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Mark Pilarski
As a recognized authority on casino gambling, Pilarski worked 18 years in the casino industry, for seven different Nevada casinos. Mark now writes a nationally syndicated gambling column, is a university lecturer, reviewer and contributing editor for numerous gaming periodicals.
Slot Machines And Their Payback Percentages
Question: Occasionally you will see an advertisement that select slots return a 99% payback. This can’t be correct, can it? …
Slot Tips
Slots are the easiest game to play in the casino. Insert a coin, pull the handle, and then reach into …
Blackjack’s most revered fallacy: Collateral damage
Question: I believe a blackjack player who misplays his hand causes other players to lose. I have seen a third …
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Slots Overdue For A Jackpot
Question: What are your thoughts on machines that are long overdue for a jackpot? Kali D. Answer: You must be …
Odds, Luck, and Slot Machines
Question: On my last six trips to Gulfport, MS, I’ve come home a winner playing slots. I believe it’s beyond …
Those Near Misses In Slots
Question: All too often I am able to line up two of the highest jackpot winning symbols but never the …
Jackpot On My Slot
Question: How come every time I get up from a machine, someone sits down and immediately hits a big jackpot? …
How To Increase Your Odds at Slots
Learn how to increase the odds at slots. It’s a simple trick that lets you play at the maximum RTP …
Slot Machine 98% Payback
Question: On my last two trips to Las Vegas I have found slots ($1 machines at the Stratosphere) advertising a …