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Bad Beat for the Book
With all football games now going into overtime instead of settling in a tie, does that help the house or the player? John P. At the outset, John, my response...
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Recent posts about Mark News in the online casino world.
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Baccarat’s Who’s Who
What are the responsibilities of all the dealers on a baccarat game? Maggie D. the caller" who sits centerfield, is the senior dealer. He runs the show, sets the pace...
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At 83, Carol is one smart player
I follow your column faithfully, and value your opinion. So-called "experts" have always told me NEVER to break up a winning hand when playing video poker. I had an ace...
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Assumptions can be costly
I thought I would share this story with you and your readers. Just yesterday, I was in a casino sitting next to a woman who claimed she played all three...
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As the Wheel Turns
Occasionally you will describe a specific bet on the roulette table and its house advantage. How about a guide for us beginners on the names of wagers offered, payoffs, and...
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Are birthday numbers really luckier?
In a past column you stated that you only play the lottery when the jackpot approaches true odds plus playing quick-pick (random) numbers. I can see your first point, but...
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Aquire Skills at Home Before You Expose Your Hard Earned Money
Before going to the casino I run practice hands on the kitchen table. The problem with this method is that play in a casino on both video poker machines and...
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Anytime is the right or wrong time to play
Is there any good time to play slots. For instance, day versus night, weekday versus weekend? It seems you see more jackpots hit on the weekends. Dusty E. Your chances...
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Any question related to gambling is fair game
I find your columns very intriguing, but I must confess, I do not go to the casino but once a year with my daughter on my birthday. I do dabble...
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Any Craps” would be a great hangman word
Is there any chance that you could spend a portion of your column explaining the “any craps” bet on a crap game. In all the years you’ve been writing your...
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Analogies of greed and pomposity
On my last six trips to Gulfport, MS, I've come home a winner playing slots. I believe it's beyond luck now. I just have this certain feeling when to play...
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An eleemosynary dilemma
Recently I went to play blackjack at a benefit event in my local area, but I backed away before beginning. Their game was $1 minimum, therefore much to my liking,...
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