Effects of Banning Online Gambling

Everyone talks about the negative impact of online gambling, but they are not talking about the negative impact of banning online gambling.

A reason for banning online casinos was to make sure that underage children were not using thee parents credit cards to gamble online, but besides the fact that most online casinos did everything possible to ensure to verify the age of the account holder before allowing any gambling to occur, but by banning it you are only stopping the law abiding casinos from taking bets and not the less reputable casinos. They will use third party account like PayPal or Click2pay which provide a loophole in the new law.

By banning an activity especially such a popular activity as online gambling all that can be expected to happen is for people to find ways around the law, such as the Speakeasies of the 1920’s.

A Speakeasy was a nightclub that served Alcohol during prohibition and was usually hidden in the back rooms of pet stores and innocent looking book stores. Every time a speakeasy was raided the next night another one was opened, and this is what will happen with these online casinos. If the government finds one operating in the USA and gets it shut down or manages to stop the money flowing to it then another will open.

By regulating online gambling the government would know exactly who was running the casino to make sure they were running it honestly and within all the laws, and it would help make sure that the criminal element did not get rich and gain power a second time in the history of the USA because of a bad lawmaking decision.

Another reason given for the ban of online gambling was to help protect against a rise in problem gamblers from have casino gamming in your home 24 hrs a day, but no proof has ever been found that shows that people who would normally not be inclined to go to a casino and gamble would decide to do it just because it was now in their homes through online casinos and poker rooms.

The facts actually show a steady rate of people with gambling problems and growing at the same rate it has been growing for over 25 years.

Many experts are now saying that there are some positives to the online gambling ban, but those positives would be even better if the industry was properly legalized and not, just by putting a mostly unenforceable law in place.

But this to be a pattern the government seems to always make, it is much like the war on drugs. Last time I checked thee was still a drug problem in this country even though drugs are illegal, yet in countries like Holland where the use of soft drugs like hash and grass are legal the number people with drug problems is much lower per capita then in the USA. This is because the money that is brought in the form of taxes from these sales goes to fund the public schools where they properly educate kids on the negative effects of these drugs, so most of the people who smoke are tourists and not the locals.

Maybe one day the government will learn from its past mistakes and make things right.

BIO: Ed "The Sober" Curtis is a Psychologist who has his own private practice. When he is not helping people he is taking their money from online [poker rooms] (link: ) or writing freelance reviews for online guide sites at http://www.online-casinos-789.com/

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Side Bets and Progressive Blackjack

Casino games tend to be repetitive after a few hours of a play. Since most betting rounds end quickly, after a few hours of playing the same game it sometimes get a little boring. Both we and the casinos know that fact and to gain a small advantage many casinos offer certain side bets to go alone with their games.

The thing about side bets is that even players who know that these bets offer horrendous odds for the player sometime decide that they want to take a shot at it. This happens for various reasons like running hot (The “I can’t lose” mentality), running cold (trying to get back to break even as fast as possible) or just plain boredom. A good example for a side bet is the one offered in various video poker games offering the player a “Double or Nothing” by choosing a random card and hoping that the computer’s random card will be lower ranked than the player’s. It’s a fun bet but really not something you would like to do if you are looking for a profit.

Some casinos offer progressive blackjack jackpot and the side bet (which usually costs 1$ to play) looks something like this:

25$ if your first two cards are unsuited Aces 100$ if your first two cards are suited Aces 250$ if you first three cards are unsuited Aces 2500$ if your first three cards are suited Aces The Jackpot if your first 4 card are suited Aces (all the same color)

Remember that progressive jackpot is offered in multi deck games so being dealt four aces of spades in a row is possible although very rare. The actual requirements and pay out table at the casino you will be playing in might be a little different but they generally look like the one above and the house edge is more or less the same.

The attractive thing about playing the progressive blackjack side bet is the small investment required to make coupled with the big payoff of hitting the jackpot. Everyone one of us gets dealt pocket aces from time to time so the chance at an easy 25$ seems very attractive. In reality the chances are slim and the pay out of 25$ is not enough to make this bet even closely profitable. The chance of being dealt two aces back to back is only 0.0041% not nearly as close to being break even. The chances of hitting the jackpot (which is usually the real reason we are playing this side bet) is only 0.00000296%.

