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Casino Gambling: Taking Full Control Over The Games

noreply@blogger.com (stranger) — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 23:46:00 +0000

Nothing beats the allure of Casino Gambling. Whether it be a real or an online casino, millions of people worldwide flock these sites just to experience a slice of the luxury, fun, and entertainment offered by these places. Every player naturally wants to get a hold of the entire casino experience and yet he can only take as much as his money and gambling skill can afford him. The best part, of course, is winning the jackpot prize. More than the luxuries, thrills, and attractive girls, the cash is the target of all players. When it comes to the money? Everyone competes and wants to grab not just a fraction, but the whole of it. In Casino Gambling, you either end with the whole pie in your hands or with nothing. That's the risk of the game.

Well, the great thing about casinos especially the real ones is that they mix money with other forms of luxury and amusement. At least, you can divert your attention to many other things just in case you need to get over your losses. You may not win the game, but you can experience the casino lifestyle even if it is only for a few days or hours. Yes! Your casino experience can burn out only in a few hours if things get wrong or luck is against you. In Casino Gambling, you can turn into a millionaire or a bum in an instant. Of course, it's a different thing when you have gambled more than the money you can afford. In that case, it will be too difficult for you to forget or run away. Not even a luxurious and thrilling experience can take away such a nightmare. That's why you need to control your gambling.

It is understood that most people would like to win the jackpot. You want the pot of cash, right? The truth in Casino Gambling though is that not all are able to win the money. A casino whether real or online is where the wealthy and poor mix together. It is where people end up as either winners or losers. It is where you can turn yourself into an instant millionaire or someone poorer than your current status. In order to boost your chances of winning, you definitely should know the rules of the game.

In Casino Gambling, your key to winning the entire game is discipline. In other words, control, control, and control. You should always keep this important factor in mind. Whether you are playing in a real casino or simply inside your home, you should know when to stop. Discipline keeps you ahead in any game. Of course, the task is more difficult when you are in a real casino since you can be carried away by the flow of excitement. Needless to say, the same control is needed whether you are gambling inside or outside your home. If you're losing the game, don't attempt to recover your losses by trying out other games. This is a risky option and it doesn't work most of the time. When you start to feel and think it's time to stop, then decide to stop immediately. Casino Gambling is certainly fun, but don't be caught up by its allure. If you want to play more, then you need to save again before you go for the next game.

Casino Bonuses Explained

noreply@blogger.com (stranger) — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 23:44:00 +0000

Casino Bonuses – what is the truth behind it?

There is a lot of competition in the online gambling market today. Each day, new casinos form, old ones regroup and change owners, and the supply is nearly endless.

When a player is looking to choose in which casino to play, he (or she), has many different factors to consider:
• Do I like the look of the casino?
• Does it have the games I’m interested in?
• Do I know anything about the Casino?
• Did someone recommend it to me?
• Does the customer support efficient and offers around the clock help?
• But most importantly I ask myself – what’s in it for me? What do THEY offer me to play at their casino of all places?

This is where the Bonuses come into play.

You will not find anywhere online a casino that does not offer some sort of bonus.
Some offer first time deposit bonuses, some offer loyalty bonuses, some offer 2nd and 3rd deposit bonuses and some have invented all sort of tricks and treats in order to attract the player to their casino.

We will now try to make a little order in the ever growing world of casino bonuses, and try to explain what they mean.

First deposit bonus:
This is a bonus a player can collect only once, when making the first deposit. Usually it is the biggest bonus he casino offers, and you can find places offering bonuses of up to 1000$.
In order to claim the bonus, you have to deposit a specified amount, usually close to the bonus amount (or sometimes even more), and play with a certain amount of money before you are allowed to cash out.
The standard is between 4 times and 12 times the amount of the bonus or combined bonus + deposit. (For example – if you deposited 100$ and received 100$, you will have to wager at least 800$ (4X(100$+100$)) in order to cash out. This means you can put the 200$ on the roulette, win, put another 400$, win, and now you have played the due 800$ and you can cash out.

Read the fine print in the term & conditions for each offer, there you will see what is the amount needed, and if there are games banned from the bonus play.

Second, Third etc. deposit bonus:
Same rules apply here – but every player can enjoy the bonus – even an old timer at the casino, provided it is their 2nd or 3rd deposit. (or more –depending on the casino).

Monthly bonus:
Some casinos will give you a bonus for the first deposit of each month.
Same rules apply here – read the T&C.

Players club or Comp points:
Most casinos will reward players with credit for money spent, and allow them to receive money back for a predetermined amount of points. Read each casinos rules concerning the exchange.
Some places will let you use the points you earn to get merchandize or enter special private tournaments.

Bonus when using different depositing methods:
If you are using services like NETeller or Citadel or any of the sort, some casinos will offer you extra 10 or 15% bonus. This is in order to advance new methods, and reduce the dependency on credit cards.

Your loses back or extra winnings:
This is a bonus that is rarer than the others, but it allows you to get some of your loses back (usually about 10% back), and if you are a winner, the casino adds to your winnings (usually about 1%).

VIP Clubs
Most casinos will have some sort of VIP program, allowing veteran players and high rollers to each more Comp points, have better exchange rates, play in private games and more.

These are the most common bonuses today. Some times a casino will add something special, a little extra, a promotion for a special occasion (Christmas, Halloween, etc.), and details on each one you can always read in the home page of each casino.

Before you start playing, there is one thing you need to know, and that is how to play – after that you’re on your own…

Casino bonuses: Jackpots In Online Casinos. Part Two.

noreply@blogger.com (stranger) — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 23:43:00 +0000

The lucky winner was a gambler of InterCasino with a nick "Obaesso" - middle-aged factory worker, who plans to travel around the world (before he had not left his native town further than 50 kilometers). However, the winner has not received all the money, but just a modest part of $5,9 mln., another $2 mln. remained in the game. But in this case, there was no need to wait for long months - the jackpot was again broken in a couple of weeks, and moreover at a pound casino, so the prize equaled 2 million pounds or about 4 million dollars. This is how the online casinos added another couple of people to the club of millionaires.

Probably video poker is the second game with often occurrence of jackpot. Jackpot can be added to various versions of game as payment for picking up royal flash. Jackpot is usually paid only in a game of 5 coins and starts at 800 -1000 bets. However, jackpots are seldom happened greater in video poker, usually they range from $1-7 thousands (depending on the value of coins - 25 cents or $1).

Jackpots are nonetheless popular in another poker game - Caribbean Poker. A player can make an extra bet of exactly one dollar for jackpot. If he gets royal flash, then he takes the entire accumulated sum, if he gets street flash, then he wins 10 % of a jackpot. The sum of the jackpot in this game usually amounts to $100-$200 thousands and the record won sum equals to $720000.

Jackpots in slots, video and Caribbean poker can be found in most casinos, other games offer jackpots quite more seldom, though, in fact, jackpot can be "adjusted" to any game.

Microgaming casino offers roulette jackpot. You can win quite good money of several hundreds thousand dollars, if you win the bet at the same number five times in a row. Progressive blackjack also exists in Cryptologic casino and OddsOn casino. In fact, jackpot can be added in any case - the main condition for that is the demand for the game.

