Casino Fun at Home with These Tips
If you want to have the fun of a casino without leaving home, online casinos can be just as exciting and as hopefully profitable as brick and mortar casinos. Whether your new to internet gambling, just need a refresher, or are looking to maximize your profits, our short guide can help you get started!
The first thing to learn about is that there are three different types of casinos on the net; web-based, download-based, and live-based online casinos.
Web-based games are played through your browser. You might need Macromedia Flash, Macromedia Shockwave, or Java installed for the games to work. With this type, no software is loaded to you computer and you can usually start playing immediately. This is great to play one of the many free games some casinos offer.
At download-based, you download software which connects to the casino, and play games through the software. Often the software can be downloaded in the back round while you enter your player information.
Live-based allows you to interact with real casinos in real time. You can see, hear, and interact with live dealers and players. This works best with a high-speed internet connection.
Internet casinos offer the same games you can find at land casinos, including but not limited to; baccarat, blackjack, craps, roulette, slot machines, and video poker. Some only focus on one or two games, and some offer other games. Whichever you want to play, search around to find the best for your needs.
No matter which kind you prefer, many have a welcome bonus. That means they will match a percentage of your first deposit, giving you free money to gamble with. However, they usually have a minimum amount you must bid before cashing out. Some welcome bonuses can not be cashed out at all; these are called sticky bonuses. Be sure to carefully check all the terms and conditions about welcome bonuses before choosing where you play.
Gambling is not without risk, though. As with anything on the internet, there may be scam sites. You can avoid scams and find the best sites by reading reviews and recommendations written by other people.
Remember, before you visit any sites like these, check your local laws. Make sure that gambling and online gambling are allowed in your area. Even in different areas that allow online gambling, the rules may differ, so be sure to check the laws and rules thoroughly. Also, read all the terms, conditions, and rules of an online casino before signing up. Thanks for reading this guide!
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The New US Gambling Laws: What Does It All Mean?
At the end of September 2006 the U.S. Senate introduced “The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act 2006″. It wasn’t so much introduced as pushed through at the back end of the “Safe Port Act”, to which some commentators have taken exception. This has caused a flurry of anxiety and (some would say) hysteria among players, website owners and online gambling affiliates alike. But what does the new law actually mean? This article has a look at the facts behind the new legislation.
The first clue is in the wording of the Act itself; it is an enforcement Act. In other words it enforces previous and existing law where legality of gaming has already been established as a matter of precedent, and also the legality and illegality of different types of gaming already existing.
I could do much worse than directly quoting the wise words from Cardplayers legal counsel. He writes that the new bill
“attempts to make it more difficult to get money into a site by forbidding US financial Institutions from funding the type of online gambling that the law has previously made illegal. The new bill does not make online gaming illegal where it was not illegal before …The bill merely speaks to the mechanism by which an online account is funded.”
In other words the Act attempts to hinder Internet gambling sites by starving them of funds, by ordering the banks not to allow players to use their credit cards to play at those sites.
There is nothing about the activity itself being illegal (where it was not illegal before). And clearly, if the gambling sites in question are offshore, then by definition they are not subject to US legislation anyway. So the only way to get at these offshore sites is through the banks and the credit card companies.
The article I quote from goes on to cite the significance of the 1961 Wire Act, which was construed to have made sports betting illegal, but not games such as poker, on the grounds that the law was never enforced with regards to poker in the ten years that Internet gambling has existed. Instead, the 33 cases which were brought under the Wire Act were pursued by “deadbeat gamblers” who simply did not want to pay their gambling debts. The judge on that particular occasion, Stanwood R. Duvall Jr, threw out all 33 suits, so ruling that online poker was not within the reach of the Wire Act’s prohibition.
Now while the lawyers are busying themselves on working out the construction of what the new law actually means, it seems that players can make a few simple choices in order to protect themselves from what might be construed:
1. Open an account at an offshore Internet casino website;
2. Ensure the site is registered with a non-US company;
3. Ensure the site is hosted by a non-US company.
The vast majority of offshore Internet gambling sites still operate in US dollars, and they increasingly offer multiple currency choices. You can select which currency you wish to use before you play. Even so, it may be worthwhile remembering that, at the time of writing, there are approximately $1.87 to the Pound Sterling, and $1.26 to the Euro.
