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Al's Casino Gambling Blog August 2003 Archive

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Omaha Hi/Lo Starting Hands

Thursday August 28, 2003
High-Low is the most popular version of Omaha because it is a split pot game. Your goal is to take the whole pot. To do this you must have a ... Read More

Aid For Problem Gamblers

Monday August 25, 2003
The Mississippi Gaming Commission approved a new regulation Wednesday that will make it easier for problem gamblers to permanently bar themselves from casinos across the state. Under the change, which will ... Read More

Omaha Is Not Hold'em

Thursday August 21, 2003
The recent surge in the popularity of poker has had a rippling effect. While many new players are joining the game, many experienced players are trying their hand at new ... Read More

World Poker Tour Wins Five Year Deal

Thursday August 21, 2003
The Travel channel last year gambled that Television viewers would be interested in watching a weekly poker series. That gamble paid off. Ratings for the World Poker Tour grew steadily ... Read More

U.S. Gambling Losses Hit $68.7B. Last Year

Tuesday August 19, 2003
Gamblers lost $68.7 billion at casinos, tracks, lottery outlets, legal sports books, bingo halls, charity gaming halls and card rooms in the United States last year. That's an increase of 5.3 ... Read More

Managing Your Vacation Bankroll

Thursday August 14, 2003
The casino uses many tactics to try and separate you from your money. If you are vacationing at a casino destination, you want to manage your bankroll to make it ... Read More

Terminating a Slot Deal?

Wednesday August 13, 2003
Now that Arnold Schwarzenegger is a candidate for Governor of California he is having second thought about a deal he made earlier this year. The "Terminator"-actor-turned-political hopeful agreed to the ... Read More

Slot Machines Cha-Ching No More

Sunday August 10, 2003
Casinos are cashing in on the coinless slot machines. Wired News reported that by reducing the amount of labor it takes to fill up hoppers, clean out jams, escort ... Read More

Determine Your Emotional Bankroll

Wednesday August 6, 2003
Your Emotional Bankroll is not be based strictly on the amount of money you have. You can have a very large bankroll but still not be comfortable playing at the ... Read More

Free Liquor Cost Casinos Millions Of Dollars

Wednesday August 6, 2003
Free drinks are a comp given to all the players in Nevada. While it may be free for the player it will no cost the casino a lot of money. ... Read More

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