As we see, jackpots manage to fulfill their task and allow some players to win a lot of money, but does it mean that it is worth chasing down the jackpots? In most cases - no. Unfortunately, the casinos use the popularity of jackpot slots and set lower payment percentage for them. As a result the risk of losing considerably increases. I've already written in one of my articles, that in fact, the jackpot games can be of positive mathematic expectation for a gambler. Unfortunately mathematic expectation cannot be computed for the slots. So we can only hope that jackpot is big enough to take risks. In video and Caribbean poker mathematic expectation can be calculated at the given amount of jackpot. When the game has the player's preference, there is an opportunity to have such amount of jackpot. In this case, you can enter the game, though you should not rely on winning too much. The chance of winning the gain does not increase with growth of the jackpot.

Some gamblers may be worrying if the casino is able to pay them such great amount of money, if they manage to break the jackpot. If it is a small casino with unknown software, and which promises jackpots hundreds of thousands of dollars - I doubt if jackpot can really be broken there. But you should have no doubt if you deal with casinos of the famous software producers. The software producer himself provides for jackpot and he pays the gains. The funds are created in advance and there are no problems with the payments.

If you hope to get rich with the help of jackpot - play in the famous casinos from the famous software providers and good luck to you.

Casino bonuses: Jackpots In Online Casinos. Part One.

noreply@blogger.com (stranger) — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 23:41:00 +0000

Whatever the gamblers might be claiming about their wish of mere having good time in casino and about skirmish of wits in the name of the game, still absolute majority is attracted by the opportunity to win plenty of money putting up a little. There is unlikely a gambler who does not dream of winning thousands or even millions, betting a few coins. Progressive jackpots are created just for such category of gamblers.

Initially the term "jackpot" referred to poker, according to one of its rules - the parlays to the pot increased, if none of the players collected at least a couple of jacks (the word originated from English words jack and pot). Now the word "jackpot" is often accompanied by the word "progressive" which means accumulation of a prize in the game until certain terms of this jackpot are fulfilled. A certain share of all the bets forms the jackpot, as a rule the share is not that big - basis points, but the probability to win the jackpot is very small, approximately 1 to 10000 and perhaps even 1 to several millions and as a result quite a considerable sum of money is accumulated.

Generally the sum of jackpot is thousand times more than the stakes. If we are dealing with online jackpots, then we should note that jackpots are accumulated not in one casino but in all the casinos of a common software provider. It contributes to tenfold increase in jackpots.

Which games are the best for making so much money? - Various games. Jackpots are mostly used, of course, in slot machines. It is a classical version - jackpot is used instead of high fixed gain for the rarest combination. If we speak about classical slots, then jackpot is paid for the gain in the last line. In video slot machines there are quite many more opportunities - in some games, it is enough to have the same symbols on one of the lines; in others, on the contrary, you should win a special game. The sum of jackpot usually starts from thousands of bets, but in some slots it starts from hundreds of thousands. There are not very big jackpots ($10-$30 thousands) which are broken virtually every week. But there are also monsters that are accumulated for months and then offer jackpots of millions.

The slots with such jackpots have relevant names:
"Major Million"(slot and video slot in microgaming casino, maximum gain is about $1,8 mln.).

"Golden Rally"(slot in Casino Playtech maximum gain is about $2 mln.).

"Rags to Riches" (slot in Cryptologic casino maximum gain is about $0,5 mln.).

But slot machine "Millionaires Club" in Cryptologic casino has become the main newsmaker at jackpot front lately. The amount of jackpot of this slot machine (there are two versions - classical three line and video slot - nine line) with a special game exceeded the previous record $2 mln. by the beginning of spring. At its best this sum grew daily by $30-$40 thousand, the jackpot reached $3 mln., than - 4 mln, 5 mln. and so on. By 15th of May the sum almost reached 8 million US Dollars.

Caribbean Stud Poker Tip Sheet - Part Two

noreply@blogger.com (stranger) — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 23:39:00 +0000

In part one of the Caribbean Stud Poker Tip Sheet, I went over the all-important odds chart and gave you some insight into what to expect when you're playing Caribbean Stud Poker. Next, let's go over four fast tips to help you maximize your fun and potential profit when playing Caribbean Stud Poker.

Caribbean Stud Poker Tip One - Staying In

This one is pretty easy. If you are dealt two pairs or better, add to your wager and stay in the hand. The premise is simple. The dealer will only have a hand better than two pair once per 47 hands in theory. The probability of you winning is on your side.

I'd also expand this and say that with one pair you should strongly consider staying in the hand. The probability of getting two pair is 1:21 and if you win you're being paid 1:1, so the value is in your favor. The dealer will fail to qualify very often and that's what you want when you have one pair.

Caribbean Stud Poker Tip Two - Play that progressive

Some call it a sucker's bet, but let's be honest. Why are you playing this game? To have fun and win money!

If you get a straight, flush, full house, straight flush or royal flush and the dealer doesn't quality-again, it happens a lot-you get paid nothing. I don't know about you, but if I'm dealt a four of a kind and the dealer doesn't qualify, I'll look pretty stupid for not betting that $1.

And if you're a money management and fiscal conservative, go play Craps or nothing at all.

Caribbean Stud Poker Tip Three - Nothing equals fold

Again, a super simple tip to live by. If you have nothing in your hand, fold. Why? Well, think about it. The only way you win is if the dealer doesn't qualify and that might happen say 30% of the time. If that were the case, you'd have a 70% chance to lose and you'll only be paid even money on your Ante wager. Your Bet wager gets nothing, but it can lose if you stay in.

Think about it again if you think I'm wrong. You're wagering two times the amount to win half. For instance, you're wagering $10 with nothing to win a maximum of $5 and you have a high probability of losing on top of all that. It's a really stupid move.

Caribbean Stud Poker Tip Four - Play it cool

Caribbean Stud Poker is a great game, but it's not the best game in the house. Have a blast, but never press up your bets thinking that you're "due" to win.

Take it easy, have fun, remember these tips and win some money.

Caribbean Stud Poker Tip Sheet - Part One

noreply@blogger.com (stranger) — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 23:38:00 +0000

So you want to play some Caribbean Stud Poker? Well, playing any casino game without knowing the ins and outs is rather foolish. Today, I'll share some Caribbean Stud Poker tips with you and you'll be a better player for it.

This game does have some player interaction, unlike a game like Baccarat, so you can affect the final outcome that is your bankroll. The big decision in Caribbean Stud Poker is deciding to stay in or fold. Remember, you're playing against the dealer only. The other players don't factor in at all-aside from taking cards.

Let's talk odds

What are your chances of receiving a bum hand? How about a flush? By knowing the following odds, you might be able to make your choices better.

The biggest thing to remember is that one out of every two hands will have nothing at all. This goes for both you and the dealer. And this is why I love playing the progressive. I'm telling you right now, nothing is worse than getting a four of a kind, having the dealer not qualify and watching your big payday go up in flames.

On average, you'll get one pair every two hands. And that's where the favorable odds end. You'll see two pair about once every 21 hands and three of a kind once every 47 hands.

