Want to have some fun with your money before paying off those pesky bills? Here is where you'll find the best of casinos, video poker locations, race tracks and anything else that tickles your betting fancy.

Law of averages doesn't have time to work during brief casino visits
12/20/2002
Mark Pilarski - The Shreveport Times
Dear Mark: You always recommend making wagers that have less than a 2 percent house advantage. OK, sound logic, but why is it that a gambler can still win, even on games like keno or those big slot jackpots, when the law of averages says they won...

Try Your Luck
12/20/2002
The Shreveport Times
Harrah's On Dec. 20, Harrah's is holding its Great Electronics Giveaway. Guest seated at randomly selected "hot" slot seats between 8 p.m. and midnight will have an opportunity to win flat screen TV's or DVD players. As a b...

Caribbean Stud Poker lesson
12/13/2002
Mark Pilarski - The Shreveport Times
Dear Mark: Let's say two players were playing Caribbean Stud Poker and both were betting the side bet, and by some striking coincidence, both got a royal flush. Would they both get the full amount on the progressive meter?- Adrian P. <...

Try your luck
12/13/2002
The Shreveport Times
Harrah's You could win your share of up to $340,000 with Harrah's Total Rewards Giveaway. Your Total Rewards card is the key to gaining entries. A total of $340,000 will be given away; the grand prize drawing is Dec. 15. For com...

Chances of hitting 15-spot are about 428 billion to one
11/29/2002
Mark Pilarski - The Shreveport Times
Dear Mark: I am a bit leery of these new computerized games you see everywhere, especially computerized keno. You yourself once said that no one to your knowledge has ever hit a 15 spot. I was wondering if there would be any correlation between no on...