July 23, 2008
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Why do you need to develop a roulette system? Simply put roulette is one of the hardest, most difficult games to win at. It is a giant game of chance. However, putting together a system gives you the best chance of actually winning at the game. It can be won, as proven over and over again, but it is not easy.
Knowing the Wheels
There are two ways of playing roulette, with an American wheel and with a European wheel. The wheels and their subsequent tables are slightly different. On the American wheel, there are 38 slots, which contains black and red numbers from 1 to 36, with the two additional being 0 and 00. On the European wheel, there is only 37 slots, containing black and red numbers from 1 to 36, but the difference is there is only the 0 and not the 00.
Many people prefer the European wheel as the house has less of an advantage at 2.7%, while the American wheel carries the house advantage at 5.26%.
The Table
The table contains the same numbers as on the wheel, with a few additional spaces as well. Remember, the only real difference between the American and European version is that the American version has 00, whereas the European does not, this is displayed on the table as well.
The numbers 1 -36 will be in red or black squares on the table, with 0 and 00 (if appropriate) being on one end of the numbers. On the other end, you will see three squares that say 2 to 1 and then on the bottom (opposite the dealer), you will see 1st 12, 2nd 12, 3rd 12, 1-18, even, black, red, odd, 19-36.
Anything outside of the red and black numbered squares are called outside bets and the red and black numbered squares are called inside bets.
Developing a Roulette System
Developing a roulette system means learning about the inside and outside betting procedures and how they can affect the play and winnings. It is important to remember that roulette is a big game of chances, but developing a roulette system can increase your changes of winning greatly. Some people choose a system in which outside bets only take place, while others base it on numbers and their placement upon the wheel.
Your roulette system should be based on what gives you the best chances and makes you most comfortable. Learn about the game and develop your own system accordingly.
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March 28, 2008
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Ever since 3 gamblers beat roulette and won over US$2M at the Ritz Casino with an electronic device [roulette computer], such technology has been the source of much debate and controversy.
At what is believed to be the World’s first conference regarding casino game prediction devices, several roulette computers will be demonstrated to a live audience. The 3-day conference is being hosted by Stefano Hourmouzis, an Australian gambling consultant. Several other gambling consultants are expected to attend, and will demonstrate various other devices to beat casinos including card-counting computers.
The first known wearable roulette computer was designed in the 1970’s by a group named the Eudemons. It consisted of a CMOS 6502 microprocessor with a modest 5K RAM, and was fitted into a shoe. However for it to be effective, it required a tilted wheel. A tilted wheel is literally a wheel that is not perfectly level, the result of which is the ball will tend to fall in one particular area more than others. This in turn makes predicting the outcome of spins far easier and more accurate.
The UK National Weights and Measures Laboratory (NWML) recently conducted a study into the effectiveness of one particular roulette computer, and concluded the wheel must be tilted for predictions to be sufficiently accurate. Without the tilt [level wheels], NWML determined predictions may not be accurate; at least with the particular device tested. While computers that can accurately predict spins of tilted [biased] wheels are quite common, devices that are accurate on non-biased [level] wheels are rare, and require a far greater level of sophistication. Such devices are expected to be demonstrated at the conference.
To generate a prediction with most computers, typically a toe operated button is clicked when the wheel and ball complete a revolution. Once the timings of rotations are calculated, the computer can determine where the ball is most likely to fall, and will then relay where to bet to the player. In the case of the Eudemons, two operators were required - one took timings from the wheel, and wirelessly transmitted where the bet to another players that made the winning bets. The two operators appeared to have no connection. This way, the winner never needed to look at the wheel and was therefore not suspected of cheating. Similar methods are employed by roulette computers today, although the accuracy of predictions still rely on the operator taking accurate timings - namely clicking a button which is often a difficult task in the real casino environment over extended periods.
Although roulette computer application is clearly illegal in many jurisdictions, it is permitted by law in many others. That is not to say a casino would not eject suspected users of such devices. Although laws vary between jurisdictions, it is usually the right of the establishment to refuse entry to any player. Therefore successful application of electronic game prediction technology relies on covert technology.
Stefano Hourmouzis is an energy researcher and gambling consultant. See http://www.roulettecomputers.com for details of his various roulette computer devices.
March 27, 2008
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If you want to have the fun of a casino without leaving home, online casinos can be just as exciting and as hopefully profitable as brick and mortar casinos. Whether your new to internet gambling, just need a refresher, or are looking to maximize your profits, our short guide can help you get started!
The first thing to learn about is that there are three different types of casinos on the net; web-based, download-based, and live-based online casinos.
Web-based games are played through your browser. You might need Macromedia Flash, Macromedia Shockwave, or Java installed for the games to work. With this type, no software is loaded to you computer and you can usually start playing immediately. This is great to play one of the many free games some casinos offer.
At download-based, you download software which connects to the casino, and play games through the software. Often the software can be downloaded in the back round while you enter your player information.
Live-based allows you to interact with real casinos in real time. You can see, hear, and interact with live dealers and players. This works best with a high-speed internet connection.
Internet casinos offer the same games you can find at land casinos, including but not limited to; baccarat, blackjack, craps, roulette, slot machines, and video poker. Some only focus on one or two games, and some offer other games. Whichever you want to play, search around to find the best for your needs.
No matter which kind you prefer, many have a welcome bonus. That means they will match a percentage of your first deposit, giving you free money to gamble with. However, they usually have a minimum amount you must bid before cashing out. Some welcome bonuses can not be cashed out at all; these are called sticky bonuses. Be sure to carefully check all the terms and conditions about welcome bonuses before choosing where you play.
Gambling is not without risk, though. As with anything on the internet, there may be scam sites. You can avoid scams and find the best sites by reading reviews and recommendations written by other people.
