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When gaming in our area first started I went a few times. But the lack of video poker at the 25-cent level, especially in Illinois, and the poor pay tables has caused me not to visit them in easily six years or more. I save my energy for Las Vegas, where we'll be returning for a trip Nov. 12-17. By the way, is the Global Gaming Expo just for insiders?
Video poker conditions have improved at some locations since your last visit, so I recommend checking them out. As for the show, this year's Global Gaming Expo (G2E), the world's largest gaming show and conference with eight pavilions and more than 750 exhibitors, will be held Nov. 13- 16 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Unfortunately, it is a trade event and no consumers are allowed.
I was at a casino a few months ago and I came across the Texas Hold'em Bonus Poker table game. I was wondering if you knew of a place online that I might be able to practice and play this game? I'm headed to Vegas in October, and while I have no delusions of striking it rich, I'd enjoy getting used to it again before I belly up to the table. Any help?
I couldn't locate an online location for you to practice, but if you log onto Michael Shackleford's excellent site, www.wizardofodds.com, and click on Texas Hold'em Bonus Poker under the "Game Info & Strategy" scroll-down, you'll learn everything you need to know about optimum play.
I know you have written articles on this topic before, but what does the term "loose slots" actually mean? Do casinos set the payouts? Are some casinos slots looser than others? Thanks for your help.
The terms "loose" and "tight" as they pertain to slots are archaic descriptions dating back to when slots were mechanical and capable of being manually "adjusted". Today's computer-driven marvels are programmed by the manufacturer at pre-determined payback percentages. Casino operators, when they purchase a game, select the payback percentage they desire, which vary (generally) from the low 80s to the mid 90s. Each machine's payback percentage is proprietary. The long-term payback on some machines is better than others, but the casinos keep us guessing which ones.
Your comments about demand artificially exceeding supply in the Chicago land gaming area are right on! With a hostile regulatory/taxing/puritanical environment (particularly in Illinois) and a predatory desire by the "ins" to keep more gaming competition out, I personally see no hope of improvement for the player here.
When Illinois politicians finally figure out they can score an economic and revenue generating touchdown with the industry they've been treating as a political football, both sides will win.
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