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Basic Strategies On Winning At Live Dealer Baccarat

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Live dealer baccarat is not hard to play and has one of the highest payouts of all casino table games. Baccarat is one of the simplest ones to understand. It is in fact a simple game and the following winning strategies will help you play baccarat and win!

Nine is the magic number.

Think Nine in Live Baccarat. The first thing you want to do is create a hand with a total of nine in only two or three cards. Eight is ok, but nine is the goal on the total cards in your hand. The perfect hand would be a hand that has only two cards with the value of the two combined being nine. The second best hand in live baccarat is this same set up but with the value being eight. These two hands are referred to as “natural nine” or “natural eight”. Here’s the fun part, when one player has one of these “natural” hands then none of the other players may draw a third card. That’s fun isn’t it? This even includes the banker. The player with the natural eight or natural nine wins the hand immediately. If no other player has a natural eight or natural nine then the players decide to continue the game by continue betting or folding their hand. If there is a tie between two players then the game is voided and nobody wins.
Know your card point values.

How do you get to a natural 8 or natural 9? First you need to know your baccarat point face card values. You can’t win at baccarat if you don’t know the points of each card. This is incredibly important to learn because you can lose quickly by making simple calculating mistakes. if you don’t know what points apply to the cards. Here are the values of the cards. Aces are one point, cards from jack to king are zero points, and all other cards have their face value points.

What happens if you go over 10? Well, it’s important to know as well that if your hand totals more than 10 you simply ignore the first digit to get your point values. So, if your hand totals 18 the score is 8. A natural nine would be only a two card combination 5 + 4, 6 + 3, 7 + 2, and so on and so forth.

Know how and when to bet.

If you really want to win at Live Baccarat you will know how to lose as well. Don’t ever bet on ties or standoffs. Also, if there is a trend then bet with the trend until the trend breaks. Betting against a trend rarely results in winning and when you bet. However, with the trend you can make a lot of money over the long run. Another tip is to always have enough money on hand and be sure to stay in the game long enough to pick up on a run or play long enough to go through your play through bonus requirements at your casino of choice. You need to know how to manage your money (Bank Roll Management) if you are going to play live baccarat successfully.

Get practice with free sites.

Learning how to play is important especially if you want to win big. So, consider playing baccarat online at the casinos that offer free baccarat. You can practice with fake money until you get your technique down. You will also pick up some tips and skills to playing baccarat along the way simply from playing. Baccarat is the favorite game of many and for good reason. It’s fun and relatively easy to play. Just make sure you are prepared to plan when you hit the real tables and be ready to earn some cash!


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Basic Baccarat Terms

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From the name of the game itself to a Tie bet, we are going to cover some general baccarat terms to get you started and sounding like a pro, whatever your experience.

Baccarat or Baccara - basically this means "zero" and refers to the value of face and 10 cards during play. The aim of the game is to get a hand which totals 9, or at least get closer than the dealer.

Bank Bet - this bet bets against the player, in favour of the bank.

Banker - the banker can be a player or the dealer. How refreshing! It is the name given to the person who deals the cards and monitor the table. OK, so it's usually the dealer, but some casinos are generous!

Bankroll - this is the same as always; the amount of money to be gambled with. The bit that you want to grow.

Basic Strategy - all games have a basic strategy that suggests when to stand or take another card. The idea is that if followed strictly, it will provide the best possible return. Don't forget the money management side though!

Croupier - the name of the person with the grand job of being in charge of the Baccarat table. There are variations; the croupier doesn't deal in American baccarat, unlike with mini and online versions.

Dealer - obviously the person who deal the cards but in mini and online baccarat, this job falls to the croupier. In American baccarat it is the banker that deals the cards, with secondary dealers at the ends of the table handling the bets.

Face Card - important cards in any game. Jacks, Queens and Kings all have a value of zero and enable a strong hand including a natural.

Ladderman - only found in live casinos but a cool name and job! The person that oversees the baccarat game from a chair that sits above the table.

Loss Bet - a bet which bets against the bank. So a player bet would be a loss bet as it needs the bank to lose.

Mini-baccarat - A miniature version of the game with a smaller table and fewer seats. Much more up close and personal.

Natural - the best possible hand which totals 8 or 9 and is dealt immediately.

Player Bet - this bets against the banker, in the player´s favour.

Push - a different name for a tie between the player and the dealer: the player's stake is returned. So if both got a total of 7, the player doesn't lose out. Bets on the dealer or player lose, but a tie bet will pay out.

Tie Bet - a bet that predicts the player and the dealer will get the same result. More popular than you might first imagine.


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Baccarat Variations

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Did you know that Baccarat is James Bond's favorite casino game? Neither did I, but apparently it's true! Unfortunately I wasn't able to discover if it is traditional baccarat that 007 likes or if it is one of the many variations. Anyway; just so that every-one is aware of the types of baccarat in existence and on offer, here's a brief overview of some of the variations:

Mini Baccarat

This is the most commonly found form of Baccarat in American Casinos and online casinos; it is very similar to traditional baccarat but with lower limits to enable wider accessibility. Other variations include: a smaller table, only the dealer handles the shoe, and the table is worked by one dealer only.

Chemin-de-fer

If the name wasn't enough of a give away, this is a French variation of the originally Italian game, Baccarat. It's translation 'railroad' doesn't sound quite so romantic but quite fitting due to the main difference between Chemin-de-fer and traditional baccarat; namely that the French variation insists on the passing of the shoe from one player to the next when the first player has lost his hand; this ensures a railroading of the shoe around the table.

Super Pan Nine

This is a slim lined version of traditional baccarat; the decks are reduced by having the 7, 8, 9, and 10 cards removed from the decks. To compensate for the low numbers present three cards are dealt rather than two, with an option for drawing a fourth. In this version a hand of 3 or 4 only will result in the banker drawing a fourth card.

Private Baccarat

This is an unusual variation of baccarat in which the banker may choose whether to deal one or two hands to the player. Should he choose to deal the player two, the player then has the choice to play them both or to pick which one to play. If he picks one the game is as a traditional baccarat game. If however he choose to play both hands he must win both of them in order to beat the dealer; winning one and loosing one results in a tie.

Baccarat en Banque

In this French variation the player is dealt two hands, whilst the dealer is dealt one; betting on the dealers hand is prohibited in this game, and the shoe does not pass from player to player but rather stays with the dealer constantly.

