When you go to Vegas you should have some sort of betting guideline that you should follow. If you do not it can cost you some significant cash. Here are some betting guidelines that you should follow when heading to Las Vegas or any land-based casino for that matter.
• Never bet more than you can afford to lose. If you will be bummed out when losing a certain amount of money have a gambling bankroll that is less then that amount. You should be heading to Sin City to have fun not for financial gain. Gambling is fun and the gambling bankroll you use should be an amount that you do not mind losing, as there is a possibility that you will lose it.
• When heading to Las Vegas you should expect to leave your bankroll behind. The chances are that you will lose your bankroll, as there is a reason why casinos make money. The house has an edge with every game and overall they will win more then they lose at your expense. What makes you win is the good streaks that you hit while playing the games.
• When you hit a hot streak and you are ahead go ahead and quit. Don’t press your luck and ride a hot streak longer then you should. Streaks will end quickly, so if you are ahead bank your winnings and walk away, as you are sure to leave with more then when you came. If you are cold right off the bat it may be a good idea to switch games or casinos.
• Don’t get down when luck is not with you. If you have a bad session where Lady Luck is not on your side do not get depressed. Those types of bad sessions happen and it is how you ride out the cold streaks that will determine how well you do.
• Never chase your bets. Chasing bets is increasing your next bet after a losing one in order to get your money back. This is the easiest way to lose a significant amount of cash. This is a telltale sign that greed and desperation are kicking in. It is always better, and more likely to happen, to chip away at your losses rather then trying to win all your losses back in one play. Keep to your original bet totals and stick with them. The only time when you should increase them is when you are on a major hot streak and you have already banked some money.
• If you are losing lower your bets. If you hit a cold streak it is a good idea to lower your bets until the cold streak is over. Play lower bets until luck is back in your corner.
• Never buy a system or book that will guarantee that you will win money. You will see a lot of systems and books, especially online, which will guarantee that you will break the casino. Do not fall for these, as they simply are not true. Every casino game is a game of chance, with the exception of poker, so there is no surefire way that you can use a system to break the casino and win big bucks. Sure, there are systems that you can use, but they should be ones that you can find for free and they tend to deal with betting systems not ones that will beat the games.
August 15th, 2024 | Posted in Blackjack, Casinos, Craps, Gambling Thoughts, Roulette, Table Games | No Comments
You will find, especially on the Net, many Roulette systems that will guarantee that you will win. Don’t fall for these bogus systems, as Roulette is a game of chance and there are no legit systems that will beat the game. There are some tips that you can follow that can help you be more successful when playing Roulette and here they are!
• Never base your Roulette play on the screen. A lot of players will base their play, bets, on the screen in looking at what previous numbers have hit. The casinos know this, which is why they have the screen. However, unlike other casino games Roulette is a game where the previous play has no effect on the next one. The chance that 13 hits 5 times in a row is the same as 5 different numbers hitting.
• Try to find European Roulette. You can find the European version in some land based and online casinos and you should try to play this version, as it reduces the house edge. The American version of Roulette has a 0 and a 00 while the European version only has the single 0. A Roulette wheel that has a single 0 has a house edge of 2.70%, while a 00 Roulette table has a house edge of 5.26%.
• Stay away from bad bets. A bad bet is betting against yourself. Never make a bet that you know you will lose, such as betting on both Red or Black or Odd or Even. Sure, the chances that you will win at least some money is good, but the payout will not be significant and it is more likely that you will lose more then you win.
• When playing Roulette on the Internet play at casinos that publish their payout percentages. There are scam online casinos that will not use a RNG (Random Number Generator) and that means the numbers are not random and the casino can base the numbers on the bet you make and win your bet. You can be sure that the Roulette game is fair if it uses a RNG and they have payout percentages that are published. If you cannot find the payout percentages at an online casino head to another one, as the legit ones will publish them.
• If you have Roulette system or find one to use do not pay for it. There are some good systems out there to use, but you have to buy many of them and they will guarantee that you win, but this is impossible. You can find many free Roulette systems on the Net, as they are not really systems, but rather betting patterns that will help you stretch your money when playing.
• If you come up with or find a Roulette system try it out for free before you lay down cold hard cash. There are many online casinos that offer Free Play, which allows you to play the game for free. Try out your system at one of these casinos and if the system works for you then you can use real money. However, if the system does not work and you play for free it did not cost you anything to find that out.
