Sat, 31 October 2009 Steve Bourie's son, Matthew, interviews his dad about his work as the author of the American Casino Guide. They discuss Steve's background in the gambling industry, how the book first came about, his travels to various casinos, interesting gamblers he has come to know, plus his best advice for casingoers.Comments[0] |
Sun, 27 September 2009 Steve interviews Global Gaming Busines Magazine Publisher, Roger Gros, to discuss the American casino industry. They start with a timeline of how the industry developed. They then discuss its current problems in the recession and conclude with how the industry will probably change in the future.Comments[0] |
Mon, 31 August 2009 Steve interviews gambling law expert I. Nelson Rose. They discuss current U.S. laws governing Internet gambling; the rights of players who count cards at blackjack; the rights of players who win slot jackpots that are disputed by the casinos; legal rights when gambling at Indian casinos; and more.Comments[0] |
Fri, 31 July 2009 Steve interviews casino consultant Bill Zender who advises casinos on how to protect themselves from advantage players who are trying to get an edge by using legal methods. They discuss how the players attempt to get that edge in various games such as blackjack, craps, roulette, baccarat, slots and video poker.Comments[0] |
Sat, 27 June 2009 Steve interviews Bill Burton, the casino gambling guide at About.com and author of 1,000 Best Casino Gambling Secrets. They discuss various aspects of casino gambling including: money management; odds/probabilities; tipping etiquette; and strategies for playing slots, video poker and table games.Comments[0] |
Sat, 30 May 2009 Steve interviews gambling writer Henry Tamburin on how to play and how to win at Caribbean Stud Poker, Let It Ride and Three-Card Poker. They discuss the basics of how to play each game, plus the best strategies for each game that will give the casino the least mathematical advantage over the player.Comments[0] |
Sun, 12 April 2009 Steve interviews video poker expert Dan Paymar. They discuss tactics for winning at video poker, including: which casino is best to play at?; how important are slots clubs and promotions?; which game is best to play?; should the double-up feature be used?; and more.Comments[0] |
Fri, 20 March 2009 Steve interviews Ellen Oppenheim, President and CEO of the Reno-Tahoe Convention and Visitors Bureau. They discuss things for visitors to see and do when visiting Reno-Tahoe, including a property-by-property description of all casino hotels, plus a suggested travel route for visiting all areas of interest.Comments[0] |
Sun, 22 February 2009 Steve interviews The Frugal Gambler author, Jean Scott, on "How To Get The Most For Your Money When Visiting A Casino." They discuss ways to save money when planning the trip; how to take advantage of players clubs and promotions; using coupons; and choosing the best games for maximum comps.Comments[0] |
Mon, 19 January 2009 Steve interviews slot machine expert John Robison. They discuss how slot machines work and how to win on different types of machines such as: straight multipliers, bonus multipliers, buy-a-pay, progressives, and multicoin/multiline.Comments[0] |
Tue, 23 December 2008 ![]() Steve interviews syndicated gaming writer John Grochowski about new table games and slot/video poker machines introduced at the November 2008 Global Gaming Expo (G2E) trade show in Las Vegas.