If the law goes further it may well be necessary to apply for a credit card issued by a non-US bank. But this is still something that is subject to speculation. We will have to see how the new law pans out in practice. In particular we will have to await the matter of how the law is construed and how precedent impacts upon it.
Edmund Deacon is webmaster of http://www.offshore-casino.co.uk which is a portal featuring several multi-currency non-US casinos. Look out for the special offer giveaway of
Beating Casinos with a Roulette Computer
Just because a Roulette Computer is effective on one wheel does not mean it will be effective on another wheel. Roulette computers that beat tilted wheels are not new technology and in fact they’ve been around for almost 50 years. There are multiple roulette computers available that are well known to only ever work on tilted wheels, and tilted wheels are almost extinct in modern casinos because they’re extremely easy to beat, even without a roulette computer.
What is a tilted wheel? A tilted wheel is wheel on a very slight angle. The angle is not at all visible to the naked eye because it’s very minor. However, the effect is that the ball will tend to drop in around the same area an inordinate number of times. This makes predicting where the ball will land extremely easy.
Why is beating tilted wheels so easy? When predicting the outcome of spins with a roulette computer, by far the hardest part is determining where on the wheel the ball will drop (around the circumference of the wheel). Now imagine a wheel where the ball falls in the same place on almost every spin - this is exactly what happens on a tilted wheel. In essence, such a wheel is biased, and it is not the kind of wheel you’ll find in today’s casinos.
On a tilted wheel, predicting where the ball lands is extremely easy ultimately because you already know where the ball will fall most of the time. As you already know where the ball will fall, to produce an accurate prediction, all you’d then need to know is when the ball will fall. Once you know this, you can determine where the wheel will be when the ball falls, and ultimately determine the predicted number.
If you want more detail, consider the following. On a tilted (biased) wheel, no matter what speed the ball is released, the ball will still fall at one point significantly more than any other. If you considered a number of different ball spins, some fast and some slow, you will observe the following:
1. Irrespective of the speed at which the ball is released, the ball will still have the tendency of falling at the same point on the wheel. This is called the “common drop point”.
2. When the ball falls, it will almost always hit a vertical diamond and be deflected sharply down onto the wheel’s pockets
The combination of the two points above means that no matter how fast or slow the ball is spun, it will still fall at the same point. Of course ball release speed is different between spins, but on a tilted wheel, you already know most of the time where the ball will fall so besides the scatter analysis, the only factors you need to determine on a tilted wheel are:
1. How long it will take before the ball falls
2. Where the wheel will be when the ball falls
To determine the time taken for the ball to fall, you only need to approximate it - you do not even need to be precise. This is because you will already know the approximate speed the ball must be in order to fall at the common drop point or hit the “dominant diamond”.
And to determine where the wheel will be is just as easy because the deceleration of a wheel is extremely easy to model. In fact a wheel’s deceleration is virtually linear, meaning its deceleration can almost be expressed as a straight-line graph.
When you combine all factors, you can see why predicting spins on tilted wheels is indeed very easy - even the simplest algorithms and equations can be used to beat a tilted wheel, and in fact a computer is not even needed to beat a tilted wheel. On a tilted wheel, optional to a roulette computer, players can employ visual ballistics techniques which is basically visually determining where the ball is likely to land. Such techniques are provided as part of the Stefano Hourmouzis my genuine winner roulette system.