Remember, before you visit any sites like these, check your local laws. Make sure that gambling and online gambling are allowed in your area. Even in different areas that allow online gambling, the rules may differ, so be sure to check the laws and rules thoroughly. Also, read all the terms, conditions, and rules of an online casino before signing up. Thanks for reading this guide!
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March 27, 2008
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At the end of September 2006 the U.S. Senate introduced “The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act 2006″. It wasn’t so much introduced as pushed through at the back end of the “Safe Port Act”, to which some commentators have taken exception. This has caused a flurry of anxiety and (some would say) hysteria among players, website owners and online gambling affiliates alike. But what does the new law actually mean? This article has a look at the facts behind the new legislation.
The first clue is in the wording of the Act itself; it is an enforcement Act. In other words it enforces previous and existing law where legality of gaming has already been established as a matter of precedent, and also the legality and illegality of different types of gaming already existing.
I could do much worse than directly quoting the wise words from Cardplayers legal counsel. He writes that the new bill
“attempts to make it more difficult to get money into a site by forbidding US financial Institutions from funding the type of online gambling that the law has previously made illegal. The new bill does not make online gaming illegal where it was not illegal before …The bill merely speaks to the mechanism by which an online account is funded.”
In other words the Act attempts to hinder Internet gambling sites by starving them of funds, by ordering the banks not to allow players to use their credit cards to play at those sites.
There is nothing about the activity itself being illegal (where it was not illegal before). And clearly, if the gambling sites in question are offshore, then by definition they are not subject to US legislation anyway. So the only way to get at these offshore sites is through the banks and the credit card companies.
The article I quote from goes on to cite the significance of the 1961 Wire Act, which was construed to have made sports betting illegal, but not games such as poker, on the grounds that the law was never enforced with regards to poker in the ten years that Internet gambling has existed. Instead, the 33 cases which were brought under the Wire Act were pursued by “deadbeat gamblers” who simply did not want to pay their gambling debts. The judge on that particular occasion, Stanwood R. Duvall Jr, threw out all 33 suits, so ruling that online poker was not within the reach of the Wire Act’s prohibition.
Now while the lawyers are busying themselves on working out the construction of what the new law actually means, it seems that players can make a few simple choices in order to protect themselves from what might be construed:
1. Open an account at an offshore Internet casino website;
2. Ensure the site is registered with a non-US company;
3. Ensure the site is hosted by a non-US company.
The vast majority of offshore Internet gambling sites still operate in US dollars, and they increasingly offer multiple currency choices. You can select which currency you wish to use before you play. Even so, it may be worthwhile remembering that, at the time of writing, there are approximately $1.87 to the Pound Sterling, and $1.26 to the Euro.
If the law goes further it may well be necessary to apply for a credit card issued by a non-US bank. But this is still something that is subject to speculation. We will have to see how the new law pans out in practice. In particular we will have to await the matter of how the law is construed and how precedent impacts upon it.
Edmund Deacon is webmaster of Offshore Casino which is a portal featuring several multi-currency non-US casinos. Look out for the special offer giveaway of
March 27, 2008
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Like any other game, Texas Holdem has fundamental/basics that are not very flashy or readily apparent, but must be mastered (and continually mastered) before excellence can be achieved.
You are not trying to win pots. You are trying to get the best of it on bets. You are trying to wager money, make bets, with a mathematically favorable expectation. This involves having as a coincidental goal the winning of pots, but that is not the main goal, and certainly not the focus of our efforts. We simply want to get our money in with the best of it.
The biggest difference between cash games and tournaments is the blinds. In a cash game the blinds always stay the same while they are constantly raised in a tournament. A players chip stack becomes smaller and smaller for every hand in a tournament, even if he is not in a single pot. If you have $1000 in chips, and the blinds are $5/$10, you are in good shape, but if the blinds are $300/$600 you are on the verge of elimination. The chip stack is always in relation to the blinds and players know that they sooner or later will push all-in and put their tournament life at risk. This does not happen in a cash-game where you do not have to fight for survival. If a player would go broke he can just buy in for new chips and continue playing.
How do you play poker?
Every player is dealt two cards. Based on the value of these cards, they decide whether to fold, call the bet before them (there are always bets in the middle because the two players to the left of the dealer are forced to put in blind bets), or raise.
once the betting round is finished, three cards are dealt face up in the middle of the table. This is called the flop. Each player at the table combine their two cards with the three in the middle and decides what he wants to do.
After the flop betting round is finished, one single card is dealt face up in the middle (the turn). Again, each player combines their cards with the ones in the middle and decides what they want to do. The turn betting round is when the bets double if you’re playing Limit poker.
Once the betting round is finished, one more card is dealt face up into the middle, called the river. There is one last betting round, and then any players who are still in at the end compare the best hand they can make out of their two cards and the five in the middle. Whoever can make the best hand wins the pot.
On some tables there are over aggressive players who will bet on anything and also raise to stupid levels. These players may win a lot of chips in a short period of time, however in the long run will always lose. You have to stick to your game plan and not get frustrated by these type of players. See it as an easy way to make money as eventually they will come unstuck, hopefully to you.
Poker can become quite addictive, therefore only bet what you can afford to lose. Play the game as a hobby and enjoy it, you are more likely to win with this attitude.
Derek Pliers writes and plays texas holdem poker
March 27, 2008
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Do you like to bet your money at casinos? If so, you are not alone. The online casino industry has taken off over the past few years, and if you can become familiar with the intricacies you may be able to win a lot of money. When it comes down to it there are many internet casinos that you can bet at, with each one offering plenty of games to choose from. In fact, some casinos offer in upwards of 100 games. Talk about having every opportunity in the world to find a game that you can win with.
To get started winning at an online casino the first thing that you need to do is find one that suits your needs. After all, if you do not have an internet casino that you can wager with, you will never be able to reach your goals in the end. In order to find a casino all you have to do is start your search online. This will allow you to find several options to choose from, and also research each one. In turn, you will never have any problems finding the one that will best match your needs.