The odds really start to jump now. A straight will show up once per 256 hands, a flush once per 526 hands and a full house every 694 hands.

The big three hands show up infrequently. You'll see a four of a kind once per 4,167 hands and a straight flush about every 72,202 hands. Think that's high? There's one hand left-the Royal Flush. The big daddy of all hands. Don't hold your breath. The Royal Flush comes once per 649,351 hands on average.

So, if a four of a kind only comes every 4,167, why play the progressive? In Caribbean Stud Poker, the progressive is paid for a flush-once per 526 hands-and a full house-once per 694 hands.

The progressive is paid out no matter what the dealer has. And according to our odds, the dealer will fail to qualify very often. I know many pros say the progressive is a sucker's bet, but given these odds, not using it is like playing Russian Roulette. You're just waiting to get screwed.

In part two, I'll give you three or four great playing tips for Caribbean Stud Poker. By the time you're done, you'll be a pro. Money can be made at this game. But, if nothing else, knowing the odds and the tips I'll show you, will add fun to your playing time.

Caribbean Poker Online: How To Play The Game

noreply@blogger.com (stranger) — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 23:37:00 +0000

If you want to play online Caribbean poker but are not really sure what it is then you‘ve come to the right spot. Online Caribbean Poker is a game played one on one with the dealer instead of with a table full of people. This not only makes the game go by fast but you do not have to wait on everyone else at the table to decide whether they want to bet on their hand or not.

Playing poker online is just as much fun as playing at the casino as long as you are winning. If your not, at least you do not have to walk away from the table in front of everyone. There are many online casinos that let you play for fun with no fee, if you are playing in a tournament there will, more than likely be fees to enter. Playing online is one way you can actually earn experience before your big game.

Playing online Caribbean poker is not that hard as long as you have patience. Not because the game is long, it is not, but because if you are losing you must get back in the game. Many online casinos allow you to download the software for free, making it possible for anyone with an internet connection to practice their skills. Remember the whole object of the game is to have a better hand than the dealer. The player must enter the betting amount, which is also known as the “Ante.” The dealer deals out the cards so that both the player and the dealer will have five cards, one of which will be placed face up.

The player is allowed to look at their own cards before placing a bet or folding. The dealer will then show you his cards. If the dealer’s hand shows an Ace or King, the dealer wins. A winning hand is known as a qualifying hand. If the dealer’s hand does not show these cards, the player wins back his wager, which is doubled. If the player still has a better hand than the dealers’ qualifying hand, the player will get double his wager. If you do not have an ace or a king, your best bet is to fold.

Do you think you have enough experience and are ready to play online Caribbean poker against others for money? If you are, you may want to try your hand at an online Caribbean poker tournament, these are actually done by satellite and the prices are big. Imagine playing poker and winning a $10,000 package, trips, cruises or even $1000 in cash.

California Hotel In Las Vegas

noreply@blogger.com (stranger) — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 23:35:00 +0000

Las Vegas is full of action. There are many hotels & casinos to choose from. Many tourists end up on the Las Vegas Strip. However, “downtown” is where the action used to be. And it's still a good spot to hang out.

The California Hotel is one of my favorite downtown casinos. It's easy to spot and it's been around for decades. One thing you notice is the friendly and smaller gaming floor. Most of the more recent casinos require an atlas to navigate through. The California Hotel is smaller and easy to find what you want. No worries about getting lost here.

It has some nice restaurants and some shops upstairs. Parking is a bit interesting. There's valet (recommended) and self-parking. If you park it yourself, there is a parking garage. You can also park on the street in metered spots, but I don't recommend it. Valet is free-just throw them a tip of a buck or two.

As mentioned, the second floor has some shops. These are little specialty stores-even a place to get yummy ice cream. There's also a corridor to another casino if you want to take a stroll. Upstairs is my favorite place to grab a quick mean. It's a Hawaiian place and the teriyaki rice bowls are the best in town-yes, really. This place is almost always packed.

You'll notice a lot of Asian and Hawaiian people here. The California Hotel usually does a lot of promotion in Hawaii and runs flights back and forth. It's really the “Hawaiian Hotel” of Las Vegas. They pride themselves on having that aloha spirit and it shows. If you're interested in staying at the California Hotel, they have about 800 rooms and the prices are very reasonable. It's within walking distance to all the other downtown casinos too-Plaza, Horseshoe, Golden Nugget, etc. And you'll be able to catch the Fremont Experience shows.

If you want to take in the Las Vegas Strip, no worries. You can hop in a cab (or drive) and be there within about 10 minutes. Let me recommend a cab. Driving on the Las Vegas Strip isn't fun at all. If you're a public transportation enthusiast, there are buses. The CAT bus is the general one and now there's a double-decker bus called the Deuce. It's great. If you take a cab, get out somewhat near where you want to be and take a stroll. No need paying to sit in traffic and there's a lot of see on the Strip anyway.

For downtown action, the California Hotel is definitely a fun place to check out. You'll notice the difference in atmosphere right away.

California Casinos

noreply@blogger.com (stranger) — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 23:34:00 +0000

The state of California, located on the west coast of the United States, is by far the most populous state in the country. There are also a number of California casinos operating within the legal jurisdictions of its Native American owned lands. Because they are located on Native American land, many California casinos are located in out-of-the-way places. When visiting a California casino, it is advisable to call ahead and get specific directions.

Nearly all California casinos are open 24 hours a day. California casinos are allowed to offer electronic gaming machines, blackjack, and other card games. Unfortunately, the games of craps and roulette are not permitted, but some California casinos offer modified forms of these games that are played with cards rather than dice or roulette wheels. Slots, video poker and video keno are the most popular electronic gaming machines you’ll find in California casinos. Some of the card games frequently played in California casinos include blackjack, baccarat, poker (including pai gow, Caribbean stud and three-card poker), Spanish 21, and Let it Ride. Many California casinos also feature bingo, casino war and OTB (off track betting) options for gamblers and casual players.

In addition to traditional gambling games, many California casinos offer some exciting and unusual amenities. For example, the Barona Valley Ranch Resort & Casino in Lakeside has a full 18-hole golf course and a wedding chapel. Visitors to the Konocti Vista Casino Resort & Marina, also in Lakeside, can take in a marina with 80 ships. The Win-River Casino in Redding features a comedy club and an entertainment center. Relax at the Cache Creek Indian Bingo & Casino in Brooks with a full-service spa. California casinos are as varied and colorful as the residents of California themselves, and many of them are full of surprises!

Several California casinos allow overnight RV parking for the traveling gambler, so if you’re planning a California casino trip you can make quite a few stops and stay a while. Age restrictions at California casinos are 18 and up except where liquor is served, in which case it’s 21 and up. Other California casinos include the Chumash Casino in Santa Ynez, the Agua Caliente Casino in Rancho Mirage, the Mono Wind Casino in Auberry, the River Rock Casino in Geyserville, the Palace Indian Gaming Center in Lemoore, the Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio, the Black Bart Casino in Willits, the Lucky 7 Casino in Smith River, and many more!