What is a level wheel? Predicting spins on a level (unbiased) wheel is very, very different. A level wheel is what you’d find in today’s casinos. The ball does not fall in the same place like it does on a tilted wheel. Casinos and modern roulette wheel designers spend a great deal of time and money ensuring their wheels are level simply because they know how easily beaten a tilted wheel is. The most critical points to understand are:
1. On a level wheel, a different ball release speed means a different point at which the ball will drop.
2. When you are manually clicking a button to taking timings of the wheel and ball, there will of course be some degree of human error - i.e. you may be as much as 200MS either too early or late with clicks. This means the roulette computer’s algorithms must be accurate enough to deal with such human error. The computer can do this by enabling you to take timings (click) over a number of revolutions to determine the average speed, but this is only adequate if the roulette computer’s algorithms and equations are extremely accurate.
Now here’s the critical point: what these two above factors mean are that because the manual clicking to establish timings are prone to human error, even a relatively small error in timings can mean the ball will begin to fall on the completely wrong side of the wheel. This inevitably leads to an inaccurate prediction.
To overcome this issue, the computer must account for a variety of factors specific to the wheel design on which the roulette computer is applied, AND most importantly, the algorithms must be extremely accurate. In other words, with the factor of human error, there is very little room for error in the mathematical calculations. With accurate algorithms and accurate timings from the operator’s clicks, you will inevitably get accurate predictions. However, with accurate algorithms and only moderately accurate clicks, the predictions can only be moderately accurate at best. Fortunately, moderately accurate predictions is all you need to overcome the house edge, or more precisely, to achieve an exact number hit rate of greater than 1 in 35.
So what does this all mean? Even the most simplistic roulette computer with very basic equations can beat a tilted (biased) wheel - in fact you don’t even need a computer to accurately predict where the ball will land. But to beat a level (unbiased) wheel, a far more complex roulette computer with extremely accurate algorithms is required. A roulette computer that is effective on a tilted wheel, and one that is effective only on tilted wheels are two very, very different things.
Before anything, Stefano Hourmouzis is an energy researcher with interests in alternative energy research, including but not limited to water powered vehicles. More about his work is at http://www.roulettecomputers.com
Winning at Online Casino
Do you like to bet your money at casinos? If so, you are not alone. The online casino industry has taken off over the past few years, and if you can become familiar with the intricacies you may be able to win a lot of money. When it comes down to it there are many internet casinos that you can bet at, with each one offering plenty of games to choose from. In fact, some casinos offer in upwards of 100 games. Talk about having every opportunity in the world to find a game that you can win with.
To get started winning at an online casino the first thing that you need to do is find one that suits your needs. After all, if you do not have an internet casino that you can wager with, you will never be able to reach your goals in the end. In order to find a casino all you have to do is start your search online. This will allow you to find several options to choose from, and also research each one. In turn, you will never have any problems finding the one that will best match your needs.
From there, make sure that when you wager with an online casino that you know exactly what you are doing. The biggest mistake that you could possibly make would be to place bets on games that you are unsure of. For example, if you want to play blackjack at an online casino but do not know how, make sure you get some details first. If you do not, you are doing the equivalent of throwing your money out the window. The bottom line is that you can never win at an online casino if you do not know the rules of the games that you are going to play.
Winning at online casinos is possible for anybody who is willing to put the time in. Unfortunately, a lot of people are looking for a get rich quick scheme, so they start to place bets without doing the proper amount of research. When you know what is going on at a internet casino you immediately increase your chance of success. And if you can couple this with a bit of strategy and know how, you will be well on your way to winning money. Just remember, the more you know the more you will win.
Wallace Willis is the editor of SportsBetting1Stop.com that services thousands of people everyday. They partner with reputable companies that established more than 30 years to provide users with a one stop shop for all of their wagering needs. For details, visit http://www.sportsbetting1stop.com.
Texas Holdem Poker Tips From Pros
Like any other game, Texas Holdem has fundamental/basics that are not very flashy or readily apparent, but must be mastered (and continually mastered) before excellence can be achieved.
You are not trying to win pots. You are trying to get the best of it on bets. You are trying to wager money, make bets, with a mathematically favorable expectation. This involves having as a coincidental goal the winning of pots, but that is not the main goal, and certainly not the focus of our efforts. We simply want to get our money in with the best of it.