August 11th, 2024 | Posted in Casinos, Gambling Thoughts, Roulette, Table Games | No Comments
Why go to Las Vegas casinos, or any land-based casinos, and spend all of your time and cash playing the easy to follow games of video poker or slots? Table games can be the most exciting games in the casino and they are also much more social with you interacting with other players and the dealer. There is nothing wrong with playing slots or video poker, but you can have a lot more fun when playing table games. Also, the odds for slots and video poker favor the house more then they do for table games.
Here are some simple tips that you can follow and some basic rules that can make it easier for you to play table games.
• Almost all casinos will offer free lessons for the table games they offer. Check with the casino to see when these lessons are and never play the game for real money before you really know the ins and outs of the game.
• Take some time and watch the game you want to play before you play it. This is even the case if you have gone to the table games lessons and you know how to play. If you do this you can pick up some insights like where you can place bets and how to interact with the dealer. It will also allow you to see if chatting with other players is OK and what not to do at the table.
• Don’t be afraid to ask the dealer questions if you have them. The dealers have rules they have to follow and they are not betting their money, so they really have nothing to hide. Again, make sure you know the game, as other players can get a bit annoyed with you if you ask too many questions and are slowing down the pace of the game.
• Make sure you know the table limits of the game before you start to play. This seems pretty obvious, but you have to know what you are getting into when you play.
• Don’t let the pit bosses at the casino intimidate you. It is their job to look at everyone like they are cheating. Since you are probably not cheating so you have nothing to worry about. If you are having a problem do not be afraid to sit out a hand, roll, or spin and go up to a pit boss to voice your concerns.
• The payout odds will vary between casinos. Make sure that you check with the dealer or look on the table to confirm the odds you are getting for the game.
• Don’t think you can’t use your player’s card when playing table games because you can. Generally, you can put the card on the edge of the table, but make sure the dealer sees the card, so you can get your comps and points.
August 7th, 2024 | Posted in Blackjack, Casinos, Craps, Gambling Thoughts, Roulette, Table Games | No Comments
Winning money when playing at the casinos in Las Vegas, or any other casino, is not impossible but you have to know that the odds are not in your favor and in the long run it is not likely that you will win. You should be aware of the odds of the house for Vegas casino games so you know how the odds are stacked against you.
Slots
Slots is the easiest casino game to play and there is no real knowledge that you have to have about the game. Slots will keep around 3% – 25% of money and that will depend on the slot machine you are playing at and the casino you are in. Slots players that are losing on one machine may feel that they are due and they keep playing on it. This is incorrect, as slots machines are controlled by a Random Number Generator (RNG), which will figure the payout course over a few thousand spins. Basically, there is no way that you can know that a machine will hit or not.
Keno
For every $1 bet on Keno the casino will keep 30%. You should know that when you play Keno it is very much like playing a mini-lottery. As it stands now 20 out of a possible 20 numbers has never been won at any casino anywhere and not just in Vegas.
Video Poker
When you play video poker try to find a Jacks or better video poker game that pays 9 coins when you get a Full House and 6 coins when you get a Flush. In a game like this the house odds will fall between 0% and 5%. Video poker has better odds then slots and if you play smart you can come out ahead when you play.
Roulette
Many people think that they have a 50/50 chance when playing Roulette by betting on either the black or red, odd or even, or 1-18 or 19-36. This is simply not true because of the green 0 and 00. The green 0 and 00 give the casino a house edge of 5.25%. If you have the time try to find a European Roulette game, as it will lower the odds of the house since there is only one green 0 on a European wheel.
Blackjack
When you play Blackjack the house edge with be around 0% to 3%. You should try to find single hand Blackjack games, as they will give you better odds. One thing that may casinos are doing thee days are paying out 6:5 on Blackjack rather then 2:1. This is generally the case with single deck games, but you should stay away from games like this, as it can raise the house edge by 1%. To get the best advantage when playing Blackjack you should:
• Split aces and eights
• Double down with 10 or 11 if a dealer has an up card of 2-9.
• Stand when you have 12-16 if a dealer has an up card of 2-6.
• Hit with 12-16 if a dealer has an up card of 7,8,9,10 and Ace.
• Stand on 17-21.
• Never ever take the insurance option,
Craps
Stay away from the high odds bet on the craps table. You should only play the line bets, which are the line bets, pass and don’t pass bets, and come and don’t come bets. If you do this the odds will be about 1.4% in favor of the casino. There are some casinos that will offer a game that is called crap-less craps, but beware as even though it looks to be a good game, in terms of odds, the game actually is one that gives the house more favorable odds.
Maybe the best tip you can have when hitting Vegas or any casino is to know when to “walk away” or cut your losses.
July 12th, 2024 | Posted in Blackjack, Casinos, Craps, Gambling Thoughts, Roulette, Slots, Table Games, Video Poker | No Comments
