by: Chen Ching-feng
What is a “virtual casino online”? This is a term used to describe a website using software that enables you to gamble with real money online, in real-time.
The virtual casino online enables you to purchase tokens or credits via credit card, check, bank transfer or one many other internet payment methods, for example NETeller or Firepay.
The tokens are then credited to your virtual casino account and you can to use these tokens to wager on any of the available casino games.
Though it's called a virtual casino online, everything about the experience you get is real. You can enjoy the excitement online - from anywhere in the world!
That means you get to play your favourite virtual casino online game anytime, anywhere without having to deal with crowds of people.
What virtual casino online games are available?
Just like a real casino you can play the full array of casino games online. These games include: slots, progressive slots, poker, video poker, baccarat, blackjack, keno, roulette, Sic-bo with many varieties and themes.
The games available in a virtual casino online are often a carbon copy of those available in real casinos.
The virtual casino online games run on powerful computers called “servers” that allow anyone in the world to play their games via an internet browser.
Just like in real casinos, virtual slot machines are powered by microprocessors and random number genarators...
About The Author
Chen Ching-feng is a successful writer and online gambling expert providing valuable tips and advice for those interested in gambling and online gambling strategies. His numerous articles found on virtual casino web, provide useful and factual gambling information and insight.
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Sunday, June 17, 2007
Virtual Casino Etiquette
by: Chen Ching-feng
There are a few points of virtual casino etiquette that one should adhere to when gambling online. Just like being at a real life social event, it’s good etiquette to be polite and courteous to everyone else in the gaming room. This goes a long way to show you have respect for the other online gamblers in the room.
These points are not compulsory, but it is a form of respect, and in return you will gain respect from others. It doesn’t mean that because you don’t see the other virtual gamblers that you can get away with saying or doing whatever you want.
Another very important point of etiquette is knowing how to play the game before you decide to play for real money. This will help you in the end as well, because if you do not know the game it will empty out your wallet very quickly. It can make the game hard for the serious players who are trying to hit the jackpot if you don’t remember this little courteous. Begin with games where you play with fun bucks before you are ready to play for real money.
It is inappropriate to make ill jokes or curse. Also don’t criticize the other players’ techniques and be humble when winning. Treat everyone the same way you would like to be treated.
Should you choose to fold while playing, do not discuss what you had in your hand. This can ruin the game for the others at the table. Please remember that most virtual casino websites have time limits which you need to adhere to when it is your turn to play. It is advised that you make quick but smart decisions to keep the flow of the game...
About The Author
Chen Ching-feng is a successful writer and online gambling expert providing valuable tips and advice for those interested in gambling and online gambling strategies. His numerous articles found on virtual casino web, provide useful and factual gambling information and insight.
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There are a few points of virtual casino etiquette that one should adhere to when gambling online. Just like being at a real life social event, it’s good etiquette to be polite and courteous to everyone else in the gaming room. This goes a long way to show you have respect for the other online gamblers in the room.
These points are not compulsory, but it is a form of respect, and in return you will gain respect from others. It doesn’t mean that because you don’t see the other virtual gamblers that you can get away with saying or doing whatever you want.
Another very important point of etiquette is knowing how to play the game before you decide to play for real money. This will help you in the end as well, because if you do not know the game it will empty out your wallet very quickly. It can make the game hard for the serious players who are trying to hit the jackpot if you don’t remember this little courteous. Begin with games where you play with fun bucks before you are ready to play for real money.
It is inappropriate to make ill jokes or curse. Also don’t criticize the other players’ techniques and be humble when winning. Treat everyone the same way you would like to be treated.
Should you choose to fold while playing, do not discuss what you had in your hand. This can ruin the game for the others at the table. Please remember that most virtual casino websites have time limits which you need to adhere to when it is your turn to play. It is advised that you make quick but smart decisions to keep the flow of the game...
About The Author
Chen Ching-feng is a successful writer and online gambling expert providing valuable tips and advice for those interested in gambling and online gambling strategies. His numerous articles found on virtual casino web, provide useful and factual gambling information and insight.
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Casino Slots
by: Chen Ching-feng
Modern casino slots are controlled by computer chips and software, and the win percentages are preprogrammed into the software.
Casino slots have Random Number Generators (RNG) which are continually generating combinations, even when the machine is not being played.
Running concurrently with the RNG of the casino slot machine is the payout percentage.
The payout percentage controls how much the slot machine will payout, for example the payout percentage might be 90%, meaning the slot game will payout 90% of all the bets played and the casino only gets to keep 10%.
This is not to say that every time you bet 10 credits you will receive 9 in return – where is the fun and excitement in that? Instead the casino slot machine game will not pay out for a while, and then suddenly go on a hot streak and you might hit a big jackpot.
The payoff percentages will vary between the different games and some of the most popular casinos, like King Neptunes Casino, offer a payout of upto 95%!
So in essence the slot machine takes all the money played into it and pays it out to few lucky winners. The casino only gets to keep a relatively small percentage of all the bets placed.
The casino slot software controls every part of the machine, from the flashing lights to the spinning of the reels...
About The Author
Chen Ching-feng is a successful writer and online gambling expert providing valuable tips and advice for those interested in gambling and online gambling strategies. His numerous articles found on virtual casino web, provide useful and factual gambling information and insight.
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Modern casino slots are controlled by computer chips and software, and the win percentages are preprogrammed into the software.
Casino slots have Random Number Generators (RNG) which are continually generating combinations, even when the machine is not being played.
Running concurrently with the RNG of the casino slot machine is the payout percentage.
The payout percentage controls how much the slot machine will payout, for example the payout percentage might be 90%, meaning the slot game will payout 90% of all the bets played and the casino only gets to keep 10%.
This is not to say that every time you bet 10 credits you will receive 9 in return – where is the fun and excitement in that? Instead the casino slot machine game will not pay out for a while, and then suddenly go on a hot streak and you might hit a big jackpot.
The payoff percentages will vary between the different games and some of the most popular casinos, like King Neptunes Casino, offer a payout of upto 95%!
So in essence the slot machine takes all the money played into it and pays it out to few lucky winners. The casino only gets to keep a relatively small percentage of all the bets placed.
The casino slot software controls every part of the machine, from the flashing lights to the spinning of the reels...
About The Author
Chen Ching-feng is a successful writer and online gambling expert providing valuable tips and advice for those interested in gambling and online gambling strategies. His numerous articles found on virtual casino web, provide useful and factual gambling information and insight.
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Online Casino Black Jack
by: Chen Ching-feng
Online casino black jack is said to have originated in France in the early 1700's and has since spread across the world. With the emergence of the internet, virtual blackjack has become one of the most popular casino games played online.
The main reason why online casino black jack is so popular is because mathematically it offers a better chance of winning than online roulette or casino slots.
Computerised blackjack systems have been developed that can dramatically increase your odds of winning. Unlike a slot machine which has no ‘memory', in blackjack the odds are always changing after every hand that is played.
For instance, if a single deck of cards is being used and 4 queens have been produced during previous hands the probability of your being dealt another queen is zero. So blackjack games do have a ‘memory' based on the previous hands...
About The Author
Chen Ching-feng is a successful writer and online gambling expert providing valuable tips and advice for those interested in gambling and online gambling strategies. His numerous articles found on virtual casino web, provide useful and factual gambling information and insight.
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Online casino black jack is said to have originated in France in the early 1700's and has since spread across the world. With the emergence of the internet, virtual blackjack has become one of the most popular casino games played online.
The main reason why online casino black jack is so popular is because mathematically it offers a better chance of winning than online roulette or casino slots.
Computerised blackjack systems have been developed that can dramatically increase your odds of winning. Unlike a slot machine which has no ‘memory', in blackjack the odds are always changing after every hand that is played.
For instance, if a single deck of cards is being used and 4 queens have been produced during previous hands the probability of your being dealt another queen is zero. So blackjack games do have a ‘memory' based on the previous hands...
About The Author
Chen Ching-feng is a successful writer and online gambling expert providing valuable tips and advice for those interested in gambling and online gambling strategies. His numerous articles found on virtual casino web, provide useful and factual gambling information and insight.
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Casinos and States Target the Compulsive Gambler And Innocent People
by: Howard Keith
Each and every day Casinos and State governments target innocent hard working people and the compulsive gambler through slogans, ads and various publicity stunts.
This type of marketing triggers the subconscious mind. In most instances, it's had a negative affect on people who have made the decision to stop gambling and introduces gambling to teenagers and all other walks of life.
Triggers are obstacles in our environment that can cause your subconscious to override your rational thought. Once a compulsive gambler made the conscious decision to stop gambling these triggers continually influence their rational thought.
There are times you could be relaxing watching the news and a casino commercial comes on. Your first thought is to go back to the casino for a big win. You then sit back and try to think of all the reasons not to go and the positive changes you made in your life. Then as the news end, they announce their proud new sponsor is the Casino. They go on to tell you the casinos have sponsored so many events this year: The Fourth of July Fireworks, Special Olympics, Thanksgiving Food Drive and various other not for profit events through out the state. If you gambled on the Lotto, the states would do the same type of advertising with their local lottery drawings. They tell you that the lottery this year raised 4.8 billion dollars for education, road improvements etc. They share with you the three winners who won over Two Million Dollars. They neglect to tell about the many families who lost their homes, and those who faced divorce. They also don't mention the number of suicides related to gambling.
Once again the compulsive gambler pushes the advertising from the Television out of his mind. Next the mail man arrives at his house and he gets a letter from the casinos offering him a luxury hotel room, tickets to shows and even a birthday celebration. Please come join us. We miss you. You figure it’s all free I might as well go. You go and lose another $1000.00. This causes you to get back into the visious cycle of gambling. The Casinos and States don’t care if you lose your home, family and or friends. They are there to make a profit.
After you lose everything you are forced to file bankruptcy. Do you think the Casinos are going to give you credit in the future? You no longer have value to them. Now that you finally stopped, it can now take you ten years to get the bankruptcy off your credit report. The struggle continues to be overwelming for these people.
Even though the compulsive gambler stops gambling, it will be years before the gambler can find true financial peace again.
There are a lot of people who believe the States and all Forms of Gambling should be held responsible for losses incurred due to gambling.
If they were held accountable, gambling addictions would be their priorty to prevent.
You can find helpful information regrding stop gambling at the following sites:
I Stopped Gambling So Can You
http://www.istoppedgambling.com/
Stop Gambling Information
http://www.stopgamblinginformation.com/
Stop Gambling Books
http://www.stop-gambling-books.com/
Stop Gambling Family Resources
http://stopgamblingfamilyresources.org/
You can Stop Gambling Too
http://www.youcanstopgamblingtoo.com/
Teenage Gambling Addiction
http://www.teenage-gambling-addiction.org/
Stop Gambling Links
http://www.stopgamblinglinks.com/
Stop Gambling Family Resources
http://stopgamblingfamilyresources.org/
Compulsive Gambling Addiction
http://www.compulsive-gambling-addiction.org/
You can also email me if yo have any questions.
About The Author
Howard Keith has an extensive background related to Gambling Addiction. He has interviewed compulsive gamblers, friends of gamblers and relatives of gamblers to get a better understanding.
Howard@bkkplus.com
Each and every day Casinos and State governments target innocent hard working people and the compulsive gambler through slogans, ads and various publicity stunts.
This type of marketing triggers the subconscious mind. In most instances, it's had a negative affect on people who have made the decision to stop gambling and introduces gambling to teenagers and all other walks of life.
Triggers are obstacles in our environment that can cause your subconscious to override your rational thought. Once a compulsive gambler made the conscious decision to stop gambling these triggers continually influence their rational thought.
There are times you could be relaxing watching the news and a casino commercial comes on. Your first thought is to go back to the casino for a big win. You then sit back and try to think of all the reasons not to go and the positive changes you made in your life. Then as the news end, they announce their proud new sponsor is the Casino. They go on to tell you the casinos have sponsored so many events this year: The Fourth of July Fireworks, Special Olympics, Thanksgiving Food Drive and various other not for profit events through out the state. If you gambled on the Lotto, the states would do the same type of advertising with their local lottery drawings. They tell you that the lottery this year raised 4.8 billion dollars for education, road improvements etc. They share with you the three winners who won over Two Million Dollars. They neglect to tell about the many families who lost their homes, and those who faced divorce. They also don't mention the number of suicides related to gambling.
Once again the compulsive gambler pushes the advertising from the Television out of his mind. Next the mail man arrives at his house and he gets a letter from the casinos offering him a luxury hotel room, tickets to shows and even a birthday celebration. Please come join us. We miss you. You figure it’s all free I might as well go. You go and lose another $1000.00. This causes you to get back into the visious cycle of gambling. The Casinos and States don’t care if you lose your home, family and or friends. They are there to make a profit.
After you lose everything you are forced to file bankruptcy. Do you think the Casinos are going to give you credit in the future? You no longer have value to them. Now that you finally stopped, it can now take you ten years to get the bankruptcy off your credit report. The struggle continues to be overwelming for these people.
Even though the compulsive gambler stops gambling, it will be years before the gambler can find true financial peace again.
There are a lot of people who believe the States and all Forms of Gambling should be held responsible for losses incurred due to gambling.
If they were held accountable, gambling addictions would be their priorty to prevent.
You can find helpful information regrding stop gambling at the following sites:
I Stopped Gambling So Can You
http://www.istoppedgambling.com/
Stop Gambling Information
http://www.stopgamblinginformation.com/
Stop Gambling Books
http://www.stop-gambling-books.com/
Stop Gambling Family Resources
http://stopgamblingfamilyresources.org/
You can Stop Gambling Too
http://www.youcanstopgamblingtoo.com/
Teenage Gambling Addiction
http://www.teenage-gambling-addiction.org/
Stop Gambling Links
http://www.stopgamblinglinks.com/
Stop Gambling Family Resources
http://stopgamblingfamilyresources.org/
Compulsive Gambling Addiction
http://www.compulsive-gambling-addiction.org/
You can also email me if yo have any questions.
About The Author
Howard Keith has an extensive background related to Gambling Addiction. He has interviewed compulsive gamblers, friends of gamblers and relatives of gamblers to get a better understanding.
Howard@bkkplus.com
Online Casino Bonuses
by: Rea Nelson
Types Of Online Casino Bonuses
If you've ever considered playing at an online casino, you should be aware that the vast majority of them offer cash bonuses as an incentive to play. While there are some generous offers out there today, being made, it's very important that you understand how casino bonuses work and understand the terms and conditions of the offer.
The No Deposit Bonus
Some online casinos offer players free cash with no deposit required. These can be a great way to get started playing and to get a feel for the games at an online casino, but be aware of the complete terms of a no deposit bonus. In some cases the casino will require you to register a credit card to claim the free cash. This doesn't necessarily mean they are trying to steal funds from your card. There are reputable casinos who do this as a security measure to avoid bonus abuse and players claiming multiple accounts. It also gives the casinos a better chance of weeding out the bonus hunters from more serious players. At the same time, be aware of rogue casinos and do your homework before you sign up and play at any casino. Some casinos require you to make a small deposit in order to cash out your winnings from a no deposit offer. Some online casinos also require players to make a small deposit before cashing out winnings from a no deposit offer, again due to bonus abuse of other players. Wagering requirements and game restrictions often apply to this type of bonus.
The Cashable Matching Deposit Bonus
Many internet casinos offer a percentage match bonus when players make a deposit. These are pretty self-explanatory - for a 200% bonus, for example, you would deposit $100 and the casino will add another $200 to your account. These bonuses typically range anywhere from 10-250% or more. This type of bonus almost always requires the player to wager through the deposit and bonus a certain number of times and usually only certain games count towards the wagering requirements.
The Sticky Bonus
A sticky bonus is just that - it can never be cashed out. This may sound like a bad deal at first, but actually can be a great deal for a player. You can use the "money" from the bonus account to wager as much as you like. Even though the bonus itself stays put in your casino account, you will have more money available in your account to wager longer with that much more of a chance to hit a big jackpot or build up some good winnings at a table game like blackjack. We have seen some online casinos offer sticky bonuses that have been quite generous, in some cases over $300 and more.
Wagering Requirements
Wagering requirements can be rather high at many online casinos nowadays. Some casinos require you wager as much 20 times your deposit and bonus amount or more before cashing out. There was a time that you only had to wager through your deposit and bonus once before cashing out at an online casino! Due to the high costs of this type of promotion and bonus abuse, wagering requirements have been raised considerably at virtually all online casinos.
Note that in some cases sticky bonuses carry no wagering requirements - this can be a great deal if you come across this type of promotion.
Game Restrictions
In many cases only certain games count towards the wagering requirements of the bonus offer. It's common to see Slots play count towards the wagering requirements. Games like Blackjack and Roulette are often excluded from the wagering requirements.
Always, ALWAYS read bonus terms and conditions.
You've downloaded the software, you've signed up and created your account and logged in. you've made your deposit and you're ready to play. But do you really know what you're getting into? As you can see there are many different kinds of bonuses and you need to know the wagering requirements, games restrictions and other terms and conditions when you play. Some online casinos will simply tell you that you need to but in some cases your winnings can be forfeited if you do not follow the promotional terms to the letter. So unless you're only there for a good time and don't care about your winnings, knowing the terms and conditions of a bonus offer is essential. If you are comfortable with a particular casino and it's promotional bonus offer, you might as well claim the free cash. If you're going to play anyway, you might as well accept the free money offer.
If you aren't comfortable with requirements of a bonus offer, pick another casino to play, or consider simply depositing without claiming a bonus. Many online casinos offer better odds and payouts than Native American casinos or even Las Vegas casinos, so often you still are getting a good deal for your money. Also, nothing can compare with the comfort and convenience of gambling at home in your pajamas.
About The Author
Rea Nelson has been an avid gambler at both online and land-based casinos since 1999. Her favorite game is Video Poker. Rea is also the webmaster of several gaming sites including http://www.allsafecasinos.com and http://www.bestcasinodeals.com.
Types Of Online Casino Bonuses
If you've ever considered playing at an online casino, you should be aware that the vast majority of them offer cash bonuses as an incentive to play. While there are some generous offers out there today, being made, it's very important that you understand how casino bonuses work and understand the terms and conditions of the offer.
