Understanding the ‘Don’ts’ of Baccarat Table Games
Baccarat has become an important casino game as its popularity has spread far beyond just Asian players. But it can be a complicated game to protect, so watch your...
CASINO-OLGY: Using Forced Side Bets to Help Increase Blackjack Table Game Return
Lots of serious blackjack players are avoiding the 6/5 games because it skews the house edge too far. But what if you leave the 3/2 payoff in place and...
CASINO-OLOGY: The Importance of Discouraging Team Play in Your Poker Room
Poker is a low margin game to start, but when you have to understand the nuances of team play, the margin just gets smaller. Bill Zender says understanding how...
CASINO-OLOGY: Lighting the Match
One of the most popular marketing schemes for table games is match play, but step back and consider: Is offering match play coupons hurting your table games? Bill Zender...
CASINO-OLOGY: COVID Conscious
Do we really need to worry about Covid-19 transmission through playing cards and chips and other gaming surfaces? Let’s hear what the scientists say.
CASINO-OLOGY: Control Freaks
There are some proponents in the casino world of a “controlled throw” of the dice at a craps game. But what is considered a controlled throw? Casino ops expert...
Player Rating Errors You Are Probably Making in Craps
Rating a craps player is like deciphering hieroglyphics. With the multiple betting opportunities on the table, all with different odds, how do you determine the value of a craps...
Improving Blackjack Side Bet Utilization to Increase Revenue – Part II
Side bets can increase your blackjack revenue but only if a substantial number of players participate. There are many ways to increase this utilization, and the rewards can be...
Increasing Blackjack Revenue Through Blackjack Side Bets – Part 1
In his debut with GGB News, table game expert Bill Zender (l.) investigates why blackjack side bets are a profitable and customer-friendly option for casino operators. This is the...