From there, make sure that when you wager with an online casino that you know exactly what you are doing. The biggest mistake that you could possibly make would be to place bets on games that you are unsure of. For example, if you want to play blackjack at an online casino but do not know how, make sure you get some details first. If you do not, you are doing the equivalent of throwing your money out the window. The bottom line is that you can never win at an online casino if you do not know the rules of the games that you are going to play.
Winning at online casinos is possible for anybody who is willing to put the time in. Unfortunately, a lot of people are looking for a get rich quick scheme, so they start to place bets without doing the proper amount of research. When you know what is going on at a internet casino you immediately increase your chance of success. And if you can couple this with a bit of strategy and know how, you will be well on your way to winning money. Just remember, the more you know the more you will win.
Wallace Willis is the editor of SportsBetting1Stop.com. They partner with reputable companies that established more than 30 years to provide users with a one stop shop for all of their wagering needs. One single player account for sports betting, online casino, video poker and gambling games. For details, visit Online Sports Betting
March 27, 2008
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Sports Bettingis a way that professional “smart money” gamblers make money. One of the most overlooked ways to make money from sports betting is by understanding the teams, and how they will play in different weather conditions.
Let’s look at an example of my analysis of a game where the teams were expected to play in a driving rainstorm:
Oakland at Seattle -7
This game presents a bit of a mystery since Seattle is playing without their #1 QB and without their #1 running back. This means that all the previous stats, etc., are pretty much meaningless in terms of handicapping this game. Generally speaking, I like to stay away from games like this because they are typically what I call “coin flip” games -that is there isn’t enough data to determine if the odds are in your favor or not.
However… this game may be an exception. Let me explain why.
First and foremost, Seattle’s defense took them to the Super Bowl last year, but they’ve stunk out the joint this year. In Seattle’s last 5 games, they’ve given up 35, 31, 28, 37, and 42 points. This may be the most stunning surprise of this season. And who did they give up this many points to? High-powered teams like Indianapolis? Nope. They gave up these points to KC, Minnesota, St. Louis, Chicago, and the Giants. Sure, these teams are decent, but keep in mind Minnesota could barely score against SF, and the other teams have been inconsistent on offesne all season -except when they played Seattle. In their two early wins the defense looked good, but keep in mind those games were against Arizona and Detroit.
Oakland on the other hand has played horrible all season on offense. They managed just 98 total yards against Pittsburgh, a team that’s been abused defensively all season. Oakland is averaging only 123 yards per game passing, which is really astonishing considering they’ve been in many games where they needed to play catch-up and still couldn’t manage to rack up many yards, even against other team’s prevent defense. It’s even more astonishing considering that they have Randy Moss to throw to. Moss should at least get some double-coverage which you’d think would free up somebody, somewhere in the secondary.
It used to be that classic games pitted the immovable force vs. the unstoppable object. This game is the exact opposite. It’s the inept offense vs. the inept defense. Oakland is ranked dead last in the NFL in offense. Seattle is ranked 29th in defense. Who know’s what’s going to happen?
Well, we don’t know exactly what’s going to happen in the game, but what we do know about is the weather. It’s pouring in Seattle today, and they’re expecting 2 inches of rain. The wind is at 18 mph, gusting to 23 mph. The field is covered, but it’s going to be VERY sloppy tonight and very windy. The rain is expected to get heavier by tonight’s 5:30 pm PST start (8:30 EST).
Now there are two schools of thought on this. The first is that the sloppy conditions will lead to more turnovers, and make it easier to pass because the receivers know where they’re going, but the defenders have to react. Plus, the sloppy conditions are going to lead to possibly more turnovers, etc. But this cuts both ways. The turnovers could easily come when a team is knocking on the door about to score as they could when they’re backed up near their own goal line. The other school of thought is that the weather is going to make it next to impossible to move the ball and score. This is why the o/u line is sitting at 36.
The o/u line is also sitting at 36 because Seattle QB Senaca Wallace has one of the most pathetic QB ratings possible, a measly 59.0. I say “one of the most pathetic” QB ratings because Oakland’s QB Andrew Walter has an ever worse rating at 49.0. This may be lowest combined QB ratings of any game in the NFL.
So what’s this all mean? First, it means that Seattle has the edge because of Seneca Wallace. Wallace, unlike Walter, is like having an extra back in the backfield. Oakland’s defensive line is going to have problems with their footing, and when they do break into the backfield, Wallace is going to be quick to sprint forward out of the pocket and the Raider defenders are going to be helpless to react on the wet turf. Wallace stinks throwing the ball anyway so the wind isn’t going to affect him as much as it’s going to affect Walter, a more classic drop-back QB.
So the bottom line is this. I do NOT recommend even playing this game because there are too many unknowns. However, if you really feel like you must take a side on this game I look for Oakland to have trouble scoring, probably scoring in the single digits. I look for Seattle to be able to move the ball on the ground, especially with Wallace running the ball out of the pocket. With all this in mind, I look for Seattle to win 17-6.
What really happened in this game? Seneca Wallace, Seattle’s QB, had 49 yards rushing, including a key run of 37 yards. Seattle won 16-0.
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March 27, 2008
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Confidence in yourself brings you just about everything you want. You can either see yourself as a winner or as a loser in the grand scheme of things. You have to really believe in yourself and not just rely on luck to get what you want. This conviction is especially important when dealing with those that require skill and expertise. You have to have that push in order to consider yourself worthy. Think of this, for example. What if life itself has tangible levels that you have to climb on up to before you reach the top?
These levels are very much present when playing online poker. Online poker has been around since the advent of the interest in casinos and internet supremacy came through to people. Nowadays, websites dedicated solely to poker have popped up, and increased the rush of newcomers and experts alike. But how do you really win a poker game online?