Those are all the variants I know of; I'm sure that 007 could probably enlighten me as to some more, and maybe if I was lucky give me a little tutelage. For the most part it is traditional baccarat or mini-baccarat that you will find; however, it's always good to be prepared.


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Baccarat Strategy, Myth Or Possibility?

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As with any form of casino games, including poker, blackjack and roulette, the player is always looking for a strategy to increase their chances of winning. Many experiences Baccarat players feel that any mention of a strategy is purely based on myth and rightly so. We will look over some of the more common proclaimed strategies in an attempt to come to a concrete conclusion on the Baccarat strategy myth.

The Scorecard
Almost every casino will hand out a scorecard to every player at the table. Players can be spotted keeping track of the outcome of each hand in an attempt to spot patterns in order to take advantage of a streak. The casinos encourage this behavior simply because they know it has no bearing on the outcome of the game. Following a supposed pattern in Baccarat is as fruitless as it is with Roulette. Each hand plays independent of the last but this does not stop betters from believing they have found a betting edge by following trends. It is in your best interest to abstain from this habit as it has no outcome on the cards being dealt and will not provide you with any sort of edge.

Card Counting
While often referred to as a stable of successful Blackjack play, card counting is another card strategy that is meaningless in the game of Baccarat. Although it may appear as a worthy strategy for the Baccarat player, the fact that the issue of used cards being fed back into the “shoe” before all have been removed negates any count you may have made up to that point. Card counting for Baccarat is a race with no end, the cycle of cards makes it impossible to ever have a solid system in place.

What works?
The most common system used would be always betting on the banker. Although this is by far the most boring of any system it is the only one that can be mathematically proven to give you an edge.

The Final Word
After examining the many strategies proposed for the game of Baccarat is becomes quite clear that there is no failsafe method to improve your odds. Betting on the banker may make you a winner more often than not but it also strips the game down to a series of planned bets. It is best to enjoy the game for what it is and abandon any attempt and finding a strategy to help your odds at the Baccarat table.


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Baccarat Rules: Learn How To Play The Game Right

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Along with Roulette, Baccarat is one of the easiest casinos games to play. The most important thing you need to know is whether you are betting on the Player, on the Bank or on Tie. Betting on Tie is not really recommended because it decreases your winning chances. Baccarat is a game of chance, all you have to decide is which hand you think will win. Making yourself familiar with the basic rules will help you understand the play on the baccarat table and will make the game more fun for you to play.

Seat position is not important in Baccarat like it would be in Blackjack as you are not playing against other player or the house, the only concern you have are the cards. Do not let the amounts the other players may bet distract you, it is of no importance to you.

Baccarat is played with eight decks of cards without Jokers. At the beginning of a new game or when the Cut Card in the Shoe is dealt, the dealer will shuffle all decks together and put them back in the shoe, also called "The Bank". Then he will take the very first card out and whatever the value of this card is indicates how many cards will be burned. If the value of the first card is a four, for instance, the dealer will take the next four cards out of the shoe and discard them in a tray next to it along with the first card. At the beginning of the new game the shoe or the bank is given to the player on the right of the dealer. Each player is given the bank in turn and can hold the bank as long as the bank wins. Once the bank loses it moves on to the next player. Before the cards are dealt each Baccarat player has to make his bet.

The player with the bank deals two sets of two cards, if of course the game is played by two players. The hand closest to nine wins. If the first two cards dealt count Eight or Nine it is called a "Natural" and wins automatically, unless both hands have the same value then it is of course a Tie. When nobody has a natural additional cards are drawn to determine the baccarat winner. If the hand you bet on wins you get a one to one payoff.


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Baccarat Made Easy!

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I'm often asked about Casino games, and a common question is "What's the Easiest Casino Game to Play?"

Of course, that's a difficult question to answer, and yet an easy one to answer as well.

Let me explain….

First, “easy” is a relative term. What’s easy for one person may be very difficult for another person. Although I’ve written a book on how to make Craps extremely easy for the beginner as well as for the Professional Gambler, I will usually answer this question by emphatically stating – “Baccarat is the Easiest Game to Play in the whole Casino”.

“But”, they protest, “It looks like the hardest game to play”, or “it looks so intimidating”, or, “isn't that James Bond’s favorite game?”.

Yes, It’s all of the above…. Unless you “just do it”.

So, let’s take a closer look.

On its simplest level, it’s ONLY a matter of making ONE decision: Bank or Player!

That’s it… there is no more…. You can play Baccarat by ONLY deciding whether to bet on the Bank or on the Player.

That’s it – you place your chip(s) in the little box or circle on the table marked “Bank” and you’ve bet that the Bank will win the next hand. If you place your bet in the space marked “Player”, you are betting that the “Player” will win the next hand.

You REALLY don’t need to know (or do) anything else… and you’re playing Baccarat!

There are other things to do if you want. I always insist that my students keep a running score (or record) of the outcomes of each hand in order to use my favorite betting strategies for Baccarat.

But, for those who want more… let’s look at the game’s other nuances and options.

There are two different tables dealing Baccarat: The Pit, and the Mini Tables. The Pit is cordoned off with velvet ropes, manned by tuxedoed dealers, served by specially assigned cocktail waitresses, pit bosses, and Casino Hosts. All of who are there to provide “extra” goodies to the Baccarat players. Usually, there is also a buffet spread there for the Baccarat players in the Pit. Talk about intimidating! What’s more, there’s a $100 MINIMUM bet enforced (except at one Casino on the Las Vegas Strip) on the weekends, and $50 on the weekdays and nights. Are you scared off yet? Don’t be, this can be a “bargain”.

The other way to play Baccarat is at the “Mini Tables”. The game is played the same way, but it’s in the main casino area, a sit-down, half-circle table (it looks like a “Blackjack” table) and there’s only one dealer.

These Mini Tables have similar betting ranges (low minimums) to the Blackjack Tables, depending upon the Casino, the day of the week, the time of the day etc.

The main difference is that the dealer handles all the cards here, whereas the players handle the cards in the pit.

But THAT is a crucial difference…. NOT in the way the game is played (they’re identical) but in the TIME it takes to play a hand. The single dealer at the Mini Tables blasts through the hands, and you must play many, many hands an hour.

But, in the Pit, the players handle the cards, and believe me, it’s an art form, and very interesting to watch how they handle the cards. Nearly ALL of them will bend (and I mean BEND) each of their two cards up to reveal – SLOWLY – the marks, or spots on the side of their card, and then do the same on the end of their card – then do the same ritual to their other card… and then they THROW them down on the table, face up for all to see, OR they rip them into two pieces (Yep, the cards are only used one time in the pit and then discarded by the Casino)… OR they have some similar superstitious ritual they do every time. Because of these rituals that are played out EVERY hand, it can take a long, long time to complete the hand, therefore, your number of hands per hour are way low.

