Roulette 101

Roulette 101

Albert Einstein once said of roulette: No one can possibly beat it “unless he steals money from the table while the croupier isn’t looking.” That pretty much sums it up. The Basics: Roulette is a very easy game, one that requires little more than guessing and watching. But like many casino games, not all roulette tables(…)

February Trip Report

February Trip Report

I always enjoy reading and hearing Vegas trip reports. It’s a nice way to keep up on what’s going on in town while also making yourself a healthy bit of jealous of the person that took the trip. I just got back from a very short 3-day-2-night trip to the Valley, and I thought I’d(…)

Let it Ride 101

Let it Ride 101

Intro:I must admit that “Let it Ride” has a dear place in my heart. It was the very first game “carnival poker game” I ever played and on the first time I played it, I hit a full house and won a considerable amount of money. I later learned the house edge (approximately 3.5%) doesn’t(…)

Ocean’s 11 (1960)

Ocean’s 11 (1960)

Ocean’s 11 (1960) This movie is pretty cool in that “I wish I could have hung out with the Rat Pack” kind of way. I’m not sure it’s much of a movie, though. More of a goofing around with the Rat Pack with some semblance of a heist plot intertwined occasionally. That’s fine, though. It(…)

Pai Gow Poker 101

Pai Gow Poker 101

Are you the kind of person that enjoys a table game experience in the casino but doesn’t like the fast action of a craps table or blackjack table? Or perhaps you’re looking for a table game that will allow you to stretch your gambling session for as long as possible giving you the opportunity to(…)