The biggest difference between cash games and tournaments is the blinds. In a cash game the blinds always stay the same while they are constantly raised in a tournament. A players chip stack becomes smaller and smaller for every hand in a tournament, even if he is not in a single pot. If you have $1000 in chips, and the blinds are $5/$10, you are in good shape, but if the blinds are $300/$600 you are on the verge of elimination. The chip stack is always in relation to the blinds and players know that they sooner or later will push all-in and put their tournament life at risk. This does not happen in a cash-game where you do not have to fight for survival. If a player would go broke he can just buy in for new chips and continue playing.
How do you play poker?
Every player is dealt two cards. Based on the value of these cards, they decide whether to fold, call the bet before them (there are always bets in the middle because the two players to the left of the dealer are forced to put in blind bets), or raise.
once the betting round is finished, three cards are dealt face up in the middle of the table. This is called the flop. Each player at the table combine their two cards with the three in the middle and decides what he wants to do.
After the flop betting round is finished, one single card is dealt face up in the middle (the turn). Again, each player combines their cards with the ones in the middle and decides what they want to do. The turn betting round is when the bets double if you’re playing Limit poker.
Once the betting round is finished, one more card is dealt face up into the middle, called the river. There is one last betting round, and then any players who are still in at the end compare the best hand they can make out of their two cards and the five in the middle. Whoever can make the best hand wins the pot.
On some tables there are over aggressive players who will bet on anything and also raise to stupid levels. These players may win a lot of chips in a short period of time, however in the long run will always lose. You have to stick to your game plan and not get frustrated by these type of players. See it as an easy way to make money as eventually they will come unstuck, hopefully to you.
Poker can become quite addictive, therefore only bet what you can afford to lose. Play the game as a hobby and enjoy it, you are more likely to win with this attitude.
Derek Pliers writes for http://www.texas-hold-em.net website
Sports Betting Secrets: Making Money From The Weather
Sports Bettingis a way that professional “smart money” gamblers make money. One of the most overlooked ways to make money from sports betting is by understanding the teams, and how they will play in different weather conditions.
Let’s look at an example of my analysis of a game where the teams were expected to play in a driving rainstorm:
Oakland at Seattle -7
This game presents a bit of a mystery since Seattle is playing without their #1 QB and without their #1 running back. This means that all the previous stats, etc., are pretty much meaningless in terms of handicapping this game. Generally speaking, I like to stay away from games like this because they are typically what I call “coin flip” games -that is there isn’t enough data to determine if the odds are in your favor or not.
However… this game may be an exception. Let me explain why.
First and foremost, Seattle’s defense took them to the Super Bowl last year, but they’ve stunk out the joint this year. In Seattle’s last 5 games, they’ve given up 35, 31, 28, 37, and 42 points. This may be the most stunning surprise of this season. And who did they give up this many points to? High-powered teams like Indianapolis? Nope. They gave up these points to KC, Minnesota, St. Louis, Chicago, and the Giants. Sure, these teams are decent, but keep in mind Minnesota could barely score against SF, and the other teams have been inconsistent on offesne all season -except when they played Seattle. In their two early wins the defense looked good, but keep in mind those games were against Arizona and Detroit.
Oakland on the other hand has played horrible all season on offense. They managed just 98 total yards against Pittsburgh, a team that’s been abused defensively all season. Oakland is averaging only 123 yards per game passing, which is really astonishing considering they’ve been in many games where they needed to play catch-up and still couldn’t manage to rack up many yards, even against other team’s prevent defense. It’s even more astonishing considering that they have Randy Moss to throw to. Moss should at least get some double-coverage which you’d think would free up somebody, somewhere in the secondary.
It used to be that classic games pitted the immovable force vs. the unstoppable object. This game is the exact opposite. It’s the inept offense vs. the inept defense. Oakland is ranked dead last in the NFL in offense. Seattle is ranked 29th in defense. Who know’s what’s going to happen?
Well, we don’t know exactly what’s going to happen in the game, but what we do know about is the weather. It’s pouring in Seattle today, and they’re expecting 2 inches of rain. The wind is at 18 mph, gusting to 23 mph. The field is covered, but it’s going to be VERY sloppy tonight and very windy. The rain is expected to get heavier by tonight’s 5:30 pm PST start (8:30 EST).
