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You have to be smart when you gamble in Las Vegas, or any other land based casinos, so you can have fun and not lose your shirt. Here are a few tips you can follow in how to gamble in an intelligent way.
• Know that gambling is a form of entertainment. Obviously everyone wants to win, but you have to know that the edge is with the casinos and the chances are you will lose. Gambling should be fun and not stressful and you never want to leave thinking you threw away money. The gambling bankroll you have should be seen as a cost that should be taken into consideration for a trip. Hey, you may lose, but there are not many entertainment offers where you can walk away with more money then you came with.
• The bankroll you use should be part of the entertainment budget. This should be money that you can afford lose and you should not be bummed if you do lose it. The gambling bankroll should not be money that you need for bills or other important expenses. Unless it is the case that you are very disciplined with money then it is a good idea to have the bankroll on you and only that amount. This will allow you to stick to your amount and not go past it. Nothing is worse then losing a lot of money when gambling when you go past what you can afford to lose.
• Pick you bankroll denomination very carefully. If you play dollar slots and your bankroll does not last long by doing it then switch to quarter slots. Lower your betting denomination if you go on a cold streak or your bankroll is getting drained quickly switch to lower denomination bets. Lowing your bets is the best way to stretch your gambling dollar.
• Take breaks from your gambling session. Nothing will drain your enthusiasm quicker then staying at a game for hours on end. Take a break, go get some fresh air or go to the bar and get a drink. Even changing games or watch a sports game or horse race and drop a little cash on them to still feel the juice.
• Gamble at a slower pace. Pick tables that you can play slowly at, which means making fewer bets. There is no reward for gambling at a fast pace. Chat with your table neighbors and have a good time, as if you are at a table where you have to bet quickly then find another table.
If you are a person that uses common sense in the every day world then you should do so when gambling in Las Vegas. Don’t leave your common sense at the casino entrance. By following the above tips it can make your gambling experience what it is meant to be, which is fun.
May 18th, 2010 9:17:00 PM UTC | Posted in Casino by Jason Green | No Comments
Just like every other casino game, whether it be online or at a land based casino, slots is a game of chance and there is not a real strategy that will work all the time. However, you should know some things that you can do in order for you to increase your chances of hitting some jackpots or at least winning some green. These tips are not really strategies per say, but they may help you win more then you lose.
* Play at a slots game that has the highest payout. You should always look for a slots game that has a payout of over 95%. If it is lower then 95% then find another slots game that does, as you should be able to find one, especially online.
* Before you begin to play any slots game make sure that you know the odds of that game. Take some time and find out what the odds of the game are, as if you cannot find them move on.
* Know the payout schedule of a slots game before you start to pull the lever or press the mouse.
* Before you begin to play slots you should have a certain set amount of money that you will play with, which basically means that you can lose. When you get to that limit do not keep playing but quit, as if you keep playing and try to win back, or hedge your bets, it is the fastest way to lose a significant amount of money.
* If you are playing a slots game and it has not paid out for a significant amount of time head to another game. Do not have the mindset that you are due, as a cold game is just that cold and you want to play at a hot one that pays out. Continuing to play at a cold slots game because they think they are due is one of the main reasons people can lose a bundle playing slots.
* Find out what the maximum bet is and think about betting it every time. If you do not bet the maximum amount you will not win the maximum payout or the progressive jackpot.
* When you are hot you can increase your betting, but not by much. You want to ride your hot streak at slot game. Conversely, if you are cold you can decrease your betting amount in order to get out of the red.
* Play to your bankroll. If you have a bankroll of $50 then it is not a good idea to play at a slots game that costs $10 per spin. Obviously the payouts are higher when you play at a slots game that is more expensive to play, but you cannot play as often. This will decrease your amount of spins, therefore decreasing your chances of winning.
* As stated before never hedge or chase your bets. If you hit a cold streak when playing slots do not bet more trying to win your losses back. Try to chip away at your losses rather then winning it all back at once. The single main reason that people lose money when gambling is hedging bets.
May 3rd, 2009 4:07:36 PM UTC | Posted in Casino, Strategies, Tips and Tricks, Uncategorized by Jason Green | No Comments
It is important that you use solid money management when playing Blackjack. If you do so you will still be able to ride out a streak of losing hands. If you use proper Blackjack money management you will not win every hand but you can lower the house edge and put yourself in a better situation to win.
Two mistakes that players often make are not having a big enough bankroll for the table they are playing at and over betting. Your Blackjack bankroll has to be big enough to withstand cold streaks. Hey, it is gambling and you will run into cold streaks. Make sure you have enough dough to ride out the streak until you start winning again. Remember never to hedge your bets, but we will touch on that later.
If you over-bet you will win more if you are winning but you will also lose more when you are losing. If you hit a cold streak you can lose all of your money pretty quick. To keep from over-betting a good idea is for you to have 30 bets every time you sit down at the table. For example, if you are playing on a $10 table you should have $300. You should also bet within your means, which is basically saying you should not be playing at $10 tables if your bankroll is only $50.
You have to have some discipline when you play Blackjack, as you need to know when to get up and quit playing. A winning player knows when to get up and many times they will do so after modest winnings. But, they did leave the table with more then they came with, which is always a good thing. To be a winning Blackjack player you have to know how to maximize the money you win at the table and minimize the money you lose there. It may be a good time to get up from a table, or leave the online Blackjack room, when other players do not know the game and are throwing off your strategy, when you lose your cool and are too emotional, and you go away from the basic Blackjack strategy because you are losing. Playing against Blackjack players that do not know the game can be frustrating and if they are frustrating you find another table. Loosing your cool at the Blackjack table can only lead to bad decision-making. The basic Blackjack strategy will pay off in the long run, so do not deviate from it when you hit a cold streak.