Bluffing 101

noreply@blogger.com (stranger) — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 23:32:00 +0000

Bluffing is used to deceive other player’s into thinking you have a better hand when you really don’t. In order to make the bluff work, you need the other players to think you actually have a better hand by betting or raising.

Bluffing should be done at the right time and done sparingly. Remember, everyone is looking for their own opportunity to bluff. Here are some reason why you shouldn’t bluff.
When Not to Bluff

Player’s Expect You to Bluff: You were caught bluffing and now labeled as apoor bluffer. Don’t stick you hand in the cookie jar until you rebuild your reputation as an honest player, then try to bluff later.

Against Too Many Players: The chances are that someone has a made hand and they’ll stick with it.

Against Bad Players: Bad players have no idea what’s going on. They’ll call you regardless, because they aren’t concerned with what you have. They want to improve their own hand, so they’ll call just about anything.

You lost a Series of Hands: Players will expect you to make some crazy moves to make your money back (playing on tilt). They’ll be ready to call you down.

Again, bluffing should be used sparingly. Here are some scenarios where a typical bluff should be taken into consideration:

The RIGHT Time to Bluff

Against Weak or Tight Players: Once you have a general idea of how your opponents play, your biggest targets would be pounding the weak and tight players who tend to fold easily. However, bluffing too early won’t make them budge; they may not believe you have a better hand or maybe holding a strong hand of their own. (Refer to the table image section)

Few Players in the Pot: It’s easier to trick a few individuals (1-3) rather than a small group. Fewer hand out there, the chances of someone making a reasonable hand are slim.

Everyone has checked and you’re last to act: Betting will force a few players out of the pot, but not all (also known as squeezing). It’s pretty common to see someone bluff and bet on the button, so most of the time players will call because they won’t believe you have the better hand. It’s also a good strategy to see where you stand.

You Bet Preflop and Missed: You’re holding an A Q and bet preflop, and the flop comes down K -8 -5 . Other player’s may still think your hand is strong because of your bet preflop. So a bet on the flop would make your opponents thinking you’ve hit nicely on the flop.

Player’s Fear You: If you won a hand through a good play, and see your opponent a bit aggravated or show respect by commenting on your hand, then trick them in the future by running the same play that beat them. They will more likely fold to your bluff if you play it right.

Semi-Bluffing

A semi-bluff is a partial bluff with some truth in that play. With a semi bluff, you can either win by them folding right then, by improving to the best hand, or by catching a scare card and betting out on the following round. You should have general knowledge of calculating odds before attempting a semi-bluff. Here are a few examples of when to semi-bluff.

Example 1: You’re holding 8 8 in the pocket, someone raises preflop and you call. The flop is a rainbow of 3 - -9 . It’s likely your opponent has overcards (AK, KQ, A10). You don’t want your opponent to catch any of his cards on the turn of river so bet to get the pot then and there.

Example 2: You are holding a J 10 and the flop comes down as Q -9 -5 . At this point you have an open-ended straight draw and a flush draw. You should be concerned with someone having the king or ace of hearts. So betting at the pot might make them fold or give you an idea of where you stand.

Blackjack Terms - Part Five

noreply@blogger.com (stranger) — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 23:30:00 +0000

We've finally arrived at the final installment of our Blackjack terms series. We're about to bring it all together. It's been a fun ride. Once you finish this series, consider yourself a Blackjack terms expert. Let's go.

Session - This term is used most when talking about money management. A session is a period of time spent gambling.

Shill - These guys are casino employees. To facilitate action, a shill will go up to a table-usually an empty one-and play. The idea is that if you're walking around and see action, you'll play. Shills are more likely to be used at a Craps table, because not many people like being the only player in Craps.

Soft Hand - This is any hand where an Ace is being used as an 11.

Stand - When you're happy with your hand, you can stand, which ends your turn.

Surrender - Some casinos allow you to surrender. When you surrender, you throw in your hand and get half your wager back. A common surrender situation is when you have a hard 16 and the dealer has a face card showing.

Third Base - It's the opposite of first base. Third base is the last seat to get cards. If the table is full, it will be the seat immediately to the dealer's right hand.

Toke - Also called a tip. Dealers work for tips, so they love players who tip them. One common way to tip in Blackjack is to place a bet for the dealer. You do this by placing your tip bet above your wager on the layout. Let the dealer know it's for him/her, so they can make sure the placement is right. This is a good way to get the dealer to root for you.

True Count - It's another card counting term. When there are multiple decks, you take the running count and divide it by the number of decks being used. This gives you a more accurate picture.

Up Card - The dealer gets two cards in Blackjack to start with. The Up Card is the card that you can see. The bottom one you can't see is called a hole card.

Unit - A measurement of betting. For instance, a unit could be $5, $10, $1 or whatever.

Vig - This is the money that goes to the house. A popular vig in sports betting, for example, is 10%.

Whale - This is the big-time player-the high roller. Casinos-and dealers-love to see a whale coming. It usually means there's a chance for a nice payday.

And there you have it. We've come to the end of our Blackjack terms series. Do you feel like a Blackjack terms expert now? We've covered a lot of ground in this series.

Good luck at the tables!

Blackjack Terms - Part Four

noreply@blogger.com (stranger) — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 23:29:00 +0000

We're nearing completion in our Blackjack terms series. In our next to last series installment, we'll go over some terms, such as "Money management," "Paint" and "Push." We start out with an important term, because it highlights how the Blackjack rules can be different from casino to casino.

Las Vegas Strip Rules - Las Vegas is split into two main gambling regions-Downtown and the Strip. The Strip has different Blackjack rules than Downtown. A major rule to check on before you play is whether the dealer must hit or stand on a soft 17.

Money Management - It's no secret. Losing players rarely have any money management skills. Money management goes beyond just knowing how much money you have to play with. It involves knowing how much to bet and when. There are many money management systems out there.

Money Plays - A command barked out by a dealer when a player puts actual cash in the betting area.

Natural - When you're dealt a Blackjack.

Paint - Want to see paint? If so, you're asking for a face card. It's called this, because face cards are graphical in nature.

Pat Hand - No, it's not the hand of someone named Pat. When you have a pat hand, you want to stay. An example of a pat hand is a hard 17. A hard hand is one in which there isn't an Ace counting for 11 points.

Point Count - If you're counting cards, you always know what the count of a deck is.

Push - This is another name for a tie. When you have a bet that pushes, you don't win or lose. Your money is returned. If you're playing a double face up game, it's possible that there aren't any pushes, because the dealer wins all ties.

Resplit - When you get two cards of the same rank, like two 7's, you can split them. If your first card on a split is also the same rank, you can resplit then hand. Some casinos only allow one split and others may allow up to four. Check with the casino to be certain. While you always want to split Aces, some casinos don't allow you to play split Aces like a regular hand. Instead, they'll just give you one card per hand.

Running Count - It's the same thing as a Point Count. At any given hand, a card counter knows the count of the deck and bets accordingly. If the count is favorable to the casino, the bet is reduced. If the count is favorable to players, the bet is increased.

That does it for this installment of Blackjack terms. We've got one installment in our series left. We'll go over terms, such as Shill, Shoe, Third Base, Toke, Vig and Whale.

