Largest Poker Casino in the World
If you didn't know it, the Commerce is the largest poker casino in the world. With over 200 tables, you can get your fill of Texas Hold'em, 7-Card Stud, Omaha, Pot Limit, Mexican Poker, Pineapple,...
View ArticleRoulette and "The Sting"
Ever catch the movie The Sting? I was channel surfing the other night and stopped very near the opening scene. In two minutes I was hooked. A great flick with plenty of gambling to go with the whole...
View ArticleVideo Poker Blues
I've got the blues right now. I haven't played video poker for a week and I think I've got the bends! I've just got this thing for video poker. In fact, I remember driving across town once with just $7...
View Article$1280 - Take me Down
I can't believe I just saw this. Only the shooter and I know the truth. When it comes to craps, I like horn bets and I think dealers do too, or maybe not....Read Full Post
View Article2011 World Series of Poker Final Table
The time has come for poker at its finest! After a 110-day break from the Texas Hold'em action the best is here. Just three warriors from a field of 6,865 players who ponied-up $10,000 each to play in...
View Article$8.7 Million for 2011 WSOP Winner
Tuesday night's final of the 2011 WSOP No-Limit Texas Hold'em Championship got stated with a bang on the very first hand. In front of a screaming crowd at the Penn & Teller Theater at the Rio in...
View ArticleFeeling the Vig
If you make sports wagers you are used to paying a vig or vigorish on your bets. You have to bet $11 to win $10 and get the points right. I'm used to paying the commission, but I still hate it....Read...
View ArticleStreaky Dice
If you gamble long enough you will see everything. Sure, it's improbable that the dice will total 12 two rolls in a row, but it happens. The house has the edge, but some bets at craps have no house...
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Old Slot Machines
Cover Courtesy (Vestal Press) About 40 years ago a young man named Dave Christensen wrote a book about slot machines and the people who collect them called, Slot Machines - A Pictorial Review. It was...
View ArticleWarm Thanksgiving Weather in Reno
This year the weather looks good for a trip to Reno. With Thanksgiving coming there is a great tradition for many families of heading to Reno and Lake Tahoe for some fun instead of standing in line...
View ArticlePoker Comps
It's not just table games and slot machines that offer comps these days! Poker players offer loyalty to a poker room, help fill games, provide a valuable income to the property, and expect something...
View ArticleThe Independence of Roulette Spins
I dropped by my chiropractor's office this morning, and while he was popping my neck back into place he told me about wandering past a roulette table and seeing by the reader board that red had come up...
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US Casinos - 700 and Counting
Photo Courtesy (Casino Vacations Press, Inc.) When I was a kid, there were casinos in Nevada and less than a dozen in Atlantic City, that was all. When I started playing in Reno and Las Vegas there...
View Article2011/2012 NBA Basketball - Time to Bet Futures
Betting NBA Futures? It's a real craps shoot this year. Lockout Shortened Season The regular NBA season is shortened this year, as is the pre-season, and your chance to accurately choose division...
View ArticleYeah, Pahrump's Got Casinos
Dean asked for a shout-out about Pahrump, Nevada a few days ago - consider your request answered! I've only been to Pahrump a couple times because it's in the middle of nowhere. Of course there are...
View Article16,000 Applicants for Cleveland Horseshoe
According to (Reuters), the latest announcement of 750 job openings at the Horseshoe casino in Cleveland drew 16,000 casino job applications in just four days. Three months ago the casino posted more...
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Lefty Craps Shooters are All Right, Right?
Photo Courtesy (Nevada Casino Gaming) So, it's all right to shoot craps left handed, right? I mean, really, that's a real question, but what's the scoop? Where do you stand on shooting dice left...
View ArticleOnline and Small Stakes Poker Tournaments
The holidays are a great time to play in poker tournaments. There are still plenty of free online tournaments, even for US residents, and some casinos have low-limit tournaments at Christmas....Read...
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Casinos in Carson City, Nevada
Photo Courtesy (Nevada Casino History) Carson City may be the Capital of Nevada, but the town of 50,000 is sometimes forgotten when it comes to casinos in the Silver State. Because Reno was the first...
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Ever Save Your Poker Chips?
Photo Courtesy (Nevada Casino History) Ever save your poker chips? Really save them, as collectables? I saved my first chip when I was 17 and playing at a club called the Pacheco Inn. Later, the club...
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