The No Deposit Bonus
Some online casinos offer players free cash with no deposit required. These can be a great way to get started playing and to get a feel for the games at an online casino, but be aware of the complete terms of a no deposit bonus. In some cases the casino will require you to register a credit card to claim the free cash. This doesn't necessarily mean they are trying to steal funds from your card. There are reputable casinos who do this as a security measure to avoid bonus abuse and players claiming multiple accounts. It also gives the casinos a better chance of weeding out the bonus hunters from more serious players. At the same time, be aware of rogue casinos and do your homework before you sign up and play at any casino. Some casinos require you to make a small deposit in order to cash out your winnings from a no deposit offer. Some online casinos also require players to make a small deposit before cashing out winnings from a no deposit offer, again due to bonus abuse of other players. Wagering requirements and game restrictions often apply to this type of bonus.
The Cashable Matching Deposit Bonus
Many internet casinos offer a percentage match bonus when players make a deposit. These are pretty self-explanatory - for a 200% bonus, for example, you would deposit $100 and the casino will add another $200 to your account. These bonuses typically range anywhere from 10-250% or more. This type of bonus almost always requires the player to wager through the deposit and bonus a certain number of times and usually only certain games count towards the wagering requirements.
The Sticky Bonus
A sticky bonus is just that - it can never be cashed out. This may sound like a bad deal at first, but actually can be a great deal for a player. You can use the "money" from the bonus account to wager as much as you like. Even though the bonus itself stays put in your casino account, you will have more money available in your account to wager longer with that much more of a chance to hit a big jackpot or build up some good winnings at a table game like blackjack. We have seen some online casinos offer sticky bonuses that have been quite generous, in some cases over $300 and more.
Wagering Requirements
Wagering requirements can be rather high at many online casinos nowadays. Some casinos require you wager as much 20 times your deposit and bonus amount or more before cashing out. There was a time that you only had to wager through your deposit and bonus once before cashing out at an online casino! Due to the high costs of this type of promotion and bonus abuse, wagering requirements have been raised considerably at virtually all online casinos.
Note that in some cases sticky bonuses carry no wagering requirements - this can be a great deal if you come across this type of promotion.
Game Restrictions
In many cases only certain games count towards the wagering requirements of the bonus offer. It's common to see Slots play count towards the wagering requirements. Games like Blackjack and Roulette are often excluded from the wagering requirements.
Always, ALWAYS read bonus terms and conditions.
You've downloaded the software, you've signed up and created your account and logged in. you've made your deposit and you're ready to play. But do you really know what you're getting into? As you can see there are many different kinds of bonuses and you need to know the wagering requirements, games restrictions and other terms and conditions when you play. Some online casinos will simply tell you that you need to but in some cases your winnings can be forfeited if you do not follow the promotional terms to the letter. So unless you're only there for a good time and don't care about your winnings, knowing the terms and conditions of a bonus offer is essential. If you are comfortable with a particular casino and it's promotional bonus offer, you might as well claim the free cash. If you're going to play anyway, you might as well accept the free money offer.
If you aren't comfortable with requirements of a bonus offer, pick another casino to play, or consider simply depositing without claiming a bonus. Many online casinos offer better odds and payouts than Native American casinos or even Las Vegas casinos, so often you still are getting a good deal for your money. Also, nothing can compare with the comfort and convenience of gambling at home in your pajamas.
About The Author
Rea Nelson has been an avid gambler at both online and land-based casinos since 1999. Her favorite game is Video Poker. Rea is also the webmaster of several gaming sites including http://www.allsafecasinos.com and http://www.bestcasinodeals.com.
RV Camping at Casinos
by: William Smith
There's nothing that will quicken the interest of RVers like the prospect of free overnight parking. Places such as Wal-Mart parking lots, and truck stops, are well known freebies, and if you are on the move in your RV, expanding the list of possible free overnight camping locations will broaden your options. What is especially encouraging is that Casinos as a whole are RV friendly.
Even though Rving enthusiasts are gradually gaining awareness of the free parking opportunities at Casinos, it is not a well-known option. Most states permit Casino operations to one degree or another. I consider Casino RV parking to be an under utilized resource.
Although I have never been inside a Casino, and have zero interest in gambling, I have no personal objections to parking on their lot, and enjoying a meal at their restaurant. If you have moral objections to gambling, then this may not be the parking opportunity for you.
You’ll find that most Casinos will allow free overnight parking and some limit your stay to a few days. A few Casinos require that you be a customer in order to park; an entirely understandable requirement. There are some Casinos that allow no overnight parking, or require that you park at their adjoining RV campground at their customary nightly rates. You will also find a few Casinos that offer free dump stations, and even a few that offer hookups on site.
Locating Casinos is not as easy as one would think. I have compiled a list of a few hundred with names, addresses and telephone numbers, and posted the list at www.HappyVagabonds.com. Keep in mind when viewing this list that a few of the listings are not Casinos at all. Some states permit a limited number of slot machines in a business and then the establishment adds the word Casino to their business name. Many of these business are taverns with a few slot machines and do not have the parking space to accommodate an RV. Simply call ahead to avoid embarrassment and wasted time.
Add Casino parking to your list of free RV camping opportunities. Stop at a Casino, enjoy the food, and entertainment for a couple of hours, then head on to your next destination after you’ve had a good night’s rest.
About The Author
William Smith has lived and traveled full-time in an RV for over twelve years. Visit http://HappyVagabonds.com for more information about free RV parking at Casinos.
There's nothing that will quicken the interest of RVers like the prospect of free overnight parking. Places such as Wal-Mart parking lots, and truck stops, are well known freebies, and if you are on the move in your RV, expanding the list of possible free overnight camping locations will broaden your options. What is especially encouraging is that Casinos as a whole are RV friendly.
Even though Rving enthusiasts are gradually gaining awareness of the free parking opportunities at Casinos, it is not a well-known option. Most states permit Casino operations to one degree or another. I consider Casino RV parking to be an under utilized resource.
Although I have never been inside a Casino, and have zero interest in gambling, I have no personal objections to parking on their lot, and enjoying a meal at their restaurant. If you have moral objections to gambling, then this may not be the parking opportunity for you.
You’ll find that most Casinos will allow free overnight parking and some limit your stay to a few days. A few Casinos require that you be a customer in order to park; an entirely understandable requirement. There are some Casinos that allow no overnight parking, or require that you park at their adjoining RV campground at their customary nightly rates. You will also find a few Casinos that offer free dump stations, and even a few that offer hookups on site.
Locating Casinos is not as easy as one would think. I have compiled a list of a few hundred with names, addresses and telephone numbers, and posted the list at www.HappyVagabonds.com. Keep in mind when viewing this list that a few of the listings are not Casinos at all. Some states permit a limited number of slot machines in a business and then the establishment adds the word Casino to their business name. Many of these business are taverns with a few slot machines and do not have the parking space to accommodate an RV. Simply call ahead to avoid embarrassment and wasted time.
Add Casino parking to your list of free RV camping opportunities. Stop at a Casino, enjoy the food, and entertainment for a couple of hours, then head on to your next destination after you’ve had a good night’s rest.
About The Author
William Smith has lived and traveled full-time in an RV for over twelve years. Visit http://HappyVagabonds.com for more information about free RV parking at Casinos.
Beat the Casinos
by: Hein Hayman
Do you have what it takes to become a successful (and profitable) gambler? Read on and find out:
1. A gambling system
No matter what your game, a gambling system is being marketed to turn you into a winner. Unfortunately, 90% of them are built on empty promises and does not work.
So how do you find a system that works? The easiest way is to get a personal recommendation from somebody that you trust, who has used the system with positive results. Otherwise it is a long, hard slog through all the promotional rubbish to find a system that makes sense to you. Don’t just buy the first one that you see. Do your research and find out about the creator’s reputation?
A good system does not only include a gambling system, but also a bankroll system, win/loss criteria and preferably a flexible approach. I can’t stress this enough! I have seen so many people lose their money because they did not have a sufficient bankroll or their system was not flexible enough to change if they were losing.
Your system needs to rely on mathematical and statistical odds to make a consistent profit. If this is the case, the laws of nature are on your side! Sure, the gambler playing on gut feel might win big, but rest assured that he would also lose big.
So now you have a good system and you are raring to go and win some money. WAIT, because you might still lack what I feel is the most important element of a successful gambler. You need the right mindset…
2. The right mindset
At this point some people will stop reading and ignore the “mumbo-jumbo”. To them I say all the best of luck with your gambling and I hope you become successful. But chances are that they won’t. Sure, they might win a few hands/pots, but over the longer term, they will consistently lose.
For those of you still with me, what do I mean by the right mindset?
Well, for starters, don’t see yourself as a gambler. Gambling implies relying on luck to either win big or lose big. See yourself as an investor. You invest your time and money (bankroll) to make a profit.
Believe in your system. This is why it is so important to use a reliable and proven system. You need to be sure that although a session might end in a loss, you will recoup the loss in the next few sessions.
Let us look at an example: In your first session you make a profit of $100. In your second session you make a loss of $200. So your net loss will be $100.
At this point many people quit and whinge about the system not working as it is supposed to. What they don’t realise is that the next three or four sessions might net them $400 profit. So not only do they lose a system that might make them consistent profits, but they lose $100 as well!
Calculate your winnings and losses in units. Why? Well, if you play with $1 chips, then wagering two or three chips (units) is not a big deal. What about playing with $20 chips? All of a sudden you are wagering $40-$60 on a single play. Your mind tells you that you are staking a lot of money, which in turn causes you to have doubts about your system. This is where people start to play too carefully and not follow their system. End result: they lose the money. If your system worked with $1 chips, there is no reason for it not to work with $20 chips. Remember to always wager amounts supported by your bankroll.
3. Casino bonuses
The last weapon in your arsenal is casino bonuses. What a great way of making money by using the casinos’ money against them! Obviously there are a lot of requirements associated with this. I mean, why would the casino give you free money? Discussing these requirements would be and article or two on its own! However, why don’t you sign up for the free e-mail course “How to make consistent profits from gambling” by clicking here – mailto:profits3456@aweber.com. This course will show you how to use casino bonuses to make some extra cash.
If you implement and developed the points mentioned above, you will already be ahead of the majority of gamblers and on well your way to beat the casinos.
Best of luck (although you won’t have to rely on it!)
Hein Hayman
About The Author
Want to find the best casino bonuses on the ‘net?
Hein Hayman has created a handy directory of casino bonuses, including free, no deposit bonuses.
Click here => http://www.1stopcasinobonuses.com/beat.html
Free mini course – “How to make consistent profits from gambling” => mailto:profits3456@aweber.com
Do you have what it takes to become a successful (and profitable) gambler? Read on and find out:
1. A gambling system
No matter what your game, a gambling system is being marketed to turn you into a winner. Unfortunately, 90% of them are built on empty promises and does not work.
So how do you find a system that works? The easiest way is to get a personal recommendation from somebody that you trust, who has used the system with positive results. Otherwise it is a long, hard slog through all the promotional rubbish to find a system that makes sense to you. Don’t just buy the first one that you see. Do your research and find out about the creator’s reputation?
A good system does not only include a gambling system, but also a bankroll system, win/loss criteria and preferably a flexible approach. I can’t stress this enough! I have seen so many people lose their money because they did not have a sufficient bankroll or their system was not flexible enough to change if they were losing.
Your system needs to rely on mathematical and statistical odds to make a consistent profit. If this is the case, the laws of nature are on your side! Sure, the gambler playing on gut feel might win big, but rest assured that he would also lose big.
So now you have a good system and you are raring to go and win some money. WAIT, because you might still lack what I feel is the most important element of a successful gambler. You need the right mindset…
2. The right mindset
At this point some people will stop reading and ignore the “mumbo-jumbo”. To them I say all the best of luck with your gambling and I hope you become successful. But chances are that they won’t. Sure, they might win a few hands/pots, but over the longer term, they will consistently lose.
For those of you still with me, what do I mean by the right mindset?
Well, for starters, don’t see yourself as a gambler. Gambling implies relying on luck to either win big or lose big. See yourself as an investor. You invest your time and money (bankroll) to make a profit.
Believe in your system. This is why it is so important to use a reliable and proven system. You need to be sure that although a session might end in a loss, you will recoup the loss in the next few sessions.
Let us look at an example: In your first session you make a profit of $100. In your second session you make a loss of $200. So your net loss will be $100.
At this point many people quit and whinge about the system not working as it is supposed to. What they don’t realise is that the next three or four sessions might net them $400 profit. So not only do they lose a system that might make them consistent profits, but they lose $100 as well!
Calculate your winnings and losses in units. Why? Well, if you play with $1 chips, then wagering two or three chips (units) is not a big deal. What about playing with $20 chips? All of a sudden you are wagering $40-$60 on a single play. Your mind tells you that you are staking a lot of money, which in turn causes you to have doubts about your system. This is where people start to play too carefully and not follow their system. End result: they lose the money. If your system worked with $1 chips, there is no reason for it not to work with $20 chips. Remember to always wager amounts supported by your bankroll.
3. Casino bonuses
The last weapon in your arsenal is casino bonuses. What a great way of making money by using the casinos’ money against them! Obviously there are a lot of requirements associated with this. I mean, why would the casino give you free money? Discussing these requirements would be and article or two on its own! However, why don’t you sign up for the free e-mail course “How to make consistent profits from gambling” by clicking here – mailto:profits3456@aweber.com. This course will show you how to use casino bonuses to make some extra cash.
If you implement and developed the points mentioned above, you will already be ahead of the majority of gamblers and on well your way to beat the casinos.
Best of luck (although you won’t have to rely on it!)
Hein Hayman
About The Author
Want to find the best casino bonuses on the ‘net?
Hein Hayman has created a handy directory of casino bonuses, including free, no deposit bonuses.
Click here => http://www.1stopcasinobonuses.com/beat.html
Free mini course – “How to make consistent profits from gambling” => mailto:profits3456@aweber.com
Can You Really Win At Casino Slots?
by: Eric Madsen
Playing online casino slots is the next best thing to visiting a casino. In fact, for a lot of people it's even better! You don't have to travel, which can be very expensive and time consuming, and you don't have to put up with the crowds and the noise.
And don't worry about whether or not the online slots casino will pay off. All of the legitimate internet casinos are regulated and they WANT you to win. Imagine how fast an online casino would go out of business if the word got out that their casino slots never paid off. Would you ever play at an online casino who had a reputation of taking your money and never giving any of it back?
The people who program online casino slots try to make them as realistic and fun to play as real land based casino slots are. They have all of the expected sound effects and spinning wheels, and they even do their best to simulate flashing lights and the sounds of clinking coins in some cases. The best part of playing online casino slots is that your arm doesn't get tired pulling the lever up and down! All you have to do is click your mouse.
The best online casino slots require you to download thier casino software that will run on your local PC. The software connects to the internet casino and the game and wagering data is passed back and forth. While this way sound technical it's really as simple as clicking on a link and waiting a few minutes while the online slots software downloads and installs itself. Then you simply make your deposit and start playing! Winnings are tallied in real time and you simply bet any part of your available pot up to the machine's limits.
If you like variety in your casino slots you won't be disappointed. All of the usual multi and single-pay lines types are represented as well as progressive jackpot casino slots. Some online casinos have over a 100 different games of casino slots for you to choose from. You'll never get bored at these internet casinos because of a lack of choices.
Many of the online casinos that offer casino slots also offer casino bonus plans that will either offer you match play money or run other promotions where you can get some of the casino's money to use as your own. Many even offer casino slots "player's clubs" and “VIP status” where you get a percentage of your daily casino slots wager back at the end of the day.
You can even find casino slots that offer other bonuses for playing including the chance to win big cash prices, progressive jackpots and even luxury cars, boats, trips and more.
There is a world of fun and potential profit waiting for you when you play casino slots. get started now and you could be the next winner.
About The Author
Eric Madsen is an avid slots player. Eric is the webmaster for http://www.slots.onlinebettingreview.com.
eric@madsenswebsolutions.com
Playing online casino slots is the next best thing to visiting a casino. In fact, for a lot of people it's even better! You don't have to travel, which can be very expensive and time consuming, and you don't have to put up with the crowds and the noise.
And don't worry about whether or not the online slots casino will pay off. All of the legitimate internet casinos are regulated and they WANT you to win. Imagine how fast an online casino would go out of business if the word got out that their casino slots never paid off. Would you ever play at an online casino who had a reputation of taking your money and never giving any of it back?
The people who program online casino slots try to make them as realistic and fun to play as real land based casino slots are. They have all of the expected sound effects and spinning wheels, and they even do their best to simulate flashing lights and the sounds of clinking coins in some cases. The best part of playing online casino slots is that your arm doesn't get tired pulling the lever up and down! All you have to do is click your mouse.
The best online casino slots require you to download thier casino software that will run on your local PC. The software connects to the internet casino and the game and wagering data is passed back and forth. While this way sound technical it's really as simple as clicking on a link and waiting a few minutes while the online slots software downloads and installs itself. Then you simply make your deposit and start playing! Winnings are tallied in real time and you simply bet any part of your available pot up to the machine's limits.
If you like variety in your casino slots you won't be disappointed. All of the usual multi and single-pay lines types are represented as well as progressive jackpot casino slots. Some online casinos have over a 100 different games of casino slots for you to choose from. You'll never get bored at these internet casinos because of a lack of choices.
Many of the online casinos that offer casino slots also offer casino bonus plans that will either offer you match play money or run other promotions where you can get some of the casino's money to use as your own. Many even offer casino slots "player's clubs" and “VIP status” where you get a percentage of your daily casino slots wager back at the end of the day.
You can even find casino slots that offer other bonuses for playing including the chance to win big cash prices, progressive jackpots and even luxury cars, boats, trips and more.
There is a world of fun and potential profit waiting for you when you play casino slots. get started now and you could be the next winner.
About The Author
Eric Madsen is an avid slots player. Eric is the webmaster for http://www.slots.onlinebettingreview.com.
eric@madsenswebsolutions.com
Casino Bonus: Gamble With Their Money!
by: Eric Madsen
What could be better than landing at an online casino and discovering that they are offering a casino bonus? That's the term that online gambling sites use to describe money that they give YOU to gamble at their site.
Why in the world would an online casino give you some of their money? They realize that there are a lot of internet casinos out there for you to play at. They want you to play at theirs, so they offer you a pocketful of their money in the way of a casino bonus.
