October 2023
What Is a Slot?
A narrow opening, especially in a wall or other surface. Also: the time or place for an aircraft to take off or land at a congested airport, as authorized by an air-traffic controller: I got my flight slot in Chicago. In a video slot machine, the probability of hitting a specific symbol on any particular […]
The Basics of Poker
Poker is a card game that requires both skill and luck to win. It is often a very fast-paced game and bets are made continuously, with players betting on their hand until the end of the round. The player with the highest hand wins the pot – a combination of all bets placed at each […]
The House Edge at a Casino
A casino is a place where people risk their money against other players in games of chance. They can win or lose, but there is one thing that is certain—the house always wins. This is the house edge, and it is built into every game. This is why it is important for casinos to understand […]
What is a Slot?
A slit or other narrow opening, especially one for receiving something, as a coin or a letter. Also: a position in a group, sequence, or series; an assignment or job opening. American Heritage(r) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved. A slot is a […]
A Beginner’s Guide to Poker
Poker is a card game of chance, but it also involves a great deal of skill and psychology. It can be played in home games, clubs, casinos, and online, and is popular worldwide. It has been described as the national card game of the United States, and its play and jargon are ubiquitous in American […]
How Casinos Manipulate Gamblers
A casino is any place where a variety of games of chance are played and gambling is the primary activity. Although casinos often add many luxuries to their facilities like restaurants, stage shows and dramatic scenery to attract players, there have been less extravagant places that house gambling activities. The main reason people lose so […]