You have to understand that the techniques you use when playing the conventional poker in casinos do not apply to online poker playing. The thing is, you do not see your opponents when you are online, right? So keeping the poker face or watching others expressions when they bluff is definitely out of the question. Calculating the cards that have been put down or dealt to you is the best strategy, I think. You have to be careful when you use this technique, though, because you might lose the excitement the online game has to offer. Remember that when you think too much, you take out some of the enjoyment in the process. But I guess, if it guarantees you a win, then you can go ahead and do it anyway, right?
The first rung in the ladder of online poker games is for the beginners, where bets start at about $5.00. What makes this level interesting is that the newcomers make unpredictable moves that sometimes cause them a win. These erratic moves may even scare away seasoned players for these moves rely mainly on luck and a go-get-it attitude that can be lost on a seasoned player. Surprise will be on the side of the newcomers, and this extremely agitates the veterans in poker that they may choose not to play amongst them.
But as a newcomer, you also have to know when to step up to the next level. With enough confidence and experience, you can opt to go about one or two levels higher, and maybe raise the stakes more. This way, you can choose other opponents who may have more experience than you, and you might also learn a thing or two from them.
Confidence is the key. Assess yourself if you have what it takes to climb that ladder. If you think you do, then go for it. For there is nothing better than trying and actually succeeding in what you dared hope for. Maybe you just might reach the top of the ladder, and pat yourself in the back for it!!
Wallace Willis is the editor of SportsBetting1Stop.com. They partner with reputable companies that established more than 30 years to provide users with a one stop shop for all of their wagering needs. One single player account for sports betting, online casino, video poker and gambling games. For details, visit Online Poker Betting and Poker Gambling Sites
March 27, 2008
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The internet is offering just about everything into the comforts of our home. From books, to clothes, food to diet plans, movies to music, you can get everything with just one click on a button. You really do not have to go far in getting these things, why, with just a computer set up, you can get everything you want right in the comfort of your own home. The ease and comfort of purchasing or selling something via the internet is the perfect lure for busy people who almost have no time to shop or drop by somewhere just to get what they need. And really, why not offer casinos? Pokers, bingo, blackjack and roulette is offered there, too.
Before trying online casinos, however, it is important to keep some things in mind. First of all, you have to make sure that the site you are playing on is legitimate and honest. Remember that in the internet, it is so easy to be fooled. You might transfer money into a fraudulent account, and lose what you have. So be on the look out for these dangers. Make sure that you are checking in only on online casinos that are honest in dealing with their players.
Remember also that these sites are not based in the United States, so the national laws that regulate casinos do not apply to this. Keep in mind that since they are outside the country, you might have a hard time on keeping track of them if you ever you were cheated. Remember, distance is daunting if you do not have the means of getting your money back.
Betting is still very much present, even when playing online casinos. You will be required to place your money on an account, and this will be transferred to the winner via PayPal or Neteller. So before handing in cash, check out the website, first! If they have more members and a good reputation, you can almost be assured that you get your moneys worth. Make sure that before downloading any of software an online casino is offering, there has to be test run of the product first. You have to be able to play for free before you download the software, since this may help in protecting you from fraud in the end. An example of this software is the Cryptologic, is safe and can be trusted, since it is listed in the Nasdaq.
Of course, when you play in a casino, you have a basic understanding that the house almost always wins. This also applies in online casinos. So make sure that you go slowly on transferring money, since online casino, just like traditional casinos, can become quite addictive.
It is a whole new world in the internet. As with the real world, it has its good side, and its bad side. You have to be really careful when trying the online casinos, so you have the sole responsibility of protecting yourself from being cheated, and from fraud.
Wallace Willis is the editor of SportsBetting1Stop.com. They partner with reputable companies that established more than 30 years to provide users with a one stop shop for all of their wagering needs. One single player account for sports betting, online casino, video poker and gambling games. For details, visit Online Casino Betting and Casino Gambling Sites
March 27, 2008
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Online casinos offer deposit bonuses to lure new players in. This effectively gives a casino customer some free money from the casino to play with. The catch is, you cannot withdraw any profits (or sometimes even any of your own money) until you wager what can seem like a heck of a lot of money.
For example, an online casino might offer a 100% first deposit match to $100 with a minimum wagering requirement of 15 times the deposit plus bonus. So that’s $200 x 15 = $3000 in total bets made before you can cash out. This can take a while to do, especially while making a minimum bet of only $1. An impatient player will certainly bet more in his pursuit of that tempting bonus money.
The problem with that is, the higher you bet the more you are subject to the natural swings of variance (or short-term luck) which reduces the whole endeavor to much more of a gamble. No doubt, this is exactly what the casino offering the bonus is counting on. If a customer plays a low house-edge game, such as blackjack, and can keep making the minimum bet until he or she cashes the bonuses, they are almost certain of being able to cash out most of the bonus as a profit. (This is because the house edge in online blackjack is only a measly 1/2 of 1%, often less.)
Enter the blackjack bot. This is an auto-play program that resides on your computer which plays perfect basic strategy for you. Set it to make the minimum bet, set the maximum number of hands to play in order to correspond with the minimum wagering requirements, and go to bed. The bot does the playing for you and makes bonus-cashing an effortless chore.
“The online casinos have to offer deposit bonuses as part of their marketing, because this is the industry standard and it’s expected of them” replied a casino bot user when questioned about the growing use of online bots. “It works for them because most players will become impatient and make larger bets, throwing themselves at the mercy of variance and the house edge.”
“The reason the casinos make so much money is because players will bet big and stop playing after they have undergone a losing streak” he added. “Bot products smooth out the winning and losing streaks so that you nearly always cash-out the expected value of your deposit bonus.” These expected values differ by casino but are typically around 80% of the actual bonus offered, after the house edge multiplied by the wagering requirement takes it toll.