Of course, like anything else, there are rules and restrictions about how you can use your casino bonus. No casino online is going to let you simply withdraw the bonus and put it into your pocket. You have to play their casino games with the money that they give you.
Most casino bonuses work in one of the following ways:
Match Play Casino Bonus
This type of casino bonus is matches your initial deposit up to a certain amount. If you deposit, say, $20 they will match your deposit with another $20 of their own. You can't withdraw their $20 until you've won more than the amount that you have deposited plus their match. Most casinos online will match up to $100.
Free Casino Bonus
This casino bonus is for a set amount of money, usually $10 or $20, that the online casino will put in to your account as long as you make the minimum required deposit. If the internet casino is offering, say, a $20 free casino bonus, and their minimum deposit is only $10, you'll end up with $30 for your online gambling session.
Free Casino Bonus PLUS Match
If a particular online casino is trying to drum up a lot of business they will offer both a match casino bonus PLUS a free casino bonus. That means that they will match your initial deposit, up to whatever their limit is, and then add the $10 or $20 free casino bonus on top of that. That's one of the best deals in internet gambling so ALWAYS keep an eye out for that.
Loyalty Casino Bonus
The final common online casino bonus pays you a percentage back of your daily spends just like the "slots cards" program that you see in physical casinos do. The online casino keeps track of how much you wagered during each online gambling session and then credits some amount, usually a percentage point or two, back to your account at the end of each session. While this type of casino bonus doesn't seem like a lot of money at first, keep in mind that it is an ongoing casino bonus that you get every time that you play at that online casino. All of the other types are one-time only a casino.
There's NOTHING better than playing with the online casinos money, so keep your eyes open for those online casino bonus offers!
About The Author
Eric Madsen is an avid slots player and is webmaster of http://www.slots.onlinebettingreview.com.
eric@madsenswebsolutions.com
What could be better than landing at an online casino and discovering that they are offering a casino bonus? That's the term that online gambling sites use to describe money that they give YOU to gamble at their site.
Why in the world would an online casino give you some of their money? They realize that there are a lot of internet casinos out there for you to play at. They want you to play at theirs, so they offer you a pocketful of their money in the way of a casino bonus.
Of course, like anything else, there are rules and restrictions about how you can use your casino bonus. No casino online is going to let you simply withdraw the bonus and put it into your pocket. You have to play their casino games with the money that they give you.
Most casino bonuses work in one of the following ways:
Match Play Casino Bonus
This type of casino bonus is matches your initial deposit up to a certain amount. If you deposit, say, $20 they will match your deposit with another $20 of their own. You can't withdraw their $20 until you've won more than the amount that you have deposited plus their match. Most casinos online will match up to $100.
Free Casino Bonus
This casino bonus is for a set amount of money, usually $10 or $20, that the online casino will put in to your account as long as you make the minimum required deposit. If the internet casino is offering, say, a $20 free casino bonus, and their minimum deposit is only $10, you'll end up with $30 for your online gambling session.
Free Casino Bonus PLUS Match
If a particular online casino is trying to drum up a lot of business they will offer both a match casino bonus PLUS a free casino bonus. That means that they will match your initial deposit, up to whatever their limit is, and then add the $10 or $20 free casino bonus on top of that. That's one of the best deals in internet gambling so ALWAYS keep an eye out for that.
Loyalty Casino Bonus
The final common online casino bonus pays you a percentage back of your daily spends just like the "slots cards" program that you see in physical casinos do. The online casino keeps track of how much you wagered during each online gambling session and then credits some amount, usually a percentage point or two, back to your account at the end of each session. While this type of casino bonus doesn't seem like a lot of money at first, keep in mind that it is an ongoing casino bonus that you get every time that you play at that online casino. All of the other types are one-time only a casino.
There's NOTHING better than playing with the online casinos money, so keep your eyes open for those online casino bonus offers!
About The Author
Eric Madsen is an avid slots player and is webmaster of http://www.slots.onlinebettingreview.com.
eric@madsenswebsolutions.com
Depositing Funds to Your Online Casino & Poker Room Account
by: Andrew Denton
Ways To Deposit
When I first wanted to start playing in online casinos and poker rooms, I thought it would be as easy as 123 to start playing – surely all you need to do is to download the software enter your credit card details and away you go?
Well yes kind of, but you may already have seen there are a multitude of different payment and deposit methods available ranging from credit and debit cards right the way through to the good old snail mail check!
There are a range of options but it is vitally important that you choose the right one otherwise your casino and poker play may not be as rewarding as you first think.
Credit Cards
Historically credit cards have always been the first thing people think of when looking to deposit money – and why not – these days most of the major banks offer internet fraud protection and depositing via credit card is pretty instantaneous – so what is the problem – well there could be a few.
1, A lot of US credit card issuers now will not allow you to use their cards for gambling transactions, this is also now starting to hit the rest of the world with other big issuers.
2, Mastercard now prohibit winnings from being re deposited back onto cards bearing their logo.
3, Some banks both in the US and UK who do allow their credit cards to be used to deposit money, account for these transactions slightly differently and as a result charge interest differently usually with no interest free period and certainly in the UK with interest rates in excess of 21% AER.
4, There may also be limits with some online casinos and online poker rooms on the amount of money you can deposit and have re deposited back onto your card so if you win big you may not get it all back!
Debit Cards
Now becoming more standardised around the world but used heavily in the UK and Europe, don’t tend to suffer the same restrictions as credit cards and of course because the money is coming directly out of your bank account – unless you have an overdraft facility you are not exposed to the excessive interest rates associated with credit cards.
Bank Transfers
Still used a lot to make payments for bills etc, one of the biggest issues with bank transfers is the time – funds are not moved immediately so you often have to wait before you can use your gaming account for anything upto five days – during which lets be honest the banks will be earning some interest off your money, and at the same time the banks will charge you for the privilege of transferring your money this way.
Online Payment Services
I guess Paypal may well have started this trend off but now there are a whole host of online payment services to choose from (Paypal incidentally not being one of them as when they were took over by Ebay they stopped allowing Paypal to be used for casino transactions)
The best known ones are Neteller, Moneybookers, Western Union & Stormpay but there are others such as Citadel.
All pretty much offer a similar service in that you open an account with them – for free and you can then deposit money into them using either a credit or debit card or by wire transfer etc, once you have deposited money into them you can then use this account to deposit and withdraw funds from your online casino or poker room account – in most cases immediately.
All have a range of different services attached to them and, obviously they have to make there money somewhere, a range of different charges – as an example I deposited £25 into my Neteller account from my UK credit card and was charged a 98p handling fee by Neteller – which was taken directly off the credit card – approx 4% charge which is quite a lot especially if you are depositing large amounts into the account.
However one of the main advantages of using services such as this is that you can accept money and deposit money in different currencies – all converted at the payment services conversion rates and you can use one account to fund a range of different casino and poker accounts – and of course one account to receive all of your winnings!
One final word of caution on this though – when using your credit card to deposit funds into your payment service account just check with your card issuer that they do not treat these deposits in the same way as they would treat a deposit to a casino and sting you with high rates of interest on the transaction.
Snail Mail Methods
Need I say anything – if you really don’t want to use any of the above or you are scared about leaving your details on the internet then you can always send a good old cheque (check!) and wait for it to clear – some (not all) online casinos and poker rooms accept this method.
Conclusion
There are a myriad of different ways for you to enjoy your online gaming and deposit and withdraw money safely, if you do struggle to use your credit card then one piece of advice which the banks would kill me for saying is to balance transfer the money off your credit card into your bank account then use your debit card to deposit the funds (thus avoiding the hefty interest charges) – be careful though for balance transfer fees but this is a whole different article!
About The Author
Andy Denton runs a number of websites including one specifically on poker strategy and poker site reviews - http://www.haveaflutter.com and has extensive experience in the financial services industry.
This article may only be reproduced if a link is retained back to haveaflutter.com
Ways To Deposit
When I first wanted to start playing in online casinos and poker rooms, I thought it would be as easy as 123 to start playing – surely all you need to do is to download the software enter your credit card details and away you go?
Well yes kind of, but you may already have seen there are a multitude of different payment and deposit methods available ranging from credit and debit cards right the way through to the good old snail mail check!
There are a range of options but it is vitally important that you choose the right one otherwise your casino and poker play may not be as rewarding as you first think.
Credit Cards
Historically credit cards have always been the first thing people think of when looking to deposit money – and why not – these days most of the major banks offer internet fraud protection and depositing via credit card is pretty instantaneous – so what is the problem – well there could be a few.
1, A lot of US credit card issuers now will not allow you to use their cards for gambling transactions, this is also now starting to hit the rest of the world with other big issuers.
2, Mastercard now prohibit winnings from being re deposited back onto cards bearing their logo.
3, Some banks both in the US and UK who do allow their credit cards to be used to deposit money, account for these transactions slightly differently and as a result charge interest differently usually with no interest free period and certainly in the UK with interest rates in excess of 21% AER.
4, There may also be limits with some online casinos and online poker rooms on the amount of money you can deposit and have re deposited back onto your card so if you win big you may not get it all back!
Debit Cards
Now becoming more standardised around the world but used heavily in the UK and Europe, don’t tend to suffer the same restrictions as credit cards and of course because the money is coming directly out of your bank account – unless you have an overdraft facility you are not exposed to the excessive interest rates associated with credit cards.
Bank Transfers
Still used a lot to make payments for bills etc, one of the biggest issues with bank transfers is the time – funds are not moved immediately so you often have to wait before you can use your gaming account for anything upto five days – during which lets be honest the banks will be earning some interest off your money, and at the same time the banks will charge you for the privilege of transferring your money this way.
Online Payment Services
I guess Paypal may well have started this trend off but now there are a whole host of online payment services to choose from (Paypal incidentally not being one of them as when they were took over by Ebay they stopped allowing Paypal to be used for casino transactions)
The best known ones are Neteller, Moneybookers, Western Union & Stormpay but there are others such as Citadel.
All pretty much offer a similar service in that you open an account with them – for free and you can then deposit money into them using either a credit or debit card or by wire transfer etc, once you have deposited money into them you can then use this account to deposit and withdraw funds from your online casino or poker room account – in most cases immediately.
All have a range of different services attached to them and, obviously they have to make there money somewhere, a range of different charges – as an example I deposited £25 into my Neteller account from my UK credit card and was charged a 98p handling fee by Neteller – which was taken directly off the credit card – approx 4% charge which is quite a lot especially if you are depositing large amounts into the account.
However one of the main advantages of using services such as this is that you can accept money and deposit money in different currencies – all converted at the payment services conversion rates and you can use one account to fund a range of different casino and poker accounts – and of course one account to receive all of your winnings!
One final word of caution on this though – when using your credit card to deposit funds into your payment service account just check with your card issuer that they do not treat these deposits in the same way as they would treat a deposit to a casino and sting you with high rates of interest on the transaction.
Snail Mail Methods
Need I say anything – if you really don’t want to use any of the above or you are scared about leaving your details on the internet then you can always send a good old cheque (check!) and wait for it to clear – some (not all) online casinos and poker rooms accept this method.
Conclusion
There are a myriad of different ways for you to enjoy your online gaming and deposit and withdraw money safely, if you do struggle to use your credit card then one piece of advice which the banks would kill me for saying is to balance transfer the money off your credit card into your bank account then use your debit card to deposit the funds (thus avoiding the hefty interest charges) – be careful though for balance transfer fees but this is a whole different article!
About The Author
Andy Denton runs a number of websites including one specifically on poker strategy and poker site reviews - http://www.haveaflutter.com and has extensive experience in the financial services industry.
This article may only be reproduced if a link is retained back to haveaflutter.com
Casino Bonus – Fact or Fiction?
by: Hein Hayman
Casino bonuses – what is up with this? Is somebody actually nice enough to give you money for free? Sure, and pigs fly!
You see, the people running online casinos are actually quite clever (no, don’t laugh). They know that giving away an online casino bonus will not only attract more people to their casinos, but they will make money from it as well.
And don't think that this is a new idea. Land based casinos all over the world have been using "freebies" to attract people to play at their casinos. Think about the free drinks, rooms, etc that casinos offer.
How can online casinos make money from giving away money ? Casino bonus deals are structured in such a way that you can only withdraw it from the casino after you played a number of hands/rolls/spins. The casinos know that few people will have any of the bonus amount left by the end of these hands/rolls/spins, never mind the full amount. Plus, they probably lost their own deposit in the process!
Most people that play at online casinos are either fun players or they don’t have a strategy, or both! These people are the lifeblood of a casino, as they have no idea how to overcome the advantage the casino has over them.
Every casino game has a house edge (the average % of profit that a casino makes from a game). The only way to overcome the house edge is to enter the casino with a working strategy.
But let’s get back to our discussion about casino bonuses.
Actually, for all the bad press, casino bonuses are quite useful. You won’t get rich using them (unless you win the jackpot!), but armed with a bit of knowledge, it is an easy way to make some extra money.
Before you sign up with an online casino based on their newest casino bonus, you *must* read the terms and conditions regarding their promotions. Obviously all the terms and conditions are important, but you really want to check out the following 3 elements:
*Wagering requirements*
Simply put, this is the amount of money you have to wager before you can withdraw the bonus. This is normally expressed as a multiple of your deposit plus your bonus.
Example: The wagering requirement is 20x, you deposit $100 and get $100 bonus. Therefore, you have to wager a total of $4,000 before you can withdraw the $100 bonus. You can withdraw your deposit at any time.
*Excluded games*
Very important! Some games are excluded from fulfilling the wagering requirements. These are usually the games that have the lowest house edge, including Roulette, Craps and Blackjack and all their variants.
However, if you spend a little time and search around, you will find casinos that will include one or more of these games in the wagering requirements.
*Withdrawal conditions*
A few casinos have withdrawal conditions to withdraw the bonus. Even if you have fulfilled the wagering requirements, you still have to meet certain conditions. These might range from depositing a minimum amount of money to being able to withdraw your winnings only after you reached a certain amount.
These extra conditions mostly relate to free casino bonuses (where you do not have to deposit any money to get a casino bonus). But beware, there are some casinos where these conditions apply to the normal deposit match bonuses.
**Strategy**
In order to make a bit of money from online casino bonuses, you *have* to follow a proven strategy. Your goal is to get through the wagering requirements without losing too much of the bonus. That way you have your initial deposit plus a bonus amount which you can withdraw to make a nice profit.
Who knows, you might even have a very good system and make some profit on top of the casino bonus!
Good luck and start playing!
Hein
About The Author
Want to find the best casino bonuses on the ‘net? Hein Hayman has created a handy directory of the best online casino bonuses.
Click here => http://www.1stopcasinobonuses.com/beat.html
Free mini course – “How To Make Money From Gambling... Quickly and Easily” => mailto:profits3456@aweber.com
Casino bonuses – what is up with this? Is somebody actually nice enough to give you money for free? Sure, and pigs fly!
You see, the people running online casinos are actually quite clever (no, don’t laugh). They know that giving away an online casino bonus will not only attract more people to their casinos, but they will make money from it as well.
And don't think that this is a new idea. Land based casinos all over the world have been using "freebies" to attract people to play at their casinos. Think about the free drinks, rooms, etc that casinos offer.
How can online casinos make money from giving away money ? Casino bonus deals are structured in such a way that you can only withdraw it from the casino after you played a number of hands/rolls/spins. The casinos know that few people will have any of the bonus amount left by the end of these hands/rolls/spins, never mind the full amount. Plus, they probably lost their own deposit in the process!
Most people that play at online casinos are either fun players or they don’t have a strategy, or both! These people are the lifeblood of a casino, as they have no idea how to overcome the advantage the casino has over them.
Every casino game has a house edge (the average % of profit that a casino makes from a game). The only way to overcome the house edge is to enter the casino with a working strategy.
But let’s get back to our discussion about casino bonuses.
Actually, for all the bad press, casino bonuses are quite useful. You won’t get rich using them (unless you win the jackpot!), but armed with a bit of knowledge, it is an easy way to make some extra money.
Before you sign up with an online casino based on their newest casino bonus, you *must* read the terms and conditions regarding their promotions. Obviously all the terms and conditions are important, but you really want to check out the following 3 elements:
*Wagering requirements*
Simply put, this is the amount of money you have to wager before you can withdraw the bonus. This is normally expressed as a multiple of your deposit plus your bonus.
Example: The wagering requirement is 20x, you deposit $100 and get $100 bonus. Therefore, you have to wager a total of $4,000 before you can withdraw the $100 bonus. You can withdraw your deposit at any time.
*Excluded games*
Very important! Some games are excluded from fulfilling the wagering requirements. These are usually the games that have the lowest house edge, including Roulette, Craps and Blackjack and all their variants.
However, if you spend a little time and search around, you will find casinos that will include one or more of these games in the wagering requirements.
*Withdrawal conditions*
A few casinos have withdrawal conditions to withdraw the bonus. Even if you have fulfilled the wagering requirements, you still have to meet certain conditions. These might range from depositing a minimum amount of money to being able to withdraw your winnings only after you reached a certain amount.
These extra conditions mostly relate to free casino bonuses (where you do not have to deposit any money to get a casino bonus). But beware, there are some casinos where these conditions apply to the normal deposit match bonuses.
**Strategy**
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Online Casinos: the Good, the Bad, the Ugly
by: Josef Gagne
The Good
You may have a fascination with basking in the glory of millions of dollars, a comfortable business while relaxing on your couch…wondering what is this all about? Many have found ‘online casinos’ an opportunity to make money via the electronic medium. These casinos are gaining popularity due to the spectrum of benefits they endow.
-Online casinos provide an easy access to gaming anytime. So you needn’t worry of heavy showers, chilly mornings and foggy days. The gaming aficionados can play multitude of games just by being at home.
-One amongst many wonderful aspects of casinos online is that even the physically handicapped who cannot budge out of their houses, can have a great time because of these casinos.
-Almost all the cherished games such as poker, roulette and others can be relished online without much expenditure. Cost effectiveness is a noteworthy feature of betting through the net. This is so for gambling online saves commutation charges plus the heavy expense one incurs on food and beverages while playing in a casino.
-Those individuals for whom Internet gambling is not a mere source of entertainment, are cautious of the odds and returns being offered by different casinos. The best part is that while playing online an individual can think peacefully and be focused on his game for he is away from the hurly burly of the casinos.
