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CASINO SCENE: How well did you do on the quiz?

Here are the correct responses to last week's quiz:

May 25, 2012 12:00 am(0)

CASINO SCENE: Take a gamble on this quiz

Got your casino gambling thinking caps on? Take this casino gaming quiz. Here we go:

May 18, 2012 12:00 am(0)

CASINO SCENE: How do you like your blackjack?

Have you ever pondered what really separates informed casual players from students of the game of blackjack? The answer is keeping mental track of the cards that have been played in order to make more informed playing decisions, both strategi…

May 11, 2012 12:00 am(0)

CASINO SCENE: Saturday's Kentucky Derby kicks off elusive 'Crown'

Every sport has a championship showdown. In baseball it's the World Series, in football it's the Super Bowl, in hockey it's the Stanley Cup. What are the common denominators among them? Answer: All are team sports and there is a winner every year.

May 04, 2012 12:00 am(0)

CASINO SCENE: Useful slot information dispels myths

Useful information about slot machines is hard to come by. Here are a few bits of information you should know:

April 27, 2012 2:00 pm(0)

CASINO SCENE: Video poker plays as random as possible

Have you ever wondered about the technology behind video poker games and if the games we play are truly random?

April 19, 2012 2:00 pm(0)

CASINO SCENE: Will slots at Illinois tracks ever become a reality?

After months of talk speculating about the possibility of introducing slot machines to Illinois' horse racing tracks, will this ever become a reality?

April 13, 2012 12:00 am(0)

CASINO SCENE: Be prepared when income tax season rolls around

It's that taxing time of year again. If you're a recreational casino gambler this can mean some unusual record keeping, especially if luck is on your side and you win a jackpot playing the slot machines.

April 06, 2012 12:00 am(0)

CASINO SCENE: Not-so-perfect blackjack side bet can be costly

Did you know there are at least 35 different variations of blackjack side bets that have been created by entrepreneurs and gaming companies through the years?

March 30, 2012 12:00 am(0)

CASINO SCENE: Here's a tip — don't forget the dealers

People who are new to the world of casino gambling may be unaware that you can express your appreciation to dealers for a job well done by tipping them. They cannot solicit tips, so it's up to players to make the initiative.

March 23, 2012 12:00 am(0)

CASINO SCENE: Could dollar slots do a disappearing act?

Walk into any casino in the country today and you'll find a gaming floor that's dominated by slots that bear little resemblance to the machines that were there a decade and more ago.

March 16, 2012 12:00 am(0)

CASINO SCENE: Athleticism of race horses goes unappreciated

It's an argument that surfaces every now and then among sports fans: "Are race horses athletes?"

March 09, 2012 12:00 am(0)

CASINO SCENE: Gaming industry takes responsible gambling seriously

Are casino outings for gambling or entertainment? The casino industry's spin is entertainment, which in a broad sense is credible when you factor in dining, recreation, shopping and shows.

March 01, 2012 12:37 am(0)

CASINO SCENE: Dealing with casino players clubs

Players clubs were developed to provide casino operators with computerized tracking of slot play to create customer data bases for the purpose of issuing comps, but do you ever get the impression they have evolved into "carrot–on–a–stick" mar…

February 24, 2012 12:00 am(0)

CASINO SCENE: The good, bad and ugly of double-deck blackjack

Double–deck blackjack is a novelty in casinos. When two decks of cards are used in a game instead of the six and eight decks that are the norm at casinos across the country, serious players will usually take notice.

February 17, 2012 12:00 am(0)

CASINO SCENE: Getting the most from $5 blackjack

Buying into table games with hundreds of dollars is simply unrealistic for a majority of players.

February 10, 2012 12:00 am(0)

CASINO SCENE: Slot players deserve a fighting chance

Slot machine play has changed so dramatically that new technology has given the gaming industry the ability to manipulate the way we play slots.

January 31, 2012 12:52 pm(0)

CASINO SCENE: One-cent slots are 'Pennies from Heaven' for casinos

Statistics released on a monthly basis by the Illinois Gaming Board, the Indiana Gaming Commission and other gaming jurisdictions around the country reveal penny slots are making more and more money for casinos nationwide.

January 27, 2012 12:00 am(0)

CASINO SCENE: Answers to familiar gambling questions

Some questions about casino gambling never go away because there will always be new and first–time players. Let's review some of them:

January 18, 2012 2:18 am(0)

CASINO SCENE: Anguishing over 'lost' slot jackpots is futile

A question that has been tormenting slot players for decades goes along these lines:

January 13, 2012 12:00 am(0)

CASINO SCENE: New Year's resolutions apply to gaming enthusiasts

There's something about the start of a new year that makes us want to wipe the slate clean and begin a fresh outlook on life. We set goals, resolve to break bad habits and replace them with good ones. If you're a recreational casino gambling …

January 06, 2012 12:00 am(0)

CASINO SCENE: Factor in fun when you play casino games

When people ask me what to play when they go out on a casino outing, the answer isn't an easy one.

December 29, 2011 8:00 pm(0)
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