tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52566285059577048462024-03-05T23:40:47.809-08:00CaSiNo TricksNews Updateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15492587465128541859noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5256628505957704846.post-83265381254793786322015-01-22T02:46:00.000-08:002015-01-22T02:46:16.404-08:00Indonesia halts search for missing AirAsia plane as night falls<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Indonesia called off until first light a search for an AirAsia plane
with 162 people on board that went missing on Sunday after pilots asked
to change course to avoid bad weather during a flight from Indonesia's
Surabaya city to Singapore.<br />
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Indonesia AirAsia Flight QZ8501, an
Airbus 320-200 carrying 155 passengers and seven crew, lost contact with
Jakarta air traffic control at 6:17 a.m. (2317 GMT on Saturday). No
distress signal had been sent, said Joko Muryo Atmodjo, an Indonesian
transport ministry official.<br />
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On board were 155 Indonesians, three
South Koreans and one each from Singapore, Malaysia and Britain, plus a
French pilot, the airline said in a statement, correcting earlier
information.<br />
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Tatang Kurniadi, head of Indonesia's National
Committee of Safety Transportation, expressed hope of locating the
aircraft quickly and said it was too early to detect any of the
so-called electronic pings from its black box recorder.<br />
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"We are
using our capacity to search on sea and land. Hopefully we can find the
location of the plane as soon as possible," he told a news conference.<br />
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"What I need to emphasize is until now, we have not found out how the plane fell or what kind of emergency it was."<br />
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Indonesia
AirAsia is 49 percent owned by Malaysia-based budget carrier AirAsia
(AIRA.KL), which has had a clean safety record since it began operating
13 years ago. The AirAsia group also has affiliates in Thailand, the
Philippines and India. The aircraft had accumulated approximately 23,000
flight hours in some 13,600 flights, according to Airbus (AIR.PA).<br />
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The
pilots of QZ8501 "was requesting deviation due to en-route weather
before communication with the aircraft was lost," the airline said in a
statement. Singapore, Malaysia, Britain, South Korea and Australia
offered to help in the search and any investigation. Malaysia said it
was sending vessels and a C130 aircraft while Singapore had also sent a
C130. Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott said a P3 Orion aircraft was
on standby if needed.<br />
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ANXIOUS RELATIVES<br />
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Flight QZ8501 was
between Tanjung Pandan on Indonesia's Belitung island and Pontianak, in
West Kalimantan province on Borneo - almost halfway between Surabaya
and Singapore - when it went missing. There was bad weather over
Belitung at the time and the aircraft had been flying at 32,000 feet
before asking to fly at 38,000 feet to avoid clouds.<br />
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In both Surabaya and Singapore, anxious relatives of people on the plane awaited news.<br />
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Louise Sidharta was at Singapore's Changi Airport waiting for her fiancée to return from a family holiday.<br />
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"It was supposed to be their last vacation before we got married," she said.<br />
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A man named Purnomo told TVOne in Surabaya of a lucky escape.<br />
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"I
should have been on the flight," he said. "We, seven people, had
planned to go to Singapore for vacation but this morning I had an
emergency. I had my passport in hand."<br />
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Tony Fernandes, chief of Malaysia's AirAsia, said he was heading to Surabaya.<br />
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"My
only thoughts are with the passengers and my crew. We put our hope in
the SAR (search and rescue) operation and thank the Indonesia, Singapore
and Malaysian governments," he said on Twitter.<br />
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AirAsia swapped its distinctive bright red logo for a grey background on its website and social media accounts.<br />
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The
incident comes during a troubled year for Malaysia-affiliated airlines.
Malaysian Airlines Flight MH370 went missing on March 8 on a trip from
Kuala Lumpur to Beijing with 239 passengers and crew on board and has
not been found.<br />
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On July 17, Flight MH17 was shot down over Ukraine, killing all 298 people on board.<br />
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Indonesia
AirAsia has a fleet of 30 Airbus A320s. The missing plane has been in
service for just over six years, according to airfleets.net.<br />
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All
AirAsia-branded airlines operate aircraft made by Airbus, which has
orders for several hundred planes from the group. AirAsia is considered
one of the European planemaker's most important customers.</div>
News Updateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15492587465128541859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5256628505957704846.post-30989351324905151802013-01-17T22:31:00.003-08:002014-11-06T02:19:58.497-08:00Winning Blackjack Tips<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><p style='display:none'>26836f82e46040fca5a806badc0036547afa3dbd</p>
1. It is a good idea to ‘Hit’ when you have a 16, even if the Dealer has a 7 through to Ace as a face up card. You will be surprised to see how many times you will get a 4 or 5 card versus a higher card or face up card. This is a very strategic defensive move.<br />
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2. It is a good idea to Double Down on a soft 18 when the Dealers face up card is a six. This will allow you to get more money on the table and drive the Dealer to hit and possibly get a bust card. This is a very strategic offensive move.<br />
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3. It is a good idea to Stand on two nines even when the Dealer has a seven as his face up card. This move is not either defensive or offensive. It’s simply common sense. The Dealer must stand on 17 in most cases even if it is a Soft 17 (depending on the casino rules). So, if the Dealer gets a 10 valued card, then you automatically win.<br />
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4. In multiple deck Blackjack, only use the Surrender option when you have a total of 16 and the Dealer’s face up card is a 9, 10, or an Ace.<br />
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5. In multiple deck Blackjack, only use the Surrender option when you have a total of 15 and the Dealer’s face up card is a 10.<br />
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6. You should never Surrender a pair of 8s.<br />
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7. Do not Surrender a soft 15 or 16.<br />
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8. You cannot Surrender your hand if the Dealer has an Ace as a face up card, as he may have a Blackjack. If he has a Blackjack, your bet will be lost.</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5256628505957704846.post-67213441401011065352013-01-16T23:17:00.002-08:002013-01-16T23:18:02.447-08:00Winning Slot Machine Strategies<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
The best way to win in a casino is by preparing your gambling session before you enter. If you follow a few simple rules and avoid a few bad choices you will reduce your losses and bump up your winnings. Let’s take a look at more <strong>winning strategies</strong> for the inspiring slot player.<br />
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Only play machines that will pay back 95 to 99 percent of the coins played. Usually these types of slot machines are of the higher denomination. Therefore you will want to look for the dollar slots, which are the most popular among those that payout at the high percentage.<br />
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Choose a loss number! Do not let your pride get in the way of knowing when to quit. For example, you can set a loss number at eight or ten spins. If your machine does not hit a winning combination after your set loss number you can simply move on to another machine. You may have to change casinos if that’s what it takes to win.<br />
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Play non-progressive machines. Progressive slot machines are normally set by the RNG(random number generator) which will result in a higher number of reels and symbols. Players are better off playing the flat top machines.<br />
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Ask your friendly casino employee if they can help you find a loose slot machine. Hey, there’s an old saying “the squeaky wheel gets the oil.” You never know, a casino employee could help you become a millionaire! Make sure you offer them a cut of the action if you win.<br />
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Casinos are very strategic as well when it comes to the actual physical placement of their slot machines. If you are looking for loose slots (who doesn’t?) then focus on the following four areas in the casino:<br />
First, the change booths or cashiers area are a hot spot for loose slots because casinos want people to see winners and immediately see where they can get change to play.<br />
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Secondly, look for displayed or featured machines with huge prizes on top as these tend to be loose to attract players. If you notice, most of these slot areas are packed with people just waiting to get a seat. Casinos know that eventually players will get impatient and stray to other tighter slot machines.<br />
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The third area to find loose slots in a casino is near the coffee shops, cafés, and snack bars. The idea is to motivate people to eat quickly and get back to playing those winning slot machines!<br />
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Finally, keep an eye out for loose slots near the casino “crosswalks” which are the cross sections between different areas of slot machines. The casino management will purposely place a couple loose machines at the front or near the beginning of a slot section to lure players. Yeah, it works well as we tend to follow the sound of money!<br />
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Avoid playing the slot machines that are located in secluded areas as these are usually tight. If you don’t like crowds and find yourself playing in a quiet secluded corner you can bet on losing your money. My suggestion would be to get up early or stay up later to avoid the large crowds.<br />
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Casinos will also place tight machines around table games, as table players tend to not play the slots, so management does not want them distracted by busy machines.<br />
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Showrooms or club entrances will usually have tight slot machines placed near the entrances as casinos know that people waiting in line have pretty much taken off their gambling shoes for the day.<br />
Finally, don’t plan on winning on a slot machine placed near the sportsbook in a casino. The casinos want their sports bettors to have as little distraction as possible.<br />
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Playing slot machines is a great time but winning while playing is even more exciting! By following a few simple rules you will increase your chances of winning. Luck to ya.</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5256628505957704846.post-18426776422892602872013-01-06T21:32:00.001-08:002015-08-14T00:13:26.554-07:00Top 10 Tips for Beating Casino Tactics<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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10 ) Know the Odds</h3>
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<br />This may seem like basic advice, but you’d be surprised how many people actually think they have an edge over the House. Regardless of how good you are, or how much experience you have, or what technique you use, the casinos have been at this for a lot longer than you have. The odds are stacked in their favor, and while you may win in the short term, you will eventually lose. Knowing this can keep help keep your head clear.<br />
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9 )Take What You can Lose</h3>
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<br />I used to be asked which machine paid out the most often in the casino, and my answer was always the same; “The one with the letters A-T-M on the front.” When you decide to go to the casino, you must assume that you are going to lose, and treat it as such. Decide beforehand how much money you can afford to spend on the evening’s entertainment, and take no more than that amount in cash. Leave your checkbook and credit cards in the room or at home. When you have played through the cash in your pocket, leave.<br />
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8) Watch your Cash</h3>
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<br />This seems, again, like an obvious point, but it is something that gamblers often forget. Always be aware of your win-loss ratio. At any time, you should know exactly how much you have spent and how much you have won since you began this session. It doesn’t seem like much when you’re playing quarter slots until you realize that you’ve been shoving five-dollar bills into the machine!<br />
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7) Know When to Quit</h3>
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<br />The casinos love to quote the old adage, “A winner never quits and a quitter never wins,” but the opposite is true when it comes to gambling. My wife and I have a standing rule: we play only what we intended to play before we arrived (see #2), and, if at any time, we reach double the amount we came in with (or greater), we cash out and leave. Just as small losses add up quickly, so do small wins. We go to the casino to eat about once every two months or so, and when we go, we usually bring a little extra cash (often $5 or $10) to play in the machines. In general, we lose or break even, but we have won (and walked out) often enough that, over the course of three years, we’re up by about $25.<br />
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6) Watch the Clock</h3>
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<br />There’s a reason that few casinos have clocks or windows. Compensate for this by wearing a watch or carrying a timepiece and referring to it often. At any point, you should know exactly how long you have been sitting at the table or the machine. If you’ve been at the same location for more than 15 minutes and you haven’t at least broken even, it’s time to cut your loses and go. Sometimes, in addition to limiting the amount of money I bring with me, I also set my watch alarm to 30 minutes or so. When the alarm goes off, regardless of whether I’m up or down, I leave.<br />
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5) Don’t Drink</h3>
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<br />Alcohol dulls the senses and impairs judgment; that’s why they keep offering you those free drinks. Fortunately, combating this tactic is as easy as saying, “No thanks.” Of course, the waitress will keep tempting you. After all, her job is to keep you there at the table or in front of the machine. If you need an excuse, you can always claim to be the designated driver and they will usually leave you alone. Just remember, they can’t force you to accept the alcohol.<br />
