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Reader Poll Replies:
* I feel the lessons were good, I learned a lot. I
think they should keep them for us beginner players. H. Ramsey
TX
* Two times I have sat in on a
craps lessons and learned a few pointers each time. I think the
lessons are good for all levels of players. Bob W.
* I have taken up the offer
of free gaming lessons at the golden nugget in Freemont street I felt it
was very comprehensive and covered every aspic of poker before this as
an old woman I was always slightly afraid to join a game as I felt I
would be showing my self up as a novice and that would lead to players
knowing when to push so I would fold when I had quite a good hand.
The lessons however have given me so much confidence that now I cant
wait to join a game as soon as I arrive in Las Vegas. J McLardy
Dunfermline
United Kingdom
* Many people who travel to
Vegas are not avid gamblers and many have no idea as to how most of the
games are played and thus will not. They may pull a couple of slot
machine handles but that is all.. Education will takes most if not all
of the fear out of them as they now have some knowledge. I would
definitely keep the lessons... Robert Sheehan Orchard Park, NY
^ I think they should
continue to offer the free gaming lessons for the people who plan to
visit vegas in the future so that they will not hinder the people who
already know the rule of the tables. Dale Ross selma Alabama
* The casinos should
continue or expand the free lessons. My wife took crap lessons at the
Flamingo years ago and had a great time. Kent Girard St
Clair Shores Michigan
* no! don't discontinue them
till I get there (nov 5 to 12)! have tried some games on cruise
ships, and I'm looking forward to fun in Nov. Lessons is great way to
meet people too! Nancy Lehtonen Abington, MA
* Free lessons give
those of us who are slot players a chance to learn how to play table
games. Keep 'em, make them available more often in venues other than the
table floor. Dick Doyle Las Vegas, NV
* Free Gaming Lesson are
fine as they presently are. Joseph Gloss West Palm Beach,
FL
* I have never used the free
gaming lessons. Haven't even noticed they were available on my last
visit. I think they should keep them, it would encourage more beginners
to play without feeling intimidated. Shirlee Oosterhoff
Zephyrhills, FL
* They should
eliminate the free table gaming lessons and open those areas up to "low
roller" players. Anyone who goes to Vegas and doesn't understand a game
may take the lessons, but afterwards, they won't gamble enough to make
it profitable to the casinos. Plus, by opening up more tables, they'd be
able to have an extra profit center and enable less crowded tables.
Nothing's worse than management trying to have crap tables with 8 people
per side playing. I usually go elsewhere when that happens. Phil
Cassavant Massachusetts
* I used the "free gaming
lessons live and on casino tv " when I came to Vegas the first time in
1986. It is good for 'newbies' so they don't feel out of it the first
time and will be more ready to try games. I would expand the free gaming
lessons and make them more visible. I've be coming at least 3 or 4 times
a year since having them. I would make them more available and move
interesting have the drinks ready and a prize per session for the best
or luckiest learner. Thanks Sharon Markey San Antonio ,
Texas
* I took part in the
craps lessons, offered by the Flamingo, a few years ago. It was very
helpful. Although I do not play craps often, I now understand and enjoy
the game when I do play it. Perhaps the lessons should be publicized
more clearly with a room insert? Doug Brobst Virginia
Beach, VA
* once I used free gaming
lessons on blackjack and it was very useful when learning how to play
the game. I did not win a lot of money but I did double my bet several
times and then I got off of the table with a win and that was a good
lesson which I try to stay with . The most important part was to stay if
have below 16 if the dealer has an up card 6 or below because you want
the dealer to bust by taking cards, not you. This worked with me and
gave me several good hands and extra cash. Paula stull
Texas city
* I would like to see
it expanded to offer games of chance. This is a fun way to have fun. I
hope I an not addicted but if I am there seems to be no better way to
go. Paul Polzin Mukwonago
* Free gaming lessons should
be kept and possibly even expanded or at least advertised more widely.
There should also be a greater time element involved for practice
afterwards. I would like to be more knowledgeable and have more
confidence in playing table games. However, since I'm not, I find myself
watching, but not playing (too afraid to feel stupid or make mistakes.
Because of this, the casino may lose out but, more so I lose out in
having a better, more enjoyable time in Vegas. Christine Panek
Franklin, Wisconsin
* The lessons should be
continued as the more players gain knowledge of the games they wish to
play builds a greater awareness of the odds of winning/loosing builds
confidence which equates into a greater possibility that they will play
longer and know when to remain or to leave. A greater play equals a
longer stay. That is in most cases in my opinion. Charles
Middagh Tucson, Arizona
* I attended a free craps
lesson a few years ago and found it very beneficial. They even let us
make small bets until we got the hang of it. I think if the casinos
would publicize these lessons more people would be less intimidated by
some of the games and, ultimately, more people would play table games.
If I ran the casino I would put advertisements all over, offer free food
during the lesson, and then let the newly educated gamblers loose to
lose more money! David Olsen Jefferson, WI
* I definitely think
they should still be offered. More people will play the games if they
know how to play. My boyfriend was going to take the lessons, even
though he knew how to play, just to see if there was anything he didn't
know about the rules or something. We didn't wake up in time for him to
take the lessons, thats the only reason we didn't take advantage of
them. Amy Stotelmyer Martinsburg, WV
* I have taken
advantage of these offers to learn the game of craps. It was very
helpful and now I enjoy this game more than any of the others. Jim
Buck Longmon CO
* I used the lessons to
learn how to play craps & it was great, you go into a casino & don't
want to go onto a table without knowing what to do, most people are
intimidated but the lessons help to give you the boost you need to play.
I believe the casinos want to keep this because it keeps the money at
their casino in most cases. Janet Keene Louisville,
KY
As per my opinion you dont loose anything
but gain from the gaming lessons and plus they are free so what is the
harm, I myself have benefited learning poker gaming lessons so I would
always recommend to go for the free gaming sessions if you are not
familiar with the game. So in my Opinion go ahead and I am sure you will
have a kick in learning too and if you are a looser then you will waste
little time learning rather than playing the real game and loosing. Good
Luck! Archana Sterling, Virginia
* Its interesting to
even learn and I had really enjoyed my free gaming lessons in Niagra
falls Casino ,learnt how to play black jack, Roulette and Poker and I
did pretty good on all the three after learning the game...so go for it
..Nothing to loose. Ajay Sterlin VA
*
I have taken the free craps lessons at the
Luxor. Even though, I still don't really understand the point of craps,
I will still give it a try, all I ever do is do the pass bet, and hope
for the best. I wish more casino's would have lessons on all of the
various casino games, it would make it more fun, and a lot more probable
to give the games a shot, if we have an idea of what we are doing. The
slot machines are all self explanatory, and there is no skill in them,
just luck. Brian Howard Thornton, Colorado
* No, I have never used the free gaming
lessons. Have always wanted to but the lessons were always at an odd
time. Maybe some day I will get check out the free gaming lessons. No
don't discontinue the lessons, just promote them more and maybe stagger
the time of lessons. Yes I could use some lessons on the slots.
Sue B Oakwood OH
* I've never used free
gaming lessons offered by the major casinos. I think if you need lessons
it's best to start by betting low, and go with an experienced friend.
Or, just sit & talk one on one with someone who has successful
experience in gaming. I'm not a huge gambler. I bet in small amounts, &
only while on vacation once, or twice (at most) per year. So, speaking
just for myself. No gaming lessons required! Larry Strehl
Tampa, FL\
* I have never used
them, but I do believe they should be continued. Gambling is a sport and
sometimes you need lessons. james patterson fresno
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