Many of these casinos offer regular monthly “reload bonuses” as well. This means that a player can make another deposit next month and get some more bonus money, as the casino would like another shot at them.
Is it really that easy? Are the online casinos content to sit by and let bot users relieve them of their promotional bonus money?
The answer to that question has yet to be determined. Most online businesses that become infiltrated by bots take counter-measures, such as Myspace (the hugely popular social networking site). But it is still unclear as to just how threatened the online casinos actually are over a few bot users exploiting the flaw in their bonus policies. And it is even foggier as to whether they want to spend the money and resources to do anything about it, as the bot programmers always seem to be one step ahead on the internet.
In addition to their Blackjack Bot product, Shanky Technologies website offers online poker bot programs as well. All of their products can be downloaded in a trial version for free at http://www.bonusbots.com
March 26, 2008
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6 of one and half a dozen of others. There is an argument that gambling is no different than drinking. It is only safe as long as you follow some simple rules. The safe and responsible gambling rules are:-
1)Devise a set of rules for you to follow. Write these down in a little book to remind you if you ever forget.
2)Follow your rules to the letter with discipline and professionalism. By sticking to your rules you will enjoy the experience of gambling time and time again.
3)Always start with a fixed amount of stake money in cash say $50 and never ever increase that amount. If you decide on a figure of $50 for your stake money then that amount become your starting stake money every time you gamble. Changing amounts to say a higher or lower figure is abiding by own your rules.
4)Fixed your gambling time to 4 hours and that becomes your golden rule. 4 hours is ample time to have fun in casino or even online if you have access to the online casino.
5)If you are on a winning streak you should leave your table when you have made $1,000. There is a tendency to continue gambling because of a lucky day or lucky dice when you are winning every hand for example. Curb your desires and wants to continue and follow your exit rule. If you don’t follow the exit rule you will lose money.
6)Exit rule 1. Leave casino when you have lost your pot money. Whatever that may be; $40, $10 or even $100. This is the strategy that stock market traders use as their golden exit rule and preach to their students; knowing when to get out and then actually doing it.
7)Exit rule 2. Leave casino when your 4 hour gambling time is up. Have a system to follow and follow that system and chances are that you will make money. Anything less rigid, without discipline and ad hoc will actually lose you money. The stock market traders point to their tested and tried heuristics to support these assertions and their theories.
8)Don’t gamble with money you cannot afford to lose. Examples of money you cannot afford to lose are rent money, mortgage instalments, car payments and money needed for food and other household expenses. A sensible and responsible strategy will be to allocate an amount of money for gambling every week or month for your income. If you make $2,000 per two weeks then set aside $100 for gambling and stick to that money only.
9)Never ever borrow money for gambling. In fact, if you feel the urge to borrow money to feed your gambling habit then you should see that as a clear signal of a dangerous habit taking over your life. At this time, seek help before it ruins your life.
10)Don’t accept credit under any circumstances. House may offer you credit because you are good for it. I have often heard this expression. Your spur of the moment decision to accept this offer will prove disastrous. You are getting into a debt situation to continue gambling. This proves that you have no rules to follow and are therefore an easy prey for sharks.
In conclusion, most people get into gambling related problems because they don’t follow a system complimented & augmented by a set of rules. If you devise a system and incorporate rules like the ones suggested in 1 to 10 above, you will enjoy gambling and pre-empt all the nasty side effects associated with the game.
Have fun with gambling. Follow your own system of rules, stick with them and you will make money. For more information visit the poker site at http://www.bestonlinepokernet.com
March 26, 2008
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An understanding of the relevance of free casino chips must be put into its proper context: are the offers of the free chips coming from honest online casinos?
The first online casinos opened 10 years ago, and now there are hundreds that can be found online. Estimates vary as to the number of people who gamble online, but recent estimates suggest that a figure of around seven million worldwide would not be too far out. Taking that into account, and with a further estimate of more than $12 billion spent in online casinos alone (not including physical land-based casinos), offers of free casino chips may understandably be seen as something of a drop in the ocean.
Add to that the question of whether or not these free chips are being offered by honest online casinos, and we enter an area worth some study or serious research.
Firstly, let us consider what these free casino chips are really worth to the individual online casino player. Free casino chips are of four main types:
No Deposit Bonus. This is simply free money. Honest online casinos will offer free casino chips with no strings attached, simply to attract people to play at their virtual tables. There will sometimes be minor strings attached. For example, the casino may ask for credit card details up front. Always read the terms.
Matching Deposit Bonus. This is where the house will match your deposit. Often this is done in multiples. For example, a 200% bonus will mean that if you were to deposit $100 then the casino would add $200 in free casino chips to your account. Very nice! Especially useful for new players starting out.
Uncashable Bonus. This is the so-called ’sticky’ bonus. This can never be cashed, but its usefulness lies in that fact that it stays in your account and enables you to use the bonus account to ‘leverage’ higher wagers. These free casino chips stay latent in your account simply to allow you to do things which you otherwise could not.
Loyalty Bonus. This is exactly as it sounds. All honest online casinos, and offline ones too, want to keep hold of their good returning customers, and will offer loyalty bonuses, including free casino chips, as a result.
Remember that online casinos can afford to do this because they simply do not have the overhead that their brick and mortar land-based counterparts have. Equally, there is no excuse for an online casino NOT to be honest for exactly the same reason. They can offer free casino chips AND be an honest online casino in circumstances where their physical equivalents would find the financial burden impossible.
So how do we go about identifying which are the honest online casinos and which are not? Well, a lot has changed since the earliest online casinos set up shop in their offshore locations in 1996. Self-regulation (at best dubious) led to accreditation of bodies like ECOGRA (E-Commerce Online Gaming Regulation and Assurance). Look out also for evidence of good customer care, positive feedback from online casino forum members and decent helpline facilities. The more honest online casinos will offer (will actively boast) 24 hour live chat and live email support as well as toll-free telephone help. Does it have a mailing list you can join to keep in contact with the latest tournaments and special offers? Trust lies at the heart of any subscription process (or people would not subscribe) so that in itself is a good indicator of an honest online casino.