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4) Take Breaks</h3>
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<br />All too often while working the floor, I would see people sitting in the same location for hours on end. Sometimes (it happens much more often than you think), these people would not even leave to take a bathroom break, instead simply urinating (or worse) right there in the seat. Sometimes they would shift to another seat, but more often, they simply sat in their own filth and kept playing. Such is the drive of greed. Get up once in a while and walk around. Go to the restaurant (if there is one) or snack bar and get a soft drink. Use that time to check your win-loss ratio (see #3), and if you find that you’re ahead, it might be time to go.<br />
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3) No Systems</h3>
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<br />There’s no shortage of people trying to sell you on time-tested methods for beating the casino. Everyone seems to have a “system” that they claim works for them, but if you ask around, you’ll find that they made their money selling books, not playing casinos. If all of these systems worked as well as they say, how would casinos still be in business? And doesn’t it stand to reason that the casino operators have read these books too? There is no perfect system that can defeat the odds that are weighted in favor of the house, and it’s a waste of money to try. Gambling is largely luck, and you have no control over that factor. What’s more, most casinos write the rules such that the odds go to them.<br />
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2) Hidden Costs</h3>
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<br />Many slot machines today offer varying levels of payout with the number of coins played. Of particular importance to note are linked machines that are placed in different casinos across the country, and tied to a central mega-jackpot. Often, in order to win the big money, you must play the maximum number of coins playable. I have been witness to two occasions in which someone got the winning combination (and won a small jackpot), but was “cheated out of” the big money because they did not play the maximum number of coins. By law, this information must be made clear on the face of the machine, but casinos are good at hiding it amongst the colorful designs and other eye-candy.<br />
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1) Cash Outs</h3>
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<br />Cashiers in casinos have been trained (or machines, where they replace humans, have been programmed) to provide you with the largest possible denominations of bills when giving cash outs. This is because they know that you have to pass through the maze to get back out, and you might be tempted by the lure of a particular machine. You sit down to play just “one more dollar,” only to discover that the smallest bill you have is a five…<br />
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It would be wrong to say that no one ever wins. In fact, casinos are filled with winners, sometimes big winners. But stop and ask some of these people how much they have spent trying to get to that point and the numbers become a little more revealing. It is very rare to win huge amounts of cash without having paid excessive amounts to achieve that goal. Ever notice that casino winners (in large part) tend to be in the ages of 50 and upwards? Who else has all day to spend in front of a slot machine, shoving coins into it?<br /><a href="http://www.casinoslots.co.nz/">online pokies</a>
Sometimes, you get lucky. I’ve had days when I’ve walked into a casino with two dollars and come out two hours later with $20. There have also been days when I’ve gone in with $20 and come out in 15 minutes with nothing. The best way to win? Don’t play. But if you must, then these tips will at least help balance the odds a little. </div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5256628505957704846.post-77522006048288851172013-01-03T01:05:00.001-08:002013-01-03T01:05:18.617-08:00Pai Gow Poker Rules<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Pai Gow Poker is played with a 53 card deck, which includes one joker. The joker can only be used to complete a straight or a flush and is considered an Ace in any other circumstance. In a flush, it is considered the highest ranking card that has not been used.<br />
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Before your hand is dealt, you will need to make a wager. The people who are playing with you will also bet. If you are playing Pai Gow online, you probably won't be playing with other people. Everyone is dealt seven straight cards from the deck. When there is multiple people playing, rolling the dice will determine who will be dealt the first set of cards.<br />
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After everyone receives their cards, you have to arrange your cards and try to make your best 5 and 2 card poker hands. The strength of hand rankings of the same as normal five card poker. The one exception with Pai Gow poker is that in most casinos the "Wheel" (A,2,3,4,5) will be considered the second highest straight to the royal straight (10,J,Q,K,A).<br />
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The rankings are (in order): one pair, two pair, three of a kind, straight, flush, full house, four of a kind, straight flush, royal flush. You can also get a five of a kind if you get all four aces and the joker, though you might want to split them up between the two hands to try to win both hands.<br />
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<strong>Important rule:</strong><br />
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your low hand is never allowed to be able to beat your high hand. Example: Look at the screen above. You are not allowed to play the pair of 6's in your low hand because it would win against the pair of 4's and AQ3 high cards in you high hand. Your best move is to play Ace/Queen in your low hand, although you could also play both 4's.<br />
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If the player and dealer both have the same hand rank in a 5 card hand (called the high hand), such as both having a pair of Aces, then the person with the highest ranked card (in this case a King) will be the winner. In the unlikely event that the dealer and player have the exact same 5 card hand, it is called a <strong>copy hand</strong> the tie will go to the dealer.<br />
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For your 2 card hand (called the low hand), any pair that you can create will beat two singletons (non-pairing two cards). A higher pair beats a lower pair and the highest ranked card wins when it comes to singletons. An Ace-2 will beat a King-Queen. If you and the dealer have the same two cards, the dealer wins on the copy hand.<br />
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Playing against the dealer's hands</h3>
The dealer will arrange his hands by a set of fixed rules called the "house way". This means that the dealer is not deciding how to try to beat people.<br />
The main objective in Pai Gow poker is to win both your high and low hand against the dealer. If you win both hands against the dealer, you win even money on your bet minus a 5% commission to the casino. If you and the dealer split one hand a piece, the bet is pushed and no money is won or lose. If you lose both hands to the dealer, you will lose your entire bet.<br />
Because of the 5% commission on your winnings, the house advantage is 5% because the dealer does not have much of a natural advantage on you. The normal house advantage for the banker is 2.5%, because of the cases where a copy hand goes to the banker.<br />
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Dragon Hand</h3>
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You might be wondering why there is a dragon that is associated with Pai Gow Poker. Well one fact is that the game originated in China. The other reason that the dragon is prominent with the game is called the "dragon" hand. This is usually only seen in live casinos when multiple people are playing.<br />
If there is an empty seat that is available, the dealer will deal a hand for the empty seat. This is called the dragon hand.<br />
Any player may place a bet and assume the dragon hand if they would like. This would essentially mean that you are now playing two separate hands against the banker.<br />
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Be the Banker</h3>
Any player at the table is allowed the be the Banker. The banker is who everybody else is playing their hands against. The dealer will still play and will bet an amount equal to the last bet that player made when the dealer was banking. The banker will be decided by taking turns. Everyone has the option to be the banker or decline. If a player decline, the next player in line has the option.<br />
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In order to be the banker, you must have enough money to pay off all winning bets from the other hands. You must also have played a hand against the banker.<br />
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<strong>What are the advantages to being the banker?</strong><br />
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The main advantages are that there is a 2.5% advantage for the banker because they win on a copy hand.<br />
The 5% commission that is charged isn't taken until all of your winnings and losings on all hands played are combined.</div>
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It doesn’t matter if you’re just starting to learn about the ins and outs of blackjack or if you are looking to brush up your skills – here are some of the best tips and advice from players who have enough years of experience to know better.<br />
While some of these might seem obvious to those with some blackjack background, you would be amazed at how normally intelligent players often let go of common sense in all the excitement of the game.<br />
Commit these to memory and you’ll be sure to leap over less sophisticated players.<br />
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Tips and Tactical Advice for Winning at Blackjack</h2>
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<li>Remember that even after you have mastered basic blackjack strategy and black jack card counting techniques, it is impossible to win all the time. Blackjack is a statistical game and professionals know that to win big means playing lots of hands, riding out fluctuations and perfecting their skills to achieve an overall advantage.</li>
<li>Card counting is an effective way to gain an advantage over the house, but it is extremely difficult to do properly. More importantly, counting cards in blackjack while playing online is useless, since most games shuffle the deck after every hand.</li>
<li>Playing multiple hands against the dealer does not provide a statistical edge – it’s really no different than playing for a longer period of time. It certainly speeds things up, but it doesn’t increase your chances of winning.</li>
<li>Know the blackjack lingo. If there is a term used in blackjack that you don’t understand, you need to find out what it is. Blackjack is an easy game to learn, but it takes some time to master. Find out all about insurance, surrendering, and all the rest before you put money down on the table.</li>
<li>Never stop learning, never stop practicing. Even if you think you have perfected your game, you can always improve. Check out new strategies, new games, and new ways to play.</li>
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Roulette Tip 1#</h2>
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Always play a Roulette that is free and always bet on the outside tables' one.<br />
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Roulette Tip 2#</h2>
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Always bet on outside chances whether Red/Black, Odd/Even, High/Low, Columns or Dozens. The returns are marginal here but they will help you in winning the game.<br />
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Always keep checking the previous rounds or sessions of the Roulette as they will help any player in making predictions for their rounds. For instance, if a series of 10 red figures were to be spun in, the player will prefer betting on the red ones. This Roulette Tip is the most important factor or tip of many Roulette Systems and is usually used by many players who win consistently.<br />
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This is important. Practice makes a man perfect. Start with a free table to get hold of the game, clear your doubts and then when you are confident enough, start placing your bets on a table where you play to win.<br />
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Reserve whatever you win. Example: You start with the amount of $50. After a couple of hours of playing you have a total sum of $100 which is equal to the profit of $50. Withdraw the amount or sum you won into your bank account. You cannot lose the game, you can only draw even. This is the most important Roulette strategy for any casino player. Always keep the money you win and play with your original amount put at stake. If you lose your stake within a short span of time, control your temptation to make more deposits in the future. Here comes the most important Roulette Tip for any player…always bet an amount you think you ca afford to lose.<br />
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Always start with checking your table before playing. You need to concentrate. To consistently win huge sums of money, you must keep in mind that you are not competing with the casino. Focus only on earning profits.<br />
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Always look for this rule before playing. Play only the European Roulette Table and never the American Roulette Table. The double 00 on the American Table increases the casino's profit margins and your chances of losing too at a faster pace.<br />
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If you are playing online, you have to be doubly careful .always play with reputed casinos which publish their payout percentages. Always play with a casino with a Random Number Generator.<br />
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This is only for the traditional casinos. Before starting your turn spin the wheel several times to check for biases if any. It is quite possible that a particular wheel generates more of odd numbers than even or vice versa.<br />
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Always keep a printed version of these Roulette tips. Keep them while playing the game as they can be of great help to you while playing and winning a huge sum of money.</div>
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<strong>1) Place the five or nine to lose</strong><br />
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In this bet, you put down $8.00 and bet that the numbers above will lose. Why? The house edge on this type of bet is low – only 2.5% so when the 7 shows (again, that happens often), you’ll win $5.00.<br />
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2) <strong>Lay against the 4 or 10</strong><br />
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This tip is similar to the place the 6 or 8 to lose but the payouts are much higher. In this case you take the more “optimistic” approach and place $41 on the table and say “Lay against the 4 (or 10).” If you win, you get paid out $20!<br />
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3) <strong>Place the six or eight to lose</strong><br />
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This tip is extremely easy and virtually foolproof! Place a $5.00 bet on the table and announce “6 (or 8) to lose.” Why? If the seven shows (which is a very high frequency number) then you win $4.00 as the house edge is only 1.82%.<br />