Now there are two schools of thought on this. The first is that the sloppy conditions will lead to more turnovers, and make it easier to pass because the receivers know where they’re going, but the defenders have to react. Plus, the sloppy conditions are going to lead to possibly more turnovers, etc. But this cuts both ways. The turnovers could easily come when a team is knocking on the door about to score as they could when they’re backed up near their own goal line. The other school of thought is that the weather is going to make it next to impossible to move the ball and score. This is why the o/u line is sitting at 36.
The o/u line is also sitting at 36 because Seattle QB Senaca Wallace has one of the most pathetic QB ratings possible, a measly 59.0. I say “one of the most pathetic” QB ratings because Oakland’s QB Andrew Walter has an ever worse rating at 49.0. This may be lowest combined QB ratings of any game in the NFL.
So what’s this all mean? First, it means that Seattle has the edge because of Seneca Wallace. Wallace, unlike Walter, is like having an extra back in the backfield. Oakland’s defensive line is going to have problems with their footing, and when they do break into the backfield, Wallace is going to be quick to sprint forward out of the pocket and the Raider defenders are going to be helpless to react on the wet turf. Wallace stinks throwing the ball anyway so the wind isn’t going to affect him as much as it’s going to affect Walter, a more classic drop-back QB.
So the bottom line is this. I do NOT recommend even playing this game because there are too many unknowns. However, if you really feel like you must take a side on this game I look for Oakland to have trouble scoring, probably scoring in the single digits. I look for Seattle to be able to move the ball on the ground, especially with Wallace running the ball out of the pocket. With all this in mind, I look for Seattle to win 17-6.
What really happened in this game? Seneca Wallace, Seattle’s QB, had 49 yards rushing, including a key run of 37 yards. Seattle won 16-0.
David James is one of the world’s foremost sports handicappers. Not only does James have an uncanny knack for knowing who to bet on, but he also is one of the best at providing in depth explanations and statistics showing exactly why each pick meets his criteria.
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Blackjack Bot Cashes Casino Deposit Bonuses Automatically
Online casinos offer deposit bonuses to lure new players in. This effectively gives a casino customer some free money from the casino to play with. The catch is, you cannot withdraw any profits (or sometimes even any of your own money) until you wager what can seem like a heck of a lot of money.
For example, an online casino might offer a 100% first deposit match to $100 with a minimum wagering requirement of 15 times the deposit plus bonus. So that’s $200 x 15 = $3000 in total bets made before you can cash out. This can take a while to do, especially while making a minimum bet of only $1. An impatient player will certainly bet more in his pursuit of that tempting bonus money.
The problem with that is, the higher you bet the more you are subject to the natural swings of variance (or short-term luck) which reduces the whole endeavor to much more of a gamble. No doubt, this is exactly what the casino offering the bonus is counting on. If a customer plays a low house-edge game, such as blackjack, and can keep making the minimum bet until he or she cashes the bonuses, they are almost certain of being able to cash out most of the bonus as a profit. (This is because the house edge in online blackjack is only a measly 1/2 of 1%, often less.)
Enter the blackjack bot. This is an auto-play program that resides on your computer which plays perfect basic strategy for you. Set it to make the minimum bet, set the maximum number of hands to play in order to correspond with the minimum wagering requirements, and go to bed. The bot does the playing for you and makes bonus-cashing an effortless chore.
“The online casinos have to offer deposit bonuses as part of their marketing, because this is the industry standard and it’s expected of them” replied a casino bot user when questioned about the growing use of online bots. “It works for them because most players will become impatient and make larger bets, throwing themselves at the mercy of variance and the house edge.”
“The reason the casinos make so much money is because players will bet big and stop playing after they have undergone a losing streak” he added. “Bot products smooth out the winning and losing streaks so that you nearly always cash-out the expected value of your deposit bonus.” These expected values differ by casino but are typically around 80% of the actual bonus offered, after the house edge multiplied by the wagering requirement takes it toll.
