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Article: Tale of Two New Games: One Hot, One Not-So-Hot
- Article from:
- Chicago Sun-Times
- Article date:
- January 13, 1995
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Success breeds imitation. And in the world of casino table games,
Caribbean Stud poker has been a success.
Enough players have taken to the twist on five-card stud poker
that casino operators have been encouraged to try other reworkings of
established games.
On a recent trip to Las Vegas, I had a chance to observe two
games that are new variations on old themes. One appears destined to
make its way into casinos across the country. The other seemed to be
getting so little play that it may struggle for survival, even in Las
Vegas.
Here's how they stack up:
LET IT RIDE: Like Caribbean Stud, this is a variation on
five-card stud poker. They share several of the same strengths - ...