So if you are a gambler who likes getting good odds on his bets you now know that the progressive jackpot is something you need to avoid. However, there is what is a called a break even point in a progressive blackjack game. This point is reached when the jackpot becomes so big that you actually do have a chance to turn a profit by continuously placing the side bet – the jackpot needs to be a little more the 250,000$ to make this bet mathematically profitable. So, if you manage to find such a big jackpot, you can place a couple of bets and feel good about yourself that you are making a bet with a positive expectation. 

Owen Moore is a writer for [Online Blackjack] (link: http://www.home-blackjack.com/) site home-blackjack.com For more blackjack strategy articles please visit our site.

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Caribbean Stud Poker Rules

All the games we have looked so far involved betting against other players. But this game is different; here everyone plays against the casino or room which acts as a bank (dealer), paying out all winning bets. To win you have to beat the dealer’s hand, other player’s hands don’t make a difference.

First each player makes an ante (initial blind bet) and is dealt 5 cards face down. The dealer receives 4 cards face down and 1 card face up. Now each player decides whether to fold or play by looking at their cards, if they fold then their ante is lost but if they continue, they have to double their ante-bet.

Now the dealer reveals his hand, but he must have an A-k or higher in order to play his hand, if not the player is paid even money on the ante and also the additional bet is not lost (See the table for odds). If the player’s hand beats the dealer’s, the ante is paid at evens. However, if the dealer’s hand beats the player’s hand then both bets are lost.

Additional Bet Payout odds:

One pair or High card ---> 1/1 (Even)  Two pair ---> 2/1  Three of a kind ---> 3/1  Straight ---> 4/1 Flush ---> 5/1 Full House ---> 7/1 Four of a kind ---> 20/1 Straight flush ---> 50/1 Royal flush ---> 100/1

 If the dealer and player play the same poker hand, then remaining cards are taken in to consideration. If all five cards are equal, the hand is void. Neither the ante nor the additional bet is lost. The ranking of suits makes no difference to the hand.

Here the odds are poor; a normal game of poker with seven players will have odds of at least 6/1 which is a great deal better when compared to the minimum odds in this game which is 1/1. Also the odds paid for additional bet are poor. Again there is no skill required and you rely too much on luck. Finally remember you have much better odds of winning money when you are playing for the pot. Good Luck :)

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Blackjack: Learn How to Become a Champion

Learn How to Play and Win Blackjack after practicing some basic steps that can be learn easily. Blackjack is one of the more easier card games that you will come across, and its basic concept is simple: get 21 as the sum of your cards or get as close to 21 but higher than the sum of your opponent's cards.

1) Do not try and reach 21. Yes. Even though blackjack is also commonly called 21, trying to reach 21 with every hand is an amateurish move. You will, most certainly, lose the hand. Statistical research conducted has shown that the odds of reaching 21 is lesser than the odds of getting more than 21.

2) Try and Beat the Dealer. Since blackjack is a one on one battle: you versus the dealer, focus on beating the dealer. Instead of trying to get 21, try to guess what hand the dealer will receive and accordingly play your hand. Remember that the dealer at a regular casino or even at an online casino has to stop taking more cards if the cards on the table add up to 17. But if their cards add up to 16 or any number less, they will have to take another card.

3) Look at the dealer's card facing up. The only way to play is to look at the dealer's card facing up. If it is a low card like a two or anything up to a 6 or 7, try and get a high number combination. If its a 9 or 10, the odds are high that he has a 10 underneath or at least he will be forced to take another card. So, reach anything up to 20 or 21, but its better to even stop at a 18 or 19 and hope they will over-run the sum of 21.

How Blackjack is Played at a Casino: 1) Place your bet on the table. Each blackjack table has a set beginning bet and this ranges from a dollar to ten or twenty for the high-rollers crowd. This is the amount of chips you will have to put down, and this signals to the dealer that you are taking part in the next round.

2) You will get a card. The dealer then deals a card to you and all the other players who have also placed a bet down.

3) The dealer places a face-up card in front. This is one of the cards of the dealer, and since its facing up, all the players have a chance to judge the outcome of his cards.

4) The dealer deals the second card. The dealer, then, deals you and all the players an additional card. This is the time to have a look at them and at the dealer's card and decide whether you wish to get another card.

