Teach Me Roulette Please
By Frank Scoblete LUCAS: I am brand new to casino games – at the tables that is. But I have been playing slots for years but the time has come [...]
Is the Royal Flush Bonus With Maximum Bet for Low Rollers?
By Jerry Stitch Nearly every video poker pundit insists that players bet the maximum credits to activate what is called the royal flush bonus. Most video poker pay tables pay [...]
The Intriguing World of Casino Superstitions: Luck, Charms, and Rituals
By John Grochowski There has always been a strong streak of superstition in the gambling world, from craps players blowing on the dice to bingo players with lucky charms and [...]
Beyond Chance: Understanding the Psychological Forces That Drive Gambling
By Louis Wheeler The practice of gambling has been a part of human culture for centuries, captivating individuals with the allure of risk and reward. Whether it's placing a bet [...]
The Debate
By Frank Scoblete I enjoy speaking to groups, usually about casino play (or topics of my choosing that have nothing to do with casinos) and what are and aren’t the [...]
Blackjack Misplays
By John Grochowski Basic strategy charts tell us the best average play for every possible blackjack hand. That doesn't mean you'll always win when you make the right moves. It's [...]
Sucker Bets: 10 of the Worst and Bad Bets in a Casino
By Sean Chaffin Rolling bones, angling for a nice blackjack, or seeing that roulette wheel land just right. There’s nothing quite like a little gambling to get the blood flowing [...]
The Flawed Logic of Craps Systems: Uncovering the Reality of the House Edge
By John Grochowski Practically every craps system has an internal logic that makes sense to the people who use it in casinos. If you place 6 and 8 at the [...]
Flushes and Full Houses: Key Strategy Shifts in Video Poker Pay Table Adjustments
By John Grochowski When casinos change pay tables on video poker games, they not only change the payback percentage players can get, they change optimal strategy. If you’re playing Double [...]
Betting the Pass and Don’t Pass in Craps
By Jerry Stich Craps is the only game where the casino gives you the means of winning and the outcome is quite literally in your hands (sort of). The casino [...]
How Surveillance Spots Card Counters
By Nicholas Colon Tells aren't just for the poker table. Tells are part of the blackjack card counting world, and avoiding telegraphing your play is crucial to having a successful [...]
Crash Course Craps
By Frank Scoblete Don’t be afraid. I know that many novice craps players or players initially looking over the craps game, perhaps thinking they might try it, can be intimidated [...]