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4) <strong>Place the Six or Eight</strong><br />
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When you’re playing in multiples of $6.00 (or the currency of your choice), place the six or 8 place-to-win bet. Why? The casino has only a 1.52% edge which means that you’ll be paid out seven dollars when the number hits (and easy profit every time)!<br />
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5) <strong>The Odds Rules: When to pass and come and when not to</strong><br />
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The rule of thumb is as follows: Put the smallest amount on the “don’t pass” or the “don’t come” and the largest amount behind it. Why? Simple. The house edge is on the don’t pass/don’t come bets but the player has the advantage on the odds bets. Next, the second rule of thumb also applied to this type of common craps bet. The house edge is on the pass line and the come line but the player again, has the advantage on the odds portion of the bets.<br />
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<strong>“Roulette Machine Tips Should be Practiced Online”</strong><br />
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Put £20 in your favourite bookies roulette game and you’ll get £20 worth of spins, probably at a minimum of 50 pence per bet. Do the same thing online and you get much more for your money, on average you’ll make around 100% on what you deposit and we have’nt even mentioned the no deposit bonuses yet either.<br />
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<strong><em>10 Quick Tips For Roulette Machine Champions</em></strong><br />
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“Read and read again my friend”<strong><em><br />
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<strong>1. Go for the free cash first</strong><br />
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Joining an online casino as a uk player is simple, but finding the right website and roulette simulators can be more tricky. We suggest using a bookies casino like betfred.com where the machines are very similar to the betting shop standard. Don’t forget the free cash too, you can make serious coins with no need to deposit anything. See our free roulette site bonuses ..<br />
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<strong>2. Bankroll management is everything</strong><br />
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If you’ve never thought about the money you’re playing with, think again. Bankroll management is one of the most powerful roulette tips known to any budding professional. Ten percent is normally a good figure in terms of playing the wheel with control, if you have £20, then you bet no more than £2 at anyone time.<br />
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<strong>3. Practice your roulette game online</strong><br />
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Join a casino and practice like there is no tomorrow, the cool thing about online roulette simulators is freedom. By this we mean free of course, you can write down your best betting patterns and most successful runs at anyone time, you also stand to lose nothing if you go on tilt and lose.<br />
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<strong>4. Walk away with 20 percent profits</strong><br />
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If you make twenty percent profit then you leave the fobt machine immediately. This rule is golden amongst some of the most smartest players on the planet. For instance: If you start playing with £40, and at anyone time you have £48 or over, then it’s time to walk away. Sustainability is discipline, it’s also one of the best betting shop roulette tips you’ll ever learn.<br />
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<strong>5. Knowing how a roulette machine works</strong><br />
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Roulette games are not rocket science, but they are gambling chemistry. Learning how machines in the bookies function is something you want to have in your back pocket, next to your winnings that is. Read our guide on how those roulette machines work ..<br />
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<strong>6. Know your enemies</strong><br />
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Your enemy is not the fixed odds betting terminal, it’s the person either taking money out or putting it in who is. Players like to marvel about systems and strategies, you should be thing about them and them only. It’s not how they’re betting that matters, it’s how much they’re losing or winning. Machines are solid based systems that have capacity, if they fill up they will automatically empty after profits. You need players to fill them up, so tread carefully and watch mindfully.<br />
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<strong>7. Know when to play a machine</strong><br />
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You are best to play at certain times and there are great reasons for this. The majority of bookies shops fill up between the hours of 4 – 630 pm, normally the end of work shifts that have gamblers edging to blow off steam. For this reason the best time to play a roulete machine is around 7 o clock at night. Avoid early mornings and late nights, as low human traffic will indicate a possible poor payment flow.<br />
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<strong>8. Gathering covert intelligence</strong><br />
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The way in which the atmostphere of that betfred shop portrays itself may lend a few clues. One of our favourites is the dead terminal, if you walk into ladbrokes and the place is full of betting humans but no one on the <em>roulette machine</em>, then it’s a giveaway for a machine that’s been hacked to death. Study other players and observe for possible signs that you’re onto a winner, if you see a player who is suddenly flustered and upset that they have no change left on them, be sure to spin next when they’ve gone.<br />
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<strong>9. Take your online experience back to the betting shop with you</strong><br />
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I can guarantee that your 52 year old drunken roulette players is not hitting those spinners on the internet. This where you can get ahead, use online roulette as a baseline for self development. Practice with either a real or play money £20 stake and aim to go for a 20 percent profit, write down your methods and any failures along the way. Once you’ve found confidence in turning £20 into £24 on a regular basis, head back to the real world and do some damage.<br />
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<strong>10. Bankroll building</strong><br />
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One of the best roulette tips found anywhere is bankroll management, the second part to this equation is bankroll building. If you manage your bankroll to within 10 percent of winning, then you should build at double the value. Therefore if you start playing with £20 and you spin bets at £2, you should leave the game with 20 percent profit at £24. It’s a bit more difficult than it sounds, but very impressive when a player can start building a bankroll with simplicity. Only practice makes perfect, and the internet is the perfect place to do it.</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5256628505957704846.post-48660892925902511972012-12-25T21:18:00.002-08:002012-12-25T21:18:46.649-08:00Scratch Cards Rules<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Many love them, many have played them but few know how Scratch Cards were initiated. Scratch cards became popular when numerous states in the USA began using them in their state lotteries in the 1980s. However, online scratch cards are comparatively new to the online gambling industry. Since gambling online is about expediency and ease, it’s understandable that scratch cards are now offered on online casinos. Online scratch cards are virtual versions of the cards someone purchases at their local grocery store or news stand. But there’s nothing virtual about the cash a person can win playing scratch cards online.<br />
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All the bells and whistles associated with online casino graphics are there for the players entertainment too. Online scratch card rules are pretty much equal to paper scratch cards; except just think of cyberspace. You buy a card and scratch away the surface to expose the hidden symbols underneath. The right combination of symbols makes the buyer a scratch card winner.<br />
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Online Scratch Card rules:</b><br />
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The player must first place their wager. Once they have placed a Scratch Card wager there are two steps to take.<br />
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1. Click the new card symbol.<br />
2. Scratch away the surface to show the hidden symbols. A player can accomplish this by using the mouse pointer and virtually scratching the card or click the show card button. This will scratch the entire card at one time.<br />
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In order for the player to win an online Scratch Card game, they must have three of the same symbol on the card. The Scratch Card game rules for winning consist of 3 symbols that are alike the player then wins their full bet. If they have three 2X symbols they win twice their bet. If there are three 5X symbols on the card the player wins five times their bet. If there are three 10X or 20X symbols revealed on the scratch card the player winds 20 times their wager. Normally the times (X) factor goes up to 50X. If a player wins at playing Scratch Card, they instantaneously win a prize comparable to the amount of their bet multiplied by the value of the winning symbol. Online Scratch Cards have high prizes and today thousands of individuals prefer online Scratch Cards as the best way to play them.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5256628505957704846.post-58058835428123878192012-12-23T22:33:00.000-08:002012-12-23T22:35:49.557-08:00Winning Video Poker Tips<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Proficient Video Poker play involves not only strategy but also basic common sense. Here are some fundamentally important tips to keep in mind.<br />
1. Remember to ‘Hold’ cards that constitute a prime winning hand. Because it is so easy to get caught up in the moment, you may forget to ‘Hold’ your winning cards. As silly as it may seem, you would be surprised to know how often Players lose winning hands in this fashion, and the next press of the Deal button results in a losing hand.<br />
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<b>2. On Jacks or Better Video Poker games:</b><br />
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<li>It is best to play on those machines where the payout is 99.5%</li>
<li>The best payout machines are those that offer 9 coins for a Full House and 6 coins for a Flush under the 1 credit line.</li>
<li>Machines that pay out 8 coins for a Full House and 6 coins for a Flush are 5% less profitable that 9/6 machines (see bullet point immediately above for 9/6 definition).</li>
<li>Kings, Queens, and Jacks are better cards than Aces because you are more likely to get these card combinations to make up a Straight than you would an Ace.</li>
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<b>3. On Bonus and Progressive Video Poker games:</b><br />
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<li>Do not play the progressive machines unless the Jackpot is high. It is more likely that you will hit a high jackpot.</li>
<li>Do not play the progressives unless you have a high bankroll. Be sure to create a budget before playing.</li>
<li>Play the machines that pay 10 coins for a Full House and 7 coins for a Flush under the 1 credit line for Bonus Video Poker games.</li>
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<b>4. On Deuces Wild Video Poker games:</b><br />
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<li>You will discard all 5 dealt cards at least 20% of the time.</li>
<li>Play on those machines that pay 9 coins for a Straight Flush and 5 for Four of a Kind</li>
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<b>5. On Jokers Wild Video Poker games:</b><br />
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<li>Attempt a Straight Flush with a Wild Card when possible as this has a higher return rate</li>
<li>Play on those machines that pay 7 coins for a Full House and 5 coins for a Flush under the 1 credit line.</li>
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6. Play 10d 8h Jc 10s 9h as a low pair instead of a possible Straight, as it is more likely for you to get Three of a Kind on the next draw than a Straight. Refer to the Pay Table for probabilities and percentages.<br />
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7. Go for the Royal Flush even if you have a Straight such as Ad Kc Qd Jd 10d. A payout on the maximum credit line for a Straight is only 20 coins but a maximum payout on a Royal Flush is 4,000 coins. Which would you rather?<br />
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8. With a hand that contains 4h 4d Qc Ad 6s, you should only hold the low pair. Do not hold a kicker, as you will reduce your chances of getting better paying hands such as Three of a Kind, Four of a Kind, or even Two Pair.<br />
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9. With a hand that contains 2d Qd As 8c Jc, you should only hold the Queen and the Jack but not the unsuited Ace. It makes more sense not to hold 3 unsuited cards especially if there is a gap.</div>
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Keno is an ancient lottery-type game based on picking numbers that match the winning keno numbers. It is a game of luck, but there are some good sensible keno tips that can help you enjoy your keno game and to win more.<br />
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Set Yourself a Bankroll</h3>
Set yourself a limited mount of money to play with and, possibly, to lose. This is your bankroll. Make sure your bankroll is large enough to see you through a few rounds of keno. Remember that losses are often involved before you start to win anything at keno.<br />
Online casinos often offer sign-up offers and other promotions. By all means, take advantage of what they offer. There is nothing better than gambling with the house's money. But do read the fine print, and make sure you comply with all the terms and conditions of the bonus.<br />
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Practice Keno Online</h3>
If you intend to play keno online, play a few practice games first. Online keno might seem like a simple game, but a little practice never hurt anybody, and it just might help. After a few practice keno games, you will feel confident and ready to <strong>play keno for real money</strong>.<br />
If your goal is to stay longer in the game and to make your bankroll last, you should wager small amounts of money on a smaller number of spots. Conversely, if you want to gamble on winning a bigger keno payout, you need to place larger bets on a larger number of spots. The biggest keno jackpot is available only if you bet the maximum fifteen spots. A $10 wager could win you $100,000.<br />
Learn all you can about keno strategies. Because of the fluctuation in the keno odds and payouts, some keno bets are better than others. It is better to wager on three keno numbers than on four. It is also better keno strategy to bet on eleven spots than on seven, eight, nine, or ten spots.<br />
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Pick Your Lucky Keno Numbers</h3>
There is no such thing as the best keno numbers or the worst keno numbers. Pick keno numbers that seem lucky to you. Your lucky keno numbers could be based on birthdays, telephone numbers, bible verses, or numbers that come to you in a dream. When it comes to picking keno numbers, any system that gives you pleasure is the right keno system for you.
