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Casino Insider August 29, 2011

Read the latest casino industry news bites about International Game Technology (IGT), Cantor Gaming, Isle of Capri Casinos Inc. (ISLE), and so much more.

Video Keno March 05, 2010

With electronic keno you can set your own pace, but you can expect to play up to 10 to 12 games per minute. And, of course, the more games you play, the more chances you have of winning.

A winning strategy for Deuces Wild video poker March 04, 2010

Deuces Wild gives players one of the best chances to win. Find out what's the best strategy for playing the video poker game.

Video Poker March 04, 2010

There are several reasons for video poker's popularity. The first is that people can play at their own pace, without pressure from dealers, croupiers or other players. But there's so much more.

Three Card Poker March 04, 2010

Three Card Poker combines the head-to-head excitement of blackjack, where player goes against the dealer, and Caribbean Stud, in which players are paid for attaining a minimum hand.

Pai Gow Poker March 04, 2010

Despite its name, Pai Gow Poker bears little resemblance to its ancient Chinese namesake, which is played with 32 domino-like tiles.

Poker March 04, 2010

Casinos that have poker rooms provide the tables and dealers, and charge the players an hourly fee or take a percentage of the pot; players actually gamble against each other. Find out about the game.

Let It Ride Poker March 04, 2010

In this variation of five-card stud, players don't compete against the dealer or each other. They try to get a good hand by combining three cards dealt to them with the dealer's two "hole" cards.

Caribbean Stud Poker March 04, 2010

Caribbean stud poker has become popular because of its progressive jackpot, which often reaches into six figures. It is based on five-card stud poker and played on a blackjack-style table.

Baccarat March 04, 2010

Baccarat is the most glamorous, if not mysterious, game in the casino. Three dealers or 'croupiers' service the game. Learn more about James Bond's favorite game.

Blackjack March 04, 2010

Blackjack or "21" is the casino's most popular table game. The rules are simple to learn, and, if sound basic strategy is followed, the player can greatly reduce the casino's edge and possibly swing it in his favor.

Slots March 04, 2010

Slot machines have been around for more than 100 years, but today's high-tech marvels bear little resemblance to their cast iron predecessors. Find out more here.

Craps March 04, 2010

Craps is one of the most exciting and fastest games in the casino. And, because of its low house percentage against the player, it provides a chance to win large sums of money in relatively short periods of play. Learn how to play here.

Horse Race Betting March 04, 2010

Most sports books offer wagering on horse races - thoroughbreds, quarterhorses and trotters - that are transmitted via satellite to Las Vegas from major tracks around the country. Find out more.

Sports Betting March 04, 2010

Sports betting requires more skill than luck. To compensate, sports books do everything possible to tilt the percentages in their favor. Find out what you need to know.

Live Keno March 04, 2010

Keno has one of the highest house percentages against the player yet the game remains popular. The reason is it's an inexpensive way to gamble and there's a possibility of hitting a lottery-like jackpot. Find out more.

Roulette strategy made simple March 04, 2010

Roulette can be as simple as pie, if you bet it the right way. Here's one option that can help you play for longer.

Propositions are craps' longshots March 04, 2010

by Dale S. Yeazel, Special to GT | Prop (proposition) bets fall into one of two categories: hardway bets and one-roll bets. There are four hardway bets a player can make: hard four, hard six, hard eight and hard ten.

Jump into craps action with a 'hop' bet! March 04, 2010

by Dale S. Yeazel, Special to GT | One of the little known bets a player can make on a craps table is called a "turning bet" and also known as a "hop bet."

Roulette March 04, 2010

A roulette dealer spins the wheel and waits for the ivory ball to land on a number. Bettors have the option to guess which number out of the possible 38 the ball will land on. Find out more.

Top Stories

The Las Vegas Strip’s only bingo room is going virtual. The Riviera Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas is launching a partnership this week with Buffalo Studios, the company behind the popular Facebook game Bingo Blitz.

Atlantic City honored Dennis Gomes, by naming the street in front of the casino in his honor Friday. At a curbside ceremony, Mayor Lorenzo Langford unveiled a sign renaming a portion of North Carolina Avenue as Dennis C. Gomes Avenue.

Big changes are in store for gamblers and hotel guests at the Atlantic City Tropicana Casino and Resort as the establishment starts a $25 million renovation project. The undertaking is the first of what could be four or five years of work to re-do the casino resort. 

Expanding its hopes of an online future, WMS Industries Inc. (WMS) announced on Monday that it was acquiring Jadestone Group AB, the Swedish online gaming developer.

Pro basketball's San Antonio Spurs and Miami Heat win on the road in the NBA playoffs, Phoenix Coyotes avoid elimination in pro hockey and Bodemeister will skip the Belmont.