Casino Games and How to Play Them Well

A Guide to Playing Casino Games

Casino games are meant to be confusing. After all, it's when you make stupid gambles that the house makes money. Thank goodness many people do that. Otherwise the houses would close. But why be one of them? Play casino games the smart way and avoid gambling ruin. Here's how.

How to Play Slots

You either love or hate slots. Advantage gamblers and professionals pride themselves in not playing them, but the masses love them. If you can't resist the charm of slots, we suggest that you play only online slots. They have several advantages over their land-based counterparts: they are looser (i.e. take less of your money), they are always available and there's an endless variety of them. In land-based casinos the choice of free slot machines are limited and they are tighter as well.

How to Play Poker

Of all casino games, poker is one you can really win since the house plays no part. When you go to play poker in a casino, look for the table with the dumbest players sitting at it. You aren't looking for a challenge; you're looking to make money. So scan the rooms for the loosest calling stations around and play there. When you play, don't be shy about raising and re-raising. These are passive players. It's easy for you to bully them.

How to Play Blackjack

Always look for the fewest decks possible. The fewer decks, the smaller the house edge. Know the rules of the blackjack game. Does the dealer stand or draw on a soft 17? Is there late or early surrender? List the rule variations and then buy a strategy card custom-made for these rules. Never play blackjack without a proper strategy card! After a while, give card counting a shot. You can make money!

How to Play Craps

Not all craps players are equal. Before you join a craps table, watch the shooter. When you see someone on a roll, he or she could be a dice controller. Get your bets in there and make money alongside them by betting with the shooter. You will know a dice controller when they toss is rhythmic, the dice fly and roll together, the shooter wins consistently. Also, avoid mentioning the number 7. When you shoot, avoid making the number appear on the dice as you hold them. It is bad luck and craps players hate it.

How to Play Video Poker

Study the pay tables carefully. Check online video poker resources for the best (full) pay tables of the various games like Deuces Wild and Jacks or Better. Play only the full pay tables and use a strategy card, just like in blackjack. Video poker is one of the most rewarding casino games of all.

How to Play Roulette

There is no way to beat this game. The best you can do is to make an even bet in this way: Wait for one side to win for several consecutive times, and then bet on the other side. Say, you see red win for six straight times. Place a bet on black this time. Use the Martingale system to cover your losses if you lose. It probably won't be long before black wins.

How to Play Baccarat

Play at a full mini-baccarat table where the dealing of hands is slow. (This is a good idea for all card games - it saves you money.) During play itself, always lay your bet on the Bank. Never on Player or Tie. It doesn't get any simpler than this!

Now you know how to play and win, go and have some fun at the house! Casino games will pay you money but you have to know how to make them. Our gambling tips are designed to help you do just that.