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Blackjack Strategies – How to Increase Your Odds

It’s been said that those who observe the most usually get the biggest return on their money when it comes to blackjack. However, I believe this is more for the person that heads to their local casino and sits at a blackjack table. Those of us that play blackjack online are handcuffed by playing one hand against the dealer, and you cannot increase your odds by figuring out what has been already been played.

The only way to increase your odds at blackjack is by sticking with the same strategy, as long as it’s a good one. If you just log in and play, chances are you’re either going to get lucky or you’re going to lose big. Instead, I would like you to be the “smart player.”

What is a Smart Player?

When I see players constantly losing at blackjack, one of the biggest reasons for their demise is due to spending too much time on the table in the same room. It’s a known fact that the odds are in the house’s favor, and if you don’t know when to stop, your luck will eventually run out. The first thing I would recommend is setting a time limit. One hour always seems to be the optimal choice for most gamblers, but if you make bigger bets than the table minimum, it’s wise to cut that time in half.

Over the years, I have one my most money in the first hour I play. Everything after that is a roller coaster ride. Try utilizing this strategy alone, but just be sure to take 30 minute breaks in between. Go grab a sandwich, go to the bathroom, or whatever it is you do in your spare time, and remove yourself from the game. This approach will keep your wits at their highest level, and you won’t be suckered in to playing for a longer period of time.

Bet Wisely

Your betting strategy is always a major player in how much you win or lose. If you’re a loose cannon and think this next hand is going to be the big one, but then you lose, your bankroll will diminish much quicker. One of the best money managing strategies is to increase your bets periodically. The first hand might be for $1 and the second might be for $2. I’ve actually tried this small money approach before and it’s extremely beneficial. You get your blackjack fix, there isn’t a lot of money lost if you’re losing, and the bankroll will be thick enough to use another time.

Granted, your bankroll could allow you to play $100 a hand, I don’t know, but you have to come up with a strategy before you start playing. Building it around your finances is a good place to start, especially if you don’t want to put a time limit on yourself.

Stop Thinking about Winning Big

Yes, your mindset has a major effect on the way you bet. If you lose 10 hands in a row, there is a good chance you are thinking; “Well, I’m going to win soon, so I should bet bigger.” NO! There is no guarantee you are going to win; period. The dealer could deal you 50 losing hands in a row (not likely, but it does happen). In fact, if you come across a horrible streak like this, chances are its happening because of your hit/stay strategy (will discuss that another time).

In the end, it’s all about increasing your odds. If just one of these tips can increase them a little, then you are that much closer to a better way of playing blackjack.

These Online Casino aspects will be more important than ever in 2016

By Martin

If you’re going to play at an online casino, you have to know what to look for. Since the concept has been established for many years, you deserve the best experience possible. After all, you’re most likely looking for real money action, which in turn means that you’re going to be spending your own hard earned money. Why not go for the best entertainment aspects possible? If you’re not sure what those are, then you’re definitely in the right place. Our guides are designed to give you a running start without too many delays.

First things first: what type of games are you into? We hate to break it to you, but not every casino is going to have every single game around. This means that most of the top players will often move between online casinos in order to get what they’re looking for. Sometimes this is even more difficult as you might be waiting for a certain game to come out, but that game has only been licensed to a few select casinos that you aren’t a member of yet. We love playing slots and poker, a combination that can be found at many casinos without a problem.

The next aspect to focus on would have to be security. We didn’t mention security first because it’s now a given. Think about it from the viewpoint of the big casinos: there is simply too much money in play for them to take this subject lightly. If players feel like they aren’t protected, they won’t patronize that establishment. It’s really that simple. On the other hand, people go back to where they feel safest. It’s something that needs to be considered this year and beyond, because your data falling into the wrong hands would be a disaster. If you’re ever in doubt about a site’s security, they have a support desk that you can check in with. They would be more than happy to review the site’s security measures with you, especially if you’re going to deposit money into an account. [Read more…] about These Online Casino aspects will be more important than ever in 2016

Controlling Your Winnings

By Martin

The goal of online gaming and betting in general is to win. But if your goal is to win money, things get a bit more complicated. You need to control your winnings. “The worst thing that can happen to a man who gambles is to win,” said 19th-century author and preacher Charles H. Spurgeon, and he’s onto something. Everything is about control. Controlled gambling minimizes stress, keeps things fun, and above all, gives you the best chances to meet your goal of actually winning money.

So what is controlled gambling?

Perhaps it’s better to first tackle this question by illustrating what is not controlled gambling. Dan L. of New York related his lack of control to 365casinos.com, after blowing all but $1,000 of his recent $8,000 in winnings on a well-known Micro Gaming casino. Dan said he randomly deposited $200 on a rainy Sunday afternoon, and quickly hit a straight flush in Carribean Stud Poker, which instantly gave him more than $7,300. Then the excitement took hold of him.