The result of this is amazing: You could spend much more of your betting bankroll on a $5 Mini table per hour than on a $50 Pit Table!

For the purposes of this article, I don’t want to get into how the game is played. For one reason, you DON’T NEED TO KNOW because EVERYTHING is done for you in this game either by the dealer (at the Mini Tables), or you are TOLD what to do by the Dealers in the Pit. For another reason, it is complicated – so, don’t worry about it – Just play the game!

I must tell you however, that there are five bets that you can make during any given hand in Baccarat.

1. Bank (you’re betting that the Bank will win)
2. Player (you’re betting that the Player will win)
3. Tie (you’re betting that the two will tie or push – NO winner)
4. Bank AND Tie (You’re betting that the Bank will win, but hedging your bet with a tie bet in case of a tie)
5. Player AND Tie (You’re betting that the Player will win, but hedging your bet with a tie bet in case of a tie)

Those are the five betting opportunities in Baccarat. That’s ALL you can do – that’s EVERY betting proposition available… there is NO more – that’s it – NADA!

And without going into my strategies…. Let me tell you this:

NEVER, NEVER, NEVER, NEVER, NEVER (got it yet?) NEVER bet on a tie! Completely eliminate bets 3, 4, and 5 above, and you are left with ONLY bets 1 and 2…. Bank OR Player.

One thing to note: When you win a “Bank” bet, you must pay a 5% commission. There is NO commission on a winning “Player” bet. That’s just to even the odds because there is a “slight” advantage to the “Bank” bet over the “Player” bet.

See? I told you it was easy…. That’s all you need to know to play Baccarat!


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Baccarat History and American Baccarat Rules

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If we put aside the black ties, the velvet curtains and the overall exclusive atmosphere, baccarat is one of the simplest casino games around. In addition, baccarat is a beatable game with a low house edge, which makes it one of the best bets you can make! Here you can read about baccarat history and learn how to play the game.

Both the American and European versions of baccarat and the French Chemin de Fer are late developments of the Italian game called baccara, which means zero in Italian. The origins of baccara go back to an old Etruscan myth. According to the myth, a blonde virgin had to toss a nine sided die to decide on her destiny. If the die landed on eight or nine, she would have to fulfill her destiny and become a priest. If the die landed on six or seven, she would be forbidden to participate in any religious activity. If the die landed on any other number, the virgin had to walk into the sea.

The Italian game baccara was popular among French aristocracy during the end of the 15th century. Baccara had evolved to the European version of baccarat, which is still played in European casinos today as well as the French variation of baccarat known as Chemin de Fer, which is mainly played in casinos in France. The American version of the game was introduced to Nevada casinos in the 1950s by Francis Tommy Renzoni, who imported the game from Havana.

Baccarat still carries an aroma of aristocracy and exclusivity. In American casinos, baccarat is played in a separated area of the casino, hidden behind velvet curtains. Baccarat players are usually dressed up and the betting limits are higher comparing to other table games. In order to attract the medium budget players, a lower limit version of baccarat, called mini baccarat, was invented. Mini baccarat is played on a smaller table, inside the casino gambling area with lower betting limits than baccarat.

How to Play Baccarat

Baccarat is played with 3 dealers and up to 12 or 14 players. Baccarat is usually played with 8 standard card decks. Aces valued as one, face cards and ten cards valued as zero, and the rest of the number cards worth their face value. The suit has no meaning. The object of the game is to get as close to 9 as possible.

The play begins by all players, including the dealer, placing their bets either on the player, the banker, or on a tie. Traditionally, the dealer bets on the banker. The dealer can be the house dealer or one of the players. After everyone has placed their bets, the dealer gives two cards to each player and to the banker.

The score of each hand is calculated as the sum of the two cards minus the left digit. For example, if the sum of the two cards is 15, the score would be 5. The decision whether to deal a third card is determined by a set or rules and it is not up to the player or the dealers decision.

If the score of the players hand is 9 or 8, he wins
If the score of the dealers hand is 9 or 8, it is a tie
If a players score is 7 or 6, he can be dealt a third card
If a players score is 5 or less, he has to receive a third card
If a player gets a third card and the score of the dealers hand is 2, 1 or 0, he must draw a third card
If the score of the dealers hand is 3 and the players third card is any value but 8, he must draw a third card
If the score of the dealers hand is 4 and the players third card value is between 2 and 7, he must draw a third card
If the score of the dealers hand is 5 and the players third card value is between 4 and seven, he must draw a third card
If the score of the dealers hand is 6 and the players third card is 6 or 7, he must draw a third card.
If the score of the dealers hand is 7, he cannot draw a third card.


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Baccarat For Fun

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If ever there was a game that conjures up visions of rich players in rich evening attire gambling for rich bets it is baccarat. There are three common variants of the game but Punto Banco is the most popular variation found in North American casinos. A regular baccarat table is about the size of a craps table, is staffed by three casino dealers and can host about a dozen players.

Play revolves around to hands dealt for the 'Banker' and the 'Player'. These names are titles for the dealt hands only and there is no real banker or specific player. Players place their bets on which hand they think will win. Hand scores are calculated by taking the face value for all cards worth less than ten, one for an ace and zero for tens and face cards. The value of hand is the total of the cards value but if it comes to more than ten you drop the first digit. For example, 8-ace-jack is worth 8 plus 1 plus zero = 9. But 9-5-5 is also worth 9 (9+5+5 = 19, drop the first digit = 9). The card suit makes no difference to value of the cards.

Players take it in turn to act as 'dealer' although this only involves turning over the cards. A player usually continues to act as dealer as long as the 'banker' keeps winning. The dealer starts by dealing two cards face down for the 'banker' and another two cards for the 'player'. Depending on the totals the casino dealers may instruct the 'dealer' to deal another card. With all cards dealt winning wagers are paid out or losses collected.

A third card may be dealt to either the 'player' or the 'banker' depending on the following rules.

