Casino

Casino Quiz

1. Why is the Las Vegas casinoBoulevard called "the Strip?"
   1. because showgirls do stripteases there
   2. students frequently run naked along it.
   3. visitors are "stripped" of their cash by the casinos there
   4. reminded a Los Angeles vice cop of the famed Sunset Strip
2. What is the name of giant neon cowboy figure that has been a fixture at the Pioneer casino club in downtown Las Vegas since 1947?
   1. Vegas Vic
   2. Cowboy Charlie
   3. Blinking Bob
   4. Glitter Gaucho
3. If a gambler counting cards during a casino game of 21 realizes the count is at +8, what should he do?
   1. Reduce his bet because the odds favor the house by eight percent.
   2. Expect to get the eight of clubs as his next card.
   3. Keep his bet the same because the odds are now even.
   4. Bet the farm because he has nearly a ten percent edge.
4. You were just dealt a 20 in blackjack. The casino dealer has an ace showing. Should you take insurance?
   1. Yes, always protect a strong hand.
   2. If the dealer hasn't had a blackjack for a long time, yes, take it. He's due.
   3. No, it is one of the worst bets in the casino.
5. Which casino game is generally a loss leader for the casino?
   1. Bingo.
   2. Odds on a crap game.
   3. High limit baccarat.
6. In blackjack, when the deck is rich in aces and face cards, it favors whom?
   1. The casino dealer.
   2. Nobody, because unless you have the ability to count cards it won't make any difference .
   3. The casino player.
7. Because nobody ever loses eight bets in a row, one of the smartest money management decisions you can make in a casino is to double your bet after each loss.
   1. True
   2. False
8. When playing blackjack, this will give you the greatest edge against the casino
   1. Playing perfect basic strategy.
   2. Knowing when to take insurance.
   3. Generously tipping the cocktail waitress so the drinks will keep coming.
9. You hear a lot of excitement coming from the casino crap game. That means:
   1. The table is sizzling so you should rush over and get a piece of the action.
   2. You don't know how to play craps so don't get involved.
   3. Just because the game is hot, it does not mean the dice rolls will be good for you.
10. When the dice fly off the table on a crap game at a casino you should:
    1. Make a bet on the number 7 because historically every time the dice go off the game the ugly 7 appears.
    2. Stay the course. The next toss is a random roll.
    3. Ask for new dice to be put on the game.
11. When playing video poker you should:
    1. Play one coin at a time until you feel the machine is primed to pay.
    2. Always keep a kicker.
    3. Always play the full coin amount required for the top jackpot.
12. Nickel machines return less than quarter machines, which return less than dollar machines because:
    1. The cost to maintain a nickel machine is the same as other machines.
    2. Casinos know that low rollers play nickel machines so the sooner they get their money, the better.
    3. Not true. It is all in the discretion of the slot department casino manager on what each machine returns.
13. A common player mistake is to:
    1. Drink too much.
    2. Advise players on how to play their hand.
    3. Allow greed to set in.
14. The smartest bet you can make in a casino is:
    1. Following the lead of the player you see with the most money.
    2. Taking the betting advise of a cagey dealer or pit boss.
    3. Making bets that have less than a 2% house advantage.
15. High table minimums and low table maximums are:
    1. An advantage to the player because you won't blow all your money.
    2. An advantage to the dealer because you will tip more.
    3. An advantage to the casino because you'll lose your money faster.
16. Why is it better to play at a casino on a single deck blackjack game over a multiple deck game?
    1. The dealer shuffles more and it gives you an opportunity to slow the pace of the game down.
    2. Blackjacks occur more often on a single deck game.
    3. The table minimums are generally lower.
17. Card counting is:
    1. Not illegal, but expect harassment from casino management and possible banishment from playing in certain casinos.
    2. Illegal in all gaming jurisdictions.
    3. Illegal in most gaming jurisdictions except Atlantic City.
18. It is better to play on higher payback machines because:
    1. It really makes no difference because in the end the casino is going to get all your money anyway.
    2. Players of higher payback machines will take advantage of more comps.
    3. It keeps you in action longer, long enough possibly to hit a decent jackpot.
19. In blackjack, you should:
    1. Never split 8s.
    2. Always split 8s.
    3. Split 8s against every dealer up-card except the 10, a face card or an ace.
20. Red has just come up five times in a row on a roulette table; you should:
    1. Switch to black because it is due to appear.
    2. Stick with red and ride the streak.
    3. It makes no difference because every spin is a random event.