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This machine is a winner, for the house that is
Is there any slot machine that guarantees the house a higher percentage back so I can avoid playing it? Carol W. Unquestionably, the ATM machine in a casino has the...
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Recent posts about Mark News in the online casino world.
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This Cultist Can’t Offer Reader Counsel
I’m figuring you are the go to person regarding this gambling related question. Could you please give me some recommendations on gambling software for Windows that you have tried over...
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The yin and yang of numbers comes from the Orient
How did keno originate its name? Wasn't it originally an oriental game brought to Nevada by the Chinese? George O. You know your gaming history well, George. Developed in China...
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The Weighty Power of the Pit Boss
Recently, I was playing third base on a blackjack table at one of Detroit's casinos. The player playing first base, for some reason, had neglected to place a bet on...
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The useful art of table and partner selection
I am a relatively new/occasional blackjack player and once in a while a hand comes up that advanced players would double-down on. However, being a low-roller, I do not really...
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The too good to be true electronic IHTD is still a work in progress
Is there a way you can you tell if a slot machine is going to hit? Should I stay on my favorite machine if it’s not paying? Anna P. If...
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The three payout terraces of roulette
I heard there are a couple of good bets on a roulette table. Is there a specific number I should be playing, or are the bets located where red/black or...
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The Sure Win is at our Throats Again
If card counters have a mathematical edge against the casino, isn’t it impossible for them to lose? I guess my question is, as long as a player has that edge,...
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The side of gambling casinos never talk about
I am a graduate student working on my Masters degree in Abnormal Psychology. My thesis is on Compulsive/Problem Gamblers. Any information on the extent of the problem, trends, profiles and...
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The secret to video poker
If dealt A, K, Q, J, of hearts and a 10 of diamonds on a video poker machine, should I try for the royal flush or stick with the straight?...
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The RNG neither frowns nor smiles
Please explain the frequency of wins on a slot machine. For instance, sometimes the machine will give away money, spin after spin, and then it comes to a complete halt....
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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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