5) The dealer asks. The dealer now turns to each player and asks them if they wish to receive another card. If you wish it, the dealer will give you a card. Then, the dealer will ask you again. Note that the dealer will be with you until you decide that you do not want to receive any more cards. Then, the dealer moves on to the next player, then, the next, and so on.

6) The dealer starts playing. Only when all the players have said that they do not want any more cards, does the dealer start playing. He takes cards until he has reached 17 or above. Then, he has to stop.

7) The dealer opens the cards. When he's done, the dealer first reveals all his cards. Then, he moves from one player to the other opening their cards. After revealing each player's hands, the dealer pays out the bet or takes the bet away according to who has won and who has lost.

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Party Poker Review

Party Poker is one of the world's largest online poker rooms with over 70,000 players. They cover almost 60% of the online poker market. Now what this means to you as a poker player is that with the large number of players and rooms you will never have to wait for a game, the player quality is relatively poor compared to rooms like Ultimate Bet and Poker Stars. As mentioned earlier start playing with play money and once you get hold of the game you may jump to the real money game. They have around 18,500 - 19,200 ring game players and 26,700 - 28,000 tournaments players live during peak hours.

Party Poker has some great signup bonus offers, $25 extra, 20% extra up to $100 and free entry to the partypoker.com million qualifying tournaments ($34 value) with your first deposit. The requirements to clear the bonus is pretty simple, you have to play 5 times the raked hands of the bonus amount i.e. if the bonus value is $25 you need to play 125 raked hands. The time period to finish the raked hands is 30 days. Party Poker offers standard game variety like Texas holdem, omaha hi and hi/lo and 7 card stud hi and hi/lo but does not offer 5 card draw poker and 1-on-1 tournaments. Limit Texas holdem game is the major traffic puller at party poker. Remember these are only real money player statistics.

They also have beginners live game tables reserved for new real money players only. New real money players can play on these tables for 45 days after they have set up a real money account. Where to go? Just log in to your account, go to the main lobby, click on the real money heading and then select beginners. Then choose a table and start playing. Following games and stakes are offered for beginners.

1. Game: Texas Hold'em

2. Limits: $.5/$1, $1/$2, $2/$4 and $3/$6

They also have good round the clock customer service, including both text and voice based. Party Poker also has a fairly good retention program and they recently started the Player's club and we expect them to come up with more programs soon. Good luck and play safe. :-)

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New to gaming, all you need to know about Flash gaming sites

Interested in gaming, there are sites that let you play for no cost. All you need to have is Macromedia’s Free Flash Player. Whew! According to Computer Gaming World, there are 80 gazillion free Flash games sites in the cyber world.

Popular sites are:

 • www.games.yahoo.com -- this has card games, word games, arcade games, as well as puzzles. The number of violent games is limited so the site appeals to the “old-young” –those who are young at heart.

• www.shockwave.com -- a popular site with original games as well as PopCap ones. One can do a jigsaw here everyday.

• www.addictinggames.com – has free games that are updated every week—Friday. The site has action, arcade, puzzle, as well as sports games.

• www.arcadetown.com -- has Flash games, java games, downloads and more.

 Since Flash offers many advantages to developers as well as players, many games are designed using Macromedia Flash. It is by far the best game platform and has incredible features.

 In an industry that’s evincing exponential growth, Flash has become the universal and popular choice for multimedia intensive web sites. Flash, singly crosses most barriers—

 • It supports complicated and wonderful graphics.

• Allows download of files via the Internet.

• And is compatible with playback devices.

 In the world of Flash enabled games the hosting system is the web server itself. Flash enables web sites to host animated as well as interactive movies and games. There is no paraphernalia required. All that is needed is to download the game itself. The costs are minimal and not recurring.

  To play on the web all that is required is: a web browser, a Flash player, and the Internet. Flash is the universal plug in needed to play games. It is installed on every PC with Windows XP and Mac.

 Playing online can be fun and most games can now be played by many players from all round the world. Just keep in mind:

 • That there are players who cheat at games. Look for PunkBuster software on the server, this detects cheats who try and gain unfair advantages.

• Play with others who have credibility and are accountable for their actions. Many online sites need verified log ins, they are actively managed gaming environments. This is a better choice for safe gaming.

• Create a select group of friends and use the broadband server to host a private gaming server.

• Do your research thoroughly. Seek safe and high quality gaming sites.

