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Gambling author and casino expert, Steve Bourie, takes a look at the new "NASCAR" slot machine from Bally Technologies which was introduced at the October 2012 Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas. The game is expected to start arriving in casinos by mid-2013. The bonus rounds featured are the Pit Stop Bonus, the U Race Bonus and the Burnout Bonus.

Gambling author and casino expert, Steve Bourie, takes a look at the new "Pawn Stars" slot machine from Bally Technologies which was introduced at the October 2012 Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas. The game is expected to start arriving in casinos by January 2013. The bonus rounds featured are with Chumlee, Old Man and Corey.

Steve Bourie, author of the American Casino Guide, gives details on how to take advantage of player's club benefits at casinos for slot machine and video poker players. Topics include: how your play is tracked; how to earn cash and comps; how to calculate a casino's cash back percentage; why a lower cash back rate is given to video poker players; how to redeem your cash as "free play"; different types of casino comp programs; and much more!

Steve Bourie, author of the American Casino Guide, gives 10 tips on how slot players can make their playing bankrolls last longer. Topics include: playing slowly, avoiding wide-area progressives, not always making max coin bets, always using your player's club card, forming a slot team with a friend, plus much more.

http://americancasinoguide.com - Steve Bourie, author of the American Casino Guide, explains how the casino comping system works for table game players. Topics covered include: how to get rated; how the casino rates your play, how to determine how much you can earn in comps; plus much more.

Steve Bourie, author of the American Casino Guide, interviewed gambling expert and mathematician Michael Shackleford who is also known as the "Wizard of Odds." Topics covered include: what's your best advice for slot machine players? Blackjack players? Video Poker players? Players who know nothing about casino gambling? What is the dumbest thing casino players do? How does multi-play video poker affect a player's bankroll? The worst bet you've ever seen in a casino? Plus, much more.

American Casino Guide author, Steve Bourie, interviews Colin Jones, co-founder of a Christian blackjack card counting team that won more than $3 million from the casinos. The team was the subject of a documentary movie called: "Holy Rollers - The True Story of Card Counting Christians." Topics covered include: how the blackjack team was formed, their best winning day, their worst losing day, how often he was forced to leave a casino, how the team was trained, plus much more.

Steve Bourie, author of the American Casino Guide, interviewed gambling author Linda Boyd for information on how to choose the best paying video poker machines in any casino.. Topics covered include: the main difference between slots and video poker; how to read a video poker paytable; how differences in the paytable affect the overall payback for a video poker machine; a definition of ER (expected return); which video poker game is the best to play; how volatility affects the game; and more.

Steve Bourie, author of the American Casino Guide, interviewed gambling author Jean Scott, who is also known as the "Queen of Comps," for information on how to save money when planning a Las Vegas vacation. Topics covered include: the best times to travel; how to save money on rooms, food, transportation and shows; plus tips on how to get the most from your gambling bankroll.

Steve Bourie, author of the American Casino Guide, interviewed syndicated gaming writer John Grochowski for this video where John gives his picks for the five worst bets in a casino. Games covered include: keno, slots, baccarat, craps and the big six wheel.

American Casino Guide author Steve Bourie interviewed syndicated gaming writer John Grochowski for this video where John gives his picks for the five best bets in a casino. Games covered include: blackjack, baccarat, craps and video poker.

Gambling author and casino expert, Steve Bourie, takes a look at the new Michael Jackson "King of Pop" slot machine from Bally Technologies which was introduced at the October 2011 Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas. It is a one-cent, wide area progressive, slot machine that is expected to start arriving in casinos by mid-2012.

American Casino Guide author, Steve Bourie, takes a look at various types of slot machines and discusses when it is best to bet maximum coins on them. Machines covered include: multipliers, buy a pays, progressives and multi line/multi coin.

Gambling author and video poker expert Henry Tamburin explains how casino-goers can learn how to become winning video poker players. Topics covered include: why video poker is better than a slot machine; how to find the best-paying video poker machines; how to use the correct playing strategy; how to take advantage of casino comps and cashback programs; plus much more.

Robosaurus destroys a car at the Seminole Casino in Hollywood, Florida as part of a special casino promotion. This isn't really going to teach you anything about gambling, but you'll have a lot of fun watching it! Footage includes video shot from inside the Robosaurus cockpit which is located just above his (her?) fire-breathing nostrils. Special thanks go out to Matt Bourie who was brave (or crazy?) enough to climb into the cockpit and sit behind the pilot to shoot the special footage. If you have a fast Internet connection, be sure to watch it in HD.

American Casino Guide author, Steve Bourie, takes a video tour of the casinos of the Gulf Coast in Biloxi and Gulfport, Mississippi. He lets viewers see what each casino looks like, plus he gives details on what the area offers in the way of other attractions.

American Casino Guide author, Steve Bourie, interviewed blackjack expert Henry Tamburin for this video that gives answers to some of the most common questions that players have about blackjack. Topics include: Are all blackjack games the same? What are good rules to look for? What are bad rules to avoid? What is a continuous shuffling machine? Does card counting really work? Is it good to be a progressive bettor?

American Casino Guide author, Steve Bourie, interviewed syndicated gaming writer John Grochowski for this video that gives answers to some of the most common questions that players have about slot machines.

Topics include: how they work; do video slots pay out better than reel spinning slots; are all machines regulated; can a casino change the payback on a machine; what is server-based gaming and how widespread is it; how can machines be programmed to act randomly; plus much more.

American Casino Guide author, Steve Bourie, interviews gambling author/expert Jean Scott, who is known as "The Queen of Comps," for details on how to take advantage of the casino comping system. They discuss what comps are, how players earn them, the best way to get room comps, the role of a casino host, plus much more.

Steve Bourie, author of the American Casino Guide, interviews Michael "Wizard of Odds" Shackleford. They talk about how to play blackjack, also known as 21, and how to win at the game.