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Deal Me In by Mark Pilarski

April 11, 2008

That Sweet Ol' Double Down Outpaces the Insurance Bet by a Mile

Dear Mark: Why is doubling down in blackjack so advantageous for the player? Also, why shouldn't I always take insurance? The worst that could happen is losing half my bet. Hector F.

The three main reasons why doubling down is so advantageous to you, the player, is because 1) you know the dealer's up-card, 2) the casino is allowing you to bet more money... Read More

Deal Me In by Mark Pilarski

April 4, 2008

So Much for Being a Penny Pincher

Dear Mark: I would like to share the following with your readers. Recently I lost over $500 in one session, get this, playing penny slots. I don't believe I have ever lost that much playing nickels, or even quarters. Being frugal just doesn't work in the casino. Timothy H.

Thanks for sharing, Timothy. The answer here is pretty simple. A "penny machine" isn't a penny machine if you play... Read More

Deal Me In by Mark Pilarski

March 28, 2008

Insert your card for your fair share of freebies

Dear Mark: As a fairly new slots player, I have made certain observations, as well as heard things from other players. Is it true that once you have inserted your "players club" card into a machine, it knows how you gamble and can be the determining factor in whether you win or lose? I have observed in my most recent visits, that my chances of winning are greater, as well as the... Read More

Deal Me In by Mark Pilarski

March 21, 2008

Bad paytables are found on bad video poker machines

Dear Mark: My question involves Video Poker. My wife and I for years have enjoyed playing this game in Vegas and Laughlin, several times a year. One disappointing thing we have noticed in the past couple years, has been a nearly non-existence of Royal Flush winners. In the "good old days," it seemed it wasn't unusual to hear one of your neighboring players scream when they h... Read More

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