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Continue reading Successful Video Poker Play Differs from Slot PlayAuthor: 888 Casino
Random Number Generator Explained
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A.C. says: This article addresses one of the most discussed topics relative to machine play: How does the random number generator (RNG) create results? While the fact is that it really doesn’t matter in terms of strategy considerations for players, the workings of the RNG have always been of major interest for one reason, which is how it affects the timing of jackpots. This article explains when the RNG stops and how that affects jackpots, bringing home the reality that when you walk away from a machine that immediately pays a jackpot to the next player, it almost certainly wouldn’t have hit for you had you played longer.
This article was written by Jerry Stich in association with 888Casino.
Random Number Generator Explained
Continue reading Random Number Generator ExplainedGreatest Blackjack Wins
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AC says: These are stories of big wins in blackjack, most by way of hitting some crazy side bet. When it comes to side bets, you hear about the big jackpots, but not the multitude of losses that make these bets so profitable for the house. They might be fun to play and there’s the allure of the big score, but blackjack side bets are often among the worst bets in the casino. Basic strategy: Don’t play them. LVA gets a name-check in this article. The author, Michael Kaplan, is working on a book for us tentatively titled The Advantage Players.
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Greatest Blackjack Wins
Continue reading Greatest Blackjack WinsPlayer or Banker: The History of Baccarat
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Continue reading Player or Banker: The History of Baccarat5 Easy Video Poker Tips That Every Casino Player Should Know
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Continue reading 5 Easy Video Poker Tips That Every Casino Player Should KnowA.C. says: This article was written by Bob Dancer. Nuff said with regard to its accuracy. It was written in 2016, but the information is timeless, with the exception of the recommendation for using the Video Poker for Winners software, which is no longer available; other tutoring products are, however. These are just five basic tips, but they’re important and there are some good nuggets included, e.g., when to keep two pair in Deuces Wild. These concepts are taken much further in Dancer’s book, Video Poker for the Intelligent Beginner.
Some Roulette Thoughts
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A. C. says: This article provides a good overview of the different versions of roulette and its betting options. Not mentioned is the new trend toward triple-zero wheels, which raises the casino edge from 5.26% on the double-zero to 7.69%. The two versions are often available side-by-side in a casino, and it’s not uncommon to see an equal number of players at each. Assuming the limits are the same for both, there’s no reason to choose the triple-zero wheel. The “suicide” bet referenced in the article is also known as the “basket bet,” or simply the “five numbers bet,” and has a house edge of 7.89%. Aside from avoiding the bad options, there’s not much to talk about in the way of roulette strategy. Author Frank Scoblete hits on the most important consideration, which is to slow the game down (limiting your exposure to the house edge) by playing at crowded tables.
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Continue reading Some Roulette ThoughtsLow Variance or High Variance Video Poker – Which is Your Style?
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Continue reading Low Variance or High Variance Video Poker – Which is Your Style?A.C. says: You’ve probably heard the term “variance” in discussions and analyses of gambling games. This article helps you better understand what it means. Variance is an assessment of risk. In video poker, the risk of suffering a big loss is greater when variance is high. Correspondingly, high-variance schedules enhance the chances of getting a big win. Many players gravitate toward the higher-variance games because of that big-win factor, but those games often have lower overall return percentages. For example, a typical bar selection might include higher-variance 7/5 Double Double Bonus returning 96.71% and lower-variance 6/5 Bonus Poker returning 96.87%. It’s not a big discrepancy, but Bonus Poker is still the better game, yet it tends to get less play.
How Many Decks in Blackjack? Understanding the Role of Deck Quantity
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Continue reading How Many Decks in Blackjack? Understanding the Role of Deck QuantityA.C. says: This article is very basic, but it correctly states that, in terms of the disadvantage you face when playing, fewer decks are better. The difference between the casino edge for a single deck versus 6 or 8 decks is about .5%. That’s due primarily to the diminished value of doubling down, but there’s also a decrease in the frequency of naturals as the number of decks increases. The article is also correct that hand-held single- and double-deck games play more slowly, as there’s more down time with shuffling. That’s another plus for beginners playing at a disadvantage (they have less exposure to the house edge). Note that the belief held by many that multiple decks are more difficult to count doesn’t apply to skilled players, who can easily count any number of decks. However, dealing a multiple deck allows the casinos to move the cut card to decrease deck penetration, which is an effective deterrent to counting.
New Slots To Play and Have Fun
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Continue reading New Slots To Play and Have FunA.C. says: Despite the fact that slots are the most-played gambling game in American casinos, we don’t talk a lot about them. The reason is simple: With few exceptions, slots aren’t beatable and at LVA, we concentrate on the beatable games. But because slot revenues are such a big portion of the casino-revenue pie, the competition to create new games is fierce and lots of intriguing themes and innovative pay components hit the market every year. In this article, one of the top gambling writers out there, John Grochowski, describes five of this year’s new offerings. The article was written fresh off the most recent G2E conference, so these games are just making their way onto casino floors. Return percentages and related mathematical considerations aren’t addressed – again, keep in mind that these are negative-expectation games – but the descriptions provide insight into the experience that each game offers and, more important, give prospective players a head start on understanding what they’re rooting for once the wheels start spinning (the learning curve on the more complicated slots can be steep). Speaking of the competition among game developers, note that a different manufacturer is behind each of the five slots featured.
When Is It Quittin’ Time?
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Continue reading When Is It Quittin’ Time?A.C. says: When should you quit playing during a gambling session? Most advice revolves around the monetary consideration, focusing on protecting a big win or limiting losses. The advice in this article is related to that, but really boils down to using common sense. It advocates paying attention to what you know is the logical thing to do, whether based on your current results or simply maximizing the experience. It sounds a little bit like a cop-out, but because of several points made in this article, there aren’t any hard-and-fast rules for stopping. That’s okay; relying on common sense is good advice for all levels of player. However, there’s a fairly solid rule of thumb for expert players who know how to play with an advantage, e.g., by counting cards in blackjack or playing a video poker progressive that’s above breakeven. Assuming you’re adequately bankrolled, you should stop when the game conditions deteriorate or when you’re too tired to play accurately. For pros, the paramount consideration for deciding when to stop is almost always whether or not the game continues to be beatable, not how much has been won or lost, especially after a small amount of play.