The Bad
-The games and the technique to play them remains the same, the rules and regulations too do not vary largely, but what definitely is missing in online gaming is the mind boggling and exclusive ambience of a casino. For instance Roulette might lose its charm without the finely crafted Roulette table and beautifully machined metal wheels. The internet will serve you only with graphics depriving you of the amazing experience of mahogany side rails to rest your elbows and glistening chrome wheel.
-If your children are watching you play every time on the Internet, this might have an adverse impact on their minds.
The Ugly
-The worst feature of gambling online is its addictiveness, which is relatively stronger in this case. This is because this gambling can be done at any hour of the day.
A big factor in all of this can be which online casino a person chooses to use. Some are merely average, while others offer fantastic service and special deals. For responsible players, good online casinos can turn out to be an excellent way to give vent to your gaming spirit.
About The Author
Josef Gagne is very familiar with online gambling and casino strategy. Learn more at http://www.casinochoice.co.uk.
The Good
You may have a fascination with basking in the glory of millions of dollars, a comfortable business while relaxing on your couch…wondering what is this all about? Many have found ‘online casinos’ an opportunity to make money via the electronic medium. These casinos are gaining popularity due to the spectrum of benefits they endow.
-Online casinos provide an easy access to gaming anytime. So you needn’t worry of heavy showers, chilly mornings and foggy days. The gaming aficionados can play multitude of games just by being at home.
-One amongst many wonderful aspects of casinos online is that even the physically handicapped who cannot budge out of their houses, can have a great time because of these casinos.
-Almost all the cherished games such as poker, roulette and others can be relished online without much expenditure. Cost effectiveness is a noteworthy feature of betting through the net. This is so for gambling online saves commutation charges plus the heavy expense one incurs on food and beverages while playing in a casino.
-Those individuals for whom Internet gambling is not a mere source of entertainment, are cautious of the odds and returns being offered by different casinos. The best part is that while playing online an individual can think peacefully and be focused on his game for he is away from the hurly burly of the casinos.
The Bad
-The games and the technique to play them remains the same, the rules and regulations too do not vary largely, but what definitely is missing in online gaming is the mind boggling and exclusive ambience of a casino. For instance Roulette might lose its charm without the finely crafted Roulette table and beautifully machined metal wheels. The internet will serve you only with graphics depriving you of the amazing experience of mahogany side rails to rest your elbows and glistening chrome wheel.
-If your children are watching you play every time on the Internet, this might have an adverse impact on their minds.
The Ugly
-The worst feature of gambling online is its addictiveness, which is relatively stronger in this case. This is because this gambling can be done at any hour of the day.
A big factor in all of this can be which online casino a person chooses to use. Some are merely average, while others offer fantastic service and special deals. For responsible players, good online casinos can turn out to be an excellent way to give vent to your gaming spirit.
About The Author
Josef Gagne is very familiar with online gambling and casino strategy. Learn more at http://www.casinochoice.co.uk.
Durango Songwriter's Expo, Society of Singers Honors, MIFED Multimedia Market, Fresh Faces in Fashion Show, "Casino Night" At ShowEast 2005 Convention
Durango Songwriter's Expo, Society of Singers Honors, MIFED Multimedia Market, Fresh Faces in Fashion Show, "Casino Night" At ShowEast 2005 Convention, Highlight October's Media Industry Events
by: actorschecklist.com
At the October 1 Alameda Writers Group Meeting in Glendale, Denise Hamilton presents "From Fact To Fiction, a Best-selling Writer's Journey From Rough Draft to Publication". Admission is always free and AWG members may attend special interest groups offering support and feedback for works-in-progress. In the midst of the Woodstock Film Festival, BMI holds their Music Showcase on October 1, all taking place in Woodstock. At a Los Angeles "POWER UP Movie Making Seminar" sponsored by the Hollywood Reporter from October 1-2, you can learn how to sell, set up, and produce films. The BMI Round Table agenda for this month examines performing rights, BMI's history, how the Nashville music industry operates, and tips to help you become the songwriter you want to be, when it meets October 3 in the Nashville office. The Second Annual Hatch Audiovisual Arts Festival from October 4-9 in Bozeman, presents film premieres, panels, workshops and artist showcases in all disciplines. GARTAL - An Armenian Literary Reading Series, features the works of poet and novelist Karen Karslyan (www.karenkarslyan.com/enbio.htm); book artist Emily Artinian; solo performer; Arpie Dadoyan; and a musical performance featuring singer Ayda Erbal at the Cornelia Street Cafe in NYC's Greenwich Village. The 10th Annual Durango Songwriter's Expo, an Expo limited to 200 attendees to preserve the "expert to songwriter" ratio, runs October 6-8 in the mountains of Durango.
T.J. Martell Foundation, which raises funds for cancer and AIDS research, honors Katie Couric, Matt Lauer and Al Roker, and featuring performances by Norah Jones and Antigone Rising for an October 7 engagement in New York. The Society of Singers honors Elton John with cocktails, dinner, and show for its 14th Annual Ella Awards, October 10 in Beverly Hills. For a "Breaking Bands and Placing Music in Film, TV and Games" Panel, guest speakers include Julia Michels, Jonathan Palmer, Dominic Griffin, Elena Byington, over dinner and cocktails on October 11 in Studio City. This year's MIFED International Film and Multimedia Market happens at Fiera Milano - Piazzale Giulio Cesare, in Milan, October 13-17. The runway debut of six womenswear, one menswear and one swimwear designer on the catwalk, and four accessory designers will be captured in Gen Art LA’s 8th Annual Fresh Faces in Fashion Show - with pre-reception and after-party - October 14 in Santa Monica. Established indie filmmakers share their secrets and past mistakes at the FIND Filmmaker Forum: Sell Your Film Without Getting Screwed, happening October 15 in Los Angeles. A CLA Music Business Seminar Sponsored By ASCAP, is a daylong seminar aimed to educate emerging songwriters and entertainment attorneys about relevant legal issues affecting artists and entertainers, happening on the USC campus in Los Angeles. Writers Guild of America West presents a multi-panel seminar on diversity in the entertainment industry titled "The Write Influence: Valuing Diversity" on October 15 in Los Angeles. Competition and festivity for European television, radio and Internet productions is what you will find at Prix Europa in Berlin, opening October 15-22.
Author and actress Marguerite Ashton, whose latest novel "Taylini: A Family Saga," (http://www.publishedauthors.net/margueriteashton) was published earlier this year, is interviewed on the ArtistFirst World Radio Network, October 17 at 8 pm EST. The Broadcast India Exhibition and Symposium, opening at the World Trade Centre in Mumbai from October 18-22, covers the content creation of television, film and multimedia, from management to delivery. At "The Next Big Idea: The Future of Branded Entertainment," media professional to entertainment-as-marketing events s discuss how to move beyond licensing agreements and product placement, October 19 in New York. A Worship Facilities Conference and Expo focuses on church construction, A/V production and lighting, and facilities management at its conference and exposition in Nashville, October 20-21. The Norwich International Animation Festival has changed its focus to the art of animation, and presents seminars, debates, retrospectives and specially-curated film programmes when it opens for a three day run on October 20 in Norwich. State of the industry review of legal and business aspects of music, motion pictures and digital entertainment will be reviewed in the 15th Annual Entertainment Institute, October 21 & 22 in Austin. International Gospel Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony with inductees Luther Barnes, The Sunset Jubilaires, Aretha Franklin and others, happens on October 22 in Detroit. The gathering for the motion picture industry in the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, ShowEast 2005 Convention, includes "Casino Night" this year as one of its added networking features, opening October 24-27 in Orlando.
The above events are only a sampling of what is listed. Many of the events above have a submission process for indie and/or performing artists to take part in. Complete details are on the "Media, Entertainment and Performing Arts Industry News and Events" page at http://www.actorschecklist.com/news.html. Experience the newly relaunched picture and ecard gallery on The Actor's Checklist which you can find at http://actorschecklist.com/coppermine/
About The Author
The Actor's Checklist serves as a news and information source for media arts and communication professionals, and entertainment entrepreneurs. It achieves this by providing networking and connection tools site visitors use to accomplish their goals. Chief among this are dynamically updated news and information items found throughout the sites many pages as typified by the news and events page at: http://www.actorschecklist.com/news.html. There is also a site blog archiving all events, an RSS/XML feed to plug into a news reader, an SMS text alert group that signals your cell or Blackberry of news and information updates.
by: actorschecklist.com
At the October 1 Alameda Writers Group Meeting in Glendale, Denise Hamilton presents "From Fact To Fiction, a Best-selling Writer's Journey From Rough Draft to Publication". Admission is always free and AWG members may attend special interest groups offering support and feedback for works-in-progress. In the midst of the Woodstock Film Festival, BMI holds their Music Showcase on October 1, all taking place in Woodstock. At a Los Angeles "POWER UP Movie Making Seminar" sponsored by the Hollywood Reporter from October 1-2, you can learn how to sell, set up, and produce films. The BMI Round Table agenda for this month examines performing rights, BMI's history, how the Nashville music industry operates, and tips to help you become the songwriter you want to be, when it meets October 3 in the Nashville office. The Second Annual Hatch Audiovisual Arts Festival from October 4-9 in Bozeman, presents film premieres, panels, workshops and artist showcases in all disciplines. GARTAL - An Armenian Literary Reading Series, features the works of poet and novelist Karen Karslyan (www.karenkarslyan.com/enbio.htm); book artist Emily Artinian; solo performer; Arpie Dadoyan; and a musical performance featuring singer Ayda Erbal at the Cornelia Street Cafe in NYC's Greenwich Village. The 10th Annual Durango Songwriter's Expo, an Expo limited to 200 attendees to preserve the "expert to songwriter" ratio, runs October 6-8 in the mountains of Durango.
T.J. Martell Foundation, which raises funds for cancer and AIDS research, honors Katie Couric, Matt Lauer and Al Roker, and featuring performances by Norah Jones and Antigone Rising for an October 7 engagement in New York. The Society of Singers honors Elton John with cocktails, dinner, and show for its 14th Annual Ella Awards, October 10 in Beverly Hills. For a "Breaking Bands and Placing Music in Film, TV and Games" Panel, guest speakers include Julia Michels, Jonathan Palmer, Dominic Griffin, Elena Byington, over dinner and cocktails on October 11 in Studio City. This year's MIFED International Film and Multimedia Market happens at Fiera Milano - Piazzale Giulio Cesare, in Milan, October 13-17. The runway debut of six womenswear, one menswear and one swimwear designer on the catwalk, and four accessory designers will be captured in Gen Art LA’s 8th Annual Fresh Faces in Fashion Show - with pre-reception and after-party - October 14 in Santa Monica. Established indie filmmakers share their secrets and past mistakes at the FIND Filmmaker Forum: Sell Your Film Without Getting Screwed, happening October 15 in Los Angeles. A CLA Music Business Seminar Sponsored By ASCAP, is a daylong seminar aimed to educate emerging songwriters and entertainment attorneys about relevant legal issues affecting artists and entertainers, happening on the USC campus in Los Angeles. Writers Guild of America West presents a multi-panel seminar on diversity in the entertainment industry titled "The Write Influence: Valuing Diversity" on October 15 in Los Angeles. Competition and festivity for European television, radio and Internet productions is what you will find at Prix Europa in Berlin, opening October 15-22.
Author and actress Marguerite Ashton, whose latest novel "Taylini: A Family Saga," (http://www.publishedauthors.net/margueriteashton) was published earlier this year, is interviewed on the ArtistFirst World Radio Network, October 17 at 8 pm EST. The Broadcast India Exhibition and Symposium, opening at the World Trade Centre in Mumbai from October 18-22, covers the content creation of television, film and multimedia, from management to delivery. At "The Next Big Idea: The Future of Branded Entertainment," media professional to entertainment-as-marketing events s discuss how to move beyond licensing agreements and product placement, October 19 in New York. A Worship Facilities Conference and Expo focuses on church construction, A/V production and lighting, and facilities management at its conference and exposition in Nashville, October 20-21. The Norwich International Animation Festival has changed its focus to the art of animation, and presents seminars, debates, retrospectives and specially-curated film programmes when it opens for a three day run on October 20 in Norwich. State of the industry review of legal and business aspects of music, motion pictures and digital entertainment will be reviewed in the 15th Annual Entertainment Institute, October 21 & 22 in Austin. International Gospel Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony with inductees Luther Barnes, The Sunset Jubilaires, Aretha Franklin and others, happens on October 22 in Detroit. The gathering for the motion picture industry in the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, ShowEast 2005 Convention, includes "Casino Night" this year as one of its added networking features, opening October 24-27 in Orlando.
The above events are only a sampling of what is listed. Many of the events above have a submission process for indie and/or performing artists to take part in. Complete details are on the "Media, Entertainment and Performing Arts Industry News and Events" page at http://www.actorschecklist.com/news.html. Experience the newly relaunched picture and ecard gallery on The Actor's Checklist which you can find at http://actorschecklist.com/coppermine/
About The Author
The Actor's Checklist serves as a news and information source for media arts and communication professionals, and entertainment entrepreneurs. It achieves this by providing networking and connection tools site visitors use to accomplish their goals. Chief among this are dynamically updated news and information items found throughout the sites many pages as typified by the news and events page at: http://www.actorschecklist.com/news.html. There is also a site blog archiving all events, an RSS/XML feed to plug into a news reader, an SMS text alert group that signals your cell or Blackberry of news and information updates.
Casino, Sports Betting, and Lottery - A Comparison of the House Edge
by: Melkam Dirset
The house edge, which is the commission that a gambling agent such as a casino, a sportsbook (bookmaker), or a lottery administrator charges, is a yardstick that measures how a specific gambling game is fair and reasonable. It is one of the most important factors that every player should consider whenever he/she is engaged in any type of gambling, inasmuch as it indicates how much of the money wagered goes to the gambling agent's pocket and how much is redistributed to the winners.
Indeed, a house edge cannot be zero since casinos, sportsbooks, and lottery administrators have to make some money in order to cover their expenses, and to make some profit as well. Yet, a high house edge simply means that the players are unecessarily being ripped-off, and as a result, any gambling game with a high house edge should certainly be avoided by a knowledgeable gambler.
In this article, we shall compare, in the simplest way possible, the house edges of a roulette, an evens-odd betting, and a Cash 3 lottery game as representatives of the three major gambling categories.
The Equation
The easiest way to compute a house edge is to compare the actual winnings that are paid by the respective agents to the winnings that would be paid in a fair game or bet. A fair game or a fair bet is one in which no commission is involved; an obvious model is a game between friends. Therefore, in percentage form, the house edge is obtained by subtracting an actual game winning from a fair game winning and dividing the result by the fair game winning, finally multiplying by 100. Thus,
House Edge = [ (fair game winning - actual game winning) / fair game winning ] * 100
Roulette
Because of its simplicity and popularity, we shall consider the roulette as a representative casino game. A European roulette wheel has grooves marked by the numbers 0 to 36; the American wheel (also called Las Vegas wheel) has an additional groove marked as '00'. So, the European wheel has a total of 37 numbers, while the American wheel has 38. Internet casinos usually make available the option to select the type of wheel the customer prefers, but the brick and mortar casinos normally offer only one type. The winning number in a roulette game is the number corresponding to the groove where a spinning ball lands.
Now, consider a fair game in which 38 friends are playing the roulette at home, and each one selects a number and places a $1 bet on the number (no two or more players wagering on the same number). When the ball is spun and lands in a groove, the number marking that groove will be the winning number. The person who has selected this winning number collects all the money on the table thus making him win $37. On the other hand, if the game were conducted in a casino, the winner would be paid only $35. The difference between the two winnings applied in the above equation gives us the house edge of a roulette game as
( 37 - 35 ) / 37 * 100 = 2 / 37 * 100 = 5.4%
This means that every time you spend a $100 on an offline or online casino roulette, $5.40 goes to the casino and the rest is redistributed to the winners. Evidently, there are quite a number of casino games and the house edge varies from game to game, many of them having a house edge less than that of the roulette. For obvious reasons, a good gambler always prefers games that have low house edges, while the casino itself loves those games with high house edges. For example, the house edge of craps is 1.4% which makes it one of the most preferred casino games by the players.
Even-odds Sports Betting
Again, because of its simplicity, we shall consider an even-odds betting as a representative of this category of gambling. By even-odds we mean that the event (usually a sports game) has equal chances of going either way. An example is a tennis match between two competitive players each of which has an equal chance of winning the match.
A fair bet, in this case, is just a simple bet between two friends who just pick one of the tennis player as winner. If these two friends wager $1 each, the winner will collect $2, thus winning $1. If instead the bets are placed through a sportsbook, the winner will collect only $1.91, since the odds of an evens game at most bookies and online sportsbooks is 1.91. If you are not familiar with the decimal representation of odds, 1.91 is the same as 10/11 in UK notation and -110 in US odds notation. Odds of 10/11 mean that you'll win $10 when you wager $11; and odds of -110 mean that you have to wager $110 in order to win $100. Anyway, since the winnings paid by a sportsbook is only $0.91, the house edge of an even-odds betting will therefore be
( 1 - 0.91 ) / 1 * 100 = 0.09 * 100 = 9%
So, this is how sportsbooks make a living. Since several internet sportsbooks offer odds higher than 1.91 in order to lure bettors, the house edge could be smaller than 9%, which is one of the things that the bettor should be looking for when searching for a sportsbook. On the other hand, if the bettor is wagering on parlays the house edge would be significantly higher than 9%; for big parlays, it could go as high as 40%.
It should be apparent by now that the gambler is better off with casino games than sports betting. It should also be noted that while the house edge could be a major factor to consider while selecting a gambling game, it is by no means the only one. For instance, one should consider the fact that casino games are mostly games of chance, while sports betting also involves a learned decision in selecting a pick, consequently leading to a higher probability of winning a bet.
Cash 3
Depending on the state you are in, this lottery game may be known by a different name such as Pick 3, Play 3, Daily 3, etc. In this game, the player selects a three-digit number from 000 to 999, and plays the number as a straight or as a box. A straight play is a prediction that the number will come exactly as selected while a box is a prediction for the number to come in any order. For instance, if a player selects the number 672 and plays it straight, he/she will win if the number drawn is exactly 672. Instead, if the player plays 672 as a box, he/she will win as long as the drawn number contains a 6, a 7 and a 2, in any order (276, for example). Obviously, a straight game pays much more than a box game for the same amount wagered.
