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Phillip Boucher Canada Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.92 Clarity of Response 9.85 Politeness 9.96 Response Time(hr) 38.9 --Last 90 Days(hr) 20.4 Total Questions 705	Author of the book, "Slot Machines: Fun Machines or Tax Machines? A Technician Reveals the Truth About One-Armed Bandits", ISBN 1-55270-049-6 published by Productive Publications under the pen name Ian B. Williams. I can answer any question related to the concept, design, marketing, programming, operation, installation, repair, and maintenance of slot machines, video poker machines, and video lottery terminals, and their related equipment and machinery, within the regulated gaming industry. I WILL NOT ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS WHATSOEVER RELATED TO THE PRIVATE OWNERSHIP OF GAMING MACHINES, INCLUDING QUESTIONS SUCH AS "I JUST BOUGHT A SLOT MACHINE AND IT DOESN'T WORK...". I can help dispel all the myths and misconceptions that have permeated the print and news media about slots over the years. I can also answer questions related to gambling addiction in general and slot machine addiction in particular. Each question will be answered truthfully, without bias, whether the answer is what the questioner wants to hear. I will not propagate the myth that there are secrets to winning or beating slots, because there are none. There are no methods or tricks or other such nonsense that a lot of people think there are. I`m sorry, but reality in regard .....
The Count U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.95 Clarity of Response 9.91 Politeness 9.95 Response Time(hr) 18.7 --Last 90 Days(hr) 13.2 Total Questions 94	I have considerable expertise in all casino games as well as horse race wagering. My strongest area of knowledge is in Blackjack. VideoPoker questions are also welcome as are the areas of Craps and Baccarat. No sport-betting queries. I was a professional gambler for decades, now semi-retired.
C.J. U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.89 Clarity of Response 10.00 Politeness 10.00 Response Time(hr) 11.3 --Last 90 Days(hr) 3.6 Total Questions 206	If you would like to understand spinning reel slot machines, video poker and multi-line video slot machines, I can help. Can answer most questions on odds, math, trends, myths and realities related to gaming devices at licensed casinos in the US. I have no winning "systems" to offer. Please limit questions to slot machines in licensed casinos. Please do not ask about table games, or how to fix a machine!
Andrew Senger U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 10.00 Clarity of Response 10.00 Politeness 10.00 Response Time(hr) 16.0 --Last 90 Days(hr) 7.4 Total Questions 36	Anything casino related, including questions on Table Games, Slots, Security, and Surveillance.
Al Pepper Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 10.0 Clarity of Response 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Response Time(hr) 11.0 --Last 90 Days(hr) 12.5 Total Questions 59	Limit Texas Hold'em. No-Limit Texas Hold'em. Online Poker. No-Limit Hold'em Tournaments. 1st Place -- Viejas $50 Buy-in No-limit Tournament. 1st Place -- Fort McDowell Casino $50 Buy-in No-limit Tournament.
Robert Medl U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 10.00 Clarity of Response 10.00 Politeness 10.00 Response Time(hr) 24.9 --Last 90 Days(hr) 51.1 Total Questions 102	I can answer all questions related to getting started with online gambling. Whether you like bingo, casino games (like slots, blackjack, video poker, craps), poker, skill games (like backgammon, rummy), or sports betting, I can provide answers about how to get started. And I can help you select a reputable site, and point you to all of the bonuses that are available to you at these sites
Stuart Resnick U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 10.00 Clarity of Response 10.00 Politeness 10.00 Response Time(hr) 6.8 --Last 90 Days(hr) 2.4 Total Questions 28	I'm a skilled, recreational player of video poker (VP) and other casino games. I can answer questions regarding VP etc strategies, and also the "meta-game" of getting maximum comps from the casino for your play
Chris U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.73 Clarity of Response 9.86 Politeness 9.92 Response Time(hr) 32.7 --Last 90 Days(hr) 23.3 Total Questions 110	I am a professional poker player and game theory expert. I can answer almost any question related to poker, from your local home game to winning big tournaments or playing at a casino. I am the head cash game instructor at pokerxfactor.com, and I run a site for poker coaches at http://www.foxpoker.com, give lessons (I'm usually booked at least two weeks ahead of time) and I know a little about the online poker affiliate business as well.
Richard Reed Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.69 Clarity of Response 9.79 Politeness 9.96 Response Time(hr) 6.9 --Last 90 Days(hr) 1.4 Total Questions 320	I am the owner/editor of the #1 Informational Guide of Las Vegas, Insider Viewpoint of Las Vegas.My 30-years of experience living, working, and gambling in Las Vegas coupled with six years of printing 100,000 magazines monthly about Las Vegas has earned expert credentials.My extensive background in current and yesteryear activities allows my readers a true "Insider Viewpoint" to the 24-hour city of excitement.

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Recent Answers

2012-02-04 7 card no peek:

If you are playing home games without standardized rules, it's best to play only for money that doesn't matter and only with people who are gracious and fair. It sounds like they just wanted to take advantage

2012-02-04 Penny Slots:

Ed, glad I could help. As far as the casino staff being able to tell you about points and comps, I don't think that they are deliberately trying to avoid an answer. It sounds like they just don't know

2012-02-03 7 card no peek:

Unfortunately there aren't any official rules to kitchen table style games. Actual casino poker games with standardized rules help to prevent this sort of issue rather than dealing with house rules. There

2012-02-03 Penny Slots:

Ed, every casino or slot facility operator has their own determination of the amount of points you receive on your gaming card through a determined amount of play, and the value those points calculate

2012-01-20 jacks or better trips to win (not progressive):

I can't count the number of times I've answered questions about home games like jacks or better. The problem is that there is no standard rule set for made up games, and every players has their own rules

Gambling/Experts

Phillip Boucher

The Count

C.J.

Andrew Senger

Al Pepper

Robert Medl

Stuart Resnick

Chris