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Do not forget to keep your Yin and Yang in proper balance. Keno is an ancient Chinese game, and it incorporates elements of Chinese philosophy. The top half of the keno ticket symbolizes the Yin, and the bottom half symbolizes the Yang.<br />
If you pick an equal number of spots from the top half and the bottom half of your keno card, your Yin and Yang will be balanced and the cosmic forces of the universe will be more likely to exert themselves on your behalf.<br />
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Claim Your Keno Winnings</h3>
If you are playing keno in a land-based keno casino, make sure you claim your keno winnings promptly. If you are holding onto a winning keno card and the drawing for the next keno game starts, it is too late and your winnings will be considered void. That would be a shame, and it is easily avoided if you stay alert. (In an online keno casino, this is not at issue; your keno winnings are immediately added to your online casino account automatically.)<br />
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Learn Some Keno History</h3>
Learn all you can about the history of keno. This will not necessarily help you win at keno, but it will help you to more deeply enjoy and appreciate this fine and honorable old casino game.<br />
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Enjoy Your Game of Keno</h3>
Finally, remember that keno is, after all, just a game. There will be days that you win at keno and days that you lose. Don't play keno when you feel pressured to win money, and don't gamble more than you can afford to lose. If you gamble sensibly and keep a cool head, you will find that the game of keno is a lot of fun and quite exciting.</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5256628505957704846.post-61925534998453487672012-12-19T21:41:00.000-08:002012-12-19T21:41:23.669-08:00Rules & Strategy Caribbean Stud Poker<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
A popular spin-off of poker developed for traditional casinos more than a decade ago, <strong>Caribbean Stud</strong> has taken a front-row-seat in casinos, owing its success both to the drastic rise in poker popularity and to its overwhelming simplicity. The basic rules for the game are as follows:<br />
• All players must make an ante wager according to the limits of the table. An optional $1 progressive wager is also made at this time.<br />
• The dealer and all players are dealt five cards. All player cards are dealt face down. The dealer receives four cards face down. The fifth card is exposed.<br />
• After looking at the hand, players must decide whether to fold or bet. Hands values are based according to traditional poker rules. Players may not share information about their hands.<br />
• Any player that folds forfeits the current wager.<br />
• Any player that bets must wager an additional amount equal to twice (2x) the value of the ante.<br />
• After all players have made and acted on their decisions, the dealer will expose his remaining cards.<br />
• The dealer must have a minimum hand of Ace/King to qualify. If the dealer does not qualify, players will win even money on their ante and push with their bet.<br />
• If the dealer’s hand does qualify and loses to the player, then the ante will pay even money and the bet will pay according to the table’s payout schedule.<br />
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<strong>Common Caribbean Stud Pay Table (US)</strong><br />
<strong>Hand / Pays</strong><br />
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Royal flush / 100 to 1<br />
Straight flush / 50 to 1<br />
Four of a kind / 20 to 1<br />
Full house / 7 to 1<br />
Flush / 5 to 1<br />
Straight / 4 to 1<br />
Three of a kind / 3 to 1<br />
Two pair / 2 to 1<br />
All other / 1 to 1<br />
• If the dealer qualifies and wins, the player losses all monies wagered.<br />
• The optional progressive side bet will be based entirely on the standard poker value of the player’s hand.<br />
While the mechanics of the game are clearly easy to follow, optimal strategy for this game can get a little complicated. Unfortunately, providing a detailed strategy for each falls a little outside the scope of this book. However, at its most basic, the call strategy for this game involves two actions: always bet when dealt a pair, and Always fold with any hand below an Ace/King.<br />
Finally, following optimal strategy, the best you can do with this game in terms of reducing the vigorish is about 5.2%.<br />
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Variations on a theme</h2>
Caribbean Stud is another game that has suffered few changes in overall structure after entering the online environment. In fact, the two biggest changes involve its name—which varies according to software provider–and the payout structure for both the bet and progressive jackpot. Alternative names include: Caribbean Poker, Island Progressive Stud Poker, and Cyberstud Poker.<br />
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<strong>Pay Table I</strong><br />
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<strong>Payout structure variations for called hands<br />
Hand / Pays </strong><br />
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Royal Flush / 100-1<br />
Straight Flush / 50-1<br />
Four of a Kind / 20-1<br />
Full House / 9-1<br />
Flush / 7-1<br />
Straight / 4-1<br />
Three of a Kind / 3-1<br />
Two Pair / 2-1<br />
Pair or Less / 1-1<br />
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<strong>Pay Table II<br />
Hand / Pays </strong><br />
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Royal Flush / 200-1<br />
Straight Flush / 50-1<br />
Four of a Kind / 20-1<br />
Full House / 7-1<br />
Flush / 5-1<br />
Straight / 4-1<br />
Three of a Kind / 3-1<br />
Two Pair / 2-1<br />
Pair or Less / 1-1<br />
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<strong>Pay Table III<br />
Hand / Pays </strong><br />
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Royal Flush / 800-1<br />
Straight Flush / 200-1<br />
Four of a Kind / 25-1<br />
Full House / 10-1<br />
Flush / 7-1<br />
Straight / 5-1<br />
Three of a Kind / 3-1<br />
Two Pair / 2-1<br />
Pair or Less / 1-1<br />
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<strong>The pay structures for the optional progressive jackpot wager include:</strong><br />
<strong>Progressive Payout Variations<br />
Hand Payout</strong><br />
<strong><br />
Table 1 / Table 2 / Table3 / Table4</strong><br />
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Royal Flush / 100% / 100% / 100% / 100%<br />
Straight Flush / 10% / 10% / 10% / 10%<br />
Four of a Kind / $500 / $500 / $150 / $100<br />
Full House / $250 / $150 / $100 / $75<br />
Flush / $100 / $75 / $50 / $50<br />
Straight or Lower / $0 / $0 / $0 / $0<br />
As you can see, there are some drastic variations for payout tables from site to site, so if Caribbean Stud Poker is your game, be sure to verify the pay schedules from each casino you visit. If given the opportunity when narrowing down your search, opt for the site that offers the best possible schedule.<br />
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Winning at Caribbean Stud</h2>
Even though Caribbean Stud is a simple game to learn, the strategy can actually get quite involved. In fact, whole books have been written about the topic, including one by this author.<br />
At its most advanced level, the best you’ll be able to lower the house edge on this game is 5.22%, making it far from one of the best games in the house. A simplified, yet not overly costly strategy—hovering with a vigorish of about 5.5%–involves two actions. First, always bet/raise when your hand contains a pair (no matter how small) or better. Second, fold any hands that do not contain at least the minimum qualifying hand for the dealer: Ace-King.<br />
Slightly more advanced strategy involves paying close attention to the dealer’s upcard. For example, if you hold an Ace-King in your hand and the dealer’s exposed card is below a king and matches one of your other cards, you should bet. Other factors that you should keep an eye out for include the remaining cards in your Ace-King hand (do you have a queen as well, while the dealer shows garbage?) and the comparative rank of the dealer’s card to your remaining cards.<br />
While it’s usually suggested that player’s learn and master the optimal strategy for any game they play, in this particular instance beginners may want to avoid the hours of tedious study needed to drop the edge such a small amount in an otherwise expensive game, and concentrate solely on these basics. If you find that you have a real taste for the game, then invest the time to drop that edge down to its optimal level.</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5256628505957704846.post-21660311190148748712012-12-18T23:13:00.001-08:002012-12-18T23:13:24.195-08:00Top 10 Craps Tips to improve your game<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Craps tips 1: Place the bets with the best expected returns</h3>
To achieve this, you should do the following<br />
• Place a bet on a 6 or 8<br />
• When you make a point roll, place a maximum allowed odds bets<br />
• When you make a point roll, place the maximum allowed odds bets<br />
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Craps tips 2: Learn the rules of the game</h3>
It is foolhardy to play craps before learning the rules of play. Learning the rules is the first step in winning the game of craps. Learning the rules is done through practice especially. If you are a novice, it is advisable to learn how the game is played online. Many online casinos have practice games where you can horn your skills free of charge.<br />
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Craps tips 3: Set a limit before playing</h3>
You should set a limit to control on time and money you spend while playing craps. Whereas, craps is an exciting game on the flip side if one is not careful it might lead to addiction. Being discipline with time and money should be part of your game.<br />
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Craps tips 4: Avoid preposition bets</h3>
Proposition bets are settled with one a single roll of the dice located at the centre of the craps table. You should avoid this bet because dealers are trained to tempt players into placing prepositional bets reason being that the prepositional bets have a higher house advantage.<br />
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Craps tips 5: Avoid taking advice from other players</h3>
As a rule of thumb, when playing craps, avoid the temptation to take advice from other players. Never assume that you will always be given the right advice or other players understand on how to calculate odds.<br />
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Craps tips 6: Placing of pass line and don’t pass line bets</h3>
To win a pass line bet, place your bet on the line along with shooter. You will win if the shooter rolls a seven or an eleven. By placing a bet on the Don’t pass line bet, your are implying that the dice will result in a 12, 3, or a 2. The bet is done by placing on the don’t pass line.<br />
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Craps tips 7: Sign up with online forums</h3>
Make a point to join online craps forums. Here, you will find ideas from players who have played the games for a long period. Such advices are invaluable as it comes from players who understand all the essentials of the game.<br />
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Craps tips 8: Learn craps etiquette</h3>
Craps etiquette will enable you to know how to carry yourself as you play the game of craps. It is important to note that some casino throws out players who do not have the required etiquette of craps.<br />
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Craps tips 9: Tip craps dealers</h3>
Craps dealers do not in any way dictate how the game moves. They are only there to guide you and other places through the paces of the game. Most dealers rely on tips from patrons to help them survive, tipping them creates a bond, and they will reciprocate with invaluable advice to help drive your game.<br />
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Craps tips 10: Have fun</h3>
Playing the craps is not all about winning. Fun should be a major part of your game. Make sure you have fun, winning should come as a reward, if you fail there will always be next time.</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5256628505957704846.post-37340552584905896282012-12-13T22:23:00.001-08:002012-12-13T22:23:15.710-08:00Roulette Rules<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Casino roulette uses the same basic rules and procedures in all casinos throughout the United States and Canada, as well as in the Caribbean and other island gaming resorts on the North American continent.<br />
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A roulette table can seat up to 6 players. Each player is given their own colour roulette chips, this enables the dealer to identify who made a winning bet and pay off the correct player. The chips generally have a set value of 25 or 50 denominations, dependent on the currency you are playing in. A stack of twenty 25-cent chips is valued at $5.00, and a stack of twenty 50-cent chips is worth $10. Usually it takes a minimum of $20 to buy-in at the roulette betting table.</div>
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In roulette betting, a player may request whatever value he wishes for his chips, above the 25 cent or 50 cent standard amount. The dealer will specify the worth of that particular coloured chip by mating a sample chip which is placed upon the rim of the wheel. Players may also bet larger amounts by using $1, $5 and $25 regular.<br />
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It is important to note that these roulette chips must be cashed in at the table. They may not be removed from the table when the player leaves.<br />
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The betting layout starts with numbers 0 and 00 at the top, then extends from numbers 1 through 36 at the far end of the table. This area is referred to as the "inside" betting area. Inside bets consist of the following: single-number bets, including the 0, 00 and 1 through 36, are made by placing your chip in the centre of the number you select. If that number wins you'll receive 35 to 1 for every chip you have bet. Actually, you can pick up a total of 36 chips which includes your original bet. Additional combinations in this "inside" betting area are: one chip on a six number bet (pays 5 to 1); one chip on any four connecting numbers (pays 8 to 1); one chip on any connecting group of three numbers (11-1); one chip place between two connecting numbers (17-to-1).<br />
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<span style="text-align: left;">The "outside" betting area consists of odd or even bets which pay even money. Red or black also pays even odds. A bet on 1 to 18, or 19 to 36, pays even money. You will get 2-to-1 odds if you select the winning number within the first, second or third dozen numbers. The same 2 to 1 odds are given for selecting any of the numbers in the three vertical columns of 12 numbers, located on one end of the betting surface</span></div>