Now consider 1000 friends (maybe in a club) selecting a number as a straight, each for $1, so that all the 1000 possible numbers are covered. When the winning number is drawn, the person who has selected that lucky number will be deemed a winner and will cash in all the $1000 collected, so making him win $999. This is a fair game. In the case of state lotteries, however, the winner will be paid only $500 in most states. Some states may pay a little bit less, others may pay a little bit more, but $500 is more or less the standard. The winner therefore wins $499. The house edge for a Cash 3 game will therefore be
( 999 - 499 ) / 999 * 100 = 500 / 999 * 100 = 50%
This house edge applies not only to the Cash 3 game but also to all state lottery games such as Play 4, Cash 5, Mega, Fantasy 5, Lotto, Power Ball, etc. So, whenever you are playing the state lottery, remember that you are wagering only half of your money on the actual lottery; the other half, you are just giving it away. Where this other half goes is not the gambler's concern, since his/her main objective is to win some money in order to pay the ever present bills, or to get out of a miserable life, or to change his/her 20-year-old car. As regards contributing to education and other noble causes, there are other means of collecting money called taxes and charities.
Unfortunately, many states do not allow casino games, and furthermore, sports betting is illegal in the United States. The player is therefore left with no choice but to cross state borders in search of a casino, or more recently, to engage in online sports betting through the several offshore internet sportsbooks. Nowadays, there is a plethora of trustworthy online casinos and sportsbooks operating from Canada, the UK, Antigua, Costa Rica, and so on.
The Conclusion
As far as the house edge is concerned, it has been shown that casino games are the best choice for the gambler. On the other end, any state lottery is a pretty miserable game to play. Nevertheless, besides the house edge, there is also the possibility of winning to consider.
Casino games, like lotteries are mostly games of chance; the player just selects a number or numbers and waits to see what luck brings him/her. There is absolutely no basis to prefer one number to others. Some people try to analyze previously drawn numbers in order to see the trend and predict the next numbers. This strategy may work a few times, but not always. Keep in mind that it is the players, and not the machines, who remember the previous numbers. In short, the possibility of winning a roulette or the lottery entirely depends on luck.
While there is little or nothing that a roulette or a lotto player can do to initially select a possible winning number, the situation could be quite different in the case of betting. With a lot of information and some assistance from sports handicappers, it is possible to predict the outcome of a sports event with more certainty than predicting a Cash 3 number.
About The Author
Melkam Dirset
The author's web site at http://www.sports-betting.webconveniencestore.com?s=ac1 presents strategies, with fully corroborative evidence, on "How to Win in Sports Betting Using Parlays".
The house edge, which is the commission that a gambling agent such as a casino, a sportsbook (bookmaker), or a lottery administrator charges, is a yardstick that measures how a specific gambling game is fair and reasonable. It is one of the most important factors that every player should consider whenever he/she is engaged in any type of gambling, inasmuch as it indicates how much of the money wagered goes to the gambling agent's pocket and how much is redistributed to the winners.
Indeed, a house edge cannot be zero since casinos, sportsbooks, and lottery administrators have to make some money in order to cover their expenses, and to make some profit as well. Yet, a high house edge simply means that the players are unecessarily being ripped-off, and as a result, any gambling game with a high house edge should certainly be avoided by a knowledgeable gambler.
In this article, we shall compare, in the simplest way possible, the house edges of a roulette, an evens-odd betting, and a Cash 3 lottery game as representatives of the three major gambling categories.
The Equation
The easiest way to compute a house edge is to compare the actual winnings that are paid by the respective agents to the winnings that would be paid in a fair game or bet. A fair game or a fair bet is one in which no commission is involved; an obvious model is a game between friends. Therefore, in percentage form, the house edge is obtained by subtracting an actual game winning from a fair game winning and dividing the result by the fair game winning, finally multiplying by 100. Thus,
House Edge = [ (fair game winning - actual game winning) / fair game winning ] * 100
Roulette
Because of its simplicity and popularity, we shall consider the roulette as a representative casino game. A European roulette wheel has grooves marked by the numbers 0 to 36; the American wheel (also called Las Vegas wheel) has an additional groove marked as '00'. So, the European wheel has a total of 37 numbers, while the American wheel has 38. Internet casinos usually make available the option to select the type of wheel the customer prefers, but the brick and mortar casinos normally offer only one type. The winning number in a roulette game is the number corresponding to the groove where a spinning ball lands.
Now, consider a fair game in which 38 friends are playing the roulette at home, and each one selects a number and places a $1 bet on the number (no two or more players wagering on the same number). When the ball is spun and lands in a groove, the number marking that groove will be the winning number. The person who has selected this winning number collects all the money on the table thus making him win $37. On the other hand, if the game were conducted in a casino, the winner would be paid only $35. The difference between the two winnings applied in the above equation gives us the house edge of a roulette game as
( 37 - 35 ) / 37 * 100 = 2 / 37 * 100 = 5.4%
This means that every time you spend a $100 on an offline or online casino roulette, $5.40 goes to the casino and the rest is redistributed to the winners. Evidently, there are quite a number of casino games and the house edge varies from game to game, many of them having a house edge less than that of the roulette. For obvious reasons, a good gambler always prefers games that have low house edges, while the casino itself loves those games with high house edges. For example, the house edge of craps is 1.4% which makes it one of the most preferred casino games by the players.
Even-odds Sports Betting
Again, because of its simplicity, we shall consider an even-odds betting as a representative of this category of gambling. By even-odds we mean that the event (usually a sports game) has equal chances of going either way. An example is a tennis match between two competitive players each of which has an equal chance of winning the match.
A fair bet, in this case, is just a simple bet between two friends who just pick one of the tennis player as winner. If these two friends wager $1 each, the winner will collect $2, thus winning $1. If instead the bets are placed through a sportsbook, the winner will collect only $1.91, since the odds of an evens game at most bookies and online sportsbooks is 1.91. If you are not familiar with the decimal representation of odds, 1.91 is the same as 10/11 in UK notation and -110 in US odds notation. Odds of 10/11 mean that you'll win $10 when you wager $11; and odds of -110 mean that you have to wager $110 in order to win $100. Anyway, since the winnings paid by a sportsbook is only $0.91, the house edge of an even-odds betting will therefore be
( 1 - 0.91 ) / 1 * 100 = 0.09 * 100 = 9%
So, this is how sportsbooks make a living. Since several internet sportsbooks offer odds higher than 1.91 in order to lure bettors, the house edge could be smaller than 9%, which is one of the things that the bettor should be looking for when searching for a sportsbook. On the other hand, if the bettor is wagering on parlays the house edge would be significantly higher than 9%; for big parlays, it could go as high as 40%.
It should be apparent by now that the gambler is better off with casino games than sports betting. It should also be noted that while the house edge could be a major factor to consider while selecting a gambling game, it is by no means the only one. For instance, one should consider the fact that casino games are mostly games of chance, while sports betting also involves a learned decision in selecting a pick, consequently leading to a higher probability of winning a bet.
Cash 3
Depending on the state you are in, this lottery game may be known by a different name such as Pick 3, Play 3, Daily 3, etc. In this game, the player selects a three-digit number from 000 to 999, and plays the number as a straight or as a box. A straight play is a prediction that the number will come exactly as selected while a box is a prediction for the number to come in any order. For instance, if a player selects the number 672 and plays it straight, he/she will win if the number drawn is exactly 672. Instead, if the player plays 672 as a box, he/she will win as long as the drawn number contains a 6, a 7 and a 2, in any order (276, for example). Obviously, a straight game pays much more than a box game for the same amount wagered.
Now consider 1000 friends (maybe in a club) selecting a number as a straight, each for $1, so that all the 1000 possible numbers are covered. When the winning number is drawn, the person who has selected that lucky number will be deemed a winner and will cash in all the $1000 collected, so making him win $999. This is a fair game. In the case of state lotteries, however, the winner will be paid only $500 in most states. Some states may pay a little bit less, others may pay a little bit more, but $500 is more or less the standard. The winner therefore wins $499. The house edge for a Cash 3 game will therefore be
( 999 - 499 ) / 999 * 100 = 500 / 999 * 100 = 50%
This house edge applies not only to the Cash 3 game but also to all state lottery games such as Play 4, Cash 5, Mega, Fantasy 5, Lotto, Power Ball, etc. So, whenever you are playing the state lottery, remember that you are wagering only half of your money on the actual lottery; the other half, you are just giving it away. Where this other half goes is not the gambler's concern, since his/her main objective is to win some money in order to pay the ever present bills, or to get out of a miserable life, or to change his/her 20-year-old car. As regards contributing to education and other noble causes, there are other means of collecting money called taxes and charities.
Unfortunately, many states do not allow casino games, and furthermore, sports betting is illegal in the United States. The player is therefore left with no choice but to cross state borders in search of a casino, or more recently, to engage in online sports betting through the several offshore internet sportsbooks. Nowadays, there is a plethora of trustworthy online casinos and sportsbooks operating from Canada, the UK, Antigua, Costa Rica, and so on.
The Conclusion
As far as the house edge is concerned, it has been shown that casino games are the best choice for the gambler. On the other end, any state lottery is a pretty miserable game to play. Nevertheless, besides the house edge, there is also the possibility of winning to consider.
Casino games, like lotteries are mostly games of chance; the player just selects a number or numbers and waits to see what luck brings him/her. There is absolutely no basis to prefer one number to others. Some people try to analyze previously drawn numbers in order to see the trend and predict the next numbers. This strategy may work a few times, but not always. Keep in mind that it is the players, and not the machines, who remember the previous numbers. In short, the possibility of winning a roulette or the lottery entirely depends on luck.
While there is little or nothing that a roulette or a lotto player can do to initially select a possible winning number, the situation could be quite different in the case of betting. With a lot of information and some assistance from sports handicappers, it is possible to predict the outcome of a sports event with more certainty than predicting a Cash 3 number.
About The Author
Melkam Dirset
The author's web site at http://www.sports-betting.webconveniencestore.com?s=ac1 presents strategies, with fully corroborative evidence, on "How to Win in Sports Betting Using Parlays".
Offline and Online Casino Gambling
by: Terje Brooks Ellingsen
Gambling - offline as well as online casino gambling - has fast become a leisure activity attracting a growing number of people. Offline Casino gambling is often combined with travelling and vacations to Las Vegas, Atlantic City and quite a few other cities in the USA, with an increasing number of Indian Casinos included.
Casino gambling is also a popular pursuit in Europe as well as most parts of the world. However, for some the access to casinos are limited or absent. The internet however, offers a lot of gambling and gaming opportunities for those.
In USA we can identify at least five groups of casinos or casino gaming establishments
Luxurious land based casinos
Cruise ship casinos
Indian Casinos
Riverboat casinos
Local card gaming clubs
The first city that comes to mind when we talk about luxurious casinos is Las Vegas. There has been legalized gambling in Nevada for decades but the real boom has developed over the recent years. The growth of casinos and hotels in Vegas can seem out of control. Due to the invasion from gambling and entertainment hungry people from all over the world, Las Vegas has become the fastest growing city in the United States.
Though family resorts, with theme parks and other attractions for the juniors have popped up like toad hats over the years, developers in Vegas now tend to prioritize more adult oriented establishments. The opening of the luxury Wynn casino in May 2005 is a good example of this trend. Las Vegas - with all it's casino gambling jet set pomp and glitter - belongs to the adult generations.
The Indian casinos as well as the riverboat casinos and local gambling clubs are more sober alternatives to the luxury in Vegas. As the demand for gambling adventures are booming in all regions of the country, these kinds of casino establishments has grown equally.
The casino gambling alternative that most people find their way to is, internet casino gambling. The availability is outrageous and it is you who decide when to play and you can play from any location on the globe that has an internet connection.
If you are a newbie you can now train yourself to become an professional casino gambler from the comfort of your home. It's good not to feel the pressure from other players when you are experimenting with different strategies and gaining your basic gaming skills. Your best teacher is your mistakes; do them peacefully from your home, without any critical I-know-best voices. Another reason for playing casino online is that you save money on a hotels, restaurants and airfares. It is also easier for disabled persons to access an online casino than an offline. Remember that an online casino is like a real casino - it has the same games; black jack, poker, roulette, baccarat, craps and others - the same excitement and you can win real money.
Just one final advice: The internet is overloaded with gambling and casino websites. Among such a big crowd of gambling offers, there has to be some bogus ones Stay away from those and keep to recommended online casino gambling websites. Good luck!
About The Author
Terje Brooks Ellingsen is a writer and internet publisher. He runs the website http://www.1000-online-casino.com. Terje gives advice and helps people with gambling issues and casino games like blackjack, see http://www.1000-online-casino.com/black_jack.htm and roulette, see http://www.1000-online-casino.com/roulette.htm as well as other games
Gambling - offline as well as online casino gambling - has fast become a leisure activity attracting a growing number of people. Offline Casino gambling is often combined with travelling and vacations to Las Vegas, Atlantic City and quite a few other cities in the USA, with an increasing number of Indian Casinos included.
Casino gambling is also a popular pursuit in Europe as well as most parts of the world. However, for some the access to casinos are limited or absent. The internet however, offers a lot of gambling and gaming opportunities for those.
In USA we can identify at least five groups of casinos or casino gaming establishments
Luxurious land based casinos
Cruise ship casinos
Indian Casinos
Riverboat casinos
Local card gaming clubs
The first city that comes to mind when we talk about luxurious casinos is Las Vegas. There has been legalized gambling in Nevada for decades but the real boom has developed over the recent years. The growth of casinos and hotels in Vegas can seem out of control. Due to the invasion from gambling and entertainment hungry people from all over the world, Las Vegas has become the fastest growing city in the United States.
Though family resorts, with theme parks and other attractions for the juniors have popped up like toad hats over the years, developers in Vegas now tend to prioritize more adult oriented establishments. The opening of the luxury Wynn casino in May 2005 is a good example of this trend. Las Vegas - with all it's casino gambling jet set pomp and glitter - belongs to the adult generations.
The Indian casinos as well as the riverboat casinos and local gambling clubs are more sober alternatives to the luxury in Vegas. As the demand for gambling adventures are booming in all regions of the country, these kinds of casino establishments has grown equally.
The casino gambling alternative that most people find their way to is, internet casino gambling. The availability is outrageous and it is you who decide when to play and you can play from any location on the globe that has an internet connection.
If you are a newbie you can now train yourself to become an professional casino gambler from the comfort of your home. It's good not to feel the pressure from other players when you are experimenting with different strategies and gaining your basic gaming skills. Your best teacher is your mistakes; do them peacefully from your home, without any critical I-know-best voices. Another reason for playing casino online is that you save money on a hotels, restaurants and airfares. It is also easier for disabled persons to access an online casino than an offline. Remember that an online casino is like a real casino - it has the same games; black jack, poker, roulette, baccarat, craps and others - the same excitement and you can win real money.
Just one final advice: The internet is overloaded with gambling and casino websites. Among such a big crowd of gambling offers, there has to be some bogus ones Stay away from those and keep to recommended online casino gambling websites. Good luck!
About The Author
Terje Brooks Ellingsen is a writer and internet publisher. He runs the website http://www.1000-online-casino.com. Terje gives advice and helps people with gambling issues and casino games like blackjack, see http://www.1000-online-casino.com/black_jack.htm and roulette, see http://www.1000-online-casino.com/roulette.htm as well as other games
Casino Games – Blackjack
by: Adel Awwad
Whether you're new to casino gaming or a casino veteran, blackjack is one of the simplest and most fun card games casinos have to offer. The objective in blackjack is to beat the dealer by getting a hand as close to 21 as possible without going over. To play casino blackjack, you need only a basic understanding of the rules and a desire to have fun.
So how do you reach 21? In blackjack, the cards have values. Number cards two through ten are counted at face value, while all face cards (King, Queen and Jack) are worth ten points. The ace is a special card in blackjack: you decide whether it’s worth one or eleven points. Since casino players are dealt two cards to start, if you get an ace and a face card or ten, you have 21—an instant win, as long as the dealer doesn't get 21 as well. This two-card winning hand is called a “blackjack”; hence the name of the game!
Casino rules for blackjack are basically the same at all casinos. After you get your first two cards, your options are to hit, stand, double down, split, or sometimes surrender. Hit means to take another card; stand means to keep what you have. A double down means you will double your bet in exchange for taking only one more card (you can draw up to five cards in blackjack). If your first two cards are the same value, you can split, or separate them and play each card as a different hand. Not all casinos offer the option to surrender, which means you would withdraw from the hand and receive half your bet back.
When you play blackjack at a casino, be sure to know which table to choose. Most casinos have color coded blackjack tables according to the minimum bet the table accepts, usually $3, $5, $25 or $100. In any casino, it’s a given the $3 and $5 tables will be crowded, but they’re great for beginners at casino games because all of the cards are dealt face-up, as opposed to the one-up, one-down method at higher tables. So the next time—or the first time—you visit a casino, make a stop at the blackjack tables and aim for 21!
About The Author
Adel Awwad is the webmaster of Online Casinos - Copyright © 2005 http://www.casinoguide.ws. All Rights Reserved. This document may be freely redistributed in its unedited form and on the condition that all copyright references are kept intact along with the hyperlinked URLs.
Whether you're new to casino gaming or a casino veteran, blackjack is one of the simplest and most fun card games casinos have to offer. The objective in blackjack is to beat the dealer by getting a hand as close to 21 as possible without going over. To play casino blackjack, you need only a basic understanding of the rules and a desire to have fun.
So how do you reach 21? In blackjack, the cards have values. Number cards two through ten are counted at face value, while all face cards (King, Queen and Jack) are worth ten points. The ace is a special card in blackjack: you decide whether it’s worth one or eleven points. Since casino players are dealt two cards to start, if you get an ace and a face card or ten, you have 21—an instant win, as long as the dealer doesn't get 21 as well. This two-card winning hand is called a “blackjack”; hence the name of the game!
