| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
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| Randomness of Slot Machines | 7/3/2008 | Phillip Boucher |
Q: I am currently reading a book,"Beat the Slots" written by Marten Jensen. He states that all outputs ...
A: Robert, every single spin of a electronic gaming machine, whether it has reels or a video screen, is ...
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| gambling? | 7/2/2008 | John Hargreaves |
Q: So, recently I've been brainstorming a bunch of online business ideas. I've come up with one, but ...
A: The answer will very much depend upon your location and where the boundaries lie within that ...
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| Game | 7/2/2008 | Robert Medl |
Q: So, recently I've been brainstorming a bunch of online business ideas. I've come up with one, but ...
A: Laws concerning gambling vary from country to country, state to state, and region to region. Because ...
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| Video Game Controlled by my Casino | 6/23/2008 | C.J. |
Q: Video Games: I picked up the following from another site. ... "Class II machines are controlled by ...
A: If you are playing in Arizona, you are playing Class III machines, which are the same as you would ...
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| Games inside the Game: FACT OR MYTH | 6/23/2008 | C.J. |
Q: I have heard that people do not understand or comprehend what game they are playing within the ...
A: The random number generator (RNG) in a slot machine is incapable of knowing how many coins you have ...
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| Video Game Controlled by my Casino | 6/22/2008 | C.J. |
Q: Video Games: I picked up the following from another site. ... "Class II machines are controlled by ...
A: Wow Jae.. I see I have 3 diverse e-mail questions in 13 minutes. Here's your 1st answer: I do not ...
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| ceronics 2093/xx93 | 6/21/2008 | Phillip Boucher |
Q: i can remember from my tech days back 1n 1994 to 1999, that the ceronics boards had to "programmed", ...
A: All right, Jurie, in that case, since it is a newer monitor, simply swap out the monitor with a good ...
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| starting a poker room/club | 6/19/2008 | Chris |
Q: I am interested in starting my own poker room.my idea is to [basically] buy a few poker tables rent ...
A: It really depends on where you live. In some states this would be legal as long as you had a permit ...
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| triple double bonus poker | 6/17/2008 | C.J. |
Q: ive been playing a triple double bonus poker machine at the palms casino in las vegas,nv that pays ...
A: According to the par sheets, the Deuces Wild full pay is slightly better, however miniscule .18 ...
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| 7s slot | 6/12/2008 | C.J. |
Q: i have been playing the same 7s slot for 13 weeks and have not had the 5 7s yet should it have pay ...
A: Although you haven't given me much in the way of specifics as to what specific game you were ...
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| seven card no peek | 5/30/2008 | Chris |
Q: after flipping your cards and beating the high hand, you continue to flip your cards. what is the ...
A: Honestly that game isn't a casino poker game and with house poker there are always unique rules at ...
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| Best Video Slot Machine ? | 5/21/2008 | Phillip Boucher |
Q: Any contenders for the wheel of fortune video slot machines? Best video slot machine? Donald ...
A: Don, popularity is subject to whom you ask. Right now, the anticipated release of the EBAY video ...
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| Best way to play these "promotional chips"? | 5/21/2008 | The Count |
Q: What is the best way and best table game to play these $5 "promotional chips" to win the most ...
A: I began my response by working through relevant computations for baccarat where you can win your ...
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| video keno | 5/13/2008 | C.J. |
Q: what hotels in vegas have 20 card 1cent video keno machines
A: Yours is a difficult question for 2 reasons. First, there is no way to know what a casino has on its ...
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| are odds better stopping a bells machine or just wait till spin stops | 5/8/2008 | Al Pepper |
Q: We play at indian casinos and the fruit/bells and cars. are the odds better if you stop the cars ...
A: Sorry, I'm a poker player. The only thing I know about slots is that I put $20 in and walk away ...
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| trifecta | 5/4/2008 | Tony Diamond |
Q: I'm confused! If I place a $1 Trifecta Box bet and win, what percent of the $2 wager based, tote ...
A: If the payoff on the tote board reads for example: $200.00 on a two dollar trifecta, then on a $1.00 ...
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| Trifecta wagering | 5/1/2008 | Tony Diamond |
Q: I am placing some bets for some coworkers for the Kentucky derby. I know a 3 horse $1 trifecta ...
A: Frank, Yes that is true...the race track pays out on what is called a "mutual wager". On the tote ...
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| Trifecta wagering | 5/1/2008 | Tony Diamond |
Q: I am placing some bets for some coworkers for the Kentucky derby. I know a 3 horse $1 trifecta ...
A: Frank, Yes a $2.00 trifecta box is a legitimate bet, in fact you can place a trifecta box wager for ...
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| megabucks | 4/28/2008 | Richard Reed |
Q: Seven friends get together once a month to play Megabucks. There is an unwritten agreement that they ...
A: That may be a question for a lawyer, but I think you could just reduce your risk significantly if ...
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| megabucks | 4/28/2008 | Richard Reed |
Q: Seven friends get together once a month to play Megabucks. There is an unwritten agreement that they ...
A: As the old joke goes, verbal contracts are not worth the paper they are written on. Seriously, in ...