If either the Player or the Banker has 8 or 9 no further cards are drawn. If the Player has a total of 0-5, the Player hits a single card but stands on 6-7.If the Player did not hit, the Banker hits if he has 0-5, and stands on 6-7.If the Player drew a 2 or 3, the Banker hits if he has 0-4, and stands on 5-7.If the Player drew a 4 or 5, the Banker hits if he has 0-5, and stands on 6-7.If the Player drew a 6 or 7, the Banker hits if he has 0-6, and stands on 7.If the Player drew an 8, the Banker hits if he has 0-2, and stands on 3-7.If the Player drew an ace, 9, 10, or face-card, the Banker hits if he has 0-3, and stands on 4-7.

Essentially a game of chance, what it lacks in skill it makes up for in the size of the bets involved. In many casinos the minimum bet can start at $25 and dedicated players often wager hundreds or even thousands of dollars on a single game that gives baccarat betting its exotic atmosphere.


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Baccarat For Beginners: Free Game Tips

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Baccarat is based on the simple premise of assembling a hand of two or three cards with a point value as close as possible to nine. Although baccarat betting may seem intimidating to those unfamiliar with the rules, it is, in fact, one of the easiest games to play. There is only one decision you have to make for each hand, the dealers handle the rest, playing out the hands according to strict, predetermined rules. Baccarat is also seen as a glamorous game, often played in a roped off room in many casinos.

The perfect hand consists of two cards that total nine, with the second-best hand being two cards that have a total point value of eight. These are the two “natural” hands in the game of Baccarat. If any player in the current game has a two card hand equaling a natural eight or nine then the other players may not draw a third card. The hand closest to nine always wins. When neither hand has a natural, there is no automatic winner, and additional cards are drawn to determine the outcome of the hand. The only hand that beats the natural eight is the natural nine. If there is a tie, all bests are called off.

Aces have a value of one, picture cards (Kings, Queens, Jacks) have a value of 10 and the remaining cards keep their face value. If your hand total is in double figures, then the first figure is ignored, meaning a hand totaling 18 would count as eight. Drawing two picture cards or two tens would give you a value of zero. A draw of a picture card or a ten and an eight or nine gives you the natural hands and no further cards would be drawn in this case with the natural hand being declared the winner.

The banker deals three hands of two cards each, face down. These hands are for two players, one to the right and one the left of the banker, plus his own hand. Other players at the table may bet on either hand or both to beat the banker's hand. If a player declares "banco", it means they are betting the total value of the bank's funds and all other bets are withdrawn.

If either player has a count less than eight or nine, he may stand or get one more card face up. The player must stand on six or seven and must draw on four or less.


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Baccarat for beginners

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Baccarat is sometimes known as the cousin of blackjack. The reason for the comparison is due to the basic game rules. In blackjack, you need to achieve a hand closer to 21 than the dealer’s. In baccarat, the hand closer to 9 is the winner. Baccarat is also known as the king of casino games and is one of the oldest card games still played at casinos today.

Unlike blackjack, in baccarat a player can bet on whether his/her hand or the dealer’s will win. The three betting options in baccarat are player, banker, or tie. Betting on the player will play even money. Wagering on the banker is the most popular bet but it is important to know that casinos charge a 5 percent commission when the player bets for the house. Players shouldn’t let this discourage them, though, the reason the house charges this fee is due to the fact that the banker wins, statistically, more times than the player.

The least common of the wagers is the tie, which pays eight to one. This is one of the least-profitable wagers a person can place at a casino, the house edge is extremely high.

The card values are easy to remember, face cards and ten are worth zero, ace cards are worth one and number cards are face value. A player receives two cards and can only receive one more hand during the game play.

Similar to blackjack, baccarat betting is a game where a single player faces off against the dealer. Baccarat, even with its glamorous image, is primarily a game of chance. Also unlike blackjack, a solid strategy still does not make this a ‘beatable’ game.

Baccarat is considered one of the most glamorous of the casino games. Due, in part, to the fact that for centuries this was a game played by the French royalty and to the fact that it was featured prominently in many of the 007 films as James Bond’s game of choice.

Even though the game is fairly simple to learn and master, it is one of the more popular choices for high-rolling, VIP players. Online casinos offer an array of baccarat betting limits but many land-based casinos only offer baccarat in high-minimum limits and, oftentimes, in a separated area from the main casino to offer the VIP players privacy.

There is an array of online tutorials available for beginning baccarat players. Keep looking around our site.

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Play Online Casino Games, Poker and More without Downloading

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There are games online that need to be downloaded or you need to get the software from their website so you could play. But of course, this may take space in your hard disk and your computer may not be able to support the program. This will eventually mean you won’t be able to play the game you’re dying to play!

Fret not, for there are games that do not need downloading just like the online casino games in Sportsbook.com! These games are called Flash games where you can simply enjoy them through your browser without the need to download any software.

You can also play with real money or just enjoy the Flash games for free since playing with real money would require you to sign up and register. Most Flash games don’t require signing up if you just want to try the game out.

Even this side of gaming has jackpots that can match their software counterparts, and most jackpots go over one million dollars! Playing slots, poker, roulette and more can be done without downloading anything at all!

The quality of Flash games against the downloadable software version can be quite different. Most software that needs to be downloaded offer better quality of sounds and graphics, but Flash games on your browser nowadays also have great graphics, making them decent enough to play with. Either way, you won’t be missing anything that the software has since these two types of gaming platforms basically have everything that the player needs to play the game properly. Flash games may not have the same amount of games that the software version has, but pretty much all your favorite online casino games will have a Flash version that you can enjoy.

Most casino sites have sign up bonuses so it’s also a good thing to sign up and register if you want to win real money. They also give high roller bonuses, and some casinos have higher table limits than other casinos over the Internet.

You can also play at tournaments with the Flash version unless otherwise indicated by the tournament. Enjoy playing through Flash games and play for real money too!

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The Best Gambling Game to Choose

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It’s amazing what technology can really do. Before, if you want to play casino games, you’d really have to go to a casino, bring money with you and play blackjack, roulette and the like.

Back in the day, people go to bingo social halls to play bingo and be part of the noisy, rowdy group hollering, shouting and most often jumping up and down to shout “BINGO!“ People go to race tracks to bet on horses or dogs to simply wager and be able to experience the first hand outcome of the race.

Now, because of the amazing technology we posses, gambling has invaded our very homes!

The proliferation of online gaming systems has compelled people to be connected to the World Wide Web, and be able to play online casino games such as roulette, craps, poker and more! Even bingo has been turned into a virtual game.

In some states, online betting, like the ones they have in Sportsbook.com, has invaded their homes so they don’t really need to go to the race track in order to place a wager.