Casino rules for blackjack are basically the same at all casinos. After you get your first two cards, your options are to hit, stand, double down, split, or sometimes surrender. Hit means to take another card; stand means to keep what you have. A double down means you will double your bet in exchange for taking only one more card (you can draw up to five cards in blackjack). If your first two cards are the same value, you can split, or separate them and play each card as a different hand. Not all casinos offer the option to surrender, which means you would withdraw from the hand and receive half your bet back.
When you play blackjack at a casino, be sure to know which table to choose. Most casinos have color coded blackjack tables according to the minimum bet the table accepts, usually $3, $5, $25 or $100. In any casino, it’s a given the $3 and $5 tables will be crowded, but they’re great for beginners at casino games because all of the cards are dealt face-up, as opposed to the one-up, one-down method at higher tables. So the next time—or the first time—you visit a casino, make a stop at the blackjack tables and aim for 21!
About The Author
Adel Awwad is the webmaster of Online Casinos - Copyright © 2005 http://www.casinoguide.ws. All Rights Reserved. This document may be freely redistributed in its unedited form and on the condition that all copyright references are kept intact along with the hyperlinked URLs.
Casino Vacations
by: Adel Awwad
Casino vacations are some of the more popular choices for fun and entertainment. It is not surprising then that casinos average more than 50 million visitors a year in the United States.
While most casino vacations take place in well know gambling destinations such as Las Vegas, Atlantic City, Lake Tahoe and the Bahamas, others prefer to take a slow, leisurely and relaxing casino cruise on the open sea.
There are casino vacations for everyone from the leisure traveler to the serious gambler, from singles and couples, to entire families. Many airlines and hotels offer all-inclusive casino vacations, which range in price, depending upon the type of accommodations, number of people, length of stay, and destination. You can select the one that fits your budget and interests.
The highlight of a casino vacation is the casino itself, which offers a variety of table games, including poker, blackjack, baccarat, roulette, craps, pai gow, sic bo, video poker and rows and rows of slot machines. In addition, the casino usually has separate keno, horse races, and high stakes gambling areas. The sounds of people laughing, the clink of coins in the slot bins, the lights and bells, and the anticipation of a winning hand or a jackpot payout are exhilarating and exciting. You can gamble what you can afford, enjoy the free beverages, dine at reasonable prices, or take a chance on the giant wheel of fortune for cash and prizes.
Casino vacations may include tickets to a nightly show or evening entertainment, as well. Arcades and amusements for families with children are often available as a part of the vacation package. Whether you choose to gamble in the casino, take in a show, or do a little shopping, casino vacations are an excellent choice for unlimited fun and excitement. Why not book a casino vacation to Las Vegas today and see what the buzz is all about?
About The Author
Adel Awwad is the webmaster of Online Casinos - Copyright © 2005 http://www.casinoguide.ws. All Rights Reserved. This document may be freely redistributed in its unedited form and on the condition that all copyright references are kept intact along with the hyperlinked URLs.
Casino vacations are some of the more popular choices for fun and entertainment. It is not surprising then that casinos average more than 50 million visitors a year in the United States.
While most casino vacations take place in well know gambling destinations such as Las Vegas, Atlantic City, Lake Tahoe and the Bahamas, others prefer to take a slow, leisurely and relaxing casino cruise on the open sea.
There are casino vacations for everyone from the leisure traveler to the serious gambler, from singles and couples, to entire families. Many airlines and hotels offer all-inclusive casino vacations, which range in price, depending upon the type of accommodations, number of people, length of stay, and destination. You can select the one that fits your budget and interests.
The highlight of a casino vacation is the casino itself, which offers a variety of table games, including poker, blackjack, baccarat, roulette, craps, pai gow, sic bo, video poker and rows and rows of slot machines. In addition, the casino usually has separate keno, horse races, and high stakes gambling areas. The sounds of people laughing, the clink of coins in the slot bins, the lights and bells, and the anticipation of a winning hand or a jackpot payout are exhilarating and exciting. You can gamble what you can afford, enjoy the free beverages, dine at reasonable prices, or take a chance on the giant wheel of fortune for cash and prizes.
Casino vacations may include tickets to a nightly show or evening entertainment, as well. Arcades and amusements for families with children are often available as a part of the vacation package. Whether you choose to gamble in the casino, take in a show, or do a little shopping, casino vacations are an excellent choice for unlimited fun and excitement. Why not book a casino vacation to Las Vegas today and see what the buzz is all about?
About The Author
Adel Awwad is the webmaster of Online Casinos - Copyright © 2005 http://www.casinoguide.ws. All Rights Reserved. This document may be freely redistributed in its unedited form and on the condition that all copyright references are kept intact along with the hyperlinked URLs.
Casino Games - There Is Something For Everyone
by: Adel Awwad
Casino games are as diverse as the gambling houses themselves. Poker alone includes variations such as stud, draw, Texas Hold-em and many others. Gambling houses often feature so many games it’s hard to know where to start. Indeed, some people take their first night at a given casino as sort of an orientation tour to learn what kind of gambling is on offer.
The casino’s electronic versions of the regular games are also quirky and fun. There are serious video poker players who stake out the high-paying machines, and gamble only on them. Those who watch a serious video poker player long enough will learn some of their strategies, like the “Jacks or better” version where players favor hands, as the name implies, with a face card in it.
Casino dice games are exciting, but sometimes complicated. Variations include “street craps,” “bank craps” and what some people call “Grand Hazard”. It’s good to know what version of game is going on at the table before you lay your money down. Is the casino paying winners who roll seven or eleven? Or are you gambling, roulette style; on the numbers that come up on the dice roll?
Roulette is said to be one of the most challenging games in the casino. The roulette wheel has up to 38 numbered positions for the little ball to land in. You can start your gambling on a single number, odds or evens and other combinations. If you are a beginner, it’s best to research this one online or at your local bookstore first, as the game can be not only mesmerizing, but also expensive for a beginner.
Casino games are fun, but sometimes it’s a good idea to research first, learn the rules, and then go to the casino armed with your understanding of the rules. This insures maximum fun and a good night out. So what are you waiting for? Familiarize yourself with casino rules and get started having fun!
About The Author
Adel Awwad is the webmaster of Online Casinos - Copyright © 2005 http://www.casinoguide.ws. All Rights Reserved. This document may be freely redistributed in its unedited form and on the condition that all copyright references are kept intact along with the hyperlinked URLs.
Casino games are as diverse as the gambling houses themselves. Poker alone includes variations such as stud, draw, Texas Hold-em and many others. Gambling houses often feature so many games it’s hard to know where to start. Indeed, some people take their first night at a given casino as sort of an orientation tour to learn what kind of gambling is on offer.
The casino’s electronic versions of the regular games are also quirky and fun. There are serious video poker players who stake out the high-paying machines, and gamble only on them. Those who watch a serious video poker player long enough will learn some of their strategies, like the “Jacks or better” version where players favor hands, as the name implies, with a face card in it.
Casino dice games are exciting, but sometimes complicated. Variations include “street craps,” “bank craps” and what some people call “Grand Hazard”. It’s good to know what version of game is going on at the table before you lay your money down. Is the casino paying winners who roll seven or eleven? Or are you gambling, roulette style; on the numbers that come up on the dice roll?
Roulette is said to be one of the most challenging games in the casino. The roulette wheel has up to 38 numbered positions for the little ball to land in. You can start your gambling on a single number, odds or evens and other combinations. If you are a beginner, it’s best to research this one online or at your local bookstore first, as the game can be not only mesmerizing, but also expensive for a beginner.
Casino games are fun, but sometimes it’s a good idea to research first, learn the rules, and then go to the casino armed with your understanding of the rules. This insures maximum fun and a good night out. So what are you waiting for? Familiarize yourself with casino rules and get started having fun!
About The Author
Adel Awwad is the webmaster of Online Casinos - Copyright © 2005 http://www.casinoguide.ws. All Rights Reserved. This document may be freely redistributed in its unedited form and on the condition that all copyright references are kept intact along with the hyperlinked URLs.
Online Casinos Offer Better Odds Than Land Casinos
by: Adel Awwad
There is a new wave of gambling that you may be missing out on. A new style of winning with incredible odds and payouts that you may not know about. Online casinos are cropping up everywhere across the Internet. No longer do people who like to gamble have to live near a casino or travel to a city with casinos to partake in gambling activities. People from all over the world are participating today at online casinos and for good reason.
There is a wide variety of games that are available at online casinos and all of them have great odds of winning. The payout percentage at online casinos is most often considerably higher than a Vegas-style ‘land’ casino. Higher percentage payouts equal more winnings for you at online casinos. Furthermore, online casinos are also very easy to get into. All you need is some form of identification (usually a driver’s license) to prove that you are of legal age, and you need some money to place a few bets with. You can use your credit card or a number of other online financial transaction options.
People who love the art of gambling know it’s all about the winning. People who know about winning, know that it’s all about the odds. If you knew the odds of you winning money while you were gambling were higher at an online casino than a regular casino, where would you gamble more often? In addition to offering better odds than a land casino, online casinos also usually offer free bonuses so you can also gamble with the casino’s money as well as yours. Everyone wants to win when they are gambling. Losing isn’t nearly as fun.
Finally, online casinos prove to be a source of unlimited fun and gambling entertainment. So, what are you waiting for? Find yourself a reputable online casino and get in on the game today! You can win big money at online casinos who offer you better odds of winning!
About The Author
Adel Awwad is the webmaster of Online Casinos - Copyright © 2005 http://www.casinoguide.ws. All Rights Reserved. This document may be freely redistributed in its unedited form and on the condition that all copyright references are kept intact along with the hyperlinked URLs.
There is a new wave of gambling that you may be missing out on. A new style of winning with incredible odds and payouts that you may not know about. Online casinos are cropping up everywhere across the Internet. No longer do people who like to gamble have to live near a casino or travel to a city with casinos to partake in gambling activities. People from all over the world are participating today at online casinos and for good reason.
There is a wide variety of games that are available at online casinos and all of them have great odds of winning. The payout percentage at online casinos is most often considerably higher than a Vegas-style ‘land’ casino. Higher percentage payouts equal more winnings for you at online casinos. Furthermore, online casinos are also very easy to get into. All you need is some form of identification (usually a driver’s license) to prove that you are of legal age, and you need some money to place a few bets with. You can use your credit card or a number of other online financial transaction options.
People who love the art of gambling know it’s all about the winning. People who know about winning, know that it’s all about the odds. If you knew the odds of you winning money while you were gambling were higher at an online casino than a regular casino, where would you gamble more often? In addition to offering better odds than a land casino, online casinos also usually offer free bonuses so you can also gamble with the casino’s money as well as yours. Everyone wants to win when they are gambling. Losing isn’t nearly as fun.
Finally, online casinos prove to be a source of unlimited fun and gambling entertainment. So, what are you waiting for? Find yourself a reputable online casino and get in on the game today! You can win big money at online casinos who offer you better odds of winning!
About The Author
Adel Awwad is the webmaster of Online Casinos - Copyright © 2005 http://www.casinoguide.ws. All Rights Reserved. This document may be freely redistributed in its unedited form and on the condition that all copyright references are kept intact along with the hyperlinked URLs.
Online and Casino Baccarat Strategy: Track Your Games
by: John Finney
For the most part, Baccarat players have come to realize that there really isn't a foolproof strategy for this game. But, there are many strategically simple moves that you can make to enhance your chances of becoming a winner at baccarat online gambling and traditional land based casino baccarat gambling.
One important aspect of the Baccarat games played at most casinos is the scorecard, or in some cases the piece of paper and pencil the casino sometimes provides for keeping track of the outcome for each hand. At most casino gambling tables you will see many people using this simple system as a chance spot patterns. By tracking the patterns many players feel that they will be better informed on placing future wagers. Because this system does not change in any way the outcome of the game, gambling casinos allow it and actually encourage it. Actually, one hand has no bearing on the next, and is never influenced by the preceding hands. Understanding that, you should realize that this is really a trap that many players fall into time and time again. For example, if you are wagering on the flip of a coin (heads or tails), if it landed on tails 8 times in a row, a big part of you thinks the next flip will be heads. While there is a big chance that the next flip will in fact be heads, there really is still a 50% it will go either way. Alas, any baccarat strategy that causes you to change your wagering based on previous hands are in fact useless. You should not rely on this strategy to become a winner.
Even though you will still see most everybody using this form of tracking on the scorecards and you will be temped to rely on this method, resist it. The casinos would never provide these cards or even allow the technique if they stood to really lose from it. It is basically a form of entertainment. Maybe it is even a way for the casino to distract you from the more valuable parts of the game. Your best bet is to avoid these forms and stick to the current game being played. Whether you are betting at a casino in Las Vegas or taking advantage of the simplicity of online gambling it is always best to play within your means and to play smartly!
About The Author
John Finney
To learn more about online Baccarat play and online gambling strategy details, please visit http://www.online-gambling-system.com/
For the most part, Baccarat players have come to realize that there really isn't a foolproof strategy for this game. But, there are many strategically simple moves that you can make to enhance your chances of becoming a winner at baccarat online gambling and traditional land based casino baccarat gambling.
One important aspect of the Baccarat games played at most casinos is the scorecard, or in some cases the piece of paper and pencil the casino sometimes provides for keeping track of the outcome for each hand. At most casino gambling tables you will see many people using this simple system as a chance spot patterns. By tracking the patterns many players feel that they will be better informed on placing future wagers. Because this system does not change in any way the outcome of the game, gambling casinos allow it and actually encourage it. Actually, one hand has no bearing on the next, and is never influenced by the preceding hands. Understanding that, you should realize that this is really a trap that many players fall into time and time again. For example, if you are wagering on the flip of a coin (heads or tails), if it landed on tails 8 times in a row, a big part of you thinks the next flip will be heads. While there is a big chance that the next flip will in fact be heads, there really is still a 50% it will go either way. Alas, any baccarat strategy that causes you to change your wagering based on previous hands are in fact useless. You should not rely on this strategy to become a winner.
Even though you will still see most everybody using this form of tracking on the scorecards and you will be temped to rely on this method, resist it. The casinos would never provide these cards or even allow the technique if they stood to really lose from it. It is basically a form of entertainment. Maybe it is even a way for the casino to distract you from the more valuable parts of the game. Your best bet is to avoid these forms and stick to the current game being played. Whether you are betting at a casino in Las Vegas or taking advantage of the simplicity of online gambling it is always best to play within your means and to play smartly!
About The Author
John Finney
To learn more about online Baccarat play and online gambling strategy details, please visit http://www.online-gambling-system.com/
Guide to Gambling Online
by: Sara Senta
http://www.top-ten-internet-gambling-online-casino-sites.com is one of the most comprehensive guides to casinos online. Gambling online is set to become the rage of the future. With more and more people having less time there is a need for an alternative choice.
Like all choices the Internet takes precedence. Consider that there are more than a thousand sites online that feature gambling and casinos as the main selling service. Out of these thousand only a couple of hundred will be legal and safe to play at.
Sure gambling is a risk but it’s a risk taken after careful consideration of the odds. Many site owners know how to reduce your odds of winning and ensure that the house always comes out on top.
This is where you need to learn how to raise the odds. When gambling at an online casino makes sure:
1. The Casino has an established help line.
2. There is a valid phone number provided.
3. Known and recognized forms of payments are accepted.
4. The casinos are based in the US.
5. The payments are made immediately.
Only after these points are considered can you play at the casino with the belief that every win will be fair and every loss a twist of fate! Consider sites that feature casino guides when making your decision e.g. http://www.top-ten-internet-gambling-online-casino-sites.com
http://www.top-ten-internet-gambling-online-casino-sites.com is a site that ensures that you make an informed decision even if it is to gamble!
About The Author
I am a professional gambler who visits Vegas at least once every two months, this site is for people like me who love gambling but want the odds in the right place. http://www.top-ten-internet-gambling-online-casino-sites.com
papers@typicity.com
http://www.top-ten-internet-gambling-online-casino-sites.com is one of the most comprehensive guides to casinos online. Gambling online is set to become the rage of the future. With more and more people having less time there is a need for an alternative choice.
Like all choices the Internet takes precedence. Consider that there are more than a thousand sites online that feature gambling and casinos as the main selling service. Out of these thousand only a couple of hundred will be legal and safe to play at.
Sure gambling is a risk but it’s a risk taken after careful consideration of the odds. Many site owners know how to reduce your odds of winning and ensure that the house always comes out on top.
This is where you need to learn how to raise the odds. When gambling at an online casino makes sure:
1. The Casino has an established help line.
2. There is a valid phone number provided.
3. Known and recognized forms of payments are accepted.
4. The casinos are based in the US.
5. The payments are made immediately.
Only after these points are considered can you play at the casino with the belief that every win will be fair and every loss a twist of fate! Consider sites that feature casino guides when making your decision e.g. http://www.top-ten-internet-gambling-online-casino-sites.com
http://www.top-ten-internet-gambling-online-casino-sites.com is a site that ensures that you make an informed decision even if it is to gamble!
About The Author
I am a professional gambler who visits Vegas at least once every two months, this site is for people like me who love gambling but want the odds in the right place. http://www.top-ten-internet-gambling-online-casino-sites.com
papers@typicity.com
Online Casinos - Take A Test Run
by: Adel Awwad
By now, you have heard about online casinos as being all the rave in the gambling circuit and being the new wave of gambling, and possibly the future of gambling. Yet, if you have never gambled at an online casino before, then you probably feel a little unsure of what it will be like and if you will like it or not. Wouldn’t it be great if you could test drive an online casino like you would a new car before you purchase it?
Well, you can. Many casinos offer a free section of their live casino where you can play their games with fake money, just to get a feel for the online casino and how the games work. If you don’t feel comfortable putting money into an online casino account, then a test drive is just what you need.
Many online casinos offer this service to their prospective clients and gamblers. Just like at a land casino, they want to give you the best experience possible to keep you coming back. Many gamblers who are new to the online casino scene are a little ‘gun-shy’ at first, not knowing what to expect. Many old hat gamblers feel that online casinos take the personality and fun out of gambling. These are the people who are giving online casinos a test run, and finding out just how fun it is to be in the comfort of your own home and gambling without worry.
Just like land casinos, online casinos offer all the popular casino games such as Baccarat, Blackjack, Craps, Poker, Roulette and Slots. So if you are looking for gambling entertainment that you can enjoy from the comfort of your own home, then you should look into online gambling casinos. There are hundreds of online casinos available on the Internet! Why not visit any number of gambling websites and jump in on the game today?
