Probability guarantees nothing Mark Pilarski Latest Casino and Gambling NewsDeal Me In April 16, 2016 0Dear Mark: Every so often we hear about someone winning the lottery or hitting the grand prize on a progressive...
Can a computer beat a game that is built on lost bets? Mark Pilarski Latest Casino and Gambling NewsDeal Me In April 8, 2016 0Dear Mark: A book review in the Wall Street Journal appears to claim that a computer can win at Roulette....
Card counting is NOT cheating, but… Mark Pilarski Latest Casino and Gambling NewsDeal Me In April 4, 2016 0Dear Mark: When it comes to blackjack, why is counting cards considered a form of cheating? I look at it...
Only bet what you can afford to lose Mark Pilarski Latest Casino and Gambling NewsDeal Me In March 19, 2016 0When playing craps, I like the pass line with odds, place the 6 and 8 and then feed the come...
Anatomy of a Beat Down Mark Pilarski Latest Casino and Gambling NewsDeal Me In March 11, 2016 1Dear Mark: Terrific column last week, Breaking the Bank, especially the portion on Don Johnson’s take down of three Atlantic City...
Breaking the Bank Mark Pilarski Latest Casino and Gambling NewsDeal Me In March 4, 2016 0Dear Mark: I have never seen you answer this question, so I wanted to send it to you. Through your...
Antiperspirants, anyone? Mark Pilarski Latest Casino and Gambling NewsDeal Me In February 26, 2016 0Dear Mark: I love the El Cortez in Las Vegas that you lauded last week, except for one thing: They sure...
Lady luck smiles over the short run Mark Pilarski Latest Casino and Gambling NewsDeal Me In February 20, 2016 0Dear Mark: I love your column and look forward to it every Thursday. I am a dedicated blackjack player and...
Math trumps kitchen table consensus Mark Pilarski Latest Casino and Gambling NewsDeal Me In February 12, 2016 0Dear Mark: This is not a question, but an observation about people. I was invited to play with a group of...
Prune the hedges from your crap game Mark Pilarski Deal Me In February 5, 2016 0Dear Mark: When playing craps, I am aware that it is best to stay away from any prop box bets....
Gamblers are shunning tightfisted slots Mark Pilarski Deal Me In October 11, 2015 0Dear Mark: In your column “I’ve Been Everywhere,” you wrote about all the casino destinations that you have visited over...
Where’s my refill? Mark Pilarski Deal Me In September 24, 2015 0Dear Mark: I just wanted to share a story about your column regarding tipping. We were not at a casino,...
Does the Man with the Golden Arm exist? Mark Pilarski Deal Me In September 24, 2015 0Dear Mark: I am an avid craps player. My usual game is a Pass line bet with full odds plus...
Toilets don’t flush themselves Mark Pilarski Deal Me In September 17, 2015 0Dear Mark: It seems everywhere you go in the casino one is expected to tip. You seem to encourage it,...
Progressively riding your streak Mark Pilarski Latest Casino and Gambling NewsDeal Me In September 5, 2015 0Dear Mark: My brother-in-law swears that after every second win, you double your bet. He says you are keeping the...