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Where’d my money go?
When on a fast-paced crap game, I tend to lose track of my come bets. Sometimes the dealer is handling my money so fast that I can't see where he...
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Recent posts about Mark News in the online casino world.
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Where She Drops, Nobody Should Know
Do casinos have policies regarding the minimum number of revolutions a roulette ball should make before dropping off the track? What would be considered too few? If the roulette wheel...
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Where did Bugsy hide the FULL-PAYS?
I have experienced what you state about two machines sitting next to each other with different payouts, such as 9/6 and 8/5, and so on. My question is when a...
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When you lack Capital, a bankroll meltdown is inevitable
Over the past 20 years I have found great pleasure in making my monthly trip to Atlantic City. My bankroll is limited to $200 and I generally stick with most...
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When they say, No thinking allowed, just smile.
Are there any secrets to winning at blackjack? Craig S. Secrets, Craig? Yes, and one that’s been around for almost five decades: Counting cards. Counting cards is nothing more than...
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When not to be on the phone
I was recently at a casino in Las Vegas and cashed out my winnings at the cashier’s cage. Upon giving the cashier my chips, my cell phone rang and so...
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When in doubt, let the house set your hand
As someone new to Pai Gow Poker, would you a) play the game, and b) advise letting the dealer set my hand since I’m a beginner? Pat T. Pai Gow...
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When and why to double up
With the double up feature on many video poker machines, is it a 50/50 proposition, and if so, how long would you recommend playing this option before quitting? Jenny S....
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What’s the deal and appeal with Caribbean Stud?
In the past, individuals have written you asking specific questions about Caribbean Stud Poker. Could you please give a brief explanation of how the game is played, its downside and...
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What to do with those ambiguous soft hands in blackjack
Which is better, playing on a blackjack game where the dealer hits a soft 17, or on one in which he stands? Also, should the player mimic the dealer and...
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What do driving and video poker have in common?
Maybe it’s me, but a roll of quarters doesn’t seem to last very long anymore when playing video poker. Is there a way I can slow down my money going...
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Was June J. gypped?
This happened to me just this past week, and I was wondering if the casino cheated me out of money that should have been legally mine. I lined up three...
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