Blackjack Terms - Part Three

noreply@blogger.com (stranger) — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 23:28:00 +0000

Welcome to the third part in our Blackjack terms series. Last time we left off talking about the house's edge. Today, we'll start out with "Even Money," which happens to be a sad moment for me. The last thing you want to see when you're dealt a Blackjack is the dealer having an Ace.

Even Money - When the dealer has a potential Blackjack-and you were dealt a Blackjack-you can ask for even money. If you take even money, your Blackjack is paid 1:1 instead of 1.5:1. So, a $15 wager is paid $15. If you don't take even money and the dealer has Blackjack, you just push.

Expectation - I won't get too technical with this one. Basically, it means the amount of money you can expect to win or lose over a period of time.

Face Cards - Real simple here. Face cards are the Jack, Queen and King. They are all worth 10 point in Blackjack. There's no real difference in these cards unless you're playing a side game like Royal Match.

First Base - This is the seat that gets the cards first. The dealer deals clockwise, so first base is the first seat on the dealer's left.

Flat Betting - When you flat bet, you're just betting the same amount on every hand. This really isn't idea. Unless you're just playing for a little fun and free drinks, you want to alter your bets some now and then.

Heads Up - This happens usually in online play. It's when you're the only one at the table. You're playing with the dealer only. In real casinos, some players like this and they'll move around looking for empty tables. When someone else sits down, they get up and find another empty table. You'll see some big-time players request an empty table. If they are playing enough, the casino will rope off a table for them.

High Roller - We just talked about one in our Heads Up description. A high roller is someone who bets a lot. The real high rollers will walk into a casino with millions to wager if they so choose. They are also called whales.

Hit - Take a hit to get another card for your hand. It's also called a draw.

Hole Card - This is the magical card that the dealer gets that you can't see-unless you're playing a double face up game of Blackjack.

Hot Deck - It's just the opposite of a cold deck. A hot deck is in your favor and hopefully you're betting big.

House Edge - We talked about this in our Edge description. All casino games have a house edge. The casino always has the advantage over you. Some games are better than others. For instance, Blackjack has a much lower house edge than Roulette.

Insurance - Many call insurance a sucker's bet. When the dealer shows an Ace, you can take insurance. It costs half your wager and if you take it, you want the dealer to have a Blackjack. If not, you lose your insurance bet and now if you win, you only win a profit of 50%, which isn't fun.

See you next time when we go into the fourth part of our Blackjack terms series.

Blackjack Terms - Part Two

noreply@blogger.com (stranger) — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 23:27:00 +0000

Last time, we talked about Blackjack terms, such as "Action" and "Color Up." Let's continue forward with part two in our Blackjack terms series. We'll pick it up with "Comps," which happen to be my favorite thing in a casino. Let's get started.

Comps - This is the main reason for playing for many people. A Comp is basically anything you get for free from the casino. It could be food, rooms, cash, travel, drinks and so forth. Here's a tip. Most casinos comp players based on the data from a player's card. Whenever you walk into a new casino, ask about their player's card and get one-they are free.

Cut Card - When you cut the deck in Blackjack-at real live tables-you use a cut card. This card is the same size as a regular card in the deck and it's usually red. It's also plastic. Slide that baby in the right place and let's win some hands!

Discards - These are the cards that have already been played. In a real live game, you'll see the discards off to the side of the table.

Double Deck - A Blackjack game typically uses 1-8 decks of cards. A Double Deck game of Blackjack uses two decks of cards. In a real live game, this game is hand shuffled and dealt from hand. Shoe games start with four or more decks.

Double Down - You're so money! Even non-gamblers know this phrase. When you double down, you double up your original bet and take one final card. You can double down on your first two cards only. While online casinos typically make you double your bet on a double down, live casinos will allow you to "double for less," which means you can put any additional amount down-up to the amount of your original wager.

Double Exposure - This is a variant of Blackjack. You'll find that there are various Blackjack rules that a casino may or may not use-like surrendering. In this variant, both dealer cards are dealt face up. Sounds like easy money right? Not so fast. These games also have additional rules-usually something like dealer wins all ties. You may like this type of game though, so check it out. Make sure you ask about the rules differences before playing.

Draw - Most everyone says, "hit," but draw is the same thing. When you draw a card, you're not getting out a pencil and sketch paper to make an art masterpiece; you're taking one additional card for you hand.

Edge - Do you have an edge? The edge just means who has the best ability to make money over the long haul. As a gambler, you take steps to reduce the house's edge and increase your chances of winning. A Blackjack example of this would be card counting. Another example would be playing only certain types of Blackjack games, such as single deck.

We'll pick up our Blackjack series next time with "Even Money."

Blackjack Terms - Part One

noreply@blogger.com (stranger) — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 23:26:00 +0000

From "Action" to "Color Up," we're going to go over a bunch of Blackjack and casino terms in part one of our Blackjack terms series today. I've spent some time coming up with a listing of fun terms I think you'll want to know. They're listed in alphabetical order, so scroll around if you want.

Action - It means almost what you think. When a bet is "live" it has action. This term is commonly used when someone puts actual cash in the betting area.

Back Counting - A back counter is someone who isn't sitting at the table and who is counting the cards. An example would be two friends that walk up to play. One sits down and the other stands around the table.

Bankroll - Ah, this one is a classic. A bankroll is the amount of money you have to gamble with. It's the key ingredient in money management and the better you are at managing a bankroll, the better off you are. A bankroll can be for a session of gambling, a calendar month, a season in sports or whatever other time term you want.

Bar - No, not the kind that serves you drinks. If you get barred, you're out of luck. A barred player is one who gets removed from the casino for good. It's also called "being 86ed."

Basic Strategy - In Blackjack, this is your garden-variety strategy that's designed to help you have a good time and stay in the game.

Blackjack - This is the game we're talking about. If you don't know how to play, check out the quick-start Blackjack guide on this site.

Burn Card - After the deck is shuffled and cut, the first card is "burned," which means it is discarded. This is an old anti-cheat mechanism and it's still used today in brick and mortar casinos.

Bust - When your card count in Blackjack goes over 21, you've busted. When you bust, you lose. Ideally, you hope this happens to the dealer often and not you.

Card Counting - It's a strategy to try and figure out what type of cards are left in the deck. Players who employ this strategy will bet bigger when the remaining cards in the deck are larger and bet less when the remaining cards in the deck are smaller. There are many card counting techniques and we talk about card counting in Blackjack more on this site.

Cold Deck - Cold deck is the same thing as a cold table in Craps. It just means that the deck sucks for players. If you're counting, you know when the deck is cold, because it's overloaded with smaller cards.

Color Up - When you're ready to leave the table, you can color up. Let's say that you have 20 red chips ($100), you could color up for one black chip. Casinos try to color up players, because it keeps them from having to constantly fill tables with extra chips. As a player, it's easier to walk around with fewer chips.

We'll be back in part two of our Blackjack terms series with "Comp."

Blackjack's History

noreply@blogger.com (stranger) — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 23:24:00 +0000

Blackjack has a colorful history. Shows have been made out of just parts of it. In fact, I credit Blackjack with launching the development of systems and books about gambling.