For outside bets, the dealer will lay your winning chips alongside your original bet. It is up to you to pick up both your winnings and your original bet after the payoff. All inside bets are paid by the dealer, directly to you. As mentioned. The dealer knows you are the winner by the colour of your chips. In many instances, more than one coloured chip is on a winning number. Again, your original bet is left on the number or combination of numbers and it is up to you to reclaim that bet. Naturally, you can let it ride again on the next roll or even add other chips from your winnings.<br />
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<strong>Understanding the Wheel</strong><br />
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The perfectly balanced roulette wheel consists of 38 identical slots, individually numbered from 0, 00, 1 through 36. In total, 38 numbers are represented on the betting layout. Each game begins when the dealer (sometimes called croupier) spins the wheel in one direction, and then rolls a little ivory ball along the inner edge of the wheel in the opposite direction. As the wheel turns, the ball loses momentum. It bounces among the slots and finally falls into one of the numbered slots. That number is the declared winner for that game. Incidentally, there are about 90 spins or games played per hour, on average.<br />
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You will notice on our illustration of the standard roulette wheel that the numbers are not consecutively arranged around the wheel. By design, they alternate between red and black and exactly opposite each other number is the corresponding higher and lower number. Run a ruler or any straight edge across the diagram and you will see that the O is opposite the 00, 1 is opposite the 2, and so on up to the 35 being directly opposite the 36. All red numbers are opposite the black numbers.<br />
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The house edge is set at 5.26%, resulting from the player receiving odds of 35 to 1 rather than the true odds of 1 in 36 or 37 to 1. All in all, that edge is comparable to the "rake" in poker, and in some bets on the craps table, in baccarat and other games including sports betting. The single-0 European roulette wheel has a house edge of only 2.70%. The player has a 1 in 37 chance of winning and still gets 35 to 1.<br />
Some casinos use the en prison rule where, when a zero or double zero occurs, all even- money bets are help (or only one-half taken) depending upon the outcome of the next spin.</div>
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Craps tips 1: Place the bets with the best expected returns</h3>
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To achieve this, you should do the following<br />
• Place a bet on a 6 or 8<br />
• When you make a point roll, place a maximum allowed odds bets<br />
• When you make a point roll, place the maximum allowed odds bets<br />
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Craps tips 2: Learn the rules of the game</h3>
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It is foolhardy to play craps before learning the rules of play. Learning the rules is the first step in winning the game of craps. Learning the rules is done through practice especially. If you are a novice, it is advisable to learn how the game is played online. Many online casinos have practice games where you can horn your skills free of charge.<br />
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Craps tips 3: Set a limit before playing</h3>
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You should set a limit to control on time and money you spend while playing craps. Whereas, craps is an exciting game on the flip side if one is not careful it might lead to addiction. Being discipline with time and money should be part of your game.<br />
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Craps tips 4: Avoid preposition bets</h3>
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Proposition bets are settled with one a single roll of the dice located at the centre of the craps table. You should avoid this bet because dealers are trained to tempt players into placing prepositional bets reason being that the prepositional bets have a higher house advantage.<br />
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Craps tips 5: Avoid taking advice from other players</h3>
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As a rule of thumb, when playing craps, avoid the temptation to take advice from other players. Never assume that you will always be given the right advice or other players understand on how to calculate odds.<br />
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Craps tips 6: Placing of pass line and don’t pass line bets</h3>
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To win a pass line bet, place your bet on the line along with shooter. You will win if the shooter rolls a seven or an eleven. By placing a bet on the Don’t pass line bet, your are implying that the dice will result in a 12, 3, or a 2. The bet is done by placing on the don’t pass line.<br />
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Craps tips 7: Sign up with online forums</h3>
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Make a point to join online craps forums. Here, you will find ideas from players who have played the games for a long period. Such advices are invaluable as it comes from players who understand all the essentials of the game.<br />
<br />
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Craps tips 8: Learn craps etiquette</h3>
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Craps etiquette will enable you to know how to carry yourself as you play the game of craps. It is important to note that some casino throws out players who do not have the required etiquette of craps.<br />
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Craps tips 9: Tip craps dealers</h3>
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Craps dealers do not in any way dictate how the game moves. They are only there to guide you and other places through the paces of the game. Most dealers rely on tips from patrons to help them survive, tipping them creates a bond, and they will reciprocate with invaluable advice to help drive your game.<br />
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Craps tips 10: Have fun</h3>
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Playing the craps is not all about winning. Fun should be a major part of your game. Make sure you have fun, winning should come as a reward, if you fail there will always be next time.<br />
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If you are getting started in craps, you may be interested to check our craps guide for beginners and get further not-to-miss information to improve your chances to win.<br />
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Blackjack is not only a fun game, but has had a long history. Because of that, there are now many variations of the basic game. The basic game of course is to get as close to 21 points as possible without going over and going "bust." And of course a second important goal is to beat the dealer - that is, to do better than the dealer does at getting close to 21.</div>
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The single most common variation is that blackjack can be played with any number of decks - from 1 to perhaps 8 decks, and then of course there are also continuous card shufflers nowadays that can act like even more than 8 decks.</div>
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Because the odds in blackjack are not bad for the player, Casinos have invented some new blackjack variations that have decent odds but of course not as good as the original blackjack game. Some of these games are: Spanish 21, Super Fun 21, Double Diamond, and 6:5 Blackjack. What each of these games have in common is that they give you a feature, but then also take away a feature of normal blackjack. Spanish 21 allows you to double down or surrender most any time. However, the ten cards (but not face cards) are eliminated from the deck, lowering the players odds. So, some gains, some losses. The end result a little less good than the normal game of blackjack. 6:5 blackjack allows people to play with a single deck- generally more favorable to the players. However, blackjacks there only pay 6:5 (1.2 to 1) and not 1.5 to 1 - so not as good. Likewise, Super Fun 21 uses "Double Diamond" blackjack. Again, it allows more rules such as double downs and surrenders later in the game. However, blackjack pay is again lower. In the case of double diamond blackjacks only pay 1:1 - unless both cards of the blackjack are diamonds - then it would pay 2:1. All of these variations are slightly lower in odds than the normal game of blackjack. However, since some of them offer some more play possibilities, some people do like playing them.</div>
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There are even more game variations. There is something called "5-card charlie", where players can win if they are less than 21 points and hold 5 cards in a single hand. There are other variations of that called "6-card charlie" and "7-card charlie". You can guess how those work. Most casinos do not offer those options anymore, but some might. There are also variations of what is allowed - such as additional double down plays, or surrender plays or more. The rpsoft 2000 blackjack game addresses many of the common blackjack rule variations - including of course the simple option for number of decks.</div>
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One easy way to practice the game in a simple atmosphere and to also modify the games options as you wish is with the blackjack game available here from rpsoft 2000 software. The game has many features that can help one learn to at least defend themselves a little in a regular blackjack game or one of the variations. The game includes many options - including how many decks in play, dealer hitting on soft 17 or not, number of cards in a deck to be dealt, basic options of basic blackjack, Spanish 21, 6:5 single deck blackjack, Super Fun 21 and many more options. The deal mechanism of the game has been gone over carefully to reflect the real odds of a deck of cards being dealt.</div>
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And as one plays the game, simple hint charts are provided by pressing the "f2" key during a game, or the more complete hint chart for that game by pressing "f3". Several hint charts are provided - showing the differences in play between single deck blackjack, multiple deck blackjack, Spanish 21 and more. And as you become familiar with the hint charts and best play, you will likely need the charts less and less. Then, perhaps you are ready for the real thing. However, always keep in mind that even if you are great at Basic Strategy and have close to even up odds with the house, that luck can bring large swings either for or against you for short periods of play. That is perhaps why we call it gambling. However, why not practice and learn basic strategy to get those odds as good as you can? Or if you wish to not take any risks at all, simply enjoy the rpsoft 2000 blackjack game. Even though we ourselves have played in many casinos in the US and internationally, we still enjoy the software game also.</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5256628505957704846.post-27042367032059207362012-08-04T05:26:00.001-07:002012-08-04T05:28:40.219-07:00Casino Brands Offer Skill Games and Bonuses<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqVHKAYlQv1ZvYXHWZPrhuhkyWHzAT8ld7y71lndy36BV-qN1KpDUfy-b36HfMHnwu9-HbaSe5nAazo_Wixu5Q1EUA55MhNKog94bXPyoCJKTkpl_7jJhxy_SOCl7KLS4oEvet1N2geSw/s1600/casino_1.jpg"><br /></a><br /><span style="font-family:Times New Roman, serif;"><span style=" line-height: 21px;font-size:19px;">With more online casinos offering not just casino games but also sports books, poker and bingo rooms, etc., some of them having "games" or "skill games" section too. At first glance this seems redundant - after all, it's a casino, it's full of games, so why the need for a separate games area? Well, this is where online casinos offer some of their best light entertainment as an addition or even an alternative to the main casino floor.</span></span><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqVHKAYlQv1ZvYXHWZPrhuhkyWHzAT8ld7y71lndy36BV-qN1KpDUfy-b36HfMHnwu9-HbaSe5nAazo_Wixu5Q1EUA55MhNKog94bXPyoCJKTkpl_7jJhxy_SOCl7KLS4oEvet1N2geSw/s1600/casino_1.jpg" title="casino"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqVHKAYlQv1ZvYXHWZPrhuhkyWHzAT8ld7y71lndy36BV-qN1KpDUfy-b36HfMHnwu9-HbaSe5nAazo_Wixu5Q1EUA55MhNKog94bXPyoCJKTkpl_7jJhxy_SOCl7KLS4oEvet1N2geSw/s320/casino_1.jpg" border="0" alt="casino" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5772793510628446018" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 320px; " /></a><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size:19px;"><div><strong><span style="line-height: 21px;">Simple Play</span></strong></div><br /><div><span style="line-height: 21px;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="line-height: 21px;">Although there's some overlap between casino games and skill games (for example, slots) skills games generally don't require the preceding knowledge you need to succeed in certain casino games. For example, you might find skill games with a poker theme, but many of them don't require the level knack you need to do well in poker. You'll also find online scratch cards: a fun and quick way to play online without too much strategy involved.</span></div><div><span style="line-height: 21px;"><br /></span></div><div><strong><span style="line-height: 21px;">Bet365 Games</span></strong></div><br /><div><span style="line-height: 21px;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="line-height: 21px;">One such skills games donor (although there several!) is Bet365. Anyone with a Bet365 account has access to bet365 Games and can dump or transfer money easily to his or her Games account. Once you do, you'll have access to the following out of Bet365's massive repertoire:</span></div><div><span style="line-height: 21px;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="line-height: 21px;">•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Slots (includes: Mr. Cash back, Top Trumps Celebs, Beach Life)</span></div><div><span style="line-height: 21px;">•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Sports and skill games (includes: Euro 2012, Bulls eye, Virtual World Cup)</span></div><div><span style="line-height: 21px;">•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Table games (includes: Poker Dice, Pinball, Lucky Star)</span></div><div><span style="line-height: 21px;">•<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Scratch cards (Includes: Lucky Charms, Golden Fortune, Love Birds)</span></div><div style="line-height: 21px; "><br /></div><span style="line-height: 21px;"> </span></span></span><br /> <div><span style="font-family:Times New Roman, serif;"><span style=" line-height: 21px;font-size:19px;"><br /></span></span></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5256628505957704846.post-6325603760732231862012-08-01T04:39:00.007-07:002012-08-01T05:33:07.484-07:00Most Famous Casino Games<strong>1) Bingo</strong><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgekLvsxSAUlY73rJY3emtImjBv-MBSAyXfRjv6e_-z0VFk2cfY0MYI9eUg0mfELU2YNWKrzUvzWdSzb_eNQeK91wvVkJfwVLjwhUIXQKhoXlMyO-Aqo-jErqA5dJXwpK186hbWLzYjeUw/s1600/Bingo.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 224px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgekLvsxSAUlY73rJY3emtImjBv-MBSAyXfRjv6e_-z0VFk2cfY0MYI9eUg0mfELU2YNWKrzUvzWdSzb_eNQeK91wvVkJfwVLjwhUIXQKhoXlMyO-Aqo-jErqA5dJXwpK186hbWLzYjeUw/s320/Bingo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5771668674419575186" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Bingo is a game in which players try to match randomly selected numbers to the numbers on their card. The card consists of a 5×5 matrix where each column is represented by the letters B-I-N-G-O. The middle square is typically a free square. The first person to form a specific pattern (usually a straight line) calls out “Bingo!”