THE UNTRUTH AND TRUTH ABOUT SLOT MACHINES Believing myths about slot machines can cost you big By Frank Scoblete   The big progressives are actually the toughest machines on which to win since they must withhold money for those large jackpots. The world of the slot machines is filled with... Read more »

DESIGNED TO BE RANDOM? How Can Slots Be Random If… By John Grochowski   It’s hardly news to informed slot players that the games are designed to yield random results and that there’s nothing you can do to make winners come up more often nor identify when the big hits... Read more »

THE NEED FOR SPEED How Fast Should You Play Your Video Poker Hands? By Jerry “Stickman” Stich   Each video poker player has their own comfort level when it comes to how fast, or slow, to play their favorite game. Some set the speed of the machine on the slowest... Read more »

TAKING CHARGE OF YOUR BANKROLL Top 10 Tips For Maximum Money Management BEFORE YOU PLAY 1. SET A BUDGET: Gambling is a form of entertainment that does not have a set price. The money you spend gambling should be considered an entertainment expense, and you should never take money to... Read more »

THE UNTRUTH AND TRUTH OF TABLE GAMES Believing Myths About Table Games Can Cost You Big By Frank Scoblete   There are more myths and misconceptions about casino table games than you can throw a “craps-out” about them; especially as there is no such thing as a craps-out. So here... Read more »

CHANGE IS COMING New Acquisitions May Affect Slot Clubs By H. Scot Krause   Last month The SLS Las Vegas was sold to Alex Meruelo and Meruelo Group, owners of the Grand Sierra in Reno, for an undisclosed amount from Stockbridge Capital Partners. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval... Read more »

CHIPS, CHECKS & CHALLENGES Poker tips from the PokerStars pros By Sean Chan   Afraid to jump in a poker game? Do those other players at the tables scare you? Never fear, Casino Player was at the Poker- Stars Festival New Jersey last fall in Atlantic City to check out... Read more »

PICK A PAIR Single High Cards Bring More Winners, But Pairs Bring More Money By John Grochowski   There are a handful of plays in video poker that we’re called on to make over and over and over again. They’re so commonplace that we might make them several times in... Read more »

Strictly Slots Magazine June 2017 WINNING WALL lncredible Technologies’ lnfinity Super Skybox format lights up casinos with attention-grabbing games By Frank Legato TIPS ON TIPPING Casinos employ a lot of staff to keep things running smoothly for guests. Here’s who to tip -and how much. 8 TIPS FOR VIDEO POKER... Read more »

Casino Player Magazine June 2017 FULL HOUSE Previewing the WSOP 2017 schedule By Sean Chaffin ADVANCED CRAPS Explaining the Craps Put Bet By Jerry “Stickman” Stich THE FIVE-TOOL CASINO PLAYER Five traits that make players tough competitors By Frank Scoblete HIGH SEAS ADVENTURE Celebrity Cruises offer guests the ultimate in... Read more »