 Gaming is in its golden phase and is set to reach new heights. Innovation, new business models, and unprecedented growth is expected to open new avenues in gaming.

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Bingo: Why Start Playing It Online

This article is for those who love playing bingo, whether at home or whether at a local hall. Here you can read why you should begin playing this lovely game online.

The internet offers variety of options to the fanatic or lazy bingo players who want to enjoy this game from their comfortable homes. Whether you cannot go through a day without playing or you are too lazy to get out and play, here you can read about the benefits of playing online.

Convenience and Simplicity: Online gaming enables you to play 24 hours a day and 7 days a week without having to get up from your favourite chair. It means that you can forget about the long waiting time between one game and the next. It also means that you can say goodbye to crowded, noisy and smoky bingo halls. With the option of playing this game online, you can play on your own time and on your own conditions.

However, this does not imply that playing through the internet is necessarily a solitary habit. One of the main advantages of playing online is the chat feature. While in the conservative version, social interaction is limited to your local community, in the online version you can interact with people from different parts of the world and of different ages. As opposed to the live game, chatting while playing on the internet is not only allowed, it is encouraged.

Not that playing is complicated, but the online variation is probably the easiest pastimes you can find. And as if playing on the internet from your own home does not make life easier, the online software includes a component called auto daub, which saves you the effort of marking off the called out numbers yourself.

Bonuses and Free Cash  Online players can earn first deposit bonuses and redeposit bonuses when signing up. In other words, whether you win or lose, you get to win free money. Here are a few updated examples to online bonuses:

1) Ruby Bingo: up to free 120 dollars bonus on each deposit.

2) Mapau Bingo: free 5 dollars no deposit bonus plus up to 100 percent bonus on your initial deposit and 50 percent bonus on all future deposits.

3) Bingo Workz: 30 dollars no deposit bonus plus 250 percent sign up bonus and 300 percent redeposit bonus.

4) Miss Bingo: 110 percent first deposit bonus and 60 percent for all future deposits.

Variety of Games: Playing on the internet, you are not limited to one type of game. Most online halls offer both the UK style 90 ball game with 9X3 cards and the American style 75 ball game with 5X5 cards. In addition, you can usually find variety of online games such as slots, keno, scratch cards and some other interactive chat games.

Moreover, in 75 ball online games you can find more than the standard horizontal, vertical or diagonal patterns. You can find a variety of complex themed patterns including coverall patterns, which offer a bonus payout. Internet games are usually customized and you can choose the style, sound, and even the speed. Each online hall offers a wide range of card prices to fit each budget.

Bottom Line: Playing on the internet can be a fun, convenient and even profitable alternative to playing live at one of the local bingo halls or to just slacking all evening in front of the TV.

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Seven Top Keys to Choose the Best Online Casino

The phenomenon of online casinos is the world of uncertain and unknown, especially for beginners. Despite any advices, an individual can receive from his friend or a colleague, choosing the best online casino is strictly player's responsibility. In fact, a conductive research must take place in order to incorporate a personal opinion about online gaming and online casino in particular. The seven keys below project the most important criteria a player should look at when undergoing the process of internet search. Remember, you are not wasting time on various search engines, but you rather prevent terrible consequences for example financial loses and lawsuits.

Sign-Up Bonus- Before a player enrolls into his favorite online casino; he must check the site's policy concerning bonuses payouts and learn to read between the lines. Sometimes online casino attracts players by offering high sums, when in fact a registered player must follow a series of conditions, the existence of which he was not previously aware. It is always a good thing to compare between several casino sites in order to see the big picture.

Software- Usually a player can choose between two optional ways of playing: downloading the free software to the computer, installing it and playing the casino games or playing the online version of the games directly from the browser, in other words exploiting flash casino technologies. It all comes down to the abilities of your computer, whether it is a simple home computer or a Mac. Typically, online casinos utilize good and eligible software because they care about their reputation.

Games- Now we are talking about a personal flavor of each participant, but the important things a player should address are the game's graphics, speed and playability. Game collection should include the basic choices, which arranged in appropriate thematic way. Players, online casino sites offer detailed gaming list straightforward, so estimate your chances and select your favorite online casino.