About The Author
Adel Awwad is the webmaster of Online Casinos - Copyright © 2005 http://www.casinoguide.ws All Rights Reserved. This document may be freely redistributed in its unedited form and on the condition that all copyright references are kept intact along with the hyperlinked URLs.
By now, you have heard about online casinos as being all the rave in the gambling circuit and being the new wave of gambling, and possibly the future of gambling. Yet, if you have never gambled at an online casino before, then you probably feel a little unsure of what it will be like and if you will like it or not. Wouldn’t it be great if you could test drive an online casino like you would a new car before you purchase it?
Well, you can. Many casinos offer a free section of their live casino where you can play their games with fake money, just to get a feel for the online casino and how the games work. If you don’t feel comfortable putting money into an online casino account, then a test drive is just what you need.
Many online casinos offer this service to their prospective clients and gamblers. Just like at a land casino, they want to give you the best experience possible to keep you coming back. Many gamblers who are new to the online casino scene are a little ‘gun-shy’ at first, not knowing what to expect. Many old hat gamblers feel that online casinos take the personality and fun out of gambling. These are the people who are giving online casinos a test run, and finding out just how fun it is to be in the comfort of your own home and gambling without worry.
Just like land casinos, online casinos offer all the popular casino games such as Baccarat, Blackjack, Craps, Poker, Roulette and Slots. So if you are looking for gambling entertainment that you can enjoy from the comfort of your own home, then you should look into online gambling casinos. There are hundreds of online casinos available on the Internet! Why not visit any number of gambling websites and jump in on the game today?
About The Author
Adel Awwad is the webmaster of Online Casinos - Copyright © 2005 http://www.casinoguide.ws All Rights Reserved. This document may be freely redistributed in its unedited form and on the condition that all copyright references are kept intact along with the hyperlinked URLs.
The Fine Print Behind Online Gambling Bonus Offers
by: Mike Hellmer
If you have never opened an account with an online casino, poker room, or sports book you may be wondering if the bonus offers are legitimate. We are all aware of the wisdom in the sayings, “If an offer sounds too good to be true, it probably is” or “There is no such thing as a free lunch”. So what’s the catch? When a casino offers you $100-$1000 in free money should you dismiss it, assuming that there are all sorts of strict requirements, making it too difficult to achieve the pay-out? The quick answer is no. These offers are for real and in most cases the required terms and conditions to receive the pay-out are typically quite easy to achieve. Some are as simple as making small minimum deposit of $50 to $100. Some require, in addition to minimum deposit, a minimum, but achievable, level of play.
How are the online gambling sites able to give away free money and remain in business? The answer is simple. In most cases they get the entire bonus back and more. Casinos live by the odds that all casino games are in their favor and that eventually you’ll lose your original deposit and the bonus. Online poker rooms, on the other hand, get the bonus back by taking a rake (usually 5%) of every pot.
Let’s take a look at the various “free money” offers and the requirements for full cash-out access to the money. The requirements (the catch) are found in the terms and conditions of the bonus offer on the site.
No Deposit Required! Some casinos and poker rooms offer free money without any initial deposit requirements. These offers legitimate and you will be able to play at all the real money tables and slots. The typical catch is that you will need to make at least one deposit before the bonus plus any winnings are released. For example, if you receive a $10 bonus and have $50 in winnings from that bonus, you will have to make a small deposit to your account before the $60 is released for withdrawal.
First Deposit Bonus. To entice you to deposit real money into an online gambling site, a first deposit bonus is almost always offered. The interesting thing is not that they all do it, but the very wide range of bonuses offered. You'll find one online site offering a 10% bonus while one of its competitors offers 200%. All online gambling sites have a maximum bonus limit. So a site that offers a measly 20% bonus could have their maximum bonus set to $200 (deposit $1000) while the site that offers the whopping 200% bonus could have a maximum bonus set to $100 (deposit $50).
Poker Room First Deposit Bonus. The catch for a poker room is that you will have to play a minimum number of raked hands and there may be a time limit. For example, to receive a $50 bonus you may have to play 100 raked hands in 60 days. The raked hand requirement is typically easy to achieve; however some of the very large bonus offers are more difficult. Sometimes these large bonuses are paid in installments. For example, to receive a full $200 bonus the poker room might require 500 raked hands with $20 released every 50 raked hands. If you're new to online poker, don't be discouraged by the number of raked hands required; a typical online table will play 50 to 100 games per hour.
Casino First Deposit Bonus. The catch for an online casino is that you will have to wager a required amount before the bonus is released for cash-out. The typical online casino will deposit the bonus into your account soon after you make your initial deposit. Some deposit bonuses are instantly deposited at the same time as your deposit. Some casinos require that you claim your deposit bonus by filling in a simple form. In this case the bonus may not get credited to your account for 1 to 3 days. Even though the deposit bonus has been credited to your account and you can use it to wager, you will not be able to withdraw the bonus portion until you meet the wagering requirements. The wagering requirements typically state that you must wager 10 to 20 times your deposit plus bonus to release the bonus for cash-out. For example, you deposit $50 and receive a $10 bonus. The casino has a wagering requirement of 10 times your deposit plus bonus, which means that you will have to wager $600 (10 x $60) for the $10 bonus to be released for cash-out.
Sports Book First Deposit Bonus. The catch for an online sports book is that you will have to wager a required amount before the bonus is released for cash-out. The typical online book will deposit the bonus into your account soon after you make your initial deposit. Some deposit bonuses are instantly deposited at the same time as your deposit. Some books require that you claim your deposit bonus by filling in a simple form or sending an email. Even though the deposit bonus has been credited to your account and you can use it to wager, you will not be able to withdraw the bonus portion until you meet the wagering requirements. The wagering requirements typically state that you must wager 3 times your deposit plus bonus to release the bonus for cash-out. For example, you deposit $100 and receive a $20 bonus. The online sports book has a wagering requirement of 3 times your deposit plus bonus, which means that you will have to wager $360 (3 x $120) for the $20 bonus to be released for cash-out.
Reload Bonuses. Reload bonuses are very typical for online sports books, but occasionally you will see them offered in online casinos and poker rooms. The reload bonus simply offers a bonus on deposits made after your initial deposit. The requirements are generally the same as the first deposit bonus requirements.
Before making a deposit at an online gambling site, be sure that you understand the requirements for the bonus to be released for cash-out. You may have to drill down a page or two to get the information. If the bonus requirements seem difficult to achieve then consider another gambling site.
About The Author
Mike Hellmer is a poker enthusiast and the webmaster of Molly''s Poker and Gambling Portal (http://www.mollyspoker.com)
If you have never opened an account with an online casino, poker room, or sports book you may be wondering if the bonus offers are legitimate. We are all aware of the wisdom in the sayings, “If an offer sounds too good to be true, it probably is” or “There is no such thing as a free lunch”. So what’s the catch? When a casino offers you $100-$1000 in free money should you dismiss it, assuming that there are all sorts of strict requirements, making it too difficult to achieve the pay-out? The quick answer is no. These offers are for real and in most cases the required terms and conditions to receive the pay-out are typically quite easy to achieve. Some are as simple as making small minimum deposit of $50 to $100. Some require, in addition to minimum deposit, a minimum, but achievable, level of play.
How are the online gambling sites able to give away free money and remain in business? The answer is simple. In most cases they get the entire bonus back and more. Casinos live by the odds that all casino games are in their favor and that eventually you’ll lose your original deposit and the bonus. Online poker rooms, on the other hand, get the bonus back by taking a rake (usually 5%) of every pot.
Let’s take a look at the various “free money” offers and the requirements for full cash-out access to the money. The requirements (the catch) are found in the terms and conditions of the bonus offer on the site.
No Deposit Required! Some casinos and poker rooms offer free money without any initial deposit requirements. These offers legitimate and you will be able to play at all the real money tables and slots. The typical catch is that you will need to make at least one deposit before the bonus plus any winnings are released. For example, if you receive a $10 bonus and have $50 in winnings from that bonus, you will have to make a small deposit to your account before the $60 is released for withdrawal.
First Deposit Bonus. To entice you to deposit real money into an online gambling site, a first deposit bonus is almost always offered. The interesting thing is not that they all do it, but the very wide range of bonuses offered. You'll find one online site offering a 10% bonus while one of its competitors offers 200%. All online gambling sites have a maximum bonus limit. So a site that offers a measly 20% bonus could have their maximum bonus set to $200 (deposit $1000) while the site that offers the whopping 200% bonus could have a maximum bonus set to $100 (deposit $50).
Poker Room First Deposit Bonus. The catch for a poker room is that you will have to play a minimum number of raked hands and there may be a time limit. For example, to receive a $50 bonus you may have to play 100 raked hands in 60 days. The raked hand requirement is typically easy to achieve; however some of the very large bonus offers are more difficult. Sometimes these large bonuses are paid in installments. For example, to receive a full $200 bonus the poker room might require 500 raked hands with $20 released every 50 raked hands. If you're new to online poker, don't be discouraged by the number of raked hands required; a typical online table will play 50 to 100 games per hour.
Casino First Deposit Bonus. The catch for an online casino is that you will have to wager a required amount before the bonus is released for cash-out. The typical online casino will deposit the bonus into your account soon after you make your initial deposit. Some deposit bonuses are instantly deposited at the same time as your deposit. Some casinos require that you claim your deposit bonus by filling in a simple form. In this case the bonus may not get credited to your account for 1 to 3 days. Even though the deposit bonus has been credited to your account and you can use it to wager, you will not be able to withdraw the bonus portion until you meet the wagering requirements. The wagering requirements typically state that you must wager 10 to 20 times your deposit plus bonus to release the bonus for cash-out. For example, you deposit $50 and receive a $10 bonus. The casino has a wagering requirement of 10 times your deposit plus bonus, which means that you will have to wager $600 (10 x $60) for the $10 bonus to be released for cash-out.
Sports Book First Deposit Bonus. The catch for an online sports book is that you will have to wager a required amount before the bonus is released for cash-out. The typical online book will deposit the bonus into your account soon after you make your initial deposit. Some deposit bonuses are instantly deposited at the same time as your deposit. Some books require that you claim your deposit bonus by filling in a simple form or sending an email. Even though the deposit bonus has been credited to your account and you can use it to wager, you will not be able to withdraw the bonus portion until you meet the wagering requirements. The wagering requirements typically state that you must wager 3 times your deposit plus bonus to release the bonus for cash-out. For example, you deposit $100 and receive a $20 bonus. The online sports book has a wagering requirement of 3 times your deposit plus bonus, which means that you will have to wager $360 (3 x $120) for the $20 bonus to be released for cash-out.
Reload Bonuses. Reload bonuses are very typical for online sports books, but occasionally you will see them offered in online casinos and poker rooms. The reload bonus simply offers a bonus on deposits made after your initial deposit. The requirements are generally the same as the first deposit bonus requirements.
Before making a deposit at an online gambling site, be sure that you understand the requirements for the bonus to be released for cash-out. You may have to drill down a page or two to get the information. If the bonus requirements seem difficult to achieve then consider another gambling site.
About The Author
Mike Hellmer is a poker enthusiast and the webmaster of Molly''s Poker and Gambling Portal (http://www.mollyspoker.com)
Gambling Interesting Facts
by: Winder Liao
Soccerbetting
Is there such thing as "kangtao" or surewin tips?
I have seen alot of people debating over the issues of this "kangtao" or surewin tips. In actual fact there"IS" however very few. But why does it fails us when it is surewin. It is because some of these so called kangtao are "false information" released by the smaller bookmakers themselves to balance their balance sheet. For instance EPL match Arsenal vs Chelsea alot of people taking arsenal resulting in imbalance on the amount wagered on chelsea and these smaller bookmakers with nowhere to dump their excessive bets they will released the so called "kangtao" to entice ignorant punters to bet on chelsea to balance up their balance sheets.
Why are there so many "kangtao" or surewin tips for sales ?
I was bewildered why would any one give away a surewin tips at such low rate where they could earn 10 of thousands with it themselves? put youself in his shoes would you??? i must admit there are opportunites in soccerbetting and i would call that an edge with a "higher chances of winning" but to call them a surewin tips is an overated statement unless you are one of the bribed key players or bribed key officials there is still a certainty of losing.
Live matches
Live matches are often 2 strong team faces each other and they are most likely to be telecast throughout the world. Why? It is because a lot of people likes to bet on sports that they are able to view live especially those recreation punters who gets real kick watching their favourites team play and also big-time soccer punters who bet 30K-50K per match. There is the jalan bet or live betting bet and the half-time bet which make it more interesting and more variety for punters to bet. These live matches are matches where the bookmakers makes lots of money through the vigourish and fixed match. My advise to fresh punters is to bet small betting on live matches and focus more on those non-telecast match. Why? since the non-telecast matches recieved little publicity the bookmakers doesn't mind feeding those new fresh punterse as they knew eventually the money would go back to them as time goes by due to human nature GREED.
How could you tell whether you Bookmaker/runner is trustworthy or dubious?
It is hard to differentiate as it is only by betting over a period of time before you could tell. But common signs includes setting a "high minimum bet" for instance minimum $5k. Unless the person is really someone whom you known for a very long time and you feel you could trust him chances are when you win he is no-where to be found. Common flimsy excuses given includes bookie run away or bookie got arrested. Another common sign is they only open a few matches for punters to bet. Come to think about it if he is really a bookmaker why should he restrict the no. of matches available for bets chances are those are the games he is confident of and would accept all those bets which is opossing him.
Does the bookmaker lose money?
ANS :yes there are times but seldom. Bookmakers lose money when the strong team win throughout the tournamnet eg euro2000 but that is short-term loss. They will continues to win the soccer punters money as long as there are soccer matches. Why? Cause there will be different opionions from different soccer punters just the vigourish/water money alone is able to cover their losses and that is excluding fixed match where they win even more. Another useful tool they are armed with is they understands that all gamblers have a common weakness. They bet bigger and bigger when winning and bets even bigger to chase their loss when losing. In either case it is to the bookmakers edge.
Contary to the belief of many where they think they are winning the bookmakers money , it is the other soccer punters ie, their friend's money whom they are winning. The only way to bust the bookmaker/bookies is not to bet or share part of the pie the bookmaker is having.
Does soccer betting involves luck?
This depends on the " time frame" you set for betting. For instance if you got $5k and you want to turn it in $35k in a "short time frame" of 2 weeks , then i say you requires luck. As asianhandicap is a 50/50 chances of winning it is possible for someone who is new to soccerbetting and is extremly daring and lucky to achieve that. It tooks about 3 bets to win $35k. But on the long run it definitely requires skills and patience as we all knows what goes up will eventually comes down morever lady luck couldn't be smiling on you all days.
Is it important to know all about the soccer team , soccer players statistic n does that makes me a better soccer better?
the answer is No cause soccer betting arena is a place where the booksmakers earns their money if by knowing every details could make you rich then all the soccer writers, soccer magazines editors are the ones who are driving big cars and living in big houses.
Casino
Common tricks and techniques employed by the casinos
Casino are designed in a way that the moment you steps in it makes you feel at home with free food and free drinks some even offer complimentary free rooms to stay. Presently they are aiming those who are in the late 50s or 60s as these people usually are loaded with cash from pension. Their main motive is to entice you to stay longer in casino and bet more thus increasing their chances of winning your money.
what are the games the casinos use to earn big bucks?
(1) jackpot / progressive jackpot
(2) carribbean stud
(3) roullete
(4) sic bo or big/small
Can we beat jackpot ?
Yes. The trick is simple once in a jackpot room do not straight away proceed to play instead walk around the jackpot room and oberserve those machines that are loose machines. Definition of loose machines-are machines that are rigged to pay more often. Where are they located?they are often found at places near the entrance or where there is lots of human traffic where people gets to see other people winning $$. Eg next to the stairs or elevator. Clever move by the casiono management. If you plan to go there often, take note of those machines that pays more often by jotting down the serial no. located on the tip of each machine then walk away and procceeds to next machine. When its your turn to play NOTE LISTEN CAREFULLY TO THE SOUND OF COINS WHEN YOU SLOT IT IN. There are typically 3 scenarios
1st scenario
you slot it in and hear a thud or the coins fipping at the bottom meaning the previous player has won the money and have cash in with the jackpot
required action - leave the machine alone
2nd scenario
you slot it in and hear a faint clink,you slot in the next coin and hear a faint clink again to confirm. The sound will comes to you almost instantaneous as the coins are stacked to the brimmed. This machine is fed almost full its about time the machine vomit the coins in the machine
required action - max bet
3rd scenario
you slot it in and hear a clink sound but not so instantaneous. The longer it takes before you hear the clink sound is the guage you judge to see how full the machine is. The machine is half-fed
required action - you bet small
NOTE: WHEN YOU WON 2-3 JACKPOTS LEAVE THE MACHINES AND WALK AWAY WITH YOUR WINNINGS.
Carribean studd is it for me?
It is a game designed with the intention of winning gamblers money why? you were dealt with 5 cards after viewing your cards you decide whether to increase your stake. When finished viewing your cards you with no pairs will most likely to fold as you got to double your stake if you don't. Note even if you have a good hand like 4 of a kind the banker with no pairs or AKings combination they just pay you the initial stake. That is again to the casinos edge. My overall conclusion for this game is to bet the minimum of the table and enjoys it with other gamblers,this is a definite recreation game if you want to make this game as a game to bring you income i advice you to skip.
Can we make a living by living off on casino?
Ans:Yes you can but it can be very tiring as time is wasted travelling to and fro the casino. Contary to the belief of many whom they believe proffesional gamblers usually bet big to earn big bucks. what pros do is they bet relatively small. Consistency is the key and the most important thing is self discipline so that there is no impulsive bets. They bring a small amount of their original bankroll to bet and if that day turns out not so fine they will go home and to come back another day,they do not bet all in 1 day. It works in the same principal as soccerbetting.
Can blackjack be beaten by the proffessional?
Ans: yes it could , provided that you got a team of members betting at the same table. The most crcucial person are the ones sitting at the last seats. He determines what card the banker is recieving. It is a highly publicised game that by arming with card counting skills you could make a living however now casino has counter that by repeats shuffling and removing the high cards which are the 10,J,Q,K,A from the deck before putting them in the shoes. Another most igenious method currently adopted by the casinos are employing staff which acts as normal gamblers siting at the last seat. By doing so it had made task more difficult for those card counters.