Many of these casinos offer regular monthly “reload bonuses” as well. This means that a player can make another deposit next month and get some more bonus money, as the casino would like another shot at them.
Is it really that easy? Are the online casinos content to sit by and let bot users relieve them of their promotional bonus money?
The answer to that question has yet to be determined. Most online businesses that become infiltrated by bots take counter-measures, such as Myspace (the hugely popular social networking site). But it is still unclear as to just how threatened the online casinos actually are over a few bot users exploiting the flaw in their bonus policies. And it is even foggier as to whether they want to spend the money and resources to do anything about it, as the bot programmers always seem to be one step ahead on the internet.
In addition to their Blackjack Bot product, Shanky Technologies website offers online poker bot programs as well. All of their products can be downloaded in a trial version for free at http://www.bonusbots.com
Strategizing in Online Poker Games
Confidence in yourself brings you just about everything you want. You can either see yourself as a winner or as a loser in the grand scheme of things. You have to really believe in yourself and not just rely on luck to get what you want. This conviction is especially important when dealing with those that require skill and expertise. You have to have that push in order to consider yourself worthy. Think of this, for example. What if life itself has tangible levels that you have to climb on up to before you reach the top?
These levels are very much present when playing online poker. Online poker has been around since the advent of the interest in casinos and internet supremacy came through to people. Nowadays, websites dedicated solely to poker have popped up, and increased the rush of newcomers and experts alike. But how do you really win a poker game online?
You have to understand that the techniques you use when playing the conventional poker in casinos do not apply to online poker playing. The thing is, you do not see your opponents when you are online, right? So keeping the poker face or watching others expressions when they bluff is definitely out of the question. Calculating the cards that have been put down or dealt to you is the best strategy, I think. You have to be careful when you use this technique, though, because you might lose the excitement the online game has to offer. Remember that when you think too much, you take out some of the enjoyment in the process. But I guess, if it guarantees you a win, then you can go ahead and do it anyway, right?
The first rung in the ladder of online poker games is for the beginners, where bets start at about $5.00. What makes this level interesting is that the newcomers make unpredictable moves that sometimes cause them a win. These erratic moves may even scare away seasoned players for these moves rely mainly on luck and a go-get-it attitude that can be lost on a seasoned player. Surprise will be on the side of the newcomers, and this extremely agitates the veterans in poker that they may choose not to play amongst them.
But as a newcomer, you also have to know when to step up to the next level. With enough confidence and experience, you can opt to go about one or two levels higher, and maybe raise the stakes more. This way, you can choose other opponents who may have more experience than you, and you might also learn a thing or two from them.
Confidence is the key. Assess yourself if you have what it takes to climb that ladder. If you think you do, then go for it. For there is nothing better than trying and actually succeeding in what you dared hope for. Maybe you just might reach the top of the ladder, and pat yourself in the back for it!!
Wallace Willis is the editor of SportsBetting1Stop.com that services thousands of people everyday. They partner with reputable companies that established more than 30 years to provide users with a one stop shop for all of their wagering needs. For details, visit http://www.sportsbetting1stop.com.
Types of Lottery and Lotto Games and Other Information about the Lottery and Lotto
Today there are many types of Lotto and lottery games. In fact, there are lottery games in 33 states, more than 60 countries, and you can find lottery games on every continent except Antarctica. So, if you like the lottery no matter where you are you won’t have a lottery too far away. There are many types of Lotto and many different lottery games so you need to know how to play, where to buy tickets, and all of the rules that accompany the lottery.
Types of Lottery
You might not be aware, but there are many types of lotteries. In fact, raffles, bingos, prize boards, wheels of fortune, break open tickets, as well as many others are considered types of lotteries. So, you have probably taken place in a lottery at some time in your life even if you didn’t know it!
