you mention on your tapes and actually walked away from...
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The Kid wasn’t ready yet
My spouse and I have a dinner riding on your response. Because we live in a very small town with limited video rentals, we need an answer from you to...
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The grim relationship between Wild Deuces and Royal Flush
My wife and I play a lot of video poker, playing all the different games. Are Deuces Wild games preprogrammed to give you more wild two’s, or is it the...
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