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Deal Me In by Mark Pilarski

February 27, 2009

While cards flit hither and yon, the dots on dice stay put

Dear Mark: As to table games, you have mentioned that in roulette and craps, each spin of the wheel and each toss of the dice are based on independent events. Why wouldn't blackjack be in this same category? The cards are randomly shuffled, so wouldn't each individual blackjack hand also be considered independent from another? John C.

Yes, John, you are co... Read More

Deal Me In by Mark Pilarski

February 20, 2009

Honest answer, yes, but here's the explanation why

Dear Mark: My favorite slot to play is video keno. I've been playing them since their inception. I find I win more than a live keno game, besides, they don't offer a live game anymore where I play. Now, video keno is no longer available. I complained, and I was told they were no longer profitable. How can a slot machine not be profitable? Was I being told the straight stor... Read More

Deal Me In by Mark Pilarski

February 13, 2009

Little risk, big reward logic is not sane gambling

Dear Mark: I play craps exclusively and tend to stick with your recommendations, that being Pass line bets, odds and a Place bet on either the Six or Eight. I also like to bet the "snake eyes" or "box cars" as a fun way to invest a little for a decent payoff. You've called them "sucker" bets, whereas I see it only as a buck with little chance of financial ruin. They do hit... Read More

Deal Me In by Mark Pilarski

January 30, 2009

Anytime is the right or wrong time to play

Dear Mark: Is there any good time to play slots. For instance, day versus night, weekday versus weekend? It seems you see more jackpots hit on the weekends. Dusty E.

Your chances of winning, Dusty, have nothing to do as to when you play. Casinos don't tighten or loosen machines at a whim or with moon rise.

That doesn't mean that there are not better times to pl... 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

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