Gambling Online

Advantage of Gambling Online

June 9th, 2011 Admin

One advantage of gambling online compared to gambling at real casinos is that when playing online in the comfort of your own home,  you have far more time at your disposal to think about your bet. At a real live casino there is always so much activity and pressure that you feel obliged to act quickly and without time to truly consider the wisdom of your actions.

However, given that playing poker online gives you more time for rational thought, in order to make use of it you need to think rationally. Perhaps you do, which is great, but many people do not. Here is a little test to check out your rational thought processes.

In front of you are four special cards which have a picture on one side and a number on the other. You see A, J, 5, 9. Now you are allowed to turn over the minimum number of cards to prove the following statement: “Cards that have an A on one side have a 9 on the other side”.

Which did you choose?

Did you pick the A and the 9? If you did then that is the wrong choice, though it is the one that most people make. In fact when a group of students was given this test 75% of them picked the A and the 9.

The reason that people make this choice is that if the A had a 9 on one side and the 9 had an A on one side, then they would say the rule was proven. But although the rule specifies that A cards have a 9 on the other side, it does NOT specify anything about cards that have a 9.

The only thing that you can prove about the rule is that it is false and the only way you can do that is to turn over the A. If is did not have a 9, then the rule would be false.

Understanding the way of thinking that led you to choose the A and the 9 and overcoming it (psychologists call it the confirmation of bias) is very important especially when it comes to games of skill such as blackjack and poker.

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How to Decide Which Casino to Play at

January 8th, 2013 Admin

There are so many online casinos, that it can be very difficult to decide which one you are going to play at. You may already have a favourite, but it can be worth taking a look to see if there is anything better around. You may have not played before a be totally overwhelmed at the choice that is ahead of you.

With so many casinos to play online, you may just decide to go with a name that you have heard of. Using a good brand name, perhaps, bet365 casino can be a good idea, because you know that they can be trusted and you may even know people who have used the site and had a good experience with it. However, there may be a selection of brand names that you have heard of or you may be missing out on a better site that you have not heard of. Just because you have not heard of a site, does not mean that it is not well known either, it could just be that they do not advertise in the places that you view.


Brand name is not everything either, there are many other features that you should consider. One big thing that many casinos use to compete is bonuses. They offer bonuses to new players and existing players. They may match a deposit you make, give you some free money when you register or whatever. There is quite a selection of offers out there and it is worth comparing them. However, having extra money to spend at a casino is no use if you are not having fun. You need to think about what you enjoy about casinos and what you do not and aim to find one that will suit you the best. Prizes can be important when choosing a site as well as some people like big prizes and others like better chances of winning small prizes. The people that play on the site could be a factor for you as you may like friendly people and there to be a good atmosphere and only by playing ill you find that out. You may also want a site that is easy to navigate, is a colour that is easy on the eye and is fast to load.

So there are many factors that will influence your choice of casino. It can be worth thinking about which are most important to you and then search for sites that have those factors. You will find that a bit of time spent searching will be well rewarded when you find the perfect site for you.

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All about Craps

October 24th, 2012 Admin

The one with the dice! This is the land casinos most hectic and exciting game but can be a bit scary and confusing to the beginner…online it’s a lot calmer but still a great game to play.

The dice are thrown by the players in turn and the thrower “shooter” and the accompanying crowd bet on the outcome of each round which can be one roll or a series of rolls. You bet with or against the shooter (at a land casino it’s more fun to bet with the shooter!)

The first roll is called the “Come Out” and if the shooter rolls 7 or 11 (a “natural”) you win and the round is over ,if he rolls 2,3,or 12 this is called “Craps” and you lose and the round is over (at the end of each losing round the dice go to the next player). If he rolls any of the other outcomes i.e. 4,5,6,8,9,or 10 then that number becomes the “point number” (marked by an “on” disc) this is the number the shooter now trys to roll and if he does this before he rolls a 7 then you win and the round is over; if he rolls a 7 before hitting the point number then you lose and the round is over.

At the point number stage it is possible for other bets to be placed which include place bets, odds bets, field bets, proposition bets,buy bets,lay bets,big 6 and big 8 bets etc that can be found on the table…you’ll get a feel for these bets as you practice on a “free craps game” but for now here the basic run down of these bets form the start of the play.

Before the first roll: pass/don’t pass – a “pass bet” is with the shooter, “don’t pass” is with the house. Player are sometimes referred to as “right bettors” (with the shooter) and “wrong bettors” with the house.