. The card gets checked for accuracy and the winner is announced. Then a new round begins.<br /><br /><strong>2) Baccarat</strong><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiA-1DP4hUJZXPtOWsM-Jw8e3KMdSrfeCCEMtLERU-pvKIVFzajkVr_S9d_s2BfWBpwVuEHOfE1p1wIX_Pw5y659I8RkezAiWvtzOxdp1FJn84JkPfE9-t5V2MAyytvtxUY8-dqzKDQU4/s1600/Baccarat.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 168px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiA-1DP4hUJZXPtOWsM-Jw8e3KMdSrfeCCEMtLERU-pvKIVFzajkVr_S9d_s2BfWBpwVuEHOfE1p1wIX_Pw5y659I8RkezAiWvtzOxdp1FJn84JkPfE9-t5V2MAyytvtxUY8-dqzKDQU4/s320/Baccarat.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5771669099030041682" border="0" /></a><br /><br />In Baccarat each player has three options: Player, Tie, and Banker. When all players have placed their bets, the dealer deals out two 2-card hands, one is the banker hand while the other is the player hand. The hands are added up. If a hand totals over ten, the ten is dropped (I.E. 9+5=14=4). A hand equaled to 10 becomes a 0 or baccarat. The winning hand would be the higher of the 2 and anyone who placed a corresponding bet wins.<br /><br /><strong>3) Wheel of Fortune</strong><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwRYV4P_P2Kj7dlwVJZGFO_sARpCIplp0YY9FKtdFs-0I-nb9oWE6IgnJL1ItT0ih5D0NWnIK9sF4o0GRwmxjUfMBy6zJOakkE6dAqnTWBghayL1uEmA9gJphumuBQGJflVFbaxnr8mDc/s1600/Wheel+of+Fortune.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 210px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwRYV4P_P2Kj7dlwVJZGFO_sARpCIplp0YY9FKtdFs-0I-nb9oWE6IgnJL1ItT0ih5D0NWnIK9sF4o0GRwmxjUfMBy6zJOakkE6dAqnTWBghayL1uEmA9gJphumuBQGJflVFbaxnr8mDc/s320/Wheel+of+Fortune.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5771670025815205042" border="0" /></a><br /><br />This game is played by placing your bet on one of 6 symbols on the game table. Then the wheel is spun. The wheel is divided into 52 equal sections that are separated by pins around the edge. When the wheel comes to a stop, the pointer will be between two pins. All bets placed on the symbol the wheel stops on, win.<br /><br /><strong>4) Keno</strong><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZDbqa3mN9xUU9h-M-bhm1L7v6Ot8RFbf4Z8m24v4jSi6du9Fcgha6JtNc4eC6XUKUU_WDz9pK9QvhAyk09IJwxUbFN6rl5XdOd3R-H0iTOyIpsbm_gEUXNAqAheGqKB4ddGSyAoXuDfc/s1600/Keno.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 187px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZDbqa3mN9xUU9h-M-bhm1L7v6Ot8RFbf4Z8m24v4jSi6du9Fcgha6JtNc4eC6XUKUU_WDz9pK9QvhAyk09IJwxUbFN6rl5XdOd3R-H0iTOyIpsbm_gEUXNAqAheGqKB4ddGSyAoXuDfc/s320/Keno.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5771670429183992018" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Keno is a lottery game. The player get a card numbered 1 to 80. The player then picks up to 20 numbers and a wager. The card is then registered and the game begins. The caller announces 20 randomly drawn numbers. The player tries to match as many called numbers to their selected numbers. The more numbers matched the higher the winnings paid against their wager.<br /><br /><strong>5) Pai Gow Poker</strong><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrcgHFStEAGYAfsk4o2NLe3SmbO2euVPg8_uDnrkuPfv5fLZ2t4kSGzgojtKlmduFfDTEAraSt4XIN9VtJxIf1QuC45z_GdHGiffqLIRGzgH11ZI7JissX8xr9lgDxKO8B0J9gf_CmcM8/s1600/Pai+Gow+Poker.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 189px; height: 100px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrcgHFStEAGYAfsk4o2NLe3SmbO2euVPg8_uDnrkuPfv5fLZ2t4kSGzgojtKlmduFfDTEAraSt4XIN9VtJxIf1QuC45z_GdHGiffqLIRGzgH11ZI7JissX8xr9lgDxKO8B0J9gf_CmcM8/s320/Pai+Gow+Poker.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5771670899538470626" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Pai Gow Poker is played against the house instead of the other players. The dealer deals out 7 cards to each player and himself in rotation. Everyone then looks at their cards and tries to make the best 5-card and 2-card poker hands. The 5-card hand must rank higher than the 2-card hand. The hands are then compared against the dealers. If both hands beat the dealer, the player wins. If both lose, the player loses. If both the dealer and the player win on a hand, it is a push.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5256628505957704846.post-34047834062104892772012-07-20T06:05:00.003-07:002012-07-20T06:08:34.299-07:00Tricks to win at roulette<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvbhKznM9URg2sAGmRmF75dvHXirjeYuL3k6zh0SM0wJAiDJYr6kuKjN7IzCBb3amiDJhrjru-EuPZ2X2ceuPUf1ec809euF3CQc-7-8MO82Zuemfy59VMCzRyeZAYFWLq52rqDMifAnw/s1600/Tricks+to+win+at+roulette.jpg" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; " title="Tricks to win at roulette"><img style="text-align: left;display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 205px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvbhKznM9URg2sAGmRmF75dvHXirjeYuL3k6zh0SM0wJAiDJYr6kuKjN7IzCBb3amiDJhrjru-EuPZ2X2ceuPUf1ec809euF3CQc-7-8MO82Zuemfy59VMCzRyeZAYFWLq52rqDMifAnw/s320/Tricks+to+win+at+roulette.jpg" border="0" alt="Tricks to win at roulette" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5767237365452098146" /></a><div style="text-align: center; "><p style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 15.05pt; text-align: left; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Key strategies for playing roulette and get prizes. Roulette is a game of chance in the clear but this can greatly influence the math and betting on blocks. Carefully review our article on the main forms of gambling at the roulette wheel.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 15.05pt; text-align: left; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; "> </p><br /> <p style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 15.05pt; text-align: left; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; "><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Gambling block:</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><o:p></o:p><br /> </span></p><br /> <p style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 15.05pt; text-align: left; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Choose a block of numbers on the roulette wheel, and do their numbers which always preferred to gamble. Try to memorize it. Use the 3 numbers in the middle of the block as their numbers banking. Here is where the most money bet.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 15.05pt; text-align: left; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Using the technique to bet on a block has a good chance of winning a lot with their numbers banking, or at least recover something if the ball stops in that section of the wheel.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 15.05pt; text-align: left; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Their hopes are placed in their 3 numbers and bank in the numbers around, to keep playing more time with the hope that their numbers come out winners banking.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 15.05pt; text-align: left; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; "><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""></span></strong></p><br /> <p style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 15.05pt; text-align: left; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; "><strong><span>Raising the stakes:</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><o:p></o:p><br /> </span></p><br /> <p style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 15.05pt; text-align: left; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Start by betting small amounts. At first, do not by the excitement of time. Put the thing to test. Once you have a good run in which his bloc emerging continue winning, or winning a few times with their numbers banking, to increase its bet.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 15.05pt; text-align: left; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""></span>If serving well, if his bloc comes out winning again, then that will increase their jackpot bets.<o:p></o:p></p> <p style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 15.05pt; text-align: left; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; "> </p><br /> <p style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 15.05pt; text-align: left; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; "><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Do not get carried away by the dealer:</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><o:p></o:p><br /> </span></p><br /> <p style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 15.05pt; text-align: left; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Many players of the game think that the dealer can determine the winning numbers to block to spin the wheel.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 15.05pt; text-align: left; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""></span>This is impossible. The wheel is governed by chance, as are online casinos. The keep pace, and the proceedings of the dealer reduces your chances of winning.<o:p></o:p></p> <p style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 15.05pt; text-align: left; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Avoid falling into this trap. The only way that a dealer can specifically adversely affect the play of their clients, is increasing the speed of the game to get the players to put their bets stuns in a hurry, and thus make it out of play left some their favorite numbers.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 15.05pt; text-align: left; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; "> </p><br /> <p style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 15.05pt; text-align: left; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; "><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">This maneuver is not possible in online casinos</span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""> </span></b></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">, the program always hopes, without haste or aturullamiento, the customer just put their bets.<o:p></o:p><br /> </span></p><br /> <p style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 15.05pt; text-align: left; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; "><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Multi-Game:</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 15.05pt; text-align: left; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Try to play in multi-table games of Roulette. It’s much more fun playing in the group, and also gives you a sense of confidence and security knowing that there is no possibility of favoritism.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 15.05pt; text-align: left; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""></span>Definitely learn more by observing other placed their bets and may even be that sharpens their skill in the game.<o:p></o:p></p> <p style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 15.05pt; text-align: left; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; "> </p><br /> <p style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 15.05pt; text-align: left; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; "><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">The red-black System:</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family: "Arial","sans-serif""><o:p></o:p><br /> </span></p><br /> <p style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 15.05pt; text-align: left; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Choose a color on a place a minimum bet on it. Normally in the online gambling casinos are often minimum of 1 • or $ 1.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 15.05pt; text-align: left; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""></span>Follow betting that color until you win, doubling your bet every time you lose. For example, 1 • 2 • 4 • 8 • 16 •, and so on.<o:p></o:p></p> <p style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 15.05pt; text-align: left; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">When you leave winning, will win his original bet plus 1 •, then place a bet in another color and follow the same procedure. Following this system will earn an average of 3 or 4 times.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 15.05pt; text-align: left; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Please note the maximum values of the table, this system does not always give results but you can keep playing for hours.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 15.05pt; text-align: left; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; "><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""> </span></strong></p> <p style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 15.05pt; text-align: left; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; "><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Dozens and columns:</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 15.05pt; text-align: left; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Choose or 2 dozen or 2 columns. The bet works the same way in both cases. Say you decide to bet a dozen. Place a bet at least a dozen No. 1 and No. 2 dozen.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 15.05pt; text-align: left; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""></span>If you win, the payoff is 2 to 1 each time; earns money from its original betting more so. Follow betting either.<o:p></o:p></p> <p style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 15.05pt; text-align: left; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">This<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><strong>is a really good bet</strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b> </b></span>. It also can double your bet every time you lose, to be able to recover your money.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 15.05pt; text-align: left; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; "> </p><br /> <p style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 15.05pt; text-align: left; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; "><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Betting 1 to 1:</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><o:p></o:p><br /> </span></p><br /> <p style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 15.05pt; text-align: left; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">These are the most popular bets because the odds are 1 a1 for the casino, apart from zero to always act in their favor. In the case of real casinos, the odds of 1 to 1 will lose half of the bet if the zero comes out winning.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 15.05pt; text-align: left; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""></span>I suggest that if you’re still learning, to continue betting on bets of 1 to 1, who watch as other players are developed, and how to resolve their hands.