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Deal Me In by Mark Pilarski

August 15, 2008

The games they play to change your winning ways

Dear Mark: I play roulette when I feel lucky, which is hardly ever, however I noticed that at one local casino where I play that if you watch real close, they change balls every time they spin the wheel. I also noticed they are different sized balls. Is this common practice, and do all the casinos do this? I have in the past seen them change the balls, but usually when they ha... Read More

Deal Me In by Mark Pilarski

August 8, 2008

You can pitch cardboard at any age

Dear Mark: I am a recently laid off autoworker in Detroit who is being forced to look for a new career. I am considering dealing blackjack. My question is, is there any age limit to dealing cards? I am 57, and I was wondering if that is too old, and if at that age I would lack certain skills needed to deal the game? Dan O.

Once, when I was having one of those whining "why am I here"... Read More

Deal Me In by Mark Pilarski

June 27, 2008

Quiz: What do driving and video poker have in common?

Dear Mark: Maybe it's me, but a roll of quarters doesn't seem to last very long anymore when playing video poker. Is there a way I can slow down my money going to them? Ruth T.

A true conundrum! Could be "them," that is, if "them" tightened the paytables, or it could be you, because of your skill level or the speed of your play, or all of the above.

Rememb... Read More

Deal Me In by Mark Pilarski

June 20, 2008

'I Told You So!' could cost you dearly

Dear Mark: I enjoy playing the carnival game Let It Ride. I know, bad odds but its fun. So I don't play the side bets, Bonus or 3-card bet because I feel these are sucker bets and the house has big enough odds against me without adding to it. But every time I would have won at one of these side bets the dealer never fails to point this out and chastises me for not betting it, and then the... Read More

Deal Me In by Mark Pilarski

June 13, 2008

Like stepping stones across the creek

Dear Mark: On weekends, the casino where I play raises the table minimum to $25 on the crap table. What's a player to do to get some crap action on the weekend when you're only a $5 player, wanting to make only smart wagers like a Pass line bet? Neil F.

There is a way, Neil, for us nickel players to fix things when the casino bumps up the table minimum on the weekends.

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