Today, it is no longer necessary to leave the house in order to experience an adrenalin rush from the excitement of winning and the tragedy of losing. Choosing your online gambling games is solely your personal choice. Some people have an affinity that comes naturally towards horses and dogs, thus they tend to play race track betting games either online or offline. Some prefer the thrill of waiting for the next ball to be announced and be ready to jump and shout BINGO!!!

There are others who prefer the anonymity of playing casino games in the privacy of their homes just so when they lose, no one is the wiser or if they ever win big, and no one would also be in the know.

Feeling the cards in your fingertips and staying in a casino nearby to play not only card games, but also the psychological game that comes with it, including playing with the dealer are preferred by others.

What makes a gambling game the best is your connection with it and your affinity to it. So, choose the game that suits your style best, and make sure it is one that you will certainly enjoy!

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Spotting a Compulsive Gambler

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What is a compulsive gambler? This is a person who can’t resist the urge of online casino gambling and often leads to severe personal and social consequences if not treated properly. The desire to gamble becomes very difficult to moderate and control that the stress can only be calmed by online casino gambling more.

Here are some tells about a person who’s a compulsive gambler:

Walks, talks, and breathes online casino gambling

A person who pre-occupies himself with online casino gambling and tells stories to people of previous experiences, often discussing with anybody willing to listen, his new schemes or his next winning strategy is one of the indications of being a compulsive gambler.

More, more and more!

It is also a good indicator if he finds himself online casino gambling more and more money. In common cases, he is not online casino gambling for a bigger prize but for an increased thrill or excitement to have his adrenaline fix. And more often than not, time spent online casino gambling is longer than expected or planned.

Can’t stop, won’t stop

The compulsive gambler has, time and again, failed to curb his online casino gambling habits. Worse, he becomes irritable and restless when attempting to cut back or stop himself altogether. Unfortunately, he has found online casino gambling to be a loophole where he can escape or relieve his problems.

Lies, lies and more lies

Lying to his friends and family to hide his online casino gambling habit is becoming a part of his system. He lies but brags about winning, denies problems when confronted and often becomes angry if the issue is pursued. The lies start to become a way of life for the compulsive gambler.

Show me the money

Depending on others for help regarding financial situations starts to show. He starts borrowing from family and friends to support his increasingly worsening problem. Mortgages and loans are refinanced. Life insurance is cashed in, as well as his 401k. The gambler may then start committing fraud and theft to finance his online casino gambling activities.

Self-destruction

His career is jeopardized and his relationships with loved ones and friends are eroding. Shame and remorse is tremendously felt after online casino gambling and will attempt to commit suicide due to extreme helplessness of the situation.

Losing control

A change in personality can often be exhibited by compulsive gamblers. The compulsive gambler is starting to be manipulative, irritable, argumentative, critical and controlling. He loses interest with this regular activities and hobbies, making poor excuses or evades questions on his whereabouts. He often withdraws from loved ones and friends. He sees online casino gambling as a way to cope and deal with his problems.

No sense of time

The compulsive gambler starts online casino gambling to celebrate. And if in a low level crisis, he starts spending his time online casino gambling on holidays and special events.

Counseling may be able to help people with compulsive online casino gambling problems or people who are more susceptible to it. Prevention is hard and won’t always be likely the solution. People who know of relatives that are compulsive gamblers might be at risk and must be careful and wary.

You can find sites that can help you with this type of problem at wikicasinogames.com.

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Betting on Blackjack and Roulette Online

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When you bet through the Internet wherever you may physically be, assuming you are in the comforts of your home, you are still gambling in a significantly convenient setting. Playing against yourself or other players is possible without leaving the settings of your home. Playing online and betting on games like blackjack or roulette doesn’t exactly mean that the risks are considerably lower. There’s nonetheless the house advantage to think of.

The house advantage is something we can’t really avoid whether you’re gambling online or in a land-based casino. That’s why when betting through the internet, it’s always important and recommended to wage in casino games where the house advantage is particularly low.

The Importance of Property Advantages:

We all know that casino games are created in such a way that the odds are tipped in favor of the casino. This is how a casino earns revenue. Consider it as casino tax whereby the higher percentage of the advantage is the reduced probability of you winning.

Roulette and blackjack are the best games to pick when playing online since for one, roulette is a game that relies heavily on chance. Determining the outcome of roulette is very hard. When the wheel is spun and the ball is released, every player or gambler at the table has little control over the result. This casino game can even be played by the most inexperienced players or gamblers since the roulette wheel is round and is built in a way that it will only produce random results. The main goal to win the game is to guess where the ball will land.

You can choose from two roulettes to play and bet on online. The American wheel is an option which gives a house edge of 5.265 along with the European wheel with a 2.7% house advantage. Should you wish the odds of winning to work in your favor, then it would be advisable to play the European roulette where your house advantage is significantly lower.

On the other hand, blackjack is card game that doesn’t rely soley on luck. Blackjack also requires sharp card skills to aid you in your winning chances. In blackjack, you are always playing against the dealer. You will be dealt with cards, two to begin with, and the value of those cards combined should be exactly or closer to 21 than the dealer in order to win.

The home benefit of the game blackjack when you’re playing with the basic strategy is 0% to 0.5%. With this kind of property benefit in blackjack, you have greater probabilities of winning and smaller probabilities of losing in betting on the web.

More information about casino games can be found in wikicasinogames.com!

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A Brief History of Roulette

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Roulette is French for “small wheel.” There are several interesting facts about the game’s origin. Here are a couple of them.

  • The tale the history of roulette begins in France in 1655. The first revolves around the story of Blaise Pascal trying to find perpetual motion. He created a big wheel to for his experiments. One of his friends saw this and had a good idea to use this big wheel device for gambling.

  • Then in 1842 two Frenchmen, Francois and Louis Blanc add a 0 to the numbers of the roulette wheel. There are now 37 numbers on the roulette, ranging from 0 to 36. Adding the 0 increases the house odds of winning. Another tells about the mysterious story of Francois Blanc who founded the first casino in Monte Carlo. They say he sold his soul to the devil in exchange for the secret of roulette. You don’t believe this story? Add all the number in the roulette wheel. The total is 666.

  • China is another country that tries to take the credit for this game of wheel spinning numerological chance. Rumored to have been created in China and brought to the European countries through trade, the Chinese version of Roulette didn’t have numbers but had “animal” symbols on the wheel, which stood on a foundation that bore the numbers 666.

  • The roulette’s current layout first appeared in Paris in 1765. French migrants brought the game to the U.S.A. and the first American casino became operational in New Orleans in the year 1800. A casino was opened in Monaco in 1861 that became the gambling business capital in Europe after a ban of casinos in 1873.

