Archive for the Cards Theory and Tactics category.
June 25, 2008
No matter what will you consider best gambling games to be, they are games of chance. But to simply place a bet and then expect for Lady Fortune to take care of the rest is not my idea of best casino games. Therefore, I recommend avoiding games like roulette. In blackjack, however, player has to make decisions all the time. Each player must decide whether to stand, that is to take no more cards, or to hit, that is to ask for another card. Additionally, you have options of double down or doubling the wager and split or playing two hands. Certain casinos provide options such as surrender that lets you minimize the losses as well as insurance in which a player can hedge against the dealer winning. So in blackjack there is much to think about and it involves a lot of skill. The skill is reinforced by the limitless possibilities at any point of the game. As far I am concerned blackjack is one of the best gambling games ever. By combining skill and gut feeling along with some luck you can makes the most of it.
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June 16, 2008
Obviously the best recommendations can be obtained from other casino players, and probably the best way to find these is to search the forums at Casinomeister to get some vital information on how a casino you’re interested in casino is performing. As a general rule, the lower the number of threads present in the Complaints section the better. Remember though, that the vast majority of complaints are related to bonuses and do not necessarily apply to the operational issues of a casino. You have to keep in mind the fact that casinos don’t usually like players trying to benefit from “free money” without taking any risk of their own, which is the reason why bonus terms get convoluted and are a cause of so many disputes.
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May 07, 2008
Many people fly to Vegas or Atlantic City when they feel the need to play in a casino. Sometimes they win, most of the time they lose. Have you ever wonder why?
Obviously everybody knows that the house has better percentages than the players but that is not the most important reason why they come out ahead. Below are the true causes of people losing at casinos:
- Free alcohol - your senses are dulled and you begin to make foolish mistakes
- Scantily clad women – such women are used as a distraction.
- The slots ringing and the crowds cheering - This is the source of a false sense of hope. With all those bells ringing, someone must be winning. Why not you?
- The lighting - the casino creates an atmosphere where time seems meaningless.
The advantages of an online casino:
- No alcohol. It’s your choice not to go to the fridge for that beer. Also, no one is pushing it on you.
- You can turn off the sound on your computer. With no sounds, you are less likely to allow your emotions to affect you. Moreover, you will think a lot clearer when betting.
- No scantily dressed women. You can turn off the TV and radio and tell your girlfriend or boyfriend to put some clothes on.
- Most people have windows so we can watch time pass. What’s more, you should have a watch and a plan on how long you will spend playing on each round. Additionally, you can check on your funds. No need to count chips. The screen tells you exactly how much you have won or lost.
For all of these reasons and more, online games are more reasonable and provide you with a better chance of winning some money.
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April 02, 2008
Some time age I had a conversation with a friend of mine who claims there’s no way will one be a winner in the long run and how his computer simulation model has proven it. Many people know the Law of Large numbers, Random Walk, etc., and how the vig ties into that. However, based on observations, I don’t believe laws of Large numbers are something that can be evaluated during a few visits or over a 1-2 hours of play. You must be aware that you’ll hit lucky streaks, unlucky streaks and choppiness over probably as little as just one hour of play. You must be prepared to face such events.
After familiarizing with a few books, taking notes to my own mistakes, I created some rules that I had to follow if I wanted to have any chance of taking home (small) profits in roulette. And it was not until I began following these rules that my game truly improved. Here is what I came up with. I grouped them together and dubbed it “THE NATURAL TENDENCY PARADOX:”
- Play even money and/or 1:2 bets on a Single Zero wheel if possible
- Never increase the stakes if you lose.
- Don’t panic when you are losing. This is a cause compulsive betting. Try to be patient. Because of natural laws, one or two trends will begin to take shape shortly - No pressing until it does. (Rule number 5 will protect you if it doesn’t.)
- You must press when you win! This is your only chance! Sadly, it’s probably the hardest rule to follow.