“Pass bet” – shooter rolls 7 or 11 you win, 2, 3 or 12 you lose -the shooter rolls 4,5,6,8,9,or 10 and continues playing the point number – the shooter hits the point before a 7 you win – the shooter hits a 7 before the point you lose.

“Don’t pass bet” – it´s the exact opposite if the pass bet

After the point number has been set you can place;

“Come bet” – Betting on the shooter rolling the point number before the 7.
“Don’t Come bet” – Betting on the shooter rolling a 7 before the point number.
“Odds bet” – meaning you can lessen the house edge by staking more money, you get even money plus your odds. Normally it 2-3 times your original stake but sometimes casinos offer more some up to 10 times your original stake which would on a pass bet decrease the house edge by 1.2%
“Place bet” – bet on the number you think the shooter will get before hitting a 7. This is after the point number has been set. Numbers you can bet on are 4,5,6,8,9,and 10.
“Buy bet” – same as a place bet with better payout
“Lay bet” – bet on shooter hitting 7 before hitting the number you have chosen
“Field bet” – bet on the next roll being the number you choose from 2,3,4,9,10,11,and 12. Bet is on one roll only!
“Big 6/Big 8″ – your betting on either a 6 or an 8 being rolled before a 7. This bet can be placed or withdrawn at any stage.
“Proposition bets”- bets are placed on one roll only. Here the are;
“Any Three” – bet on a 3 off the next throw
“Any Seven” – bet on a 7 off the next throw
“Any Eleven” – bet on an 11 off the next throw
“Any Twelve” – bet on a 12 off the next throw
“Ace Deuce” – bet on a 3 off the next throw
“Aces” – bet on 2 or 12 off the next throw (also known as “boxcars”)
“Horn Bet” – bet on 2,3,11,or 12off the next throw payout determined by number thrown.
“Hard ways” – this bet is over the duration of the round (after the point number is set) you bet Hard 4,6,8 OR 10. “Hard” means a double ….i.e. double 2,3,4 or 5. If your result comes in before a 7 or a “soft” result on your number (your number acheived without being hard) you lose.

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Blackjack House Rules

May 2nd, 2012 Admin

When choosing a Blackjack game to be a part of, the person should realize that each casino out there will have their own rules that are put into play. With that being said, there are several considerations that the person should make in order to ensure that they get a table that is fair towards the players and the game. Several casinos are going to have the rules in which they do not only use one deck of cards per game. This is not going to affect the card combinations that the person can get, as these decks will be mixed among one another. However, it does increase the types of combinations that the person can get which are going to put the game to the advantage of the dealer. Why is this? Because with more decks, the person will find that the dealer has a better chance of putting higher rating cards when compared to the players.


There are other game rules that can be put into play such as the betting limit that the table has. For those that are not expert players, they will find that a lower betting is going to be the best bet. In most cases, the betting is going to be in five dollar increments. A base bet of five dollars, with the bet increasing by five each hand that is played. The person will find that this can limit the amount of money that is losing through this type of betting system. However, there are tons of other betting systems that are in place that the person may want to acquaint themselves with n order to play properly.

Other types of gaming options are the number of times in which a person is allowed to split, look at their cards and the like. The person should remember that casinos are going to be setting the rules of table to benefit their dealers more than the players. However, any casino that is approved by the Gaming Commission will have to use rules that are fair to everyone, though still slanted towards the dealer in most cases.

Finding a game of blackjack is not a hard feat to accomplish. However, the person will find that finding one in which all their criteria is met when it comes to the rules can be a bit harder to find. The best option that the person has is to make sure that they know the rules in order to adjust their game play.

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Blackjack Tips

Blackjack Tips

April 23rd, 2012 Admin

Blackjack is a hugely popular casino game which many enjoy playing online. With online blackjack there are many variations available – including European Blackjack, Multihand Blackjack and Classic Blackjack. Each offers a slightly different kind of gaming experience so look around, try them out and see which ones appeal to you the most.

The basic game is quite easy to learn and understand. The idea is to get a hand as close to 21 as possible, and beat the dealer’s hand to win. There are many strategies and ways of playing that can increase your likelihood of winning over and above random chance. This is true whether you are new to the game or are already a seasoned player.

One piece of advice is to practice playing with low wager or free games before you start to make bigger bets. A number of sites offer these options, so there is little or nothing to lose in trying this. Increased levels of skill and experience do improve your playing, so bear this in mind as the effort will pay off.

A good tip to remember is that the aim of the game is to beat the dealer’s hand. It is not always necessary for you as the player to keep pushing for your own hand to be as close to 21 as possible. The dealer’s hand may not be close to 21 either so what you already hold might still win. It is impossible to win all the time so think in terms of a long term on-going strategy when playing. This is part of the rollercoaster experience and thrill of gambling and adds to the overall enjoyment.

