Casinos
Casino Cheaters Blog: Why Richard Marcus is Your Friend
Saturday, September 4th, 2010Richard Marcus is a retired casino cheater who has written a tell-all book on how to beat the casinos and never get caught. “American Roulette” is Marcus’s story of 25 years in Vegas cheating the resorts out of cash after starting as a casino dealer. He has also authored the popular “Dirty Poker” which exposes [...]
How to Get Picked Up at the Casino
Friday, September 3rd, 2010If you’re going to the casino to get picked up, you’re going to want to go on a weekend night. On Saturday night the atmosphere in the casino is far more festive, and after midnight there’s lots of singles looking for more than a European roulette game. The casino can be a “last chance for [...]
Casino List Poaching: Rolling the Dice on High Rollers
Thursday, June 3rd, 2010Lists of high rollers have long been a guarded secret amongst casinos. These lists were handwritten by casino hosts, but today everything is automated in a database. These databases are valuable to other casinos who want to lure the best players to their casinos.
These lists have been an issue for some time. Hosts have taken [...]
Macau vs. Vegas: Where Would You Rather Play Blackjack?
Tuesday, March 16th, 2010When it comes to the best place to play blackjack, you’re better off in Macau. Vegas casinos are constantly making the game tougher, and some are even running games that only pay 6:5 on a natural blackjack hand. That changes the house edge from 0.16% to a whopping 1.45%.
In Macau each property runs different rules [...]
Fight Over $22,000
Friday, March 12th, 2010Jens Peter Dragon, of Paradise, was branded a cheat by Adelaide’s SkyCity casino and was left facing a 10 year jail term after winning $22,000. Mr. Dragon received the winnings, but the casino claimed he had done so because of a malfunction playing a horse racing game machine.
“They tried to put me in jail for [...]
Las Vegas Resorts are Your Best Bet
Saturday, February 27th, 2010Las Vegas casinos are still the best destination for a gaming vacation. There are other gambling vacations that are out there, but most people go on those vacations after they’ve been to Vegas a few times. No other place can offer so much to the visitor as Las Vegas does. Beyond the elegance and endless [...]
The Palazzo Launches New Shops in Vegas
Saturday, February 27th, 2010The new Palazzo Resort has changed the retail scene in Vegas forever. Barney’s of New York has opened an 85,000 square foot shop in the Palazzo’s new atrium space, its first shop in Vegas. It will be one of 100 high-end shops that will eventually be opened. Barney’s is one of the highest-priced retail boutiques [...]
Pittsburgh Penguins New Arena to Include Casino
Saturday, February 27th, 2010The popularity of gaming is beginning pop up anywhere and everywhere. It appears like the newest place is going to be a hockey arena. The Isle of Capri Casinos has made the city of Pittsburgh an offer they can’t refuse.
The local NHL team, which has had financial issues for years, is desperately in need of [...]
Top 10 Casino Comps for 2010
Friday, February 26th, 20101. Free drinks – most casinos will give slot and table game players free alcohol.
2. Free food – keep track of your buy-ins and you will get free meals after you play long enough.
3. Free Rooms – casinos want to stay and play, so room rates can be easily reduced if you ask.
4. Free entertainment [...]
Tips for the Casino Gambling Rookies
Thursday, February 25th, 2010The first time that you walk into a casino is a fun one. After all, you will be confronted with bright lights, lots of people, and of course, plenty of casino games. If you want your first time to be successful, you’ll need to make sure you do not get overwhelmed.
You want to do whatever [...]