  • Roulette history was made by one famous roulette player, Joseph Jagger. In 1873 he hired 6 clerks to record the outcomes of the roulette wheels at the Beaux-Arts Casino in Monte Carlo. Using this information he found that one number would come up more than any of the others and won $450,000 before management caught on.

Today, every casino across the globe has a roulette wheel to play. Roulette history is now over 3 and half centuries old. From its humble beginnings as a side project, roulette is now perhaps the most popular casino game in the world. The game is very popular because it is a simple, very easy to play game that is exciting and thrilling at the same time. It is unlikely that roulette's popularity will ever die.

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Is There a Sure Way to Win in Poker?

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Poker is now a highly-popular, well-loved game in certain parts of the world. It is a favorite game to play, especially among Americans. Now one may ask, is there a sure way to win in poker, especially if you are playing online poker? The answer is pretty simple. Examine these guidelines and apply them on your next poker game session and see your winnings increase.

Before playing the game:

- Inspect the online poker site. Make sure it’s trustworthy and authentic. You must play in big trusted sites if you don’t want to be scammed. Also ask old time poker players for their recommended sites.
- Read the terms and conditions of the online poker site. Know the minimum bets and the maximum payouts. This is very essential before playing online poker.
- Set a budget for the day. Know how much you are willing to lose and stick to your limit.
- Do not gamble if you cannot afford to lose money.
- Devote time to practice playing the game on free poker games first. You should be familiar with the game before playing with real money.

During the game:

- Don’t play every hand, do fold more. Probably the number one mistake beginning poker players make is that they play far too many hands. When you're just starting out playing poker, you want to play poker, and that means staying in hands that aren't very good just to be part of the action. But playing more doesn't mean winning more, it usually means losing more.
- Don't Bluff Just For Bluffing's Sake. A lot of beginner's understand that bluffing is a part of poker, but not exactly how. There's is NO rule that one must bluff a certain amount or at all during a poker game, but many players don't feel like they've won unless they've tried a poker bluff. Bluffs only work in certain situations & against certain people, and if you know a player always calls to the showdown, it is literally impossible to bluff that player.
- Take notes when you play. On most sites there is a little "notes" box that you can click on and jot down small tidbits of information along and along during a game. An example of this would be keeping a list of hands that a particular player shows down. Another example would be to keep track of your own play so that you can review it at a later time and fine-tune your play.
- Look for Tells. While tells are typically reserved for live games, there is information one can garner from other players online. You need to look for it.

After a game:
- A warning when playing at the table is that: If you do manage to win big, it is always smart to stop. What I do is that I bring two buckets then on one bucket this is the money that I started with. It should be full when I exit the casino. The other bucket is my profit and that’s just the money you should spend and spend until you want. Gambling it all away is a sign of greed.

Have fun playing at online poker rooms!

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How To Conquer Las Vegas Casino Gambling

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Las Vegas. It is a place famous for tourism, casino gambling, entertainment and parties. After all, it is THE entertainment capital of the world. Playing can be loads of fun in Vegas. It’s very easy to access casinos, thus having tons of opportunities to win lots of money. The challenge here though is leaving Vegas with more money than you have when you arrived. Here are a few guidelines to follow to let you go home a winner:


• Set a strict budget for the pit games and stick to it. It’s either you stick to it, or you do not play pit games at all.

• Make sure you are well-rested. Gambling can go on for hours. If you are on a losing streak, stop, leave the tables and get some rest. Take some time to do other things. There’s a lot of stuff to do other than gambling in Vegas! When you are fully-rested, you can go back to the tables. Chances are, the winners are long gone and the losers are drunk. This is the perfect time to take advantage of the situation.

• Look around you and pay attention to every detail. Study the players and focus on the games. Never hesitate to switch tables for better luck if you are not doing well at your current table.

• When playing with slot machines, change the amount of your bets every so often. Try to avoid betting the same amount on every spin. This works best on machines that offer free spins.

• Do no bet on all paylines at slots. Bet max amount on just a few.

• Do not drink alcoholic beverages when playing. Intoxication can cloud your judgment.

• Manage your bankroll well. Set a certain budget you will play with for the day and make sure to stick to it. Play only with an amount of money you can afford to lose.

• If you lose, it is the perfect time to quit. It’s that simple. You’ll know if you’re lucky as you play along. If you are on a losing streak, don’t push it. Just quit and walk away. There is always a next time.

Overall, as in any game, the best strategy you can use is patience. Take time to observe, study, and analyze all the variables in a game. But remember, casino gambling, above all, is still a game of chance.

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Online Casino Tips: A List of What You Should Know

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We want to share with you online casino tips we have collected through the experiences we had in playing for several years. These online casino tips are actually meant for newbies in this field. Some of them may be old time players who switched from land-based casinos to online casinos, while others are young and totally new to online gambling. Either way, these online casino tips serve as an orientation or an over view of what it is like to play online casino games.

First, let me assure you that switching to online casinos or to the young ones turning into online gambling is a great choice. Imagine if you were to play in a land-based casino. The cost is expensive, the time is limited, the effort and planning is massive and the privacy? Well, the boss can see you file for sick leave only to realize you were gambling. Online casinos are much better because it provides you with fewer expenses, so no more expensive beer from the casino bar. It provides you with the privacy that you desire. Plus, you no longer have to leave the house when you decide that you want to play, and you do everything in the privacy of your sanctuary which is basically your computer and your home.

So, for beginners, here is the first online casino tip: you have to know that there are two kinds of online casinos. One is web-based which means you enter the site, sign up and play. This is great if you have a fast broadband service and if you do not like to install anything on your computer. The second kind of online casino is the one where you have to download software. Do not worry, the software is pretty easy to download in case you are a technophobe. Downloadable software means the graphics for this kind of online game is much fancier.

When you decide which kind of casino to use, you will find yourself land in the lobby of the online casino site. The lobby basically is the welcome page, and it contains everything you need to know about the online casino. Register in the site so that you have an account with them. Do not worry, most likely, especially if it is a big time online casino, the information you will give is very safe. After giving your registration, you will find that you have two choices—play with real money or play for fun. If you are a beginner, choose play for free until you familiarize yourself with the game. Good luck and have fun!