Different casino sites have a variety of user interfaces, so choose one that you like the look of and that you feel easy and comfortable interacting with.

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Gambling Online

The Right Collection of Casino Games Makes All of the Difference!

February 19th, 2012 Admin

Getting into the world of on line gambling can be summed up in one word: exciting! It’s an incredible rush knowing that at any time you play at an online casino, you could potentially win big money. Serious money. The type of money that would allow you to quit your job, or at the very least work less. Progressive jackpots could bring that dream into a reality for you, but you won’t know until you play!

The right collection of casino games makes all of the difference in the world when it comes to being entertained or not. If you’re not getting the type of entertainment that you’re looking for at one casino, you might be feeling frustrated. A lot of people automatically assume that they have to spend time at the same casino, where they don’t really get to do much of anything fun anymore, but that just isn’t the case anymore. In fact, it makes a lot more sense to be able to jump right into exploring new casino games and having fun.

When you get right into it, it’s better to play at some casinos that might be outside your comfort zone once in a while just to make sure that you don’t get burned out.

If you’re playing a strategy game, then this makes even more sense. If you get bored and burned out on one game, but you still continue to play, you might end up finding yourself making decisions that you wouldn’t normally make.

This is very true when it comes to something like poker. You start out making great decisions in poker, but over time you might get bored of the game. Instead of leaving, you decide to stay and tough it out, not wanting to look weak in front of your new poker playing friends. But if your heart isn’t into something, you might make some bad calls and raises that could end up depleting your bankroll.

Losing money because you’re tired of a casino game just isn’t the way to go. Make sure that you try to focus on the bigger picture rather than just plowing through everything for the sake of staying in the game the longest.

Overall, only you will be able to figure out when it’s time to move on in terms of what casino games you play and which ones that you avoid. Are you ready to figure that out? Well, there’s only one way to go, and that’s OUT — out into the wider world of casino games, of course!

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Bingo

Electrify a Tiring Day With Great Bingo – Try it Today!

November 23rd, 2011 Admin

When you work hard, you need to play hard. Of course, you might feel guilty about actually wanting to do more than get up, go to work, come home, and take care of your family. However, what’s there to be guilty about? You’ve worked hard all day, you have seen your family and spent some time with them — what’s wrong with a little “me time”, honestly? In fact, it’s been shown that people that routinely take time to enjoy themselves are much better partners, much better parents, and much better employees. So the answer is clear — if you really want a better life, you’re going to have to start taking out more time for yourself.

Online gambling is a great activity for busy people because it’s completely under your control. You have all of the right choices right under your fingertips. You don’t have to struggle or try to figure out what you can accomplish. It’s up to you to figure out the best game that meets your own needs.

For example, if you’re under a lot of stress, another strategy game is only going to stress you out further. It would be a lot smarter to make sure that you can actually get away from as much stress as possible. And that’s where online bingo comes from.

The best way to electrify a tiring day and get excited about life again is to start with great xbingo. However, you don’t have to spend all of your time hunting for the right place to play bingo. We have one bingo casino that really springs to mind immediately, especially when you’re tired and you want to just go online and play in peace. It’s called XBingo, and it’s really one of the best places online to play bingo.

That’s because it’s all about winning serious money. Why should you ever feel like you have to deal with small prizes when you could win big money? Now, we’re not saying that you should quit your day job and do nothing but play bingo all day. However, when you do get those lucky numbers, you might as well have the chance to win more than mere coins, you know what we mean?

The only way to see how much you can win… is to actually play — why not check it out for yourself and just see how much fun is in store for you?!

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Online poker tournaments

July 6th, 2011 Admin

The fame of the poker has tremendously risen to the peak as; WSOP has initiated arranging many online tournaments. These online poker tournaments are letting you win millions of dollars each month. You just need to ensure that you have registration over different websites that let you participate in the international tournaments. Different websites offer different online tournaments.

Some of these are mentioned below:

1.    World championship online poker: It happens every year and it let you play international games over satellite. You can win buy one sit from $1 to $100.

2.    World cup of poker: This international game let you represent your country. Teams of the same country play against the other country’s team players.

3.    Spring championship: This is a great event in which several tournaments take place. It let you win enormous prizes.

4.    Sit & go’s: It is the most popular online poker tournament. It allows only one or two tables to play at. As the tables are occupied, the game initiates and rest of the players have to wait for the next opportunity.

5.    Multi-table tournament: In this tournament you have to buy as much chips as possible prior to the tournament. Once you have done with those chips, you will be eliminated. It takes place over multiple tables and let many players to participate.