Transparency of accounting systems is another good indicator of honest online casinos. When testimonials are published make sure that it is from more than a set of initials, and make sure they have a state or country. Free casino chips may be ‘virtual’ in concept, but they are used by real people!
But the best indicator of an honest online casino is by personal recommendation. This also includes affiliation of such casinos into trusted casino websites and portals. If an offer of free casino chips is made by an online casino on such a site then it can probably be trusted.
Edmund Deacon is an Internet technologist and has compiled an ebook of reputable online casinos where you can gamble on the Internet in relative safety. To get $17,000 of free casino chips, go to http://www.gamble-on-the-internet.com
March 26, 2008
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Learning how to win at online roulette and casino gambling is not difficult, just ask Stefano Hourmouzis an Australian alternative energy researcher and roulette consultant who has developed and released a one hour video demonstration of what may very well be the world’s most effective roulette system and strategy.
Not only does Stefano demonstrate approximately a +350 unit profit over an hour, an exact number hit rate of 1 in 21 is achieved which is even better than some roulette computers. The demonstration has sparked interest amongst roulette enthusiasts and casinos alike, raising questions of how his results were achieved. One might look at the possibility of a wheel bias, but no bias is apparent and his betting pattern is not consistent of exploiting such a bias. Furthermore, the wheel utilized in his demonstrations is of a modern design and level without a common ball drop point, eliminating the possibility of a dealer signature being used. Stefano even demonstrates a clear recovery from a losing streak to prove it’s not just “luck.” Was some other trick used, or is this the real thing?
While roulette is considered by most to be a random and unpredictable game, experienced roulette players understand it is in fact not random. Roulette can and is already being beaten by a number of methods including visual ballistics, roulette computers, bias analysis, and a variety of little-known wheel analysis methods. These methods are finding success both amongst players of online roulette and casino gambling. Stefano claims to have taken the known effective techniques one step further, greatly enhancing their effectiveness. In addition, he claims his energy research has led to new knowledge of predicting roulette that very few others have discovered - namely several types of patterns currently completely undetectable by any casino’s pattern analysis software.
“Absolutely every wheel generates some kind of recursive pattern that can be relied upon to increase a player’s chance of winning,” Stefano says. “It is just a question of whether not a particular wheel’s patterns are sufficiently defined to overcome the house edge. While my roulette system involves all the traditional known-effective techniques such as visual ballistics and standard wheel analysis, the core of my system is very different, and something only an energy researcher is likely to understand. If it weren’t for my work in energy development, I wouldn’t have discovered the patterns. Absolutely nothing in this universe is “random” - it’s all cause and effect, and therefore nothing is without an element of predictability.”
Can millions be won with Stefano’s system? According to him, it has already been done. While Stefano manages teams of players worldwide, he also offers his system to the public.
Stefano Hourmouzis is an alternative energy researcher. Read about Stefano at
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Almost every roulette player has purchased a roulette system from the internet only to find it fails miserably. Unfortunately, the internet is rampant with fraudulent and clearly ineffective gambling systems. While almost every system seller claims to offer the “only” truly effective roulette system, almost every known roulette system fails. With virtually every system seller claiming the same thing, how do you know if a roulette system is ineffective or genuinely effective without risking your money? The principles explained within this article will aid you to determine which roulette systems are almost definitely ineffective, and which are at least “possibly” a genuine winner.
PRINCIPLE 1: You can beat the roulette wheel, but not the betting table: Einstein himself once said, “You cannot beat a roulette table unless you steal money from it.” Read his statement carefully. Most people assume he meant the game of roulette itself is unbeatable, but this is not the case. He made his statement about the table, not the game of roulette. While it’s completely true you cannot beat a “roulette table”, you certainly can beat a “roulette wheel”, and therefore the game of roulette. Contrary to popular belief, roulette is indeed beatable - millions can and have been won but only with methods based on the wheel itself.
Although the betting table is a scattered representation of the wheel, they are certainly not the same thing. For example, consider the first dozen (numbers 1-12). Each of these twelve numbers are perfectly scattered throughout various sectors of the wheel. Similarly, other outside bets are not a representation of specific sectors. Understand the table is intentionally designed not to represent wheel sectors because the casinos know while you cannot predict any “outside bet” with enough accuracy to overcome the house edge, you can predict which sector of the wheel will spin with enough accuracy to overcome the house edge. Although some tables permit sector-based bets, on most roulette tables, the only way to cover a wheel sector is by placing bets on individual numbers (inside bets). It is a mathematic and scientific certainty. Once you understand this principle, you understand that any system based on outside bets simply cannot win over the long term. This knowledge alone will help you eliminate approximately half of the roulette systems for sale on the internet as a candidate for a genuine winner. You should only ever consider a roulette system based on wheel sectors, because it’s the only way a system “can” be effective.
PRINCIPLE 2: You can only beat real wheels, not computer generated spins: One of the golden rules of marketing is people buy what they “want”, not what they “need”. In the case of roulette systems, most people want a system they can apply online, so that’s what most system sellers offer. However, rather than using real wheels and balls, almost every online casino uses random number generators to determine winning numbers. Because there is no real wheel, absolutely no bet can ever represent a wheel sector, and therefore no system can ever beat online casinos and computer generated spins - it’s absolutely impossible. While this may not be what purchasers want to hear, it is the plain truth. The only exception is live online roulette where a real wheel is viewed by webcam.
