I recently was contacted by a reader who had a tale of extreme beginners luck. It seems the reader’s son drew a royal flush on a quarter video poker machine on his 21st birthday, on the very first hand he ever played. He played again the next day, and drew another royal, then did it again the next day. Three royal flushes, all within about 1,000 hands, starting from the young man’s first lifetime hand.
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In games that offer multiple wagering choice, it’s easy to design a system that will win more often than it loses. That doesn’t mean it’s to your advantage to play the system.
A Craps System that Wins More Often Than it Loses? Read More »
With nine world-class casino hotels featuring the best gaming, sensational dining and the hottest live entertainment between Atlantic City and Las Vegas, it can be hard to keep up with all that Tunica has to offer, so we’re going to make it easy for you! We are starting new series here at Down the Road – in-depth, month-long profiles of our casinos. We’ll give you an inside scoop on the features that make each of these destinations unique, and we’ll give you a behind-the-scenes look at the latest games and attractions at each. And, of course, we’ll be sure to tell you all about the specials and promotions available to help you make the most of your next trip.
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If you play blackjack, you’ve probably heard that fewer decks are better for the player. And if all other rules are equal, that’s true. The house edge is lowest on single-deck games, and increases with each deck added.
Why Do More Decks Increase the House Edge in Blackjack? Read More »
Over the last few years, casinos have been transforming rewards programs so that instead of cash for rewards points or vouchers for cash via direct mail, many now give free play. That led a reader to ask via email just what that free play is worth.
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When you play blackjack, you’re not restricted to the betting spot directly in front of you. You can bet on two spots and get two hands, or three, or more. I once saw a fellow with a much larger bankroll than mine betting all seven spots at table with $100 minimum bets. He wasn’t betting the minimum, either.
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