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Fri, 5 December 2008 Steve interviews Las Vegas entertainment columnist Jackie Brett. They discuss the best things for visitors to see and do in Las Vegas. They talk about various shows and attractions within particular price ranges for all kinds of visitors - from those with limited budgets to high rollers with money to burn.Comments[0] |
Sun, 2 November 2008 Steve interviews Keith White, Executive Director of the National Council on Problem Gambling. They discuss; what is a problem gambler; who is prone to become a problem gambler; how can you tell if someone is a problem gambler; sources of help for problem gamblers; and advice to avoid becoming one.Comments[0] |
Tue, 23 September 2008 Steve interviews Linda Boyd, author of The Video Poker Edge, on the basics of video poker. They discuss why it is better than playing slots; which are the best games to play; how to find the highest-paying machines; how to learn the correct playing strategies; and how to use slot clubs for maximum benefits.Comments[0] |
Fri, 5 September 2008 Steve interviews Webster Franklin, president of the Tunica Convention and Visitors Bureau. They discuss tourist attractions for visitors in the greater Tunica area and then, on a property-by-property basis, they give details on each of the nine casinos in Tunica.Comments[0] |
Thu, 31 July 2008 Steve interviews Tommy Hyland who has run one of the country's most successful card counting teams for more than 20 years. They discuss his opinion of the "21" movie, how he got started, how teams work, problems teams encounter, the future for card counters, and his general advice for blackjack players.Comments[0] |
Thu, 19 June 2008 Steve interviews gaming author and the foremost gaming writer for Casino Player and Strictly Slots magazines, Frank Scoblete. They discuss Frank's background, his various books on casino gambling, his current projects, and his advice for gamblers.Comments[0] |
Fri, 23 May 2008 Steve interviews Jeffrey Compton, slot club editor for Casino Player and Strictly Slots magazines. They discuss how players can get the most benefits from various kinds of slot clubs.Comments[0] |
Sat, 26 April 2008 Steve interviews Howard Schwartz, marketing director of America's first gambling bookstore, the Gambler's Book Shop in Las Vegas. They discuss the history of the store, some of its famous visitors, and Howard's recommendations for the best books on a variety of gambling topics.Comments[0] |
Fri, 28 March 2008 Steve interviews Jeff Vasser, Executive Director of the Atlantic City Convention and Visitors Authority. They discuss Atlantic City's typical visitor; getting to and around the city; current and future casino developments; and a quick take on all of the city's casino resorts.Comments[0] |
Sat, 16 February 2008 Steve interviews Jean Scott, author of Tax Help for Gamblers, about the tax implications for gamblers. They discuss what ID is needed to claim winnings; which forms you receive from the casinos, how to keep a gambling diary; how to declare wins and losses on your tax forms; state tax liabilities; and more.Comments[0] |
Sun, 20 January 2008 Steve interviews blackjack and poker expert Arnold Snyder about how a player can learn to become a professional player at those two casino games.Comments[0] |
Mon, 24 December 2007 Steve interviews syndicated gaming writer John Grochowski about new table games and slot/video poker machines introduced at the G2E (Global Gaming Expo) trade show this past November in Las Vegas.Comments[0] |
Wed, 21 November 2007 Steve interviews Nicole Learson, Director of Marketing at the Mississippi Gulf Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau. They discuss, on a property-by-property basis, how the casinos in the area have changed since Hurricane Katrina and what new developments are expected in the future.Comments[0] |
Thu, 18 October 2007 Steve interviews video poker expert Jean Scott about how to choose the best video poker paytables. They discuss how to find paytables offering the best returns; which paytables have high "volatility," which can require a bigger bankroll; and which ones offer better returns on progressive machines.Comments[0] |
Sun, 23 September 2007 Steve interviews Max Rubin, co-host of CBS TV's Ultimate Blackjack Tour and author of "Comp City." They discuss Max's background in the casino industry and his past work as a card counter, plus Max gives practical tips for blackjack players looking to exploit the casino comping system.Comments[0] |
Sat, 1 September 2007 Steve Bourie interviews Larry Edell, author of seven books on craps and webmaster of thecrapshooter.com. They discuss how to play craps, the game's good and bad bets, maximizing casino comps in craps, and using "controlled dice shooting" to overcome the casino's mathematical advantage.Comments[1] |
Sun, 22 July 2007 Steve Bourie interviews Frank Legato, author of How To Win Millions Playing Slot Machines...Or Lose Trying. They discuss how slots work and tips for players to increase their chances of winning.Comments[0] |
Sun, 17 June 2007 Steve Bourie, interviews Anthony Curtis, publisher of the Las Vegas Advisor newsletter. They discuss various ways to save money on rooms, shows, food and gambling when visiting Las Vegas.Comments[0] |