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Random Online Casino Strategies from Our Beloved Players

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Are you looking for ways to improve your online casino strategies on winning? We’ve asked our readers from all over the world and mind you, these are readers who love a great casino game. These readers from all parts of the globe have generously shared with us their online casino strategies. We filtered out the best online casino strategies and we are presenting them to you. Call it casino tips or strategies, we call these sheet guide our casino survival tips.

When it comes to making casino tips for bets that range from US $1 to US$2—

An example we can give you is an imaginary roulette game. You are playing roulette and you try to make even money bets on red. Let us say that you have a 40-dollar bankroll. What you should expect is you will get far just by betting US$1 on each game and collecting the win after, but that would take too long. Smart people who gamble say that when this is the situation, betting bigger is better. You bet from the winnings of your one time, big time win and keep the money you bring to the table. Of course, you can only do this when you find yourself in a winning streak. So what you ought to do is bet back the winnings that you gain, and then get one dollar that would come from the original stake you put. Do this in each of the consecutive rounds that happen.

For example you bet a dollar in round # 1. When you win, that dollar becomes two. So on the second round, you bet that US$2 that you won and add a dollar from your bankroll. If you win again, you will get three dollars. This is the value you bet, and if you win then you get 6 dollars. Sounds great? Those 6 dollars is what you will bet on the next round and you add another dollar from your bankroll. If you are on a real winning streak then that 7 dollars can become 14 dollars. What you do is get that 14 dollars then add a dollar (equal to 15), and if you bet and win then that becomes 30 dollars. The thing goes on. Limit your bets to six rounds as not everyone is lucky. If you do this, you have your bankroll intact and your money moving just from the winnings. Winning six streaks is more common than you would think, and as long as you only bet a dollar from your bankroll and gamble away your winnings then you really do not risk losing that much money.

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Online Casino Tips

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If you are looking for online casino tips, you have come to the right place. However, the online casino tips that we will be sharing with you today are not particularly about tips on the casino games that you play. Our online casino tips will focus only on online casinos. You see, online casinos are a multi-million dollar, if not multi-billion dollar industry. Because it earns a lot of money, it has also earned a lot of business. This means that a lot of businessmen are investing their money on putting up online casinos. The result? There are now a great number of online casinos on the web. This has legitimized the business and made it more competitive. Business in competition for customers’ attention is always good because what happens is they work hard and offer the best services to get the most number of customers. However, it can be confusing as to what kind of online casino should you pick, how do you go about choosing an online casino and so on.

The first thing you should consider when looking for an online casino to play at is the type. There are two kinds of online casinos. One is web-based and the other is downloadable software-based. The web-based casino is pretty simple. All you have to do is go the site, click to enter, register and you can access the games. Then, there is the downloadable version which means you have to go online, click a button and download the software. The software is free. From the software, that’s where you play the game. These types of casino have its own pros and cons. One of the main pros is better graphics when you download casino software. On the other hand, an online web-based game is easy to play and you can play it with any computer and you do not have to install anything in your computer because all you need is an internet connection.

The second tip that we would like to give you is to checkout the welcome page. You know how in hotels you can judge a world-class hotel from a cheap one just by checking out the lobby? Well, the same goes for online casinos. The better the online casino, the nicer the welcome page it has.

The third tip is to always be assured that a legitimate casino will not want your cash outright. They would only want your credit card. This is good for you because you have a paper trail for your money, and in some ways you are protected by your credit card.

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Online Casino Guides: Beginners, Do Not Be Overwhelmed

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Online gambling may seem a little bit intimidating and overwhelming in the beginning. With lots of features and a lot of options to choose from, a newbie can somehow—and understandably so—be intimidated and confused. Those long time players in land-based casinos can even experience some confusion, especially if he or she is a technophobe or just does not get along well with computers. However, once you try playing casino online, you will experience the convenience and ease of use that playing online can give. You will also save money, which you would normally spend gambling outside or in land-based casinos. Plus, playing online means that you can do this in the confines and privacy of your own home, which is great!

So, for the newbies out there, we have devised some very basic tips in our online casino guides. These online casino guides are meant to give newcomers to the world of Internet gambling a sort of heads up. The online casino guides we have can be a useful tool in the orientation of newbies and can serve as a reminder for longtime players on how to play, cut your risks and win money!

First thing to look at, which I’m sure the less tech savvy people out there will cringe at the site of it, is your computer and the capabilities of your computer. When playing online casino, you want to reciprocate or simulate that fun casino feel. The way to do this is by having great graphics on your computer screen. If having a fancy screen is important to you then it is better that you go to an online casino where the software can be downloaded, and usually the download is free.

A quick clarification: there are actually two kinds of online casinos. One requires you to download the software and install it in your computer. The other is just online graphics meaning you do not have to install anything. If you want quality graphics to enhance you gameplay, choose the one that can be downloaded.

Now when it comes to downloading casino software, it is hardly complicated at all! All you have to do is click on the “click here for download“ button and the computer will automatically install the software. All you need to do is read the terms of agreement, which is very important to do so, and check the box. Again, most, if not all casino downloads are free. Usually, when you download the software, there will be a button that asks you if you want to play for real money or if you want to play for free. As a newbie, the best bet is to play for free at this point.

So, have fun with your first online casino gaming encounter!

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Online Casino Guides: Orienting Yourself to Internet Gaming

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The online casino guides you will read here are meant for beginners. With these online casino guides, perhaps newbies to the world of Internet casino may be oriented. Also, we hope these online casino guides contribute to the enjoyment of each of the players reading this article.

It can really be overwhelming to play online casino. When you go to a casino site, there are so many things you have to be familiar with because they are all new and not found in land-based casinos. Of course, the concept of the game is still naturally the same, and it is just the process of playing the game that is actually different, but think of all the things you can gain from playing online casino. You no longer have to go out. You can play at the privacy of your own home, your own room and even using your own equipment. Another great deal is you can play the game anytime and anywhere you want, as long as you have a computer. Plus, you save a lot in food and gas expenses, so there are more pros in playing online.

The first part of our orientation is you have to be aware that there are two types of online casinos. The first one is web-based, meaning you do all your gaming on their website. It is as simple as that. Then, there is a downloadable type of online casino where the site offers software that you have to download and install in your computer. Now, this downloadable software is free, so you do not have to pay for anything. We recommend that you use the downloadable type of online casino, especially if you want to play slots or want that fancy graphic feel that makes land-based casino so much fun.

Once you download the software, you will find that it is hassle free. All you have to do is click the download button and when it is done, read the terms of agreement and click the box. Always read the terms of agreement so that you can protect yourself from unnecessary issues.

