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Myths 101: One-armed Banditry

Recently, I sat next to a real character on a slot machine. He believed that by playing your credits at a fast pace you could trick the computer chip inside...

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My favorite cee-ment ponds

My sister and I love to spend the day by the pool before we take in a little gambling in the evening. Since we are going to Las Vegas next...

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Mutual funds versus blackjack

I've always felt that being in the stock market is the same as playing blackjack. They're both gambling. I might as well do something I love instead of giving some...

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Munchin’ on Casino Freebies

Is there any way of lowering the casino’s 1.5 percent edge on a pass line bet by hedging it somewhere else on the table? Brad D. If you’re thinking of...

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More and less than you think

I was looking at your website and figured you were a good person to ask. I have noticed that when people are wining a lot, casinos switch dealers on them....

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Mission accomplished

I go to Atlantic City about two times a month, stay overnight and lose a bundle. I just love it. My question: I play a "Reel-em-in" 25-cent slot machine. Now...

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Mega this and Mega that

My question concerns the big progressive slots, like the Wheel of Fortune and Megabucks. They are in casinos - large and small - in many states. Is each machine programmed...

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