It all started back in the 18th century. There was a French card game called "Ving-et-un" and it was the foundation for today's game of Blackjack. Some say that history comes back around to the present.

In the 1800s, America was anti-gambling in its stance. Gambling was an underground activity. That began to change in the 1900s and in 1931 gambling was legalized in Nevada. Almost five decades later, Atlantic City followed.

The late 1950s is really were it all started. The man was Roger Baldwin and is 1956 publication "The Optimum Strategy in Blackjack" paved the way for the marriage between man and math in gambling. It's as if the light went on. Blackjack can be beat.

Six years later a man by the name of Edward O. Thorp released a book that quickly became a towering hit and it's the book that's known by many Blackjack players. The book was called "Beat the Dealer."

The doors were now opened and many started looking at casinos as a way to get rich. In fact, Lawrence Revere believed this very thing. He took the simple concept of winning at Blackjack one step further by releasing a book called "Playing Blackjack as a Business."

The wheels were turning and the 1970s marked the next huge revolution. Computers were now brought into the mix. Enthusiasts all over were using computers to create and run simulations-trying to find the ultimate winning strategy. And it was in this era that casinos really got worried.

It was one thing for a handful of people to try and come up with systems while losing real money. It was another for a wider audience to be able to develop and test perfected systems. The public was now developing a hunger for Blackjack knowledge.

Casino operators realized that single-deck Blackjack was vulnerable. That's when they devised the "shoe." The "shoe" held multiple decks of cards. When multiple decks are added to the game, the percentages change. It's also easier to protect against card counters.

Given all this, one man-Ken Uston-made a living beating Blackjack in casinos. He's a legend. He was so successful at destroying the game that seven Las Vegas casinos banned him for life.

Uston thought he might have a legal battle, so he sued. The final judgment came down in 1987. Uston was found dead in Paris. Did the casino owners kill him? Was it a deal gone bad? Was it just the wrong place at the wrong time?

Today, Blackjack books and software programs are all over. Each year many people go online or visit a casino in hopes of claiming riches at the Blackjack table. It still remains a game that can be beat.

Blackjack Progressive Strategy

noreply@blogger.com (stranger) — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 23:23:00 +0000

Sure, you could sit down to play Blackjack and just throw your money around. But, did you know that you're most likely to lose money even if you have more winning hands than losing ones? Before playing Blackjack, it's best to come up with a battle plan. You've got to attack the game.

Today, I'll show you one attack plan. It's a progressive (or ladder) system that changes your wager just about every hand. This is not a plan that increases your wager when you lose, because that's the wrong way to do things. Rather, we'll increase the wager with each winning hand.

You need to decide on the numbers and how many progressions to use. I'll give you a guide to start from. Let's imagine that you have $100 to play with. You should play $2-$5 hands normally. So, we'll base our start at $5.

The plan is simple. When you lose, your next hand is $5. You never increase your wager after a losing hand. Instead, you start over again. When you win, you'll be increasing your hand as follows:

5 - 10 - 20 - 40 - 80

I've set up five levels. If you win five hands in a row, rather than having $25, you'll end up with $160 or more-blackjacks. However, if you were to lose say five in a row, you've only lost $25.

If you're a very conservative player, step it down to 3 or 4 levels. Even at 3 levels, you can still pocket $40 instead of $15.

As to double downs, that's a call you'll have to make based on your bankroll. Let's imagine that you've won your first four hands. You have $80 on the table and receive an 11. If you double down, it's a bad move. Why? Adding $80 would mean your entire bankroll is on this one hand. Lose it and you go home. Not smart.

However, let's say it's later in the game and your bankroll is now $500 or so. Adding the $80, which is profits at this point, might be a good gamble. It's a moment-by-moment decision.

No matter how you play it, never risk most or all of your bankroll on any single hand. Also, should you get up by 2-3 times your original bankroll, put that original amount back in your pocket and make sure you leave the casino with it.

Blackjack, and gambling, can be fun, but strategy ensures that you maximize your chances to win and come home with cash.

Blackjack - Decks and Player Positions

noreply@blogger.com (stranger) — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 23:15:00 +0000

Today, we're going to take a look at a couple key components to the game of Blackjack in the casino-decks and player positions.

Decks

Blackjack can be played with any number of decks. As the number of decks increase, the game becomes better for the house (casino). In the old days, the game was single-deck Blackjack. Eventually, casinos figured out that they could improve their odds by adding one more deck.

Today, single-deck Blackjack in the real world can be hard to find-unless you want to play $25+ per hand. Usually, the lower limit tables (under $25 per hand) are multi-deck games. Most of those use 4,6 or 8 decks.

Don't be fooled by online casinos. Yes, they may use a single deck, but the deck is shuffled after each hand (unless specified). This isn't the same as a single-deck game in the real world, because those games aren't shuffled after each hand. It makes a difference. Real world single deck games are better for you.

That's not to say that you shouldn't play Blackjack online. Just be aware of the differences. For instance, since the online casinos shuffle after each hand, counting cards is of no use to you.

Player Positioning

If you're playing Blackjack by yourself, this section won't matter. But, if you're playing with others, it pays to know the order of play.

The order of play starts with the player position to the left of the dealer. This position is known as first base. The order of play continues in a clockwise direction. The last player position to play is to the immediate right of the deal. This position is known as third base and it's a coveted position to be in.

If you're walking up to a table and you're newer to Blackjack, don't sit in the third base position. If you make a playing mistake, the rest of the table might suffer and they'll be mad at you. However, if you're an experienced Blackjack player, the third base position is one that you'll most likely want.

Some players are superstitious and will only sit in certain spots. In reality, it's all luck of the draw. The only true constant is that a poor player sitting at third base can wreck a table. For instance, the dealer might have a 6 showing and the poor player hits on 15, gets a face card and busts. The dealer then turns over a face card, gets a 3 and stands on 19-perhaps wiping everyone out.

If you're that player and that situation happens, you'll cease to have fun. Players will be staring you down and you won't enjoy your "fun" time. Newer players might want to sit at first base if possible. This is the first position to act each hand and it's right next to the dealer. It's a great spot if you think you'll need some playing assistance.

Blackjack: 5 Reasons Why it is Better Than Poker

noreply@blogger.com (stranger) — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 23:14:00 +0000

Poker is hitting a huge boom all over the place from the best online casinos to the huge World Series of Poker, but when it comes right down to it Black Jack is still the biggest game and the most fun to play.

I think giving you the top 5 reasons why black jack is a better game than poker is sufficient evidence as to the superiority of the game of Black Jack.

Black jack is quick, you do not have to sit and wait for people to think. It is either hit me, or stay and that is all there is to it.

Black Jack is by far a much easier game to learn to play. Since the basis of the game is to beat the dealers hand with a 21, there is not really so much that you have to learn in comparison the poker.

You get to play against the dealer when playing black jack, which is not usually the case when playing poker. This is better because you do not have to worry what the other players are thinking. This is not an advantage but you do not have to worry about body language and the like.

Hitting 21 or Black Jack is just exiting, an automatic win. By all means poker is interesting, but how often are you dealt the Royal Flush? Well in black jack it is possible to be dealt black jack repeatedly in one sitting and I will say it is definitely more exciting hitting a black jack than seeing a guy with a pair of 7s beat a guy with a pair of 4s.