Thu, 10 May 2007 Steve Bourie interviews Michael Shackleford, also known as The Wizard of Odds, for his opinion on which casino games are beatable. They discuss slots, video poker, blackjack, craps, roulette and baccarat with tips from Mike on how to either beat a game, or lessen the casino's advantage.Comments[0] |
Fri, 20 April 2007 American Casino Guide author, Steve Bourie, interviews Bill Burton, the casino gambling guide at About.com and author of "Get The Edge at Low-Limit Texas Hold'em!" They discuss how to play Texas Hold'em and strategies for winning.Comments[0] |
Sun, 11 March 2007 American Casino Guide author, Steve Bourie, interviews Frugal Gambling author, Jean Scott, for her expertise on casino slot clubs. They discuss how various slot club systems work, how to earn cashback and comps, plus other ways for players to earn maximum benefits.Comments[0] |
Thu, 8 February 2007 ![]() American Casino Guide author, Steve Bourie, interviews professional video poker player, Bob Dancer, who has won more than $1 million in his career. They discuss what it takes to become a professional player, including: choosing the right machines, using proper strategies, bankroll considerations and more. Comments[0] |
Fri, 19 January 2007 ![]() American Casino Guide author, Steve Bourie, discusses blackjack when he interviews gaming author and blackjack newsletter publisher, Henry Tamburin. They discuss the new Speed Count system for counting cards; how rule changes affect a casino's mathematical advantage, how to find the best games, how to avoid the worst games; and how to get a FREE three-month subsciption to Henry's newsletter. Comments[0] |
Thu, 14 December 2006 American Casino Guide author, Steve Bourie, interviews Linda Boyd, author of The Video Poker Edge. They discuss Linda's background and her advice for video poker players.Comments[0] |
Thu, 30 November 2006 ![]() American Casino Guide author, Steve Bourie, interviews syndicated gaming writer Mark Pilarski whose column appears in newspapers, magazines and web sites throughout the world. They discuss Mark's background, his advice for players, plus interesting stories from his columns as well as his casino career. Comments[0] |
Thu, 12 October 2006 ![]() American Casino Guide author, Steve Bourie, interviews blackjack expert Stanford Wong. They discuss Wong's background, card counting, the current state of blackjack games in Las Vegas and tips for players wanting to get the most for their money when playing blackjack. Comments[0] |
Mon, 18 September 2006 American Casino Guide author, Steve Bourie, interviews Ken Einiger, 2005 World Series of Blackjack champion and author of "Play To Win." Steve and Ken discuss blackjack tournaments and strategies for playing in them.Comments[0] |
Sat, 12 August 2006 American Casino Guide author, Steve Bourie, interviews John Robison, author of "The Slot Experts Guide to Playing Slots." Steve and John play "Mythbusters" and examine 11 common myths that people have about playing slot machines.Comments[0] |
Mon, 10 July 2006 American Casino Guide author, Steve Bourie, explains the three big differences between slots and video poker. He also interviews Jean Scott, author of "The Frugal Gambler" and "Frugal Video Poker" to get her tips for winning at video poker.Comments[0] |
Fri, 9 June 2006 ![]() American Casino Guide author, Steve Bourie, explains how slot machines work and how casinos decide what they should be set to pay out. He also interviews syndicated gaming writer, and author of "The Slot Machine Answer Book," John Grochowski, on tips for winning on the slots. Comments[0] |
Wed, 24 May 2006 ![]() The American Casino Guide is the #1 bestselling book in the U.S. on the subject of casino gambling and casino travel. On each show the book's author, Steve Bourie, talks about topics of interest to travelers who like to visit casinos. Whether it's using the best gambling strategies or simply getting the best deals on travel to casinos, Steve can speak expertly on the subject. During the course of each show, Steve also features an interview with a special guest from the world of casino travel or gambling. For this June, 2006 show Steve gives three tips on how to save money when booking a trip to a casino hotel, plus he interviews former Biloxi Sun-Herald gaming writer Linda Mabry to get an update on the status of all casinos on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Comments[0] |

Steve Bourie's son, Matthew, interviews his dad about his work as the author of the American Casino Guide. They discuss Steve's background in the gambling industry, how the book first came about, his travels to various casinos, interesting gamblers he has come to know, plus his best advice for casingoers.
Steve interviews Global Gaming Busines Magazine Publisher, Roger Gros, to discuss the American casino industry. They start with a timeline of how the industry developed. They then discuss its current problems in the recession and conclude with how the industry will probably change in the future.
Steve interviews Linda Boyd, author of The Video Poker Edge, on the basics of video poker. They discuss why it is better than playing slots; which are the best games to play; how to find the highest-paying machines; how to learn the correct playing strategies; and how to use slot clubs for maximum benefits.
Steve interviews Max Rubin, co-host of CBS TV's Ultimate Blackjack Tour and author of "Comp City." They discuss Max's background in the casino industry and his past work as a card counter, plus Max gives practical tips for blackjack players looking to exploit the casino comping system.