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| Poker Story | 4/27/2008 | Al Pepper |
Q: Have you heard the story about Sam Grizzle punching Phil Helmuth?
A: To be honest, I never heard about it until you mentioned it here. I looked it up on google and it ...
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| Horse racing | 4/25/2008 | Chris |
Q: I have a very typical question about horse racing. I have an event I would like you to help me ...
A: Unfortunately I don't understand the question. In fact I don't see a question at all, and I'm not ...
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| Staying focused when playing | 4/17/2008 | Ryan Board |
Q: I have been playing Blackjack for many years now (i am now 58) and over the past 3 years i have ...
A: Neil, What you suffer from is small penis syndrome. It is a common thing in the UK. What happens is ...
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| Kenyucky Derby in Las Vegas | 4/16/2008 | Richard Reed |
Q: Who has the best Horse Racing Viewing Party for the 2008 Kentucky Derby in Las Vegas. Going with 6 ...
A: Actually, all sports books will show the Kentucky derby. Getting a seat might be a little ...
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| PartyBets | 4/14/2008 | Tony Diamond |
Q: Basically, i put a bet on the golf yesterday that 5 golfers would beat another 5 golfers in the ...
A: Christopher, Although I am not familiar with the policy and procedures of that particular site, I ...
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| double diamond slot questions | 4/11/2008 | Al Pepper |
Q: quarters are getting stuck and not going thru. handle wont pull....nothing works. i heard i need to ...
A: I'm not the right guy. I'm a poker player. The only thing I know about slots is that I stick a $10 ...
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| Run Line in Baseball | 4/9/2008 | Tony Diamond |
Q: I have a question about the Run Line when betting in baseball. If the team (the Favorite at -1.5) ...
A: Dan, The winning pitcher will have nothing to do with influencing the run-line bet. It is strictly ...
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| aristocrat virtual reel slots | 4/2/2008 | C.J. |
Q: I'm told Aristocrat changes percentage on a video slot in the paytable rather than in the virtual ...
A: Aristocrat, as well as other manufacturers, have various math models for their wide library of game ...
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| video Keno | 3/25/2008 | Phillip Boucher |
Q: are numbers really random I have spent $1000's and many hours chasing on 20 cards keno and semm only ...
A: Yes, keno numbers are really random. All gaming machines generate random numbers that have been ...
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| odds | 3/13/2008 | C.J. |
Q: I have a question about video keno. They say the odds of hitting 7 out of 8 spots is 1 to 6231. Does ...
A: The short answer is maybe. Here comes the longer answer! Regardless of the odds, each spin is ...
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| hand strategy | 3/7/2008 | Al Pepper |
Q: Neil Myers analyzes the following situation: Pre flop, I have Ah, 6h I am on the button 3 ...
A: 85-suited and 53-Suited is in my arsenal. I would even call limpers with 52s. In fact, 54s is one ...
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| correction to "strategy" | 3/7/2008 | Al Pepper |
Q: I left out the post turn bet. Here is my amendedHello! This is a receipt for a question you ...
A: Should have looked at this one first. I missed the point of both players calling with a King-Rag. ...
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| hand strategy | 3/7/2008 | Al Pepper |
Q: Neil Myers analyzes the following situation: Pre flop, I have Ah, 6h I am on the button 3 ...
A: I'm having a bit of trouble trying to follow your question (or Myers' reasoning). I assume when you ...
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| Indian casino slots | 3/5/2008 | Phillip Boucher |
Q: What does the bingo card at the top of the machine mean? How do I interpret how it works and does it ...
A: Lloyd, you will have to give me more information. Is this a reel or video slot machine? What is the ...
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| BALLY SLOT | 3/1/2008 | C.J. |
Q: DO YOU KNOW WHERE I CAN FIND A KNOWLEDGEABLE PLACE TO GET BALLY SLOT MACHINE PARTS? I HAVE BROKEN ...
A: John, I cannot help with repair of slot machines, particularly those for home use. I deal strictly ...
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| gambling | 2/29/2008 | Richard Reed |
Q: Do you as a gambling specialist, think that gambling is an invisible problem rather than visible ...
A: With the help of the media, online gambling sites, numerous Indian casinos in many states and the ...
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| Progressive slots | 2/28/2008 | Phillip Boucher |
Q: How do you play a progressive slot machine? Like Wheel of Fortune?
A: You play a progressive slot machine exactly the same way you would play any gaming machine. ...
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| slot machine tilt | 2/25/2008 | Robert Medl |
Q: The Double Jackpot Diamond Line slot machine I was playing in Louisiana the weekend hit a ...
A: First of all, I am sorry that it is not immediately clear that your progressive pay jackpot was a ...
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| Hold em | 2/24/2008 | Al Pepper |
Q: Al: What is the difference between a "Turbo" Texas Hold em tournament and one that is not a Turbo. ...
A: A "Turbo" tournament (or Sit&Go) is one where the normal blind interval time is cut in half in order ...
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| Info | 2/22/2008 | C.J. |
Q: I hope you can help me. I have a Universal Co. Model 8515 (is Universal the same as IGT?) that I am ...
A: Universal slots, no longer in business, is not the same as IGT, which stands for International Game ...
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