In black jack it is up to you to win, now it is also the same in poker, but if you lose to someone else you can not blame the dealer. Now many people would say why blame the dealer anyway? I will tell you, the dealer has only dealt the cards, you can only blame yourself for losing. It has to do with how you play. So it is easier to take loss in a hand in black jack than it is in poker.

Finding the game that you identify most with is the game you should stick with. If it is poker than be a poker player in all the poker rooms you can find, or if it is black jack than put on your smart clothes and pick your seat at the casino black jack table, because in my opinion, black jack is the best casino game there is.

Black Jack Strategy Revealed

noreply@blogger.com (stranger) — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 23:12:00 +0000

Blackjack, unlike other games, has an element of player choice, where players can actually reduce the casino advantage to a small percentage by playing what is known as basic black jack strategy. This black jack strategy determines when to hit and when to stand, and also determines when doubling down or splitting is the correct action. Basic strategy is based on the player's point total and the dealer's visible card.

There are slight variations in basic black jack strategy depending on the exact house rules and the number of decks used. Under the most favorable conditions (single deck, downtown Las Vegas rules), the house advantage over a basic strategy player can be as low as 0.16%. Indeed, casinos offering special rules like surrender and double-after-split may actually be offering a positive expectation to basic strategy players; they are counting on players making mistakes to make money.

The following rules are beneficial to the player:

1. Doubles are permitted on any two-card hand except a blackjack.
2. Doubles are permitted after splitting.
3. Early surrender; the ability to forfeit half your wager against a face or ace before the dealer checks for blackjack.
4. Normal (aka "late") surrender.
5. Resplitting Aces.
6. Drawing more than one card against a split Ace.
7. Five or more cards with the total still no more than 21 as an automatic win (a "Charlie")

The following rules are detrimental to the player:

1. Less than 3:2 payout on blackjacks (as is the case with Las Vegas Strip single-deck blackjack, paying out 6:5)
2. Dealer hits on soft seventeen (ace, six)
3. Splitting a maximum of once (to two hands)
4. Double down restricted to certain totals, such as 9-11 or 10,11
5. Aces may not be resplit
6. No-Peek (European) blackjack—player loses splits and doubles to a dealer blackjack
7. Player losing ties

There is one thing hapenning in black jack game when a someone can win in blackjack by looking for warps. In the casino industry, is is called a "dealer tell," meaning, a dealer who gives away information that the casino believes players shouldn't possess. When a dealer checks the hole card under tens or aces, some inexperienced dealers will unknowingly bend those cards upwards and this will cause the tens and aces to have a different shape than the rest of the cards in the deck. With this information, the sharp-eyed player believes he knows the dealer's hole card by its disfigured state-which is known as "playing the warps."

The worst move a player can make with a hand while playing blackjack, it's actions like doubling down on a natural blackjack. Actually for the average player in the casino, it's standing on a pair of eights versus a dealer upcard of 7 instead of splitting them. A player making this basic strategy error will lose 70% of the time.

BJ Strategies. Guaranteed winning at Single Deck Blackjack.

noreply@blogger.com (stranger) — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 23:08:00 +0000

No system will allow you to win every hand. The true method of beating the casino at Blackjack is to bet more on your winning hands then you do on your loosing hands. Controlling your bets is the key to walk away from the table with more money then you started with.
The chart above shows you exactly which plays to make. Once this is done all you have left is to choose a betting strategy so you can
come out a winner.

Simple Betting Method To Beat The Casino
When playing internet blackjack or blackjack at a casino begin betting with one chip and continue to bet using only chips of the same value throughout the game. In other words, if you choose to use $10 chips, use only $10 chips for the entire game as you apply this information.

On every loss, increase your bet by one chip. Every time you win a hand, decrease your bet by one chip. When you win 2 hands in a row, start over from the beginning by betting 1 chip. If you get to an 8 chip level without winning then start over again with 1 chip. If you win a
6 or 7 chip bet, then start over again with 1 chip.

Remember, the key to beating the casino is not to win more hands, but to put yourself in a situation where your higher bets are the ones
that win.

Good Luck………

Simple Betting Method To Beat The Casino

In Blackjack, the objective is to try to beat the dealer by getting closer to 21. If the total value of your hand is closer to 21 then the dealer’s hand, you win an equal amount to what you have bet. If you have a blackjack which is a 21, you win 3:2 times your bet. E.g. – a $10 bet will give you $15 as long as the dealer doesn’t also have a blackjack. Aces have a face value of either 1 or 11. Face cards have a face value of 10 and the rest of the numbers are valued as their face numbers. If you receive an ace, you can either play it as 11 or 1 and that is why they are called a soft hand.

If the total of your hand is over 21, you bust and you loose your bet. If you have the same card value as the dealer from 17 and up then it’s called a “push” and you receive your original bet back. The dealer must draw cards until he has reached 17 or higher.

Blackjack Lingo

HIT – If you are not happy with the two cards you are dealt, you can “hit” to draw additional cards until you “stand” or bust.

STAND – If you are happy with the cards that you have received, then you can “stand”.

DOUBLE DOWN – When you “double down” that means that you have to double your bet and you will receive only one card and your
hand “stands”.

SPLIT – If the two cards you are dealt are of the same value, you can split them into two different hands by placing a second bet of
equal value. At most on-line casinos if you split two aces, you will only receive one card on each ace and you will have to “stand”.
If you split aces and you receive a blackjack it is only considered a 21 and not a blackjack. Check out our Basic Strategy Card For Single Deck Blackjack

Bingo Slots

noreply@blogger.com (stranger) — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 23:07:00 +0000

Bingo slots are continually increasing in popularity. One of the main reasons, according to seasoned bingo players, is that playing bingo slots is very much part of the bingo experience as a whole.

The history of slots goes back to 1895 when Charles Fey invented the first slot machine. In 1907 Fey improved his original machine by designing the Liberty Bell – the predecessor of today’s popular slots machines with bells. The first machine with fruit symbols was introduced in 1910 by Charles Fey and the Mills Novelty Company. This machine was called the Operator Bell.

From 1940 the popularity of slots machines surged. Not only were they fun, but people recognised the potential of making money. Bingo slots became much more than just a game to keep players’ wives busy while they gambled. Today slots are one of the most popular games in both online and land-based casinos.

There is not a very big difference between slots machines and bingo slots. Many online casinos and bingo websites feature added bingo slots on their sites. Playing bingo slots is another way that bingo players can win more money or credits. It’s a fun addition to the chat rooms and the bingo game itself. Most players love the colourful reels and animations.

How do online bingo slots work? Playing online bingo slots is really easy. You do not have to insert coins and pull a lever. All you have to do is decide how much you want to bet and then click a button! The slots will spin and then end on a combination of patterns. The prizes are determined according to the pattern the slots machine stops at.

Most casinos and online bingo slots games use fruit patterns, such as cherries, plums and oranges for their slots machines. Usually most bingo slots games also have simple patterns such has hearts, bells or diamonds. Some sites have their own special bingo slots patterns to match the site’s theme. This can be lots of fun!