6.    Shootout: In shootout, you have to follow the same gaming rules as they are in sit & go and Multi-table. The only difference is that, it allows you to play with only one table at a time. The winner of each table will be reached at the next level. This will happen until the final winner is declared at last stage.

7.    Bounty: It is a tournament, in which player gets the prize amount when he knock outs the other player.

8.    Satellite: Satellite tournament proofs to be the ticket for participating in the next mega-tournament.

9.    Other major tournament: Many website most frequently arrange major poker tournaments. Some of these are:

a.    Poker Sunday: This major tournament let you win up to $1 million each Sunday. The participation cost is $215 each player.
b.    Warm up: This tournament let you win $500,000. It is also arranged once a week, depending upon different websites.
c.    Daily bigs: It is a guaranteed tournament and arranged on daily basis. The participation cost varies upon the websites and the winning prize is up to $1 million.

10.    Weekly Guaranteed: almost every poker website offer weekly tournaments for winning the huge amount of money. You can win almost hundreds and thousands of prizes in this event.

You can take part in any of the online poker tournaments and can win the huge amount. Just keep practicing and opportunities are already there

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Baccarat

Baccarat in Cinematography

February 28th, 2011 Admin

Baccarat is a very popular casino game and it is played by a lot of people in the whole world. It is said that only the rich people played baccarat in the past but nowadays, with the advent of the Internet everyone plays baccarat online. In this article you will find out why baccarat is so popular among gamblers from all over the world.

One of the main reasons why baccarat became so popular is that it was present in many movies. One of the most well known movies where the main character plays baccarat is Agent 007. James Bond plays baccarat in many of the movies and this made this game more popular. Casino Royale, Golden Eye and other successful Bond movies revealed a James Bind who loved this game.

A Hard Day’s Night is yet another great movie where the main characters were the Beatles. In this movie there was a baccarat theme as well so you can see how the game gained popularity after the release of the movie.

Rush Hour 3 is a great movie as well and it revealed Chris Tucker playing baccarat as well. Jackie Chan is a baccarat fan in the real life as well and so are many other actors and actresses. Many of today’s movie stars and popular people play baccarat and this is why a lot of regular people tend to play this game as well whether online or offline.

The movies, the famous people and the trend of copying them are only a few of the reasons why baccarat is so popular in casinos all over the world. There are other reasons as well. One of the main reasons why baccarat tends to become more and more popular is that it is a simple game. It is a known fact that simple games are always attractive because they do not require a lot of play time and skills.

Online baccarat is maybe more popular than the offline version because of the simplicity and the convenience of playing baccarat online. There are a lot of online casinos where you can test your baccarat skills for free or with real money. It is up to you if you want to bring money to the tables or not.

In conclusion, baccarat is one of the most interesting casino games in the world and the fact that it was present in many movies made it more popular among movie lovers. James Bond and the Beatles played baccarat so that a lot of their fans started playing soon after.

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The best Craps systems you can use for making money

December 29th, 2010 Admin

If you want to improve your craps game and start making money from this activity, you should definitely use a system. This is because craps systems will help you lower the house edge and thus they will offer you the possibility of making money in the long term. If you are a craps player, you should read this article as it will reveal the best craps system you can use for profit.

Discipline, knowledge and a good game plan are the three elements that can help you make the difference when playing craps. You should follow a game plan if you want to have a shot at success when playing craps. This is a very important thing to keep in mind. Why? Because this way you will not have bad bets and you will not be very affected by the type of play.

Knowledge is a very important factor that can help you improve your game. Knowing your odds will help you know where you stand and thus you will be able to place the correct bets. If a number is far from 7, the chances of it being rolled are lesser. This is a general rule you should know. On the other hand, there are many other odds you should be aware of if you want to be a successful craps player.

Professional gamblers from all over the world and in every game know that a great factor that increases the chances of winning is discipline. You should be aware that discipline can help you stay focused all the time.

If you want to make money, you should make the same bets in the same situations no matter the situation of your bankroll or your state of mind at a certain time. This is probably the hardest part of becoming a professional gambler but it will surely help you many times.

Craps players usually do this for fun but there are people who make money from this activity too. You should try to apply the tips from this article and create yourself a system. If you will be able to do that, chances are you will win at craps in the long run. This is what every craps player wants: winning in the long run.

In conclusion, many craps players tend to create fake systems and they use them. You should opt for a solid system as this is the only way you will be able to lower the house edge and win at craps. Discipline, a game plan and knowledge are the three important things that your system should have.

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