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The Science of WinningGambling isn't all about luck. In fact, it's mostly about probability, the probability that certain cards, symbols, numbers and colors will show up when you bet on them. Let's take a look at randomness, probability and odds to help you understand and possibly predict certain outcomes.Gambling Probability - Let's Invent a Slot GameBasil Nestor continues his discussion on gambling probability and house edge. In this article he invents a new slot game, 'Daffy Dollars', to give an example of how casinos may offer great prizes, but keep winning your money with their house edge.The Gambler's FallacyThe Gambler's Fallacy is a term bandied about by people who study the behavior of gamblers. Basil Nestor gives us the lowdown on this term and how it applies to your next trip to Las Vegas or wager online.Zen and the Essentials of Gambling ProbabiliityIn the short term, luck is swinging wildly back and forth like an unlatched door in a hurricane. So how long do you have to wait for the long term and what kind of attitude should you have while you wait?About Your Gambling BankrollLuck comes and goes, but a well-managed bankroll can mitigate bad luck and capitalize on good luck. Check out why size matters and other bankroll tips in this article.Session Bankrolls and Stop-Loss StrategyIf you have money budgeted for gambling, you are way ahead of the game. But if you want to know how professionals manage their gambling money, you'll need to read this article.Bet Size and Bankroll SizeWhat should be your average bet in relationship to your bankroll? It all depends on how long you want to play and what you can afford.Quick Wins or Losses and Introducting the VigYou win quickly, you lose quickly. What does this mean to your session bankroll and you money management plans? Find out how to handle speedy ascents or declines, and learn about how vigorish has to be taken into account.Dangerous Gambling and Bankroll EssentialsThere are a number of behaviors that just aren't healthy for your bankroll while gambling. If you want to protect that wad of cash from wasting away for the wrong reasons, make sure you are aware of dangerous gambling mistakes.
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Las Vegas AdvisorWhether you are looking for bargains, need to make a hotel or show reservation, or want to read the best strategy for blackjack and other casino games, the LVA is a good choice. The site also has a membership available which provides over $3,000 in casino coupons.Midwest Gaming & TravelThe website for the magazine Midwest Gaming & Travel has a number of informative sections including gambling news, casino jobs, and gambling advice. There's also sections devoted to poker rooms and tours in the area.What's On, The Las Vegas GuideWhat’s On, The Las Vegas Guide is dedicated to providing visitors with a comprehensive, colorful magazine about Las Vegas and surrounding areas in an interesting and informative format.Jean Scott's Queen of CompsJean Scott, the Queen of Comps, is best known for encouraging smarter casino gambling and that's why we are happy to encourage you to visit her site. Her practical suggestions will save you time and money in your quest to make your time in the casino more fun and profitable.Casino Detroit Online MagazineCasino Detroit Magazine is devoted to providing information and tips about playing the Detroit area casinos. They a good job of giving details of each Detroit casino including slots and games available, restaurants, bars, and special features.Vegas ReferenceHelpful information for visitors to Vegas including cheap hotels, maps, and gambling lessons, including the famous Crash Course in Table Games. The site provides an excellent video poker tutorial.

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John Grochowski

is the author of six gaming books including the "Answer Book" series -- The Casino Answer Book, The Video Poker Answer Book, The Craps Answer Book and a newly revised edition of The Slot Machine Answer Book. His articles cover blackjack, slots and video poker strategy  as well as casino etiquette and getting the most bang for your buck in Vegas.
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Jean Scott

is known as the "Queen of Comps" and encourages smarter casino gambling. She appears on network and cable TV, especially on the Travel Channel. Her down-to-earth practical suggestions will save you both time and money in your quest to make your trip to the casino more fun and more profitable.

Latest Casino Gambling Strategy and Rules

Jean Scott Answers Readers' Questions
by Jean Scott
Since The Frugal Gambler was published, I've met hundreds of people who've read the book and who still have hundreds of questions about low rolling, comps, slot clubs, promotions, getting bumped off airplanes, and, of course, Brad's and my experiences in a casino. Here are a few of your most common questions, along with my typical replies.
Online Scrtach Cards Explained
by J. Phillip Vogel
Online scratch cards are the web’s answer to the instant lottery tickets from the corner store. Like their traditional counterparts players must scratch concealed areas of the ticket to see if they’ve won a cash prize.
Why do Casino Dealers Have to Share Tips?
by Basil Nestor
Casino dealers are often required to share their tips. What is the purpose of this tip-sharing policy? Let's ask Basil.
Tipping in Casinos
by Jean Scott
Everyone has a personal opinion about tipping and there is no right or wrong. Tipping in a casino is more complicated and unfamiliar than in restaurants, valet parking, and taxis. Here are Jean Scott's words of advice.

Casino Gambling Book Reviews

Cullotta
Shady Side of Vegas Explored in book on Cullotta
by John Grochowski
There's more than gambling to Las Vegas as a new book about the Mob in Sin City makes clear.
'Las Vegas Memories' Delivers History and Photographs
by Howard Schwartz
Former Wisconsin resident Jerry Fink fell in love with Las Vegas and its colorful history years ago. He began searching archives, the Internet and any other sources, for photos, dates, names and places. Then he broke all this information into four different 8x11 volumes of printed work to share with people who had like interests, understanding that some might want to know more about Downtown's history than the Strip.
Mafia: The Government’s Secret File on Organized Crime
More Mob Books Reviewed
by Howard Schwartz
Yes, there are people out there who just love books about the mob -- and for a variety of reasons. Perhaps a close or distant relative was 'connected' sometime back or a neighbor had a friend who knew someone, or somebody is just a collector of names, facts, places and events.

Casino Gambling News

Mohegan's Casino of the Wind Opening HIghly Anticipated
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Mohegan Sun's brilliance this year will rise and set on the grand opening of the Uncasville, Conn.-based gambling spot's Casino of the Wind in August--as its fierce competitor to the east prepares to strike.
Internet Gaming Ban Counterproposals Offered in Congress
Monday, April 14, 2008
New legislation, H.R.5767, would prohibit the Department of the Treasury and Federal Reserve System from proposing, prescribing or implementing any regulations related to the current ban on Internet gambling, as required by the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006 (UIGEA).
Macau's Wealth Surges Thanks to Gamblers
Monday, March 31, 2008
Surging gambling revenue and investments in luxury hotels and the entertainment industry has made the former Portuguese enclave of Macau Asia's richest territory, a media report said Saturday.
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