PRINCIPLE 3: If a system fails with flat bets, it cannot succeed with progression bets (changing bet size after wins/losses): If 10 reds spun in a row, the odds that black will spin next are still less than 50%. In such a situation, would you bet on black thinking it’s just bound to happen sooner or later? Perhaps this has happened to you, and after losing, you increased your bet to cover losses only to eventually blow your entire bankroll. This is one of the most common and fatal mistakes made by roulette players. It doesn’t matter how fancy or intricate your progression bets are, whether they be increasing or decreasing bets after a win or loss, progression bets cannot increase your chance of winning in the long term. If you increase bets after losses, you will only either get lucky and win big, or increase the rate at which you blow your bankroll. If you decrease bets after losses, you just decrease the rate at which you blow your bankroll.
No matter what you bet on, unless your prediction is accurate enough, you cannot overcome the house edge. To understand exactly what the house edge is, consider the European wheel has 37 numbers. If you bet and win on a single number, you receive 36 units back (35 new units + 1 unit you bet with). In other words, the payout is less than what you would be entitled to if the odds between you and the casinos were equal. This is where the house edge comes from. It is important to understand this concept because once you do, you realise even when you win, you still actually lose.
Genuine long term winning systems and strategies do exist, but they do not contravene the above principles. By investigating whether or not a system contravenes the principles, you can eliminate the clear majority of systems for sale as potential genuine winners. Among the known effective techniques are roulette computers, visual ballistics and wheel analysis methods - each of which are based on real wheels only, sectors of wheels, and can win over the long term without any form of progression. However, a system that complies with the principles does not guarantee it is effective. In fact there are a number of known ineffective roulette computers and just plain impractical visual ballistics and wheel analysis methods.
Prospective buyers of roulette computers should be wary and insist upon personal demonstrations before buying, rather than just rely on a seller’s claim that they can provide personal demonstrations. Alternatively, the buyer should insist upon clearly unedited video footage showing proof of effectiveness before buying. Some roulette computer sellers are known to use voiceovers (predictions) in video footage to give the illusion that their computer is effective. Despite the effectiveness of a correctly designed computer, readers should be advised such electronic devices are illegal to apply for monetary gain in some jurisdictions, and thus should only be used for evaluation purposes.
With regards to visual ballistics and wheel analysis methods, the buyer should still insist upon undeniable proof. If the seller cannot provide proof of effectiveness such as a freely downloadable and clearly unedited video footage, be wary because when something is legitimately effective, it can easily be proven. Never rely on the word alone of a seller.
Stefano Hourmouzis is an alternative energy researcher. Read about Stefano at
http://www.roulettecomputers.com
and http://www.genuinewinner.com
March 26, 2008
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What is an Accessory: Contributing, aiding in producing some effect, accompaniment.
Al Alvarez: “Poker is generally reckoned to be America’s second most popular after dark activity. Sex is good, they say, but poker lasts longer.”
When we speak of poker accessory, what is the basic idea that comes to our mind? It may be some items that create an effect to poker, or it may be some thing that is not really essential. So for that matter, it is very important to know the nature of the poker accessory and the effect that a poker accessory brings to the poker game.
Before anything else, the poker is a favorite money making card game of most of gamblers today. And this game originated in the United States of America where there are a huge number of poker lovers.
Due to such fact about the poker game, the importance of poker accessory comes in. As it is noted, the poker accessory refers to the subordinate or supplementary item of the poker. The poker accessory may therefore be an adjunct and several resources noted that the poker accessory having a big importance to the poker is something that is sometimes nonessential but desirable that contributes to an effect or result.
Without the poker accessory, how can the poker game give pleasure and fun to players? That is the first question that most of the people may ask. With that fact, the importance of the poker accessory is given much emphasis. So for that matter, it is therefore understandable that poker accessory really gives certain effect for the completion of the poker.
So today, as we will notice there are so many poker companies that offered certain poker accessory like the poker table top, poker dice, poker chip case, et cetera for the poker lovers. Such is the effect of the poker accessory to the poker industry. For particular emphasis, the poker table top as a form of a poker accessory shows how the poker accessory plays a part in the poker. The poker table top, for example, gives protection for the surface of the table. Without this poker accessory, the poker game could not be made smooth and fun.
Another important emphasis on the poker accessory is the role that the poker dice, as a poker accessory, brings to the success of the poker game. It is noted that without this particular poker accessory, how can the poker players proceed in playing poker? Of course, they can use some forms of procedures but we cannot deny the fact that in order to play a perfect poker, there should be a poker dice. This is also true with the poker dealer as a poker accessory and with the other forms of poker accessory such as the chip case and the table blanket. Such is the role that the poker accessory holds.
Poker can be a lot of fun. Please always play with the intention of having fun and leave the heavy gambling to the pros. Many lives have been destroyed because of addiction to gambling.
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March 26, 2008
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Though poker is a game of chance, and your game is as good as your hand, there are ways to get the most out of your hand even with a bad hand. Though this hand won’t likely win the game, it will help you become a better player.
Learning your opponent’s habits is also very important to your game. Often times, players have certain expressions and gestures they use, usually without noticing them, that occur when certain things happen. For instance, someone who is bluffing may bring their hand to their face every time they do this. After a while, people learn to recognize this gesture and know it signifies the player is bluffing. These types of expressions and gestures are known as poker tells.
By definition, a poker tell is any habit, behavior, or physical reaction that gives other players more information about your hand. The more you play with the same opponents, the more you will come to recognize such occurrences.
Listed here are tips that can help you spot poker tells. Remember that in poker there are many contradictions and exceptions. Also, experienced players often give false tells in order to fool other players.
Watch the eyes. Many experienced players wear caps or sunglasses while playing because they know that the eyes rarely lie. For example, many players can’t help but stare at big hole cards, so they peek for a longer period of time.
Facial expression. Here too, many experienced players try to disguise their facial expression by wearing a cap or looking down so as to avoid the classic stare down that poker pros are famous for like when trying to study a person’s face to try and detect nervousness detecting a weak hand, repetitive body characteristics like a body “tic”.
