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(…)
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(…)
Three Card Poker is a fairly slow-paced table game that is very simple to learn. The house edge isn’t as bad as some games (optimal strategy is around 3.4%), and it’s a good opportunity to sit down and drink for free. I’m not a huge fan of this game, yet I find myself playing it(…)
“They say life’s a gamble, hit my joint and roll the dice. When you living this high, you can’t be afraid of heights.” – Wiz Khalifa I must admit that Craps is my favorite casino game other than poker. I learned how to play on my parents’ pool table, when my dad constructed the table(…)
“I like to play blackjack. I’m not addicted to gambling. I’m addicted to sitting in a semi-circle.” - Mitch Hedberg Blackjack is a terrific table game with some great fast-paced action and table camaraderie. It’s you vs. the house (the dealer). To beat the dealer you must first not bust (go over 21) and second either outscore(…)
Casino chips (technically cheques unless at the roulette table) have long been a part of the gambling experience. Easier to use and harder to counterfeit than cash, chips come in all different designs and colors, though generally hold the same size from casino to casino. One exception is the “plaque” which is usually used in(…)
“The List of Excluded Persons” or as most know it, the infamous “Black Book” originated in 1960 with 11 names, all tied in some way directly to organized crime. Famous mob names like Civella, Spilotro, and Rosenthal have been included on the list. The current black book contains 34 people, with only one remaining from(…)