Promotions- There are many great promotions that online casinos offer its members, for example a bonus on player's second deposit, extra bonus on deposit using the casino preferable deposit methods, a friend referral bonus, amazing comp points, a seat to major tournament and much more! You have to understand the notion of each endorsement in order to enjoy it completely.

Security- The issue of security and privacy of online casino members is the most important consideration. The best online casinos use advanced encryption technology as employed by many major financial institutions worldwide to ensure the validity of all the money transactions. Make sure that casino team members have impeccable industry experience and that they pass an in-depth security clearance procedure.

Customer Service- Insist on live support 24/7 because usually incidents happen during live action game. Customer support should be available at least through fax, email or phone, otherwise playing in such online casino would be very risky. Study the casino policy regarding customer support: how much does it take to answer an e-mail or a phone, which type of help do they offer, is that help professional, what are the risk factors etc.

Payment Methods- Demand the best and fastest payment methods a good online casino can offer you. If an online casino does not support the particular choice you prefer do not waste your time and look for a more comfortable place. A number of payment options, which express a comfortable way to deposit and withdraw funds to player's online casino account are Neteller, 900Pay, FirePay, Click2Pay, Citadel, PayPal, Wire transfers and many more.  

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Why do People gamble?

2000 people were surveyed on why they gamble. Here we have put together the top 8 reasons they gave us for gambling in casinos, sportsbooks, and poker games.

People have been arguing for years whether the desire to gamble is good or bad. It is the view of many people that gambling is bad, this is especially true with the more religious people. Others will tell you that gambling is good and that without taking risk which is a form of gambling we would not have much of what we have today without people gambling and risking what they had to get more.

 >From the 2000 people surveyed we received over 400 different answers as to why they were gambling, but the top 8 reasons were:

Money problems:  It seems there are many people who believe they can fix there money problems with gambling. Most of the people who claimed that money problems were the reason for them gambling lost more money gambling then they originally owed and had they not gambled would not have been so bad off according to them. Of this group none said they had managed to win the money they needed. I was surprised to see how many people out of the 2000 questioned gave this as their response.

Wedding: Apparently having a wedding at some of the larger casinos is Las Vegas or Atlantic City is becoming popular, apparently the casinos will give you an excellent price on the wedding hall and rooms for your guests, of course they do this with the knowledge that the guests will spend money in the casino so giving a good rate n the wedding is in there best interest.

To have fun: These people had the right idea. They only wanted to have some fun take a little trip to the Casino, have some free drinks, play some games and if they win, good and if not that’s ok also. These people came down with a certain amount they could lose and not be upset or broke and they stick to it. These people all seemed to be reaching there goal not one of them was complaining about how close they came to hitting big or what if they had just done this or that.

 To win and become rich:  Of all the people interviewed these people seemed to be the least crazy. They came to the casino with hopes of getting rich and being able to quit there jobs and live the good life, but they also know that the chances are good they would all have to get up Monday morning and return to work.

 For a bachelor party: >From how high on the list these was it would seem that a trip to the casinos on the grooms last nights of bachelorhood are becoming more and more popular.

To get out of the house: I noticed almost all of the people in his category were all males and were all married for more them 10 years and had kids. They said they like to come to the casino on average about once a month stay for a few hours, play some games and then head home.

Family Vacation: Las Vegas in the last 10 years has become a popular place to bring the family. Las Vegas has many attractions for family fun. And in the evening after the kids go to sleep there is also plenty of adult entertainment.

 Business Meeting: Many companies hold meetings and conventions in the casinos, because they give good group discounts, and the companies like it because their employees and do business during the day and relax and have some fun in their spare time.

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Flash Games VS Downloads

On every casino website you will see things like “click here to download” or “no download required” and I am sure someplace they will both tell you that they are better then the other, but which one is really better. In this article I will take a look at the ups and downs of both of these types of online casino games

 The no download required casino games are called flash games. Flash games do not require you to download any software to play them so if you are at work or on a computer you can not download to you can still play these types of games. Flash Games will usually have better graphics because they don’t have to worry about keeping the program small enough to download.

 Because they are played directly from the server where they reside they will usually be susceptible to internet traffic. This means if many people are on that server at one time the games will run very slow and the experience will not be fun, also flash games have less encryption on them. Also while you are playing it is constantly uploading and downloading info to your computer so you are using greater bandwidth while playing then a download game would. This is also true if you are trying to download other things from the internet at the same time you are playing the game. If you are playing a multiplayer flash casinos game you will find that there is sometimes lots of lag time and that is annoying for you and the other players you are playing with. No one realizes you are lagging and get frustrated because you are always holding up the game.