Lottery Games
When it comes to actual lottery games they can be very similar to the types of lottery above. Many lottery games include scratch cards, number cards, drawings, raffles, and the like. All of these lottery games are popular among segments of individuals and widely popular overall. In fact, raffles and bingo games are held at schools, churches, and other civic organizations on a regular basis to raise money. Not to mention some of the other games. Scratch cards and lottery games such as that are also used to raise money for the state or even local government.
Playing the Lotto
Playing lottery games is a lot of fun and has a big payoff for many of the different games. However, playing the lotto is different depending on the game you are playing. As a result, you should read all rules of the game before playing in order to know exactly how to play. Scratch cards and the like are lottery games that have the instructions on the back of the card, while other lottery games like bingo and raffles will generally have the rules explained to the individual or they might be printed on the cards as well.
Buying Tickets
When it comes to buying lottery tickets you will need to make contact with the governing agency over the lottery tickets you are trying to buy. If you are trying to buy state government lottery tickets then they are usually available at a wide variety of convenience stores, online, and in other locations. If you are buying raffle tickets or the like from organizations then you will need to buy the lottery tickets from a member of the organization.
Rules
There are many rules that apply to buying lottery tickets and even playing the lottery. However, of all the rules one of the most important ones is that you must be at least 18 years of age to play. This is a law that applies to the lottery and is upheld by the state government.
The author, John F. Abate, MBA is an international known speaker and educator on proven lottery, gaming and money-making systems. Find out how Mr. Abate’s extensive experience and research may benefit you by visiting: http://WWW.WIN-TRACK.COM
Winning Strategies For Top Gambling Casino Games
If you are like most gamblers, you play many different casino games. Sure, you probably have your favorite, but you most likely sample other games. Knowing how to play a casino game is only the first step in the winning equation. To have a shot at hitting it big or winning over time, you need to know some tricks to the game. In this article, you will learn some solid tips for various casino games-Blackjack, Craps, Roulette and Texas Hold’em Poker.
Blackjack Tips
Tip One: Doubling Down on 11
You’ve probably heard it before, “Always double down on 11.” If the total of your first two cards is 11, you should “consider” doubling down. However, it should not be an automatic move. If the dealer’s up card is a ten, you might want to reconsider that move. It’s usually best to simply hit when the dealer has a ten or face card showing.
Tip Two: Taking Insurance
If there’s only one thing you remember from this article, let it be this; never ever take insurance. Insurance is a sucker’s bet. Some “very conservative” players will take out insurance if they have a twenty. However, if you are this tight with your money, the casino is the last place you should be at. Don’t take insurance-period.
Craps Tips
Tip One: Don’t place prop bets
The area in the center of the Craps table is the proposition area and that’s where the casino makes it money from Craps. All proposition wagers are sucker’s bets. Sure, it can be fun to hit them, just understand that you are being cheated out of value and the probability of hitting these bets is very low.
Tip Two: The Field is not your friend
When you walk up to a craps table, the field bet might be one of the first areas on the layout you notice. It is very large and has all sorts of lovely numbers in it. The field is a one-roll wager and you lose when on a roll of 5,6,7 or 8. Conveniently, these are the numbers with the most combinations. The house has a huge advantage on the field, and only pays you even-money when you win-some house pay extra on the 2 and 12.
Roulette Tips
Tip One: Play European Roulette
The game of Roulette has two main versions: European and American. The European version of Roulette is far superior, because the house advantage is only 2.70%. The American version added an extra zero spot to the wheel-00. The result is the house advantage growing by almost 100%. If you are stuck with the American version, that’s fine, but if the European version is available, play it instead.
Texas Hold’Em Poker Tips
Tip One: Always Raise with Top hands
There’s almost no point in playing passive-especially if you are a newer player. When you are dealt AA, KK or AK, you need to raise the pot. If another player has raised already, re-raise the pot. Your raise should be at least three times the blind. As you grow up in the poker world, you will figure out your own raise amounts, but three times the blind is a good guide for initial raises.
The next time you play one of these games, keep these tips in mind. Remember, anyone can play a casino game, but not everyone can win. Increase your chances of going home a winner by following these tips and playing well.
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