Can we made money on online casino games?
Ans: yes ,you could but not much. What the online casino games does is they usually let you win in the initial stage then as u bet bigger they starts winning all in a streats. Some even starts winning the moment you placed your bets. They usually offers high deposit cash bonus to entice you like depositing $100 give u $300 cash bonus. My personal advice is avoid at all cost.
Can we make money playing online poker games?
Nowdays it is very common to see online poker games on the net offering interactivity between gamblers. It seems fair but be very careful when betting with real money especially those that have high minimum bets ranging from $5-$10. There are hustlers looming round the corner. What they do is they kept increasing the stakes where you have little choice but to follow to see thae next card, unless you got an j pairs or anything higher than that , high chance are you will lose,cause their odds of winning against you is high as you are alone. These apply to games like majong, big 2s.
Tips on playing TaiDi's or Big 2s
These games usually begins with 4 people playing cards with each person dealt with 13 cards. What people normally do is once that they are dealt the cards they start arranging their cards in pairs or in sequence 5 cards. The tips is when dealt with don't arrange your cards 1st instead observe your oppenents and what tactics they are playing in 5 cards or in pairs. Once finished observing then you trained yourself to be able to retrieve cards in your hand and throw when its your turn. This confuse your opponents as they have no idea as whta you are playing in pairs or in 5 cards.
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Soccerbetting
Is there such thing as "kangtao" or surewin tips?
I have seen alot of people debating over the issues of this "kangtao" or surewin tips. In actual fact there"IS" however very few. But why does it fails us when it is surewin. It is because some of these so called kangtao are "false information" released by the smaller bookmakers themselves to balance their balance sheet. For instance EPL match Arsenal vs Chelsea alot of people taking arsenal resulting in imbalance on the amount wagered on chelsea and these smaller bookmakers with nowhere to dump their excessive bets they will released the so called "kangtao" to entice ignorant punters to bet on chelsea to balance up their balance sheets.
Why are there so many "kangtao" or surewin tips for sales ?
I was bewildered why would any one give away a surewin tips at such low rate where they could earn 10 of thousands with it themselves? put youself in his shoes would you??? i must admit there are opportunites in soccerbetting and i would call that an edge with a "higher chances of winning" but to call them a surewin tips is an overated statement unless you are one of the bribed key players or bribed key officials there is still a certainty of losing.
Live matches
Live matches are often 2 strong team faces each other and they are most likely to be telecast throughout the world. Why? It is because a lot of people likes to bet on sports that they are able to view live especially those recreation punters who gets real kick watching their favourites team play and also big-time soccer punters who bet 30K-50K per match. There is the jalan bet or live betting bet and the half-time bet which make it more interesting and more variety for punters to bet. These live matches are matches where the bookmakers makes lots of money through the vigourish and fixed match. My advise to fresh punters is to bet small betting on live matches and focus more on those non-telecast match. Why? since the non-telecast matches recieved little publicity the bookmakers doesn't mind feeding those new fresh punterse as they knew eventually the money would go back to them as time goes by due to human nature GREED.
How could you tell whether you Bookmaker/runner is trustworthy or dubious?
It is hard to differentiate as it is only by betting over a period of time before you could tell. But common signs includes setting a "high minimum bet" for instance minimum $5k. Unless the person is really someone whom you known for a very long time and you feel you could trust him chances are when you win he is no-where to be found. Common flimsy excuses given includes bookie run away or bookie got arrested. Another common sign is they only open a few matches for punters to bet. Come to think about it if he is really a bookmaker why should he restrict the no. of matches available for bets chances are those are the games he is confident of and would accept all those bets which is opossing him.
Does the bookmaker lose money?
ANS :yes there are times but seldom. Bookmakers lose money when the strong team win throughout the tournamnet eg euro2000 but that is short-term loss. They will continues to win the soccer punters money as long as there are soccer matches. Why? Cause there will be different opionions from different soccer punters just the vigourish/water money alone is able to cover their losses and that is excluding fixed match where they win even more. Another useful tool they are armed with is they understands that all gamblers have a common weakness. They bet bigger and bigger when winning and bets even bigger to chase their loss when losing. In either case it is to the bookmakers edge.
Contary to the belief of many where they think they are winning the bookmakers money , it is the other soccer punters ie, their friend's money whom they are winning. The only way to bust the bookmaker/bookies is not to bet or share part of the pie the bookmaker is having.
Does soccer betting involves luck?
This depends on the " time frame" you set for betting. For instance if you got $5k and you want to turn it in $35k in a "short time frame" of 2 weeks , then i say you requires luck. As asianhandicap is a 50/50 chances of winning it is possible for someone who is new to soccerbetting and is extremly daring and lucky to achieve that. It tooks about 3 bets to win $35k. But on the long run it definitely requires skills and patience as we all knows what goes up will eventually comes down morever lady luck couldn't be smiling on you all days.
Is it important to know all about the soccer team , soccer players statistic n does that makes me a better soccer better?
the answer is No cause soccer betting arena is a place where the booksmakers earns their money if by knowing every details could make you rich then all the soccer writers, soccer magazines editors are the ones who are driving big cars and living in big houses.
Casino
Common tricks and techniques employed by the casinos
Casino are designed in a way that the moment you steps in it makes you feel at home with free food and free drinks some even offer complimentary free rooms to stay. Presently they are aiming those who are in the late 50s or 60s as these people usually are loaded with cash from pension. Their main motive is to entice you to stay longer in casino and bet more thus increasing their chances of winning your money.
what are the games the casinos use to earn big bucks?
(1) jackpot / progressive jackpot
(2) carribbean stud
(3) roullete
(4) sic bo or big/small
Can we beat jackpot ?
Yes. The trick is simple once in a jackpot room do not straight away proceed to play instead walk around the jackpot room and oberserve those machines that are loose machines. Definition of loose machines-are machines that are rigged to pay more often. Where are they located?they are often found at places near the entrance or where there is lots of human traffic where people gets to see other people winning $$. Eg next to the stairs or elevator. Clever move by the casiono management. If you plan to go there often, take note of those machines that pays more often by jotting down the serial no. located on the tip of each machine then walk away and procceeds to next machine. When its your turn to play NOTE LISTEN CAREFULLY TO THE SOUND OF COINS WHEN YOU SLOT IT IN. There are typically 3 scenarios
1st scenario
you slot it in and hear a thud or the coins fipping at the bottom meaning the previous player has won the money and have cash in with the jackpot
required action - leave the machine alone
2nd scenario
you slot it in and hear a faint clink,you slot in the next coin and hear a faint clink again to confirm. The sound will comes to you almost instantaneous as the coins are stacked to the brimmed. This machine is fed almost full its about time the machine vomit the coins in the machine
required action - max bet
3rd scenario
you slot it in and hear a clink sound but not so instantaneous. The longer it takes before you hear the clink sound is the guage you judge to see how full the machine is. The machine is half-fed
required action - you bet small
NOTE: WHEN YOU WON 2-3 JACKPOTS LEAVE THE MACHINES AND WALK AWAY WITH YOUR WINNINGS.
Carribean studd is it for me?
It is a game designed with the intention of winning gamblers money why? you were dealt with 5 cards after viewing your cards you decide whether to increase your stake. When finished viewing your cards you with no pairs will most likely to fold as you got to double your stake if you don't. Note even if you have a good hand like 4 of a kind the banker with no pairs or AKings combination they just pay you the initial stake. That is again to the casinos edge. My overall conclusion for this game is to bet the minimum of the table and enjoys it with other gamblers,this is a definite recreation game if you want to make this game as a game to bring you income i advice you to skip.
Can we make a living by living off on casino?
Ans:Yes you can but it can be very tiring as time is wasted travelling to and fro the casino. Contary to the belief of many whom they believe proffesional gamblers usually bet big to earn big bucks. what pros do is they bet relatively small. Consistency is the key and the most important thing is self discipline so that there is no impulsive bets. They bring a small amount of their original bankroll to bet and if that day turns out not so fine they will go home and to come back another day,they do not bet all in 1 day. It works in the same principal as soccerbetting.
Can blackjack be beaten by the proffessional?
Ans: yes it could , provided that you got a team of members betting at the same table. The most crcucial person are the ones sitting at the last seats. He determines what card the banker is recieving. It is a highly publicised game that by arming with card counting skills you could make a living however now casino has counter that by repeats shuffling and removing the high cards which are the 10,J,Q,K,A from the deck before putting them in the shoes. Another most igenious method currently adopted by the casinos are employing staff which acts as normal gamblers siting at the last seat. By doing so it had made task more difficult for those card counters.
Can we made money on online casino games?
Ans: yes ,you could but not much. What the online casino games does is they usually let you win in the initial stage then as u bet bigger they starts winning all in a streats. Some even starts winning the moment you placed your bets. They usually offers high deposit cash bonus to entice you like depositing $100 give u $300 cash bonus. My personal advice is avoid at all cost.
Can we make money playing online poker games?
Nowdays it is very common to see online poker games on the net offering interactivity between gamblers. It seems fair but be very careful when betting with real money especially those that have high minimum bets ranging from $5-$10. There are hustlers looming round the corner. What they do is they kept increasing the stakes where you have little choice but to follow to see thae next card, unless you got an j pairs or anything higher than that , high chance are you will lose,cause their odds of winning against you is high as you are alone. These apply to games like majong, big 2s.
Tips on playing TaiDi's or Big 2s
These games usually begins with 4 people playing cards with each person dealt with 13 cards. What people normally do is once that they are dealt the cards they start arranging their cards in pairs or in sequence 5 cards. The tips is when dealt with don't arrange your cards 1st instead observe your oppenents and what tactics they are playing in 5 cards or in pairs. Once finished observing then you trained yourself to be able to retrieve cards in your hand and throw when its your turn. This confuse your opponents as they have no idea as whta you are playing in pairs or in 5 cards.
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Gambling Tips
by: Adel Awwad
In order for a player to enjoy a more pleasant and memorable time at a casino, while taking precautions to minimise one’s losses, it is very important to follow a basic set of gambling tips or guidelines.
Understand the game: This may seem like a very obvious rule, but you would be surprised at how many people place bets on games they don’t fully understand. This rule may apply more to certain games (i.e. Roulette) than other games (i.e. Slots), but generally speaking, it is more advantageous for a player to fully understand the rules of a game before betting on it.
Budget your money: Place a limit on the money that you can afford to gamble with and lose. Never exceed that amount or gamble with money that you can’t afford to lose. Leaving your ATM cards and credit cards at home may be a good way to ensure that you won’t be tempted to exceed your budget limit.
Never borrow money to gamble: To fall into the habit of gambling with borrowed money is one of the most serious mistakes any person can make. Not only can one run the risk of falling heavily into debt and perhaps having to sell one’s possessions to payback the borrowed money, but the risk of alienating friends and family members, or infuriating the “money lenders” should be enough reason to avoid this practice at all costs.
Pace yourself: Avoid betting all your money in one go. Remember, the objective is to have fun and enjoy yourself. If your gambling budget is $50, then place bets of $1 or $2 instead of betting the entire $50 on one single bet, losing it and walking away empty handed. As long as the entire sum of money is not lost in one single bet, the player has a chance to win.
Know when to quit: Always quit while you’re ahead. The best time to quit is when you are ahead of the casino. Many players make the mistake of thinking that their streak of luck will last forever and continue to gamble until they eventually lose it all. This is mainly the result of overconfidence and greed.
Chasing losses: "Chasing a loss" is a term used to describe the act of trying to win back money that was lost during a previous bet. The problem with this is that the player stands to lose even more money. In this case, it is better to just accept the loss and quit or continue playing for the sole purpose of just having fun.
Maintain a low profile: Whether you are playing for fun or money, winning or losing, always maintain a low profile at a casino. The main reason for this is that one never knows what types of unsavoury characters may be present at a casino. It is in the best interest of every player not to draw attention to his/her own money or winnings.
Emotional states: Never gamble when you are angry or depressed. Emotional states such as anger and depression usually cloud a person’s judgment and impair his/her ability to play the games properly. A person who is experiencing an intense emotional state usually lacks the ability to think as clearly as someone who is not.
Don’t gamble alone: In some way, it is better to visit a casino with friends or family members if you are planning on gambling. Friends and family members will usually tell you if you are spending too much, drinking too much or not playing properly. In the very least, it is in everyone’s best interest to have a sober person in the group who can safely drive everyone home.
Take frequent breaks: As in any other activity be it reading, writing or playing computer games, one should always take frequent breaks to feel refreshed and alert. Although this may not apply to a person who places a few bets before leaving the casino floor, it does apply to gambler who intends on spending a considerable amount of time betting in a casino.
Have fun: Gambling should be viewed as a fun and exciting recreational activity as opposed to a means of making money. Even though most of us have heard of, or read about the occasional gambler who won the big jackpot that changed his/her life, this is usually not the case for the majority of players. Let’s face it. The glitz and glamour of casinos were not built on the good fortune of winners. Therefore always play for fun and never for the sole purpose of making money.
Avoid alcohol: Never drink and gamble. Not only can alcohol impair one’s judgement, but it can also inflate one’s sense of self confidence to the point where the person gambles away money which he/she would never have gambled if he/she was sober. This is one of the main reasons as to why some casinos offer free alcohol to their players.
Avoid distractions: Distractions can come in many forms from the occasional cellular phone ringing to the sexy girl walking past the table, and one should always be mentally prepared to ignore them in order to better focus on the game. Additionally, the loud sounds and flashing lights of a casino may look and sound very exciting, but they are not there to help you concentrate on the game. Try not to become distracted.
By following these basic set of guidelines, one can enjoy his/her visit to a casino and have plenty of fun while minimizing the risk of falling into any financial difficulties.
About The Author
Adel Awwad is the webmaster of http://www.casinoguide.ws
Copyright © 2005 www.casinoguide.ws - Free Casino Cash Guide, All Rights Reserved. This document may be freely redistributed in its unedited form and on the condition that all copyright references are kept intact along with the hyperlinked URLs.
In order for a player to enjoy a more pleasant and memorable time at a casino, while taking precautions to minimise one’s losses, it is very important to follow a basic set of gambling tips or guidelines.
Understand the game: This may seem like a very obvious rule, but you would be surprised at how many people place bets on games they don’t fully understand. This rule may apply more to certain games (i.e. Roulette) than other games (i.e. Slots), but generally speaking, it is more advantageous for a player to fully understand the rules of a game before betting on it.
Budget your money: Place a limit on the money that you can afford to gamble with and lose. Never exceed that amount or gamble with money that you can’t afford to lose. Leaving your ATM cards and credit cards at home may be a good way to ensure that you won’t be tempted to exceed your budget limit.
Never borrow money to gamble: To fall into the habit of gambling with borrowed money is one of the most serious mistakes any person can make. Not only can one run the risk of falling heavily into debt and perhaps having to sell one’s possessions to payback the borrowed money, but the risk of alienating friends and family members, or infuriating the “money lenders” should be enough reason to avoid this practice at all costs.
Pace yourself: Avoid betting all your money in one go. Remember, the objective is to have fun and enjoy yourself. If your gambling budget is $50, then place bets of $1 or $2 instead of betting the entire $50 on one single bet, losing it and walking away empty handed. As long as the entire sum of money is not lost in one single bet, the player has a chance to win.
Know when to quit: Always quit while you’re ahead. The best time to quit is when you are ahead of the casino. Many players make the mistake of thinking that their streak of luck will last forever and continue to gamble until they eventually lose it all. This is mainly the result of overconfidence and greed.
Chasing losses: "Chasing a loss" is a term used to describe the act of trying to win back money that was lost during a previous bet. The problem with this is that the player stands to lose even more money. In this case, it is better to just accept the loss and quit or continue playing for the sole purpose of just having fun.
Maintain a low profile: Whether you are playing for fun or money, winning or losing, always maintain a low profile at a casino. The main reason for this is that one never knows what types of unsavoury characters may be present at a casino. It is in the best interest of every player not to draw attention to his/her own money or winnings.
Emotional states: Never gamble when you are angry or depressed. Emotional states such as anger and depression usually cloud a person’s judgment and impair his/her ability to play the games properly. A person who is experiencing an intense emotional state usually lacks the ability to think as clearly as someone who is not.
Don’t gamble alone: In some way, it is better to visit a casino with friends or family members if you are planning on gambling. Friends and family members will usually tell you if you are spending too much, drinking too much or not playing properly. In the very least, it is in everyone’s best interest to have a sober person in the group who can safely drive everyone home.
Take frequent breaks: As in any other activity be it reading, writing or playing computer games, one should always take frequent breaks to feel refreshed and alert. Although this may not apply to a person who places a few bets before leaving the casino floor, it does apply to gambler who intends on spending a considerable amount of time betting in a casino.
Have fun: Gambling should be viewed as a fun and exciting recreational activity as opposed to a means of making money. Even though most of us have heard of, or read about the occasional gambler who won the big jackpot that changed his/her life, this is usually not the case for the majority of players. Let’s face it. The glitz and glamour of casinos were not built on the good fortune of winners. Therefore always play for fun and never for the sole purpose of making money.
Avoid alcohol: Never drink and gamble. Not only can alcohol impair one’s judgement, but it can also inflate one’s sense of self confidence to the point where the person gambles away money which he/she would never have gambled if he/she was sober. This is one of the main reasons as to why some casinos offer free alcohol to their players.
Avoid distractions: Distractions can come in many forms from the occasional cellular phone ringing to the sexy girl walking past the table, and one should always be mentally prepared to ignore them in order to better focus on the game. Additionally, the loud sounds and flashing lights of a casino may look and sound very exciting, but they are not there to help you concentrate on the game. Try not to become distracted.
By following these basic set of guidelines, one can enjoy his/her visit to a casino and have plenty of fun while minimizing the risk of falling into any financial difficulties.
About The Author
Adel Awwad is the webmaster of http://www.casinoguide.ws
Copyright © 2005 www.casinoguide.ws - Free Casino Cash Guide, All Rights Reserved. This document may be freely redistributed in its unedited form and on the condition that all copyright references are kept intact along with the hyperlinked URLs.
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