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• Slots simplified
  -- Dear Mark,
  KISS, keep it simple stupid. That's how I gamble by playing only slot machines. Can you share some simple tips on the easiest game to play, slots? Sherry B...more>>

• Sometimes casinos can't figure
  -- Dear Mark,
  I recently received a flyer in the mail from a casino showing some of their current specials. One was being paid 2 to 1 for blackjacks on Wednesdays. A good deal for the player? Louise J...more>>

• Sometimes you wonder who runs the nut house
  -- Dear Mark,
  I have heard that in some casinos in Las Vegas a pit boss will keep track of a dealer's gains and losses on a per shift basis, and the subsequent pit that they get assigned to will be based on these numbers. Generally speaking, hot dealers (dealers who are winning more than they are losing) will be assigned the higher limit tables. Two different dealers in one casino told me how much pressure they were under to win. Is this true? Darrell L...more>>

• Split decision
  -- Dear Mark,
  We are deciding to make a family trip to either Las Vegas or Disneyland. We have three children all under the age of eight. I would like to know your recommendations and experiences (good/bad). Elise G...more>>

• Strike when they ask
  -- Dear Mark,
  When a pit boss approaches and introduces himself, then asks if there is anything I need, is that an appropriate time to ask for a comp? Danielle, M...more>>

• Substantiating your losses a must with Uncle Sam
  -- Dear Mark,
  You said on slot winnings more than $1,200, the dreaded IRS form must be completed. Having never won a jackpot of this size before until recently at Stateline, NV, I am confused. It took that much of my money to win that jackpot. How can I offset the tax due on my win with my losses? Lucille O...more>>

• Tabasco style blackjack
  -- Dear Mark,
  I recently came across a blackjack game called Spanish 21. I didn't play but the rules looked very similar to regular 21. Any differences before I give it a try? Seth G...more>>

• The Classic Roman Myth Approach to Gambling
  -- Dear Mark,
  I'm about to make my first trip to Las Vegas. Can you give me your favorite King Midas tip that will turn my trip into gold? Jerome S...more>>

• The correct spelling is A L B U Q U E R Q U E
  -- Dear Mark,
  This is not exactly a casino gambling question but an inquiry regarding bar betting strategies. Why is it that I am always buying free drinks? It does not matter if it's trivia or a magic trick, I am always duped into paying. Help! James S...more>>

• The good, the bad and the ugly
  -- Dear Mark,
  All casinos have slot machines, blackjack tables, etc. Is there a difference between casino A, B and C? Michelle R...more>>