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A Fools Video Poker Story: A Lesson My Client Couldn’t Grasp

July 27, 2025 by The Mystic Gambler

He Just Couldn’t Get It It was a crisp Phoenix afternoon in the late ‘90s, the kind where the desert sun still packed a punch, but you could sense a cooler evening creeping in. My client, Tom, and I had just wrapped up our usual … Read more

Playing Video Poker Is Much Like Running A Business

July 26, 2025July 25, 2025 by The Mystic Gambler

From Poker Machines to Postage Stamps: What Video Poker Taught Me About Running My Bulk Mail Business I’ve been slinging envelopes in the direct mail game for over 25 years, and let me tell you, it’s not just about licking stamps and dodging paper cuts. … Read more

Video Poker Kingpin Who Was Busted In 1995 Faces New Charges

May 15, 2025 by The Mystic Gambler

John "Duffy" Conely — John “Duffy” Conely, Video Poker Kingpin

One-time video poker kingpin faces new charges, saying, ‘The little bit I have left is all legal.’

Original content published by: Megan Guza, May 15, 2025, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette edited by The Mystic Gambler

For more than a decade, the man who was once referred to as the kingpin of Allegheny County’s video poker scene — and who allegedly had at least loose ties to a Pittsburgh mafia family — appeared to have gone quiet.

How to Play Casino Games and Never Lose

April 11, 2025 by The Mystic Gambler

Casio games are lots of fun Casino games aren’t much fun when you lose.
Imagine enjoying the thrill of casino games like video poker and keno without ever risking a penny.

A Closer Look At Double Double Bunus Volatility

March 22, 2025 by The Mystic Gambler

The Sting of Volatility in Double Double Bonus Video Poker

Double Double Bonus (DDB) Poker is a high-stakes thrill ride, famous for massive payouts—like 4000 coins for a Royal Flush or 2000 for Four Aces with a kicker. But its volatility can sting hard, and understanding this is essential for anyone stepping up to the machine.

Your Bankroll Requirements: Running The Numbers For Video Poker

March 22, 2025March 20, 2025 by The Mystic Gambler

Bankroll requirements Video Poker Bankroll: The Math to Fund Your Two-Hour Start-Up

You’ve caught the vibe from the first article—every video poker session is a start-up, a mini-venture where your bankroll’s the fuel to keep you swinging

Your Bankroll Is Your Business Start-up Money

March 20, 2025March 20, 2025 by The Mystic Gambler

Every Video Poker Session Is a Start-Up: Bet Smart, Stay in the Game

Ever notice how sitting down for a video poker session feels like launching a mini-business? Each time you park at that machine and drop in your cash,