<o:p></o:p></p> <p style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 15.05pt; text-align: left; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; "> </p><br /> <p style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 15.05pt; text-align: left; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; "><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Concentration:</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><o:p></o:p><br /> </span></p><br /> <p style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 15.05pt; text-align: left; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Sure that it maintains its focus on the game at 100% at all times. Do not be distracted because it is at that moment that it is more vulnerable and can lose all their money. Try to play with some privacy.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 15.05pt; text-align: left; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""></span>If you want to teach a friend, use the tables of practice for this.<o:p></o:p></p> <p style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 15.05pt; text-align: left; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; "> </p><br /> <p style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 15.05pt; text-align: left; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; "><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Ignore the systems that are fashionable:</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><o:p></o:p><br /> </span></p><br /> <p style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 15.05pt; text-align: left; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">There are many theories about the game. Do not misunderstand us, it is very interesting to read about the systems strategies of other players and then try to adopt a hers. There is nothing wrong with that. But we must confess that when it comes to the game, everything that happens depends on pure luck.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 15.05pt; text-align: left; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""></span>We have seen many players leave through the door after winning thousands of euros / dollars. And how have you achieved? Well exert tight control over what they have earned.<o:p></o:p></p> <p style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 15.05pt; text-align: left; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; "> </p><br /> <p style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 15.05pt; text-align: left; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; "><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Fun:</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><o:p></o:p><br /> </span></p><br /> <p style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 15.05pt; text-align: left; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; "><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Enjoy playing the game. In our opinion the game is more fun for all casino games. 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Winning will be even more rewarding when you know you put in the time and effort to become a master player.<br /><br />Learning to play baccarat doesn't take a lifetime. By beginning with an introduction to the rules, learning to choose a winning hand and practicing, Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5256628505957704846.post-53158579337261674632012-07-10T06:32:00.002-07:002015-07-10T01:22:05.924-07:00SAFE CASINO BANKING<p>It is common awareness that the biggest fear of all gambling beginners is to lose money, either because of bad luck or fraud. Apart from that, the money problems can appear if players do not know casino banking or cannot use it.</p> <p>In order for players to be successful in playing online games and not being the subject to unfair treatment, almost all casinos refuse to accept credit cards. As a result, alternative methods of payment were in great demand (safe casino banking), which in its turn introduced great variety of brokers for online bank transactions.</p> <p>The newly appeared online banks keep the money like real banks. They also let a player transfer their money to many other members and retailers. 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It may be frustrating for most gamblers, as it is certainly one of the most exciting parts of online gambling.</p> <p>2) Find out what options are prepared for players in an online casino before depositing money there. 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name="Bibliography"> <w:lsdexception locked="false" priority="39" qformat="true" name="TOC Heading"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin-top:0in; mso-para-margin-right:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:10.0pt; mso-para-margin-left:0in; line-height:115%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"">Poker is a game of chance. However, when you introduce the concept of betting, poker gains quite a bit of skill and psychology. <span style="mso-bidi-font-style:italic">(This isn't to say that there isn't skill at poker when nothing is at risk, there just isn't nearly as much). </span>This is meant as a very basic primer into the rules of poker, for more information, get a book on the game (or start playing with a group of people who know how. It's more expensive than reading a book, but the group won't mind. *Snicker*). </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"">This list is currently broken into several parts: </span></p> <ol start="1" type="1"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"">The Very Basics </span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"">How the Hands are Ranked </span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"">Descriptions of Hand Ranks </span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"">Betting </span></li></ol> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;mso-outline-level:3"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"">The Very Basics </span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"">Poker is played from a standard pack of 52 cards. (Some variant games use multiple packs or add a few cards called jokers.) The cards are ranked (from high to low) Ace, King, Queen, Jack, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, Ace. (Ace can be high or low, but is usually high). There are four suits (spades, hearts, diamonds and clubs); however, no suit is higher than another. All poker hands contain five cards, the highest hand wins. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"">Some games have <b>Wild Cards, </b>which can take on whatever suit and rank their possessor desires. Sometimes jokers will be used as wild cards, other times, the game will specify which cards are wild (deuces, one-eyed jacks, or whatever). </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;mso-outline-level:3"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"">How the hands are ranked </span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"">Hands are ranked as follows (from high to low): </span></p> <ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-themecolor:text1;mso-margin-top-alt: auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-style:italic">Five of a Kind </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman""></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-themecolor:text1;mso-margin-top-alt: auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"">Straight Flush </span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-themecolor:text1;mso-margin-top-alt: auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"">Four of a Kind </span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-themecolor:text1;mso-margin-top-alt: auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"">Full House </span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-themecolor:text1;mso-margin-top-alt: auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2; 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mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"">Two Pair </span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-themecolor:text1;mso-margin-top-alt: auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"">Pair </span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-themecolor:text1;mso-margin-top-alt: auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"">High Card </span></li></ul> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;mso-outline-level:3"><b><u><span style="font-size:13.5pt; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"">Descriptions of Hand Ranks</span></u></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;mso-outline-level:4"><a name="fives"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-style:italic">Five of a Kind </span></b></a><span style="mso-bookmark:fives"></span><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman""></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"">A five of a kind (which is only possible when using wild cards) is the highest possible hand. If more than one hand has five of a kind, the higher card wins (Five Aces beats five kings, which beat five queens, and so on). </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;mso-outline-level:4"><a name="sf"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"">Straight Flush</span></b></a><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"">A straight flush is the best natural hand. A straight flush is a straight (5 cards in order, such as 5-6-7-8-9) that are all of the same suit. As in a regular straight, you can have an ace either high (A-K-Q-J-T) or low (5-4-3-2-1). However, a straight may not 'wraparound'. (Such as K-A-2-3-4, which is not a straight). An Ace high straight-flush is called a <b>Royal Flush </b>and is the highest natural hand. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;mso-outline-level:4"><a name="four"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"">Four of a Kind</span></b></a><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"">Four of a kind is simply four cards of the same rank. If there are two or more hands that qualify, the hand with the higher-rank four of a kind wins. If, in some bizarre game with many wild cards, there are two four of a kinds with the same rank, then the one with the high card outside the four of the kind wins. <b>General Rule: When hands tie on the rank of a pair, three of a kind, etc, the cards outside break ties following the </b><span style="color:black;mso-themecolor:text1;mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">High Card</span><span style="color:blue;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold"> </span><b>rules. </b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;mso-outline-level:4"><a name="boat"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"">Full House</span></b></a><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"">A full house is a three of a kind and a pair, such as K-K-K-5-5. Ties are broken first by the three of a kind, then pair. So K-K-K-2-2 beats Q-Q-Q-A-A, which beats Q-Q-Q-J-J. (Obviously, the three of a kind can only be similar if wild cards are used.) </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;mso-outline-level:4"><a name="flush"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"">Flush</span></b></a><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"">A flush is a hand where all of the cards are the same suit, such as J-8-5-3-2, all of spades. When flushes ties, follow the rules for <span style="color:black;mso-themecolor:text1">High Card</span><u><span style="color:blue">. </span></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;mso-outline-level:4"><a name="straight"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"">Straight</span></b></a><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"">A straight is 5 cards in order, such as 4-5-6-7-8. An ace may either be high (A-K-Q-J-T) or low (5-4-3-2-1). However, a straight may not 'wraparound'. (Such as Q-K-A-2-3, which is not a straight). When straights tie, the highest straight wins. (AKQJT beats KQJT9 down to 5432A). If two straights have the same value (AKQJT vs AKQJT) they split the pot. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;mso-outline-level:4"><a name="trips"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"">Three of a Kind</span></b></a><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"">Three cards of any rank, matched with two cards that are not a pair (otherwise it would be a <span style="color:black;mso-themecolor:text1">Full House.<u> </u></span>Again, highest three of a kind wins. If both are the same rank, then the compare <span style="color:black;mso-themecolor:text1">High Cards. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;mso-outline-level:4"><a name="twopair"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"">Two Pair</span></b></a><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"">This is two distinct pairs of card and a 5th card. The highest pair wins ties. If both hands have the same high pair, the second pair wins. If both hands have the same pairs, the high card wins. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;mso-outline-level:4"><a name="pair"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"">Pair</span></b></a><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman""> </span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"">One pair with three distinct cards. High card breaks ties. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;mso-outline-level:4"><a name="kicker"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"">High Card</span></b></a><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"">This is any hand which doesn't qualify as any one of the above hands. If nobody has a pair or better, then the highest card wins. If multiple people tie for the highest card, they look at the second highest, then the third highest etc. High card is also used to break ties when the high hands both have the same type of hand (pair, flush, straight, etc). </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;mso-outline-level:3"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"">Betting </span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"">So, how do you bet? Poker is, after all, a gambling game. In most games, you must 'ante' something (amount varies by game, our games are typically a nickel), just to get dealt cards. After that players bet into the pot in the middle. At the end of the hand, the highest hand (that hasn't folded) wins the pot. Basically, when betting gets around to you (betting is typically done in clockwise order), you have one of three choices: </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"">Call </span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman""></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"">When you call, you bet enough to match what has been bet since the last time you bet (for instance, if you bet a dime last time, and someone else bet a quarter, you would owe fifteen cents). </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"">Raise </span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman""></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"">When you raise, you first bet enough to match what has been bet since the last time you bet (as in calling), then you 'raise' the bet another amount (up to you, but there is typically a limit.) Continuing the above example, if you had bet a dime, the other person raised you fifteen cents (up to a quarter), you might raise a quarter (up to fifty cents). Since you owed the pot 15 cents for calling and 25 for your raise, you would put 40 cents into the pot. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"">Fold </span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman""></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in; margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"">When you fold, you drop out of the current hand (losing any possibility of winning the pot), but you don't have to put any money into the pot. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"">Betting continues until everyone calls or folds after a raise or initial bet. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal;mso-outline-level:4"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"">Some Standard Betting Rules </span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"">In the group I play in, we ante a nickel. 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psychological minefield. Their architectural design, as well as everything in it, has a methodical purpose devised to keep you, the player, inside spending your money. Some tactics they use are as prominent as the nose on your face, while others are guile and subtle. However, they all play on the players’ psyche and make them feel comfortable, wanted, and most of all optimistic. Following are ten maneuvers casinos use that keep them rising and falling in our money. </span> <h2>10. Additional oxygen</h2><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMx12Hbn_OspZFjjzx1fYvdIcs39hAoIwRXW1SZjTp7__EmUxx1yvLhKpVraG_eaD_rLzSfXShVJ4Nrthpkvspw1KM0iobeZeKtcS1wtZoXJTykK-_32aRoDDnmHl30Uy5xZrP3vUpad4/s1600/casinotricks10.jpg" title="Additional oxygen"><img alt="Additional oxygen" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 241px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMx12Hbn_OspZFjjzx1fYvdIcs39hAoIwRXW1SZjTp7__EmUxx1yvLhKpVraG_eaD_rLzSfXShVJ4Nrthpkvspw1KM0iobeZeKtcS1wtZoXJTykK-_32aRoDDnmHl30Uy5xZrP3vUpad4/s320/casinotricks10.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5761652431581927218" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal">Breathe in gradually, now breathe out. Do you feel more refreshed? Higher levels of oxygen keep us awake and alert; one of the disputed theories for why we yawn while tired is that it is in order to draw in more oxygen. Sleepy gamblers might feel like they should head home and have a nap, and snoozing gamblers aren’t giving any money to the casino. So the casinos pump in additional oxygen from pressurized tanks so that the gamblers feel refreshed, awake and able to gamble for longer. There have even been reports that some casinos release <span style="color:black;mso-themecolor:text1;" >aroma</span> that promote feelings of euphoria or comfort, bringing the addictive nature of gambling to new heights.</p> <h2>9. Near misses</h2><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxcjgPOnLSdCiMZJG5upyUVgFmA5GSkmF21Sk6FGnhMgE9bfdHKX_nZI009YUnX2YbDNmyAmDRajXnqvKhDJmiabe2A7SDaIF8_L0qZ-be7c1y4jQHiQHHDdXbAViQR44MReOaOTxDQu4/s1600/casinotricks9.jpg" title="Near misses"><img alt="Near misses" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 210px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxcjgPOnLSdCiMZJG5upyUVgFmA5GSkmF21Sk6FGnhMgE9bfdHKX_nZI009YUnX2YbDNmyAmDRajXnqvKhDJmiabe2A7SDaIF8_L0qZ-be7c1y4jQHiQHHDdXbAViQR44MReOaOTxDQu4/s320/casinotricks9.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5761652525153830098" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal">There’s nothing worse than almost winning. At least when you are <span style="color:black;mso-themecolor:text1;" >noticeably</span> a complete and utter loser you can take comfort in the fact that there was no other possible outcome. But when you win silver, you can see that gold is within your grasp and are likely to keep on going. Casinos are well aware of this flaw in human nature, and exploit it so that they can keep <span style="color:black;mso-themecolor:text1;" >siphon</span> your money into their pockets. From slot machine cherries that repeatedly fail to line up by just one symbol, to those one-armed bandits that are programmed to pay out a paltry sum of money every so often in order to entice you back, the casinos exploit the pull of near wins to <span style="color:black;mso-themecolor:text1;" >blandish</span> you to give it just one more try.</p> <h2>8. Food and drinks</h2><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy5RQbZFtO_5m9oB-ReXYo-st26aLK6FmMXiIHpPDpmB1yYlq5v5Uqwz3Xz_WDOzF1y7Sam6ZG5Pq43_TdXNXqrLRkn6KNhYFsaHPAzeE6hLR4bilKVQaLaKy_RoBOEhh1V6-n0cooUcM/s1600/casinotricks8.jpg" title="Food and drinks"><img alt="Food and drinks" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 262px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy5RQbZFtO_5m9oB-ReXYo-st26aLK6FmMXiIHpPDpmB1yYlq5v5Uqwz3Xz_WDOzF1y7Sam6ZG5Pq43_TdXNXqrLRkn6KNhYFsaHPAzeE6hLR4bilKVQaLaKy_RoBOEhh1V6-n0cooUcM/s320/casinotricks8.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5761652610493272258" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal">The nice casino waitress who is constantly <span style="color:black;mso-themecolor:text1;" ><a href="http://thesaurus.com/browse/flutter"><span style="color:black;mso-themetext-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:text1;" >flutter</span></a><span id="hotword"></span> </span>in the background in case you would like some food or drink is not actually very nice after all. The goal of the casino is to keep you gambling until they have bled you dry and then to lure you back again. Hungry people might stop gambling and sober people might make wise decisions like, “Maybe I won’t just put it all on black.” In many cases your food and booze isn’t just brought to you; it is completely free, building an association in your mind between freebies and the casino. Of course the <span style="color:black;mso-themecolor:text1;" ><a href="http://thesaurus.com/browse/ridicule"><span style="color:black; mso-themetext-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:text1;" >ridicule</span></a></span> is that you’ve probably paid for your food ten times over in gambling losses, but, for many, the feeling in another reason not to leave.</p> <h2> </h2> <h2>7. Psychedelic carpets</h2><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEissimP9B_2lM7J_Udp9SoYFHV6N4mSA8rHD_svXbfa-4THXduDiVl6QfGt-cC4mzJUZMqGyw4e5lkmb7UIfTePTAG8wpunneJC5-TpK_N_Q6G7d7EVhfldfO_X-AzDSVo_cRYEKBlfOVo/s1600/casinotricks7.jpg" title="Psychedelic carpets"><img alt="Psychedelic carpets" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 182px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEissimP9B_2lM7J_Udp9SoYFHV6N4mSA8rHD_svXbfa-4THXduDiVl6QfGt-cC4mzJUZMqGyw4e5lkmb7UIfTePTAG8wpunneJC5-TpK_N_Q6G7d7EVhfldfO_X-AzDSVo_cRYEKBlfOVo/s320/casinotricks7.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5761652675751462370" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal">When Oscar Wilde died, among his finals words were: “My wallpaper and I are fighting a duel to the death. One or the other of us has to go.” The interior design-minded playwright could almost have been referring to casino carpets. At first you might assume that the garish patterns and <span style="color:#333333;">discord</span> colors of the casino floor coverings are simply there to hide stains from spilled food and drink – or perhaps other bodily fluids.</p> <h2>6. No time indicators</h2><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKnoT8grvv6OqpTqJnF24n7RQ1O9ZzcpTBOQR7pCANqCLmNrp82xr4N418iRMddB7az1jaID10flc9uSazasn-zj7bLTO9-RlXjqrUJ5XnZu7sDBAPjgS9Q_gWvM3n-yvNE7SL3_libDc/s1600/casinotricks6.jpg" title="No time indicators"><img alt="No time indicators" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 278px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKnoT8grvv6OqpTqJnF24n7RQ1O9ZzcpTBOQR7pCANqCLmNrp82xr4N418iRMddB7az1jaID10flc9uSazasn-zj7bLTO9-RlXjqrUJ5XnZu7sDBAPjgS9Q_gWvM3n-yvNE7SL3_libDc/s320/casinotricks6.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5761652750113558002" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal">The casino is a perfectly oiled machine within which time has little meaning. The lights never dim and the party never stops. After a session of gambling it could just as easily be the next hour or the next day. Any means by which gamblers might be reminded that they have responsibilities, duties and a life outside of the casino is absent. There are no clocks at which to glance and realize that it is time to go, and once away from the entrance no windows which could become light or dark with the passing of the sun, <span style="color:black;mso-themecolor:text1;" ><a href="http://thesaurus.com/browse/provoke"><span style="color:black;mso-themetext-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:text1;" >provok</span></a>ing </span><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>an internal sense of time. Within the casino there is only an ever-present now that stretches and recoils with the wins – and the losses.</p> <h2>5. Mild, looping, hypnotic music</h2><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOKT0YdTrOik479-x0twNjcJ9VfeS2jIVjq1iJfTIuOYm9N4uA7hXkGEqcMXA3pvEYgCupvB2r186ez2EEpQNQfeNsFV3oJMegWiAAKRDKKl-C-LpEsSGM5deiuteEqF7zxPzTnSM8814/s1600/casinotricks5.jpg" title="Mild, looping, hypnotic music"><img alt="Mild, looping, hypnotic music" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 274px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOKT0YdTrOik479-x0twNjcJ9VfeS2jIVjq1iJfTIuOYm9N4uA7hXkGEqcMXA3pvEYgCupvB2r186ez2EEpQNQfeNsFV3oJMegWiAAKRDKKl-C-LpEsSGM5deiuteEqF7zxPzTnSM8814/s320/casinotricks5.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5761652902215800658" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal">Background music with defined beginnings and ends would allow gamblers to unconsciously chart the flow of time, but no music at all would permit patrons to become aware of their environment – all the little noises of other gamblers and staff constantly bringing them back to reality from their gambler’s hallucination and reminding them that they are rapidly running out of cash. Profound reflection is anathema to the casinos, so they loop a constant mild music with no sharp crescendos sudden diminuendos or pulsing bass notes. The music aids the gambler in entering a trance-like state where there is nothing but the game – filling the casino’s pockets.</p> <h2>4. Maze-like internal layouts</h2><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2e9OcXOhGLI6_QjdF4o7uTSYEVmaGAEJK4MnjWi5KLDjztz_xJQ0FHyKwc_Hy8g0_8TOr7VdUDD5c0GqGDEgls58wiwTUmlkqJUo_zoWI4Bdr4m8N4I0R1D1EgiFgovrbEMRGeqmrTcA/s1600/casinotricks4.jpg" title="Maze-like internal layouts"><img alt="Maze-like internal layouts" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2e9OcXOhGLI6_QjdF4o7uTSYEVmaGAEJK4MnjWi5KLDjztz_xJQ0FHyKwc_Hy8g0_8TOr7VdUDD5c0GqGDEgls58wiwTUmlkqJUo_zoWI4Bdr4m8N4I0R1D1EgiFgovrbEMRGeqmrTcA/s320/casinotricks4.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5761652956034860322" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal">If you do manage to keep money in your pocket on the way out of the building, you reach another <span style="color:black;mso-themecolor:text1;" >mystification</span> – which way is the way out? Casinos are deliberately designed to have as confusing a layout as possible such that you must traverse a labyrinth in order to attempt to leave.</p> <h2>3. Cashier desk trickery</h2><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidrLa0G4wd2QMb_rqg3aM17rCBDBA5uRl78z7QbbiCDCWWJE00RGgii1KU7jFKZrh7n4B7ktdJLWlpLWdKvij5gS7QpI9MLdTJru0PhxNLI0AGGCyvMb1PLAU6QkMx8UWPU2uah-z6k_4/s1600/casinotricks3.jpg" title="Cashier desk trickery"><img alt="Cashier desk trickery" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidrLa0G4wd2QMb_rqg3aM17rCBDBA5uRl78z7QbbiCDCWWJE00RGgii1KU7jFKZrh7n4B7ktdJLWlpLWdKvij5gS7QpI9MLdTJru0PhxNLI0AGGCyvMb1PLAU6QkMx8UWPU2uah-z6k_4/s320/casinotricks3.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5761653015225434546" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal">So, you’ve decided it’s time to go and, resisting the urge to risk a few more bucks again, you look for the cashier’s desk to cash out your chips. Of course, this desk is located right in the depths of the casino, past every possible opportunity for more gambling. When you finally make it there you are likely to see large lines for those who wish to exchange chips for cash. Nobody likes waiting in line, so why not gamble instead? And if you do wait in line and decide to put just one dollar into the slots on the way out, you’re likely be surprised to see that the cashier has cashed out your chips with the largest<span style="color:black;mso-themecolor:text1;" > <a href="http://thesaurus.com/browse/persuasion"><span style="color:black; mso-themetext-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:text1;" >persuasion</span></a> </span>possible, so that one last gamble will cost you a five or a ten instead.</p> <h2>2. Stimulating lights and noises</h2><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDRcXmYRlR8qaTlx5BQXeWopwR6xwYZLxUgVcBCeljZVYJYfFb6PYTImehw9xYJ5WrkxHX5uc_xvzEo0RnXJewnDCLiFBRIfMgz_yc4WHJnNMibm1mrlq7jSkRkjrLMGGZ5DcqNqcR1VY/s1600/casinotricks2.jpg" title="Stimulating lights and noises"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 197px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDRcXmYRlR8qaTlx5BQXeWopwR6xwYZLxUgVcBCeljZVYJYfFb6PYTImehw9xYJ5WrkxHX5uc_xvzEo0RnXJewnDCLiFBRIfMgz_yc4WHJnNMibm1mrlq7jSkRkjrLMGGZ5DcqNqcR1VY/s320/casinotricks2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5761653073175760482" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal">Everyone likes a party and in the casino it is an endless festival with dancing girls, bright lights and music. We have been socially conditioned into believing that bright lights and noises indicate something of importance that flashing colors are a hallmark of success and that shine and sparkle are a stand-in for beauty and wealth. The casino machines constantly light up and flash, never content to stay at a single luminosity, always progressing and giving you the impression that winning is constant and all around you. Amidst all this excitement surely it will be your turn to win soon, we’re being told.</p> <h2 style="margin-left: 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:Cambria;mso-fareast-theme-font:major-latin; mso-bidi-mso-bidi-theme-font:major-latinfont-family:Cambria;" ><span style="mso-list:Ignore">1.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span>Subliminal messages in slot machines</h2><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAuqcLkyvnw7RqlghRKC5kztkcE7Dd-kSMgh6bPXWdNpsZBvu1aM9hsUQwdHfyhWX91HdwDCZxbaRMFkaF1KEHwmvMlHA7xutRJ2Ujt1IFlNOXaDRI9B40_nbYi9f1-cNBrlAPqjAc43k/s1600/casinotricks.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 261px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAuqcLkyvnw7RqlghRKC5kztkcE7Dd-kSMgh6bPXWdNpsZBvu1aM9hsUQwdHfyhWX91HdwDCZxbaRMFkaF1KEHwmvMlHA7xutRJ2Ujt1IFlNOXaDRI9B40_nbYi9f1-cNBrlAPqjAc43k/s320/casinotricks.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5761653145342172098" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language: EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SAfont-family:";font-size:11.0pt;" >Even those who find the casinos’ business model to be generally abhorrent and feel that they prey on the weak and vulnerable tend not to believe that they are actually evil. However, the fact that casinos have had to withdraw slot machines due to their use of subliminal messages should put paid to that belief. In some Canadian casinos, five-of-a-kind symbols were flashed on screen for a fraction of a second during play, aimed at convincing gamblers to stay at the machine, and increasing the feeling that they would hit the jackpot. It sounds like something from a conspiracy nut or tinfoil hat-wearing loon, but scarily it actually happened. </span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com