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Casinos try to keep it cloak-and-dagger

Columns December 9, 2015 by Jenny Holdings

For years I have been a heavy gambler on video poker here in Reno. I used to break close to even on specific machines at a certain casino. I became...

Casinos see raising table limits as economic common sense

Columns December 9, 2015 by Jenny Holdings

Last weekend, on three separate occasions, the pit boss raised the table limits higher while I was playing. It went from $5 to $10, then all the way up to...

Casino’s don’t mind an infrequent winner

Columns December 9, 2015 by Jenny Holdings

I watched a gentleman on a blackjack table start with $100 and beat the casino out of $4,500. It didn't even faze the pit boss. I realize it wasn't his...

Casino management can’t mandate cheerfulness

Columns December 9, 2015 by Jenny Holdings

I have cut and collected every column that you have written. We really enjoy them here in Biloxi, Mississippi. My one complaint is that in a few columns you use...

Casino loyalty deserves slot club compensation

Columns December 9, 2015 by Jenny Holdings

I understand the latest rave in slot play is joining a slot club. Numerous casino slot hosts continue to approach me asking if I would be interested in participating. I...

CASINO AHEAD: Reduced speed zone. All penalties doubled.

Columns December 9, 2015 by Jenny Holdings

What is the best approach-method when playing blackjack using the Table Master from Shuffle Master? Table limits are $5-$200 dollars where I play. My sole motivation is to win moderate...

Card Down!

Columns December 9, 2015 by Jenny Holdings

I have a question regarding Roberts Rules of Poker. A player was playing Texas hold ‘em, 3-6 limit game. After going all in, he picked up his cards and one...

Can poker be beat?

Columns December 9, 2015 by Jenny Holdings

On the radio over the weekend a gambling expert (sorry, I did not get his name) stated that the only game you can truly win in a casino is poker....

Buying a book will not make you an instant winner

Columns December 9, 2015 by Jenny Holdings

I learned the hard way that just because you buy a book on gambling (card counting in my case), that does not mean you are going to win. Actually, the...

But it’s the only game in town

Columns December 9, 2015 by Jenny Holdings

With every passing day, I notice a new online casino showing up on the Internet. Are they becoming more socially acceptable? Are they getting the same amount of action as...

Buffets are a Nevada State treasure

Columns December 9, 2015 by Jenny Holdings

I enjoy going to Las Vegas not only to gamble but to feast on all the different buffets. Why do you think they don't offer buffets with the same fanfare...