After the download, you will find that the software will give you options. First, it will lead you to the lobby which is like the main entrance of the casino. In the lobby, there will be a link to a registration page. Fill it out so that you can have an account with the online casino. Then, what you do is you either choose to play the game with real money, or play it for free. If this is your first time, we suggest you play for fun and get yourself oriented. If you think you are ready then you can play for real money, so prepare your credit card.

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Free Online Blackjack Game Introduction

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We want you to be like the millions of people out there on the Internet and in land-based casinos enjoying the game of blackjack so we decided to make a free online blackjack game introduction list. We wrote it in the easiest way to understand (because we know some of you are excited to play the game immediately).

So, here is our enumerated introduction of blackjack. We hope you understand the game better after this. Good luck!

Free Online Blackjack Game Introduction # 1:
The game of blackjack is actually quite simple and this is the reason why this game has been so popular throughout the ages and why it has endured technological advancement. Whether it is land-based casinos or on the Internet, the game is still popular.

Free Online Blackjack Game Introduction # 2:
The basic concept of the game of blackjack is that you must get a hand that has the value of 21 or the closest cards to 21. When you get over the value of 21, you automatically lose the game.

Free Online Blackjack Game Introduction # 3:
A hand that has a value of over 21 is called a “bust.”

Free Online Blackjack Game Introduction # 4:
In a blackjack game, what happens is you do not compete against other players on the table. Your only opponent is the dealer. So, each player at the table has only the dealer to beat in the game.

Free Online Blackjack Game Introduction # 5:
In games such as poker, card suits are a factor in determining hand values. In blackjack, the suits have no value. The most important aspect is the number ranking. They are valued through their card face value. So if you get a 5 then the value of that card is 5.

Free Online Blackjack Game Introduction # 6:
The picture cards kings, queens and Jacks are worth 10.

Free Online Blackjack Game Introduction # 7:
The ace is valued as 11 or one. The value depends on the player and the hand he or she has. The ace becomes 1 or 11, whatever suits or is the beneficial value to the player.

Free Online Blackjack Game Introduction # 8:
In land-based casinos, a blackjack table is described as having the shape of a semicircle. You will find the dealer standing in the center and the players sit in front of the dealer around the arc of the semicircular table.

Free Online Blackjack Game Introduction # 9:
Blackjack usually has betting limits. You should check the table for the minimum bet and the maximum bet.

Free Online Blackjack Game Introduction # 10:
You have several blackjack options in the game. There is the doubling down (doubling the bet), splitting (when the player is given a pair in his initial 2 cards). These are just a few examples.

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Free Roulette Systems: How to Get Ahead of Other Players

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If you are looking for a free roulette system, you have come to the right place. Let us give you tips on how to adapt the winning free roulette systems.

Free Roulette Systems: How to Get Ahead of Other Players Tip # 1:

Do not take this advice as the sole “gospel” in playing roulette. It may not be a tip and more of a reminder but it is what some of you out there need to hear. Whatever advice you may read and take in here is simply just a basic guide so you can make better decisions when it comes to playing the game. It is not the “be-all and end-all” of playing the game. You will be playing for yourself using your own money so at the end of the day, the decision is solely up to you.

Free Roulette Systems: How to Get Ahead of Other Players Tip # 2:

Have you ever heard of the expression “clock the wheel?” Yeah, that is almost the surest way to win a bit of money in playing roulette. Although, this tip is really meant for players of regular poker and this is kind of hard to adapt to and be applied by players who do it online. This tip is effective, but you might find it time-consuming and tedious but hey, no pain no gain.

When you say clock the wheel, you are trying to see the concluding results of thousands of wheel spins. After analyzing this, you use the probability theory in which you base your bets on the best possibilities. When you have come up with the answer then that’s where you place your bet. Some people will take a liking to this more than others and those people will be the type who likes statistics, math and calculation. Try it out and see if you can use this strategy.

Free Roulette Systems: How to Get Ahead of Other Players Tip # 3:

When you research about roulette tips, I bet your browser came up with thousands upon thousands of search results. Our advice is to be wary of everything you come across with, especially sites that claim to have an infallible winning system. There is no surefire way to win in gambling. All you can do is read and research so you have the knowledge to make better betting decisions.

Free Roulette Systems: How to Get Ahead of Other Players Tip # 4:

If a casino has a surrender rule system, go for that casino. Those who have adapted to that system has cut the house edge and that means the odds are slightly in your favor. This applies only to the even money outside bets, but it still gives you better odds.

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Pai Gow Odds: Tips and a “How to” on Getting the Best Odds

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Do you want to be a great pai gow poker player? Well, we want to help you become a great Pai Gow player by becoming a winner and having the pai gow odds tip to your favor. So we listed things that you should consider when playing pai gow. May these things we wrote help you increase your pai gow odds. We enumerated them so it will be easier for you to follow. Good luck!

Pai Gow Odds: Tips And How to In Getting the Best Odds # 1:
Pai gow is a moderately easy game so anyone can play this. The fact that you are researching on the game means your odds of getting better at it is high up on the scale.

Pai Gow Odds: Tips And How to In Getting the Best Odds # 2:
What you will need in playing pai gow is three basic things: time, skill and money.

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You will also need a lot of patience since pai gow can be a slow game.

Pai Gow Odds: Tips And How to In Getting the Best Odds # 4:
You would also need a bit of cash as pai gow is a slow game it means that the table limit is higher compared to other games available out there.

Pai Gow Odds: Tips And How to In Getting the Best Odds # 5:
Be ready to spend US $10 per game on off peak hours and US $25 on peak hours.

Pai Gow Odds: Tips And How to In Getting the Best Odds # 6:
The mechanics of pai gow goes something like this: the deal will give the players 7 cards each. The player will then divide the cards he gets from the dealer into two sets. One is a 5-card combination and a 2-card combination.

Pai Gow Odds: Tips And How to In Getting the Best Odds # 7:
The 5-card combination must be higher valued than the 2-card combination.

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The standard poker combinations apply so if you know poker, you have better advantage.

Pai Gow Odds: Tips And How to In Getting the Best Odds # 9:
The read ‘em and weep part. When players submit their cards in the appropriate boxes, the dealer will roll the particular cards over. If you have a higher combination than the dealer then you win. If it is a tie then you lose.


Pai Gow Odds: Tips And How to In Getting the Best Odds # 10:
The win-lose push. If you lose one combination—either your 2-card combo or your 5-card combo—you can go for a push. Push means that the money you bet on will be returned back to you.

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