If you hit a hot streak while playing Blackjack and want to move up in bet amounts only increase the bet amounts in smaller increments. Don’t go right from $5 bets to $25 dollar bets just because you are hot. Go ahead and ride the streak, but do not go overboard with your betting.
Now we come to the biggest money management mistake that Blackjack players, and gamblers in general, make, which is hedging bets. Hedging bets is betting more after you have lost a few hands. This is also called chasing bets. Hedging bets is the quickest way to drain your bankroll. If you hit a cold streak never increase your bet amount simply to win that money you lost back. The best way to win your money back is to chip away at your losses rather than going for it all in one shot. Sure, you may win a hand, but if you lose you will be sorry. For example, let’s say you lost 5 hands in a row at $10 a pop. You are down $50. Don’t make one bet of $50 or two bets with $25, as you can get in over your head and lose a significant amount pretty quick.
If you follow these easy to follow tips you can effectively use Blackjack money management to your advantage.
April 15th, 2009 7:44:10 AM UTC | Posted in Casino, Strategies, The Basics, Tips and Tricks by Jason Green | 1 Comment
These days there are so many online casinos to choose from that it can be a difficult decision. Many people jump right in and pick any online casino without doing research beforehand. Nowadays there are many security measures in place, which makes it more difficult to scam people out of their money, but they are still out there. There are a few things that you should look for when you choose an Internet casino.
* Find an online casino that is legit. This is the most important thing to look for, as you need to make sure the Internet casino you play at is legitimate before you gamble your hard earned money. You can perform a search engine search and see if the domain name casino you Google, or other search engine, does not come up with other words in it such as scam, rip-off, or illegal. An easy way to make sure the online casino is legit is look at the bottom of the landing page. If they are licensed by the Kahnawake Gaming Commission or carry the prestigious eCOGRA seal they are generally trustworthy. Also, some of the biggest online casinos are the ones to look for, as they are the ones that are established and have a good name. Safety and security is also something along the lines of finding a legit online casino. All legit online casinos will have a Privacy Policy link, where you can read all the casino does to protect player’s personal and financial information. If you cannot find a Privacy Policy link move on, as you will find many online casinos that have it. Many times it is at the bottom of the landing page.
* Don’t get sucked into the bonus. Many people deposit money at an online casino simply because they have a generous sign up bonus. People think that they will get the sign up bonus right off the bat when they join the casino. That is simply not the case. Many times you will have to play for a certain amount of time or play a certain amount of spins, hands, rolls, whatever, before the bonus is released to you. Often you will end up paying more then you should before you get the bonus. So, beware when you see a generous sign up bonus, as it can be too good to be true. Find out what you have to do to get the bonus before you sign up at an Internet casino. The legit online casinos will have this information available, but many times it is in fine print and you have to search for it.
* Does the online casino give you the choices you are looking for? Take some time to do some research to find an online casino that has all your needs covered. For example, if you like to play Roulette look for an online casino that has the European version, which has a lower house edge, and not just one version. There are many game variations for the more popular games, such as Blackjack and Roulette, so do not settle for any Net casino that has the game you are looking for, but variations and stake levels that you are comfortable with.
* Make sure the online casino has the deposit options and withdrawal options you are comfortable with. If you do not want to use your credit card, but a Western Union money transfer look for a casino that has that option. Perform a Google search to see what online casino uses the deposit and withdrawal options you want to use. You can also go to the Banking links at the online casinos to see which ones they take. Also, make sure that the payouts for wins are pretty fast, as you do not want to wait weeks to see your winnings.
April 7th, 2009 10:14:19 AM UTC | Posted in Casino, Tips and Tricks, Uncategorized by Jason Green | 1 Comment
Craps is one of the most exciting games to play because there is so much action on the table. You will find and read many articles in how to win at Craps, but while there is no sure-fire way to win at the game there are some tips that you can follow in order to increase your chances of winning.
Here are a few basic Craps tips when playing online:
* Don’t jump in right away and waste your money. When you visit a virtual Craps table take a second and look over the table before you start to play. It may also be a good idea to check out the flow of the game before you start to wager.
* Stay within your bankroll. Stick to the Craps table that have a minimum that you are comfortable with. If you hit a losing streak with the dice on a high minimum table it will drain your bankroll quickly. Just like any other gambling game have a bankroll that you do not mind losing and also stick to the amount that you plan for betting on one sitting. Therefore, if you plan on only playing with $100 on one sitting only have a bankroll of $100. It is hard to walk away from the table after you hit your losing limit, especially if you have more to bet with.
* If you plan for playing for a while keep making the Pass and Don’t Pass bets and the Come and Don’t Come Bets. If you continue to make these types of bets, your payout will not be huge, but you can play for longer of periods of time. This can allow you to win more because you play more.
* Stay away from the Line and Come bets when you can’t get backed by full odds. The odds in the game are how you can minimize what the house edge of the game is.
* When betting the 6 or 8 to win bet in multiples of $6. These two bets are the only legit Place bets to make when playing Craps.
* Try not to get stuck in the middle. The proposition bets (prop bets) in the middle of the Craps table have a very high advantage for the house. There are some net casinos that have prop bets that have a 16% house advantage. The lower the house advantage is the more of a chance you have to cash in.
March 31st, 2009 7:57:21 AM UTC | Posted in Casino, Tips and Tricks by Jason Green | No Comments
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