Gaming Today

Esther Bluff essential to successful bluffing

I have written about it many times. The “Esther Bluff” was created many years ago by my granddaughter while she was still a teenager. I thought it would be a good idea to teach her how to play Texas hold’em. As it turned out, poker was not her cup of tea. She has other interests […]

Calculating expected value in video poker

Last week, I discussed how every strategy decision made in the casino is based on the expected value. In the game of Blackjack, there are usually only two, maybe three realistic ways to play a hand. Many hands are fairly obvious if you get even the most basic strategy down. Not much to choose from […]

The origins of Omaha Hi/Lo poker

I get asked all the time, “Did you really invent Omaha poker?” Well, here is the true story. I am credited with inventing the game, and this is how it came about. In the South during the sixties we played some crazy games like Greek Hold’em at the Greek club in Memphis and Spit in […]

Should you throw away all five cards in video poker?

How often do you throw away all five cards in video poker? The question really is should you, but how often does this occur? Players don’t like to lose when gambling. As a result, many do everything they can to hold it off as long as possible. In blackjack, many Players don’t like to hit […]

Bettors benefit from sports bet growth

The expansion of sports betting across the country, influx of new companies in the nation’s landscape and acquisitions and technology arrangements are going to be a boon to the Las Vegas sports bettor. From added prop bets and more in-game wagering options, there’s expected to be growth in that realm in the coming months in […]

Road To The Super Bowl: Tales From Behind the Sportsbook Counter

Tales from behind the counter: a recap Super Bowl bets from years past as we approach 2021's most anticipated match-up.