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Online Casino News
Why fewer decks at Blackjack are better, and when they're not
13 Feb 2007
Most blackjack buffs have heard that the fewer the decks from which cards are dealt, the better the shot for players. So, all else being equal, single decks offer the best possible games. It's true.
Pennsylvania slot wagers reach milestone
13 Feb 2007
The amount of money
wagered at Pennsylvania's slots casinos surpassed $1 billion over the
weekend.
Get21.com holds Valentine's Day tournament
13 Feb 2007
Haven’t got a date for Valentine’s Day? Get21.com is hosting a Valentine’s Day blackjack tournament.
Have slot paybacks gone down?
12 Feb 2007
Slot Expert John Robison answers your slot and video poker questions.
European player wins big at River Belle
12 Feb 2007
One lucky player from River
Belle Online Casino has just become almost half a million Euros richer.
Heard it on the river
12 Feb 2007
Rudi Schiffer updates the Tunica scene in this edition of Heard it on the River.
Where to start
12 Feb 2007
This past week I received an e-mail from a reader who is currently a Blackjack player, but who is slowly getting interested in Video Poker. He wanted to know what I meant in a recent column when I said to play ‘full-pay’ machines, and what machine should he start out on. These are both excellent questions.
Penny investment pays off
9 Feb 2007
Dear Mark: I heard on the radio about a man who had just won 18 million dollars playing penny slots. Which machine pays that kind of money? Does he get all that money paid up front?
Like history of gambling, cons?
7 Feb 2007
As the gaming industry grows so does the number of people who find themselves fascinated with its history, origins, cons, scams and hustlers of yesteryear.
Blackjack Institute announces first group seminar of 2007
7 Feb 2007
Mike Aponte and David Irvine, former members of the MIT blackjack team, will impart their blackjack wisdom to students during the year's first one-day group seminar.
Jackpot Factory launches lobby
7 Feb 2007
he Jackpot Factory revealed that All Slots Casino has launched a brand new, futuristic Viper casino lobby.
Vegas woman wins $12 million slot jackpot
6 Feb 2007
1-year-old Las Vegas woman made a little magic of her own today when she hit the dollar Megabucks jackpot for $12,076,530.
All Jackpots Winter Carnival launched
5 Feb 2007
ll Jackpots Casino and the Jackpot Factory Group announced today the official start of its Winter Carnival, where online casino players stand to reap in cash bonuses in the tune of up to $100,000.
Should I play the machines on a cruise ship?
5 Feb 2007
Slot Expert John Robison answers your slot and video poker questions.
Kiwi Casino releases new games
2 Feb 2007
Kiwi Casino's latest update features five brand new games and a complete overhaul of their Live Games interface.
All Jackpots Casino releases games
2 Feb 2007
All Jackpots Casino has released its first games of the year and is marking the event by offering triple loyalty points on the new the five-reel video slot games: Magic Spell and Prime Property.
Free trip to the chow line for system player
2 Feb 2007
Dear Mark: I have been working on a system for roulette for the past six months. I have run it in practice mode for 5,000 individual spins on my computer, and 500 times on a live game. At present, I am showing a two percent edge against the house. What is your recommended amount of spins necessary to see if my system will work? Nate R
Join in on the Quest for Atlantis with Belle Rock Entertainment
31 Jan 2007
Beginning today, players at Belle Rock Entertainment will have a chance at winning a trip to Atlantis valued at $6000, as well as an additional $4000 in casino credits.
Wild Jack Casino releases new blackjack games
31 Jan 2007
Wild Jack Casino reports the release of five new blackjack games on the successful Multi-hand Gold Series line.
Fortune Lounge launches Festival of Fortunes
31 Jan 2007
The Fortune Lounge group of online
casinos and poker rooms will launch the Festival of Fortunes this week.
A slot manager writes
29 Jan 2007
Slot Expert John Robison answers your slot and video poker questions.
Maine slot ban petition falls short
24 Jan 2007
News Brief: Supporters of a proposal to ban slot machines in Maine said on Monday that they have failed to collect enough signatures to force a vote on the issue this year.
What Makes "Stiffs" So Dangerous in Blackjack?
23 Jan 2007
Player "stiffs" in blackjack are totals from 12 through 16. Anything lower can be hit without risking an immediate loss by exceeding 21. Standing on a stiff means losing unless the dealer busts, a roughly 28 percent chance across all upcards.
Beware the dragon's tooth
23 Jan 2007
Mark Pilarski answers readers' questions in the latest edition of the mailbag.
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