- Don’t get caught into continuum. Take several 10-15 minute breaks but never break when you’re winning. Decide on loss limits and win limits. Leave the game when its time.
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March 03, 2008
If you’re flat betting, that is betting the same amount on the casino’s even money bets: every hand of blackjack, roll of the dice (pass line), or spin of the wheel, you are satisfied by winning more bets than you lose.
If you’re changing the size of your bet, you are successful by knowing when you enter the advantage arena and when to raise your bet.
Learn about these 8 crucial choices which you make in each of the casino sessions, and you will make a step forward on your way towards having an edge every time you play.
Managing your time and money are the keys for rising to the advantage arena, for remaining there, and for any possible short-term method to a potential winning in a casino session.
I like to present this idea as 8 decisions that you make when you start each casino session.
Making these decisions will create the discipline that the majority of gamblers lack, but most winning players have - the discipline to Get The Edge!
They are:
* Decision 1: Whether you want to play or not
* Decision 2: Which game you want to play
* Decision 3: Which casino to play
* Decision 4: Which table to choose
* Decision 5: Betting unit size and tactics for increasing the bet
* Decision 6: When to leave the table
* Decision 7: When to leave the casino
* Decision 8: When to terminate the casino session
Taken together, these eight decisions create a Plan Of Action for your casino trip (if you’re traveling to a remote location such as Las Vegas) and your casino sessions.
You should ponder on each of them before leaving home and/or before each session, and write down your thoughts on each decision you make.
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February 16, 2008
Playing in a casino can be an entertainment if dealt with the proper attitude. A good approach is when you are aiming to win but you are also prepared to lose – what is more, lose only the amount you planned to risk on the given day. To put it simply, you have to accept the fact that you cannot influence a winning outcome and it is impossible for you to win each and every time.
There are many interesting systems or approaches in casino games aimed at overcoming the odds to give you an edge to make you a winner, but do not expect to systematically play your way to riches off the casinos. Apart from card counting at blackjack or applying the Martingale System with no maximum bet limit, all types of casino games are ruled by luck, and an astute player should be aware of that fact.
The casinos have an internal mathematical advantage in almost every game and no mathematical betting system can cope with that. On the other hand, the player is responsible for making almost all the playing decisions, among them the decision when to quit playing. Depending how you make those decisions will determine how successful or otherwise you are.
The casinos are there to let you have a shot at their money and they will have a shot at yours too at the same time. Try to plan some king of betting strategy. Discipline yourself as well. Limit your losses and control your winnings. Stick to your previously planned bankroll limit if you lose and do not be greedy if you win. Walk before you run. Rather than trying to win a certain amount of money, learn how to be a winner first by a small margin - any small margin. Believe me, that is not easy.
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January 30, 2008
Backgammon has always been widely popular. It’ a fascinating game in which skilfulness is essential. Simply memorizing the rules isn’t enough to win. Deciding on a good strategy and lots of practice will help you greatly. Although the rules are simple, luck makes the game truly exciting.
Besides a great deal of luck and much skills, a few winning hints won’t hurt. Therefore, here are some useful backgammon guidelines that will certainly increase your chances to be successfull at this game.
Firstly, it is essential to know that backgammon is a game based on skills, strategy and luck. You have to be aware that risk in necessary in order to win. Playing safe all the time is a bad idea.
Another important thing, particularly when you are behind in the game and you are waiting for a good throw to develop your position on the board, the optimal strategy is to hit your opponent. If you find yourself in such circumstances try to arrange your checkers in your home part of the board in order to be prepared for the checkers of your opponent from the bar.
Knowledge about the most important points on the bar is crucial in backgammon. These points are the 4th and the 5th on every side of the board. Combat for these points and try to hold them early in the game.
When are ahead in the game, the best choice is to race as fast as you can. Begin running for your home board but be wary not to give your opponent the opportunity to hit your checkers. Try not to be hasty, think it over and make your move. Indeed, this game is some kind of race but is not a race against time. No one will really shout at you if you take some time to think on your next move.
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