“Once I hit that killer hand, I started playing bigger and got up to more than $8,000,” Dan said. But the thrill of it—unchecked by any original or revised winning goals—led to a steady downfall. “My luck changed and I got down to about $7,000. I though, ‘man,’ that must have been the downturn, and now it will start hitting again.”

Over the next eight hours Dan brought his earnings back down to only $1,000 before finally cashing it in. “I was kicking myself for days,” he said. “I’m still kicking.”

Dan’s story is hardly unique. Casinos, gaming sites, and bookeepers live off the given fact that gamers who win will usually end up blowing their winnings while trying to win more. Call it greed, call it addiction, call it a rush that sweeps people off their feet. Call it whatever you like, but be sure to anticipate it and control it.

Part of the science of controlling your winnings, of course, is to set aside an amount you are going to play with. But the second half of the equation—setting a goal of how much you want to win—is frequently neglected part of gaining control.

When Brian F. walked into the Casino in Connecticut, he decided he would play with $500. Then he sat down at the slots to begin the evening and won $1,000 within ten minutes.

“It was too early to win,” Brian said. “I told my friends, I can’t just walk away now. We came for a night out and the night just began.” Brian’s friends advised him to pocket $500 of his winnings along with his $500 original investment and to play with $500 of winnings. Good advice, but not easily followed by the gamer who hadn’t formed a plan for controlling winnings.

“I hadn’t thought about what amount I would be happy or psyched about having later on. I just sort of said, “it’s all free money anyway.” This common assumption is what casinos bank on regarding payouts. With no respect for an earning goal, the gambler finds the money easy to re-gamble with, and then the odds are really stacked against him or her to win again.

Brian quickly lost his $500 of “house money” on craps, and then dug into the $500 of winnings he pocketed. Two hours later, when it was time to go, he left “even,” which is another common misnomer among gamblers who play with winnings. They simply fail to view the money as theirs until they leave the casino. They never have that sense of loss until they walk out the door and complain on the ride home how they lost hundreds of dollars. Only then is the money theirs.

There are many online resources for further reading about suggested bankrolls and winning goals, but only you will know what will satisfy yourself. First, you should play with enough to satisfy yourself. A couple hundred maybe. Also make sure to take advantage of the generous casino bonuses that you can find on onlinecasinoguide.co.nz – a casino portal that lists only the best and most popular casinos.

You might try to play conservative and win anywhere from 10 percent to 25 percent on your original investment. On the other side of the coin, you might play extremely aggressive and shoot for 75 percent winnings. Whatever your goal, make sure you know what your original investment is and at what monetary winning goal you will stop at. If you win big, walk away and redefine your winning goals.

Bored – Check Out Hot Casino Games at Paddy Power

By Martin

Great casinos blend together a variety of components designed for maximum entertainment. You have gorgeous 3D slots, roulette, blackjack, and more waiting for you. The only thing that stops people is that they aren’t sure where to play, and they aren’t sure how everything will benefit them. Hey, you can’t blame people for thinking about value these days. Entertainment, after all, is getting more and more expensive. It seems like only yesterday someone was able to get a bargain that was actually a real deal. Nowadays, everything is so expensive that you really can’t go out the way you would like all the time. If you want a good night on the town with your mates, you’re going to pay a small fortune for the privilege.

Yet it doesn’t have to be that way at all. If you’re trying to have some fun and bust through boredom, why not take your entertainment search online? Going to a high quality casino is an experience in of itself, but who said that experience had to be offline? A lot of people assume that you have to go to an offline casino, risking traffic and crowds in the process. And while security at these offline casinos is at an all time high, there are still cases where people find themselves missing trinkets or other things that they’ve put inside purses or pockets. Why not stay home, gamble just the same, but skip the petty theft and overpriced drinks?

That’s where things get interesting: you can play hot casino games at Paddy Power. They are fully equipped with just about every slot game that you could think of. We like slots because it gives people a chance to win something, even if it’s only a little bit. There are also cool slot configurations like the 243 Ways to Win format, which literally makes paylines a thing of the past.

Casinos are always looking to give their players a top of the line experience. They do this by bringing in new games and holding tournaments. The other benefit of a hot casino is that it’s a community full of people that love to talk about gambling. If you’re dealing with not having a lot of friends that are into gambling, you need to be sure that you go online to find people that totally understand what you’re into. Playing at online casinos isn’t a weakness at all. If anything, it’s type of strength and an indicator of the type of person you are. You know how to take calculated risks, and you also know how to take charge of your own entertainment. [Read more…] about Bored – Check Out Hot Casino Games at Paddy Power

Top 3 3D Slots to Play in a Casino

By Martin

If you are looking for entertainment in a casino, playing 3D slots is highly recommended. Most slot machines are arcade style or digital arcade if you play online. However, as our ability to utilize technology increases, the world finds ways to make our experiences more enjoyable. 3D slots definitely do this, because it’s like watching a movie or playing a new video game.