 Download casino games are good for several reasons. They offer better protection for the player by using a more secure connection type with the server the casino is located on. Because they are running directly from your pc they will run faster and smoother. Also there is usually a better choice of games in a download casino then in a flash casino, plus with a download casino you can quickly switch from game to game. In a flash casino you would need to stop your connection and click to open another game.

When push comes to shove it all comes down to personal preference. Personally I feel safer using downloaded casino games, but I know many people that want to play roulette or blackjack from work and do not want to have the casino software on the company computer so they like the Flash Casinos.

One thing I have learned is that if you want to play the multi player games like poker in the downloadable game you would all have to play from one of the players computers.

I recommend you try both and see for yourself which one is better for you or if you even see a difference at all. Then you can make a more informed decision on which type of casino game you wish to continue to play.

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New to gaming, all you need to know about Flash gaming sites

Interested in gaming, there are sites that let you play for no cost. All you need to have is Macromedia’s Free Flash Player. Whew! According to Computer Gaming World, there are 80 gazillion free Flash games sites in the cyber world.

Popular sites are:

 • www.games.yahoo.com -- this has card games, word games, arcade games, as well as puzzles. The number of violent games is limited so the site appeals to the “old-young” –those who are young at heart.

• www.shockwave.com -- a popular site with original games as well as PopCap ones. One can do a jigsaw here everyday.

• www.addictinggames.com – has free games that are updated every week—Friday. The site has action, arcade, puzzle, as well as sports games.

• www.arcadetown.com -- has Flash games, java games, downloads and more.

 Since Flash offers many advantages to developers as well as players, many games are designed using Macromedia Flash. It is by far the best game platform and has incredible features.

 In an industry that’s evincing exponential growth, Flash has become the universal and popular choice for multimedia intensive web sites. Flash, singly crosses most barriers—

 • It supports complicated and wonderful graphics.

• Allows download of files via the Internet.

• And is compatible with playback devices.

 In the world of Flash enabled games the hosting system is the web server itself. Flash enables web sites to host animated as well as interactive movies and games. There is no paraphernalia required. All that is needed is to download the game itself. The costs are minimal and not recurring.

  To play on the web all that is required is: a web browser, a Flash player, and the Internet. Flash is the universal plug in needed to play games. It is installed on every PC with Windows XP and Mac.

 Playing online can be fun and most games can now be played by many players from all round the world. Just keep in mind:

 • That there are players who cheat at games. Look for PunkBuster software on the server, this detects cheats who try and gain unfair advantages.

• Play with others who have credibility and are accountable for their actions. Many online sites need verified log ins, they are actively managed gaming environments. This is a better choice for safe gaming.

• Create a select group of friends and use the broadband server to host a private gaming server.

• Do your research thoroughly. Seek safe and high quality gaming sites.

 Gaming is in its golden phase and is set to reach new heights. Innovation, new business models, and unprecedented growth is expected to open new avenues in gaming.

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Online Gambling Handy Tips

While some people have been successful with online gambling others have hit a brick wall. The way you approach the game can determine the whether you are successful or a failure. Outlined beneath are a handful of guidelines to assist you to win more regularly. Check out these pointers and you may be onto a winning streak.

Initially, you must understand whatever you can with regards to the online game you're playing. Regardless of the type of game whether it's blackjack, poker, roulette or any other online casino game or sports betting, you need to find out as much as possible about it in order to be successful. It's most necessary that individuals make an effort to research and think of some kind of tactic which you can adopt. Should you approach it in this way; you'll be in a stronger position to succeed more frequently. If you lose focus and attentiveness, you'll begin losing more frequently and will also be losing money rapidly.

Secondly, you need to choose which kind of betting you will be undertaking. This is crucial and could possibly be vital in pinpointing whether or not you do well or are unsuccessful. It's important to never focus on one type of online gambling as you will only be learning a little bit about online gambling as opposed to a lot more if you chose to try out many different kinds of online gambling games. If you have enough gambling knowledge it will in all probability mean you won't have sufficient know-how about a games to win your