Nevada Players Club Blog

You've likely encountered notices consisting of the words in the title of this blog on a slot machine at some point, but this warning extends to table games as well, especially those incorporating electronic devices like card shufflers or digital displays. Understanding a slot machine glitch that erroneously indicates a million-dollar win on a machine with a much lower maximum jackpot clearly shown on the machine is relatively straightforward. It's more perplexing when errors occur during games like Blackjack or Three Card Poker resulting in an underpayment, a more common occurrence than one might think due to dealer mistakes. Having spent considerable time in casinos since relocating to Vegas, I've had ample opportunity to observe dealer conduct regularly. Unfortunately, I've noticed that some dealers exhibit a tendency towards carelessness. During a recent Three Card Poker session, a new dealer joined the table shortly after I sat down and began to fumble right ou...

You may have been told that there is no strategy involved in playing Three Card Poker – it’s just pure luck. Not exactly true. As always - with every game you play in a casino - the key to winning more lies in the way you leverage your bets. When it comes to Three Card Poker , I prefer to play at a table that offers the 6 Card Bonus option. Most do, but not all. The payouts shown on this page are common but may vary. For example, most casinos have lowered Flush payouts for PAIR PLUS wagers to 3-1 from 4-1, so that's what we show below. Double check the pay tables wherever you are so that you're fully aware of what you're getting yourself into. The most reliable key to winning big when playing Three Card Poker is the PAIR PLUS wager, which returns the following: HAND PAYOUT Straight Flush 40 - 1 Three-of-a-Kind 30 - 1 Straight 6 -1 Flush 3- 1 Pair ...

Dealers can be strange creatures sometimes, just like any of us on this side of the table - but this blog isn't about players.   I wonder why casino bosses often allow dealers to wear their hearts on their sleeves, making it clear to players that they would rather be anywhere else - because they are overworked, under-tipped, under-utilized, have problems at home, or something else. In my line of work as a TV & radio host, I was always strongly encouraged to be positive on the air no matter what was going on in my private life. Suffice it to say I was no Howard Stern. Not that there's anything wrong with being Howard. Wait, yes, there is. But never mind for now. Let's just leave it at "no regrets" in that department - for any amount of money - and move on. In many areas of life, if you can fake at least a little charm, things will usually go much more smoothly for all concerned. Being a casino dealer is one of those areas. I don't mean to imply that you...

Nevada’s casinos are world-famous, drawing millions to Las Vegas, Reno, and beyond with the promise of excitement and the chance to win big. But let’s face it: the house always has an edge. That said, some games offer better odds than others, giving savvy players a fighting chance to walk away with more than they came with—or at least minimize their losses. In this blog, we’ll explore the games that provide the best odds, backed by data and sprinkled with tips to maximize your experience. No Jack or Black necessary. Just an Ace and a face - or a ten. Blackjack: The King of Casino Odds Blackjack consistently ranks as one of the best games for players in Nevada casinos, thanks to its low house edge—typically between 0.5% and 2%, depending on the rules and your strategy. The goal is simple: get a hand closer to 21 than the dealer without busting. What makes blackjack stand out is that skill matters. By learning basic strategy (when to hit, stand, double down, or split), you can shrink...

Why a Flush Beats a Straight in Most Poker Games   In traditional poker variants like Texas Hold’em or Omaha: Flushes are rarer than straights when using five or seven cards. That rarity makes them more valuable, so the hand rankings reflect that: flush > straight.   Why Three Card Poker Flips the Script     In Three Card Poker, the rankings are reversed:   Straight beats flush, which seems odd until you consider the math. With only three cards: Flushes are easier to get than straights. A flush just needs three cards of the same suit. A straight needs three consecutive ranks, which is statistically harder to hit. So, the game designers flipped the ranking to reflect probability-based rarity: Straight flush (rarest) Three of a kind Straight Flush Pair High card For a much more in depth look at this unique game - a personal favorite of ours - r...

Key question: How do you want to be paid? We'll review the options and learn how investing the win in different ways might affect your bottom line. In this blog we will study the difference between taking a large lottery win as an annuity or in one lump sum, and the difference between buying your ticket in a state that taxes winnings, like Arizona, and a state that does not – like California. For illustration purposes, let’s use the current Powerball jackpot, which stands at $1.5B as of this writing. It may be much lower or even higher by the time you read this. Today, December 18 th , 2025, I asked Microsoft Copilot: “If I was the sole winner with a ticket I bought in California, what would my net be if I took lump sum, compared with taking the annuity?” Two key facts from the sources: The $1.5B jackpot has a cash value of $686.5 million . California does NOT tax lottery winnings — only federal tax applies. The only tax you owe is federal income tax, and a jackpot this size puts...