Take the time to look over some of the best 3D slots in the market, and experience them for yourself. We recommend picking one of the options below:

1. River of Riches

Currently this is considered one of the most popular 3D slots to play. This is due to the game itself not being out for a long time, and its three dimensional appeal.

One of the biggest benefits to River of Riches is the amount of bonuses and “extras” available. More options will give gamblers better odds of hitting at least one of them during game play. The bonuses are:

a. Fixed Wild Symbol Feature (reels 2 and 4, which offer free spins)
b. Black or Red Card Bonus
c. Freespin Symbol Scatter Pay (up to $1250.00)

2. Big Bad Wolf

Probably one of our personal favorites, the Big Bad Wolf 3D slot is just like the story we used to read as kids. Once the bonus feature is reached, gamblers will enjoy watching the wolf try and blow down houses. In order to maximize your winnings, your free spin bonus must catch moons on the reel.

This will remove dark clouds from in front of the moon. Once all three clouds have disappeared, the wolf will blow down the house. In the meantime, the first pig will run to the next house, and the wolf will try to blow it down. If successfully demolished by his huge gust of wind, the two pigs in this house will go to the third and final pig.

If you reach this stage in the game, there is a good chance you have just one a lot of money. It’s definitely one we recommend playing.

3. Forsaken Kingdom

Gamblers looking for a high stakes 3D adventure will enjoy every minute of the dark and mysterious; Forsaken Kingdom. As a Knight of the Round Table, you will be required to gain shield marks throughout the game. During each spin, there will be scattered shields that show up on your reels. If two are present, it will count as one shield around the table.

The game keeps track of this itself, but you can view the progress around the highlighted area of your spin button. Once you have received enough shields, you will be taken to the bonus area worth anywhere from 5x to 100x your bet. So, for example purposes, if you are betting $40 a spin and land on the 50x bet; you win $2000.00.

We consider each one of these some of the best 3D slots in the market today. However, this is just a small portion of what the 3D slot experience has to offer.

Roulette Cover All: The Pros and Cons

By Martin

One of the most unused strategies in roulette is the cover all. If you’re unfamiliar with this approach, it’s where you place two chips on a number (for example purposes let’s say number 23), and then place chips around the white border. Most casinos have $10 minimum tables, so since it’s an even amount, it’s easier to explain.

If your number hits straight-up, the total amount of money you win (on a $10 cover-all) is $136. This is paid out as follows:

1. A straight-up hit is 35 to 1. Since you placed two chips on the number, you win $70
2. The middle side of a border pays 17 to 1. You hit on both sides so that’s an additional $34
3. Each of the corners pays 8 to 1. This would be an additional $32

Granted, some casinos around the world are going to offer different odds.

What happens if you don’t hit the number straight-up, but black 21 falls? In this case, you would be paid for the one side and two corners that are aligned on the right side of the 23 (or left side of the 21). On a $10 bet your return $33, which isn’t huge, but it’s still a nice return.

Most importantly, when you play a cover all in the 2nd column (in the middle), you are actually playing 9 numbers. This is extremely beneficial if the gambler is trying to “stretch the game.”

However, playing a roulette cover all can also be a bit risky. It is very important to analyze the numbers that have hit over the last hour. If there isn’t a low number (1-12) in the last 10-15 spins, there is a good chance it will be coming up soon. Unfortunately if you do not analyze the numbers and just start playing your favorites, it could be a recipe for disaster.

Another recommended strategy is keeping your bet the same. Often times a roulette player will hit big on a cover all, and then think their chances of hitting again are great. This is not the case, and you should never approach a strategy this way. We all know gambling is a game of chance, and even though you can increase your odds by analyzing numbers, it could be another hundred spins before you get lucky again.

Covering an entire number is meant to stretch the game, stay up or down $50, and hopefully hit your number somewhere in between. Personally, I’ve stuck to one number for an entire evening and cashed in as much as $800 worth of chips. Then again, I’ve also lost as much as $300 doing the same thing.

In the end, the gambler who is able to leave the table when it’s cold, and know when to get up when they are on a roll, are usually the ones that come out on top. My point is; know when you are beat, and don’t ever get too greedy. Those who can do both will have a more enjoyable time utilizing the cover all strategy when playing roulette.

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