Weak is Strong/Strong is Weak. In its simplest form, this usually applies to novice players but can frequently apply to pros as well. Most players like to act, and when they have a great hand, they will often appear disinterested thereby, sometimes tricking their opponents. Adversely, a player who raises the level of his or her voice while raising the level of the pot, trying to look intimidating, may actually be bluffing.
Anxiety. Anxiety typically occurs when a player is either confronted or facing confrontation. Psychologists often call this the “Fight or Flight” response. This is believed to link back to cave man days where physical changes happened such as muscle flexing, dilation of the pupils of the eyes, heart palpitations, ETC. In poker, a player with a big hand is often ready for confrontation and may exhibit any or all of these characteristics. You may notice the player’s chest expanding abnormally, or his or her voice become higher than usual.
While these are just a few of the poker tells you may notice in your opponents, they are of the most common to occur. Being able to spot them is important and essential to your being able to bluff, and may even help you avoid such tells yourself.
Keith Londrie II is a well known author. For more information on Poker, please visit Texas Holdem Poker for a wealth of information. You may also want to visit keith’s own web site at http://keithlondrie.com/
March 26, 2008
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When playing poker you often incorporate the same concepts and strategies into the different variants. Though the rules can change with each different poker variant, along with the strategy you use, the main betting concepts and hand strengths still apply.
What happens, though, when you go from playing one-on-one or with a relatively small group of opponents to playing in a large tournament? This article discusses some of the strategies of no-limit poker tournament playing.
Tournaments are often referred to as tourneys. In no limit poker, you are not presented with a fixed betting amount. This type of poker is usually played by experienced players, as beginners often make mistakes that could prove detrimental to their game. With practice and strategic development, this can be resolved.
So what differs an ordinary poker game from a tournament? First, in an ordinary game, if you win all the money, it is yours. In most tournaments, however, you may get to keep 30% of it. Also in a normal game, if you bust out you get more money out of your pocket, whereas in a tourney, when you lose your stack you are out.
In a poker tourney, all players pull against the short stacks. When a player busts out, all remaining players are one seat closer to winning the money. The idea of a poker tourney is to get to the final table and make the best of the opportunity.
The following strategies are important to understand when playing in a poker tournament verses playing in a normal game. The first is tourney status, how long to the final table. Since the objective is to get there, you want to make the best of every hand you play. Remember, this is about survival. You won’t win if you don’t survive.
Next is stack position, yours and theirs. Understanding your stack position is just as important as understanding theirs, as in some situations you can still win even with a short stack.
Next is position. It is important to understand the position of your opponents. Being able to read them will tell you a lot about what is going on in their games as well as in yours.
Picking up on the strategies and habits of your fellow players is also crucial. Are there tells you can recognize, and, can you depend on those tells to be valid?
No matter the strategy, remember that poker is a game of chance. There are strategies you can employ that will help you make important decisions about how to play the hand you have, or, sometimes to not play it at all, but the hand you have is the hand you have and even sometimes the best strategies won’t help you win. Still, if played right, they can sometimes make all the difference in the world.
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March 26, 2008
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People who play at online casinos will notice how they are more abundant than they were and they are competing much more aggressively than before over players by tempting us with better and better free casino bonuses. I’d like to have a look at the background of this and looks at the various offers that can be had.
We must ask ourselves why there are so many online casinos. It is largely due to changes in legislation that online casinos have flourished. For online gamblers this means greater bonuses and rewards, because the overheads of an online business will be tiny compared to a physical business. The online casinos can then use the surplus money to pay for greater lures for us, the gamblers and players, by way of free casino bonuses.
Lets have a look at the different types of free casino bonuses which are offered to attract us to their virtual tables. They fall into five broad categories: the no deposit bonus, the first deposit reward, first deposit bonuses associated only with poker rooms, first deposit casino bonuses and all the different and varying different reload rewards.
The No Deposit Bonus is a free gift of money without any strings attached. These are essentially free gifts and they are totally legitimate. You are able to play with these free casino bonuses, but such bonuses will generally only be found at the better virtual gambling houses. The only requirement is that you must make one deposit before the bonus can be released to you along with any winnings. Well, this is fair enough, thinking about it: you can’t win anything without playing!
First Deposit incentives are more or less the same in that they will offer you large sums of money at the beginning of a game. The free casino bonuses may be a specific amount of money, or perhaps a percentage figure. Be sure in your own mind that the one refers to a hard cash sum and the other is a percentage of the deposit. Casinos may offer one or the other. Usually where one is high the other has to be low. For instance, a web site which specifies a meagre 20 per cent bounty will normally have a cash bonus at around $200 or something of that nature (so the deposit would be $1000). Alternately, the casino which specifies a more attractive 200 per cent reward will ordinarily have a maximum bonus of $100, the deposit being $50. So where the one is large, the other is small.
The deal with poker rooms is that you will have to play a minimum number of hands to get the free casino bonuses and there might also be a time limit as well. Sometimes the larger bonuses can be paid out by the casinos in instalments. The number of raked hands is easily achievable although it may look daunting at first, as a mainstream online poker table can manage sometimes more than 100 games per hour.
The casino first deposit bonus requires that you need to wager an appropriate amount in order to qualify for the bonus. Generally the casino will put this sum into your player account as soon as it’s deposited. Sometimes the bonus will not be deposited into your account till after a day or two. In that case you can still use the bonus to play, but you cannot withdraw it as part of your winnings. As before, that is probably quite fair because you’re receiving money for free.
Therefore there are quite a few options to consider. You need to always check the small print, easier to do on some sites than others. To ensure that you always play at a reputable online casino go to a well known and trusted one, preferably one which is a member of eCOGRA. Ensure you are familiar with the terms of the free casino bonuses in each case. Only trust reputable casinos and go for that jackpot!
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