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Deal Me In by Mark Pilarski

January 9, 2009

While all liars figure, some figures can lie

Dear Mark: I need to settle this argument. I play Pai Gow Poker, and to me, other than a copy hand, I see it as an even game, since there have been many times where I did not have a copy hand all night, or very, very, few of them. So from a dealt hand, I would say it is a 50/50 proposition on who will win.

My buddy, Tom, plays Three Card Poker, with the ante only bet, no... Read More

Deal Me In by Mark Pilarski

December 12, 2008

Finders Keepers?

Dear Mark: Thanks for sharing your great insights about gambling in the casinos. Reading your material quells lots of myths about how slot machines react to gamblers.
My question is, are there general casino rules concerning money that a customer finds left on a slot machine, or if when the Player's Club card is inserted a voucher prints out with money on it? Can the customer keep the findings? Grady K.... Read More

Deal Me In by Mark Pilarski

November 28, 2008

Smaller Bankroll Needed for Video Poker

Dear Mark: Taking your advice, any time I'm given the choice, I play video poker over slots. My question is, do you still need the same sized session bankroll for video poker as you would for slots? Dana S.

Your bankroll, Dana, the money you will need to set aside specifically for playing video poker, would be less than you'd set aside for slots, because poker machines tend... Read More

Deal Me In by Mark Pilarski

November 21, 2008

A little bar stool trivia on cards

Dear Mark: Is there any way of producing luck when you gamble? Wendy P.

Producing luck? Sure! You will always have more luck in the long run at games where the casino has a small house edge versus games where the casino has a large house edge. You've read it here before, and I'll state it again; The smarter you play, the luckier you'll be.

Indeed, Wendy, though it's... Read More

Deal Me In by Mark Pilarski

November 14, 2008

Will a Roll of Quarters 4.5 Yards Long Last the Weekend?

Dear Mark: Is $600 enough of a bankroll for playing quarter slots for a weekend casino trip? Theresa S.

That depends, Theresa, on which quarter machines you chose to play and the speed at which you play them.

A $600 bankroll on a two and three-coin machine should be enough to keep you playing for a weekend just so long as you're not Speedy-Gonzales... Read More

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