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Apr

30

2018

Latest in Egyptian and East Asian Themes

Slot machines with ancient Egyptian themes or East Asian imagery have long resonated with slot players. Incredible Technologies puts its own spin on both in new games we'll be playing in 2018. In Rays of Egypt, the sun god Ra comes to the fore in a 40-line video slot in Incredible's GoldLink game family. During regular play any Sun Scatters that land on reels open the Eye of Ra at the top of the screen, and the Eye adds shimmering stacked gold wilds to the reels. Three scarab beetles unlock the GoldLink Progressive Bonus. Select a beetle to reveal a…

Slot machines with ancient Egyptian themes or East Asian imagery have long resonated with slot players. Incredible Technologies puts its own spin on both in new games we'll be playing in 2018. In Rays of Egypt, the sun god Ra comes to the fore in a 40-line video slot in…

Apr

25

2018

Stand vs Hit vs Double Down on Soft 17 in Blackjack

Most blackjack players understand it's best to hit soft 17 rather than stand. But many won't go the next step and double down, as underlined by a recent email that said, "I can't bring myself to double down on soft 17. Basic strategy cards tell me to double when the dealer shows 3, 4 5 or 6. I can't pull the trigger. It just feels right to me to stand on 17. "How much am I costing myself?" Seventeen is not as strong a starting hand as some players think it is. It's a winning hand only if the dealer…

Most blackjack players understand it's best to hit soft 17 rather than stand. But many won't go the next step and double down, as underlined by a recent email that said, "I can't bring myself to double down on soft 17. Basic strategy cards tell me to double when the…

Apr

18

2018

Video Poker Strategy: Partial Flushes

Video poker decisions frequently come down to choosing between two viable options. Players who want to get the most out of the games learn early that a low pair is more valuable than a single high card, to use one commonly occurring example. Recently, a reader wrote to ask about the situation with partial flushes. "Do you always hold four cards to a flush, even if the card is an Ace in Double Double Bonus, where four Aces get you 2,000 coins? What about a flush with a low pair? "When do you break up four parts of a flush…

Video poker decisions frequently come down to choosing between two viable options. Players who want to get the most out of the games learn early that a low pair is more valuable than a single high card, to use one commonly occurring example. Recently, a reader wrote to ask about…

Apr

10

2018

Stories from the Casino Floor: Mississippi Stud Newbie

Players frequently tell me stories about big wins, ask questions about how the games work, or to point out unusual things they see in casinos. In the case of a reader named Melinda, she just wanted to share how nice people had been at her table, and how that helped her win at Mississippi Stud. "Usually, I play some slots and some blackjack, but the blackjack tables were full and I felt like playing cards. There were seats at a Mississippi Stud table and players looked like they were having a good time, so I gave it a try. "I…

Players frequently tell me stories about big wins, ask questions about how the games work, or to point out unusual things they see in casinos. In the case of a reader named Melinda, she just wanted to share how nice people had been at her table, and how that helped…