As with all casino games, some seasoned bingo slots players believe that they can win if they play according to a specific strategy. This may be true to some extent, but just like bingo, the outcome of bingo slots cannot be predicted or controlled. The patterns are generated randomly and neither the house nor the bingo slots player can control the outcome.

Although playing bingo slots at a casino is entertaining, most players today prefer playing online bingo slots. They can have fun in the chat room, play bingo and bingo slots all at the same time. And they can do it in the comfort of their own homes, when and for as long as they want!

Bingo slots are a great way to keep bingo players entertained for hours. Finding an online bingo slots game is really easy. All potential players have to do is make sure they like the atmosphere and theme of the online bingo site, sign-up and start playing bingo slots!

Bingo Rules

noreply@blogger.com (stranger) — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 23:06:00 +0000

Online bingo games can be played using either use 75-ball or 90-ball rules. The rules are very straightforward; all that is needed to win bingo is to get all the numbers in a given pattern.

75-ball bingo is the version that is played in the United States and Canada. There are 75 numbers on the bingo board, as opposed to the 90 number UK bingo rules. Of these 75 numbers, there are over 6,000 possible number combinations on a bingo card, which consists of 24 random numbers between 1 and 75. The caller calls out the numbers that come out on the bingo board. To win bingo, players need to mark matching numbers that appear on their cards as soon as they are called.

Bingo cards have five columns that are each marked with a B-I-N-G-O letter. These make 25 squares, comprised of five down and five across. Numbers in the ‘B’ column range between 1 and 15, numbers in the ‘I’ column are between 16 and 30, in the ‘N’ column the numbers are between 31 and 45, in the ‘G’ column are between 46 and 60 and numbers in the ‘O’ column are between 61 and 75.

Bingo site rules vary from site to site. At Bingodrome and every gambling site, players have to be over 18 to play, as this is the legal gambling age limit. Multiple accounts are prohibited at Bingodrome, as this prevents players from abusing site policies. Players are held responsible for their registration details being kept safe at most sites. Once players have brought cards, they cannot undo the purchase. Basic player conduct rules are essential at Bingodrome, to prevent players from using abusive language and ensure players are not aggressive towards fellow players and Chat Leaders.

There are specific rules for depositing and payouts at each site, players should read these rules before playing. At most sites, players have to make a deposit to play bingo. These deposits vary according to the site policies, but are generally not excessive. At Bingodrome, a $25 deposit allows players to play. Many sites offer special deposit returns that give players a percentage of their deposit back. Bingodrome has a 100% deposit back promotion, and Bingodrome partners are eligible for a special 300% off the first deposit made. Players are limited to $500 per day and $2000 per month.

Bingodrome players can win Bonus Bucks in addition to cash prizes. These bonus credits are used to fund player accounts and do not count towards cash prizes. Bingodrome’s chat games have Bonus Bucks as prizes.

Players should be aware of each sites bingo rules before signing up. Players who have been playing without being fully sure of the site rules should make sure they are familiar with policies to ensure that they are playing responsibly.

Bingo Poems

noreply@blogger.com (stranger) — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 23:04:00 +0000

Bingo, especially online bingo is becoming the new trend all over the world. More and more players join the online bingo brigade. And with good reason – not only is playing online easier and more convenient than land-based bingo, it is also much more exciting and fun!

Today bingo players can join an online bingo game and take part in the fun of chat rooms, various chat games and other special promotional games. By playing online bingo, players can meet people from all over the world. Often players who play at the same website become friends for life.

Online bingo is much more than just a bingo game or a form of entertainment. It is a place to meet people, become part of a family and also serve as a haven where players are always welcome and loved. The results are poems and songs, because, as with all other great loves and favorites, players want to write about the game and the family they love.

At some websites, players are invited to join a bingo family or community. Joining a community is all about fun and excitement. Players can chat to their friends in the chat rooms, tell bingo related jokes and write poems.

Many players write bingo poems about all aspects of the game – their dreams of winning the jackpot, their love or hate for the caller, their friends and the fun they have by playing bingo. Other great poems are written about the various seasonal holidays and public holidays.

At some websites, players or bingo poets, are encouraged to mail or share their bingo poems. These poems are often published on the website or sometimes even in newsletters!

Some online players even have their own blogs, forums or message boards where they publish bingo poems, diaries and songs. By having their own websites, players can express their thoughts and love for the game and share their bingo experience with many others.

When asked what inspires them to write bingo poems, the poets says that it’s the fun and adrenalin of the game itself, the warm and friendly atmosphere in the chat rooms as well as the experience of sharing with the other roomies and chat leaders they experience.

Many players admit that as long as they can play bingo, they will write poems about their favorite game, bingo family and life-changing experiences.

Bingo Patterns

noreply@blogger.com (stranger) — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 23:03:00 +0000

Bingo patterns are a crucial part of online bingo games. The whole aim of the game is to match all the randomly called numbers in a given pattern on your card. Bingo patterns range from simple horizontal or diagonal patterns to more complex patterns in assorted shapes or pictures. These patterns are generally shown in the right hand side of most games. Players need to keep an eye on their cards to see if they bingo on the pattern.

Players need to pay attention to the bingo pattern. To win bingo, only the numbers that form the pattern are needed. Some bingo patterns are a lot easier to win bingo on than others. Others may be more challenging to win, as the layout is not as easy to see from watching the bingo board. Players need to keep track of the number called, however in online bingo games the numbers are called for the players.

There are endless possible bingo patterns, just as there are endless possible number combinations! All bingo patterns include a middle block, which is treated as a bonus number. The most widely used and recognized are simple line bingo patterns and blackout or coverall bingo patterns.

Straight line bingo patterns are simpler to bingo on as they can be only in either a horizontal, vertical or diagonal direction. For example, players would need to have all the numbers in their ‘B’ row if the pattern was a horizontal pattern.

The blackout or coverall bingo pattern has higher stakes, as players have to get every number on their card to win. This bingo pattern is often played in high rollers or high level rooms.

Many online bingo games have featured patterns that tie in to current themes or promotions. These are fun for players, but they are more of a challenge to win! these. At Bingodrome the patterns change every week. These include multi letter patterns (that spell out words), and a variety of pictures ranging from handbags to peanut butter jars, depending on the current promotion. Bingodrome has a unique promotion theme that ties patterns in to current events or holidays. Additional bingo patterns include outside square bingo patterns, which are large square patterns in which players need to get all numbers in the ‘B’ and ‘O’ rows, as well as the top and bottom rows to win bingo. Similarly, inside square patterns are won by getting all the numbers in the ‘I’, ‘N’ and ‘G’ rows around the free space on the card. A roving kite bingo pattern is won by getting three numbers diagonally to the left and right sides in a 3 x 3 diamond formation.

In most games, all a player needs to do to win is get all the numbers in the bingo pattern. In Jackpot games, which are usually a separate pattern that stays the same every game, players need to win bingo within a certain number of balls. If a player manages to win in the amount of balls specified, they win the Jackpot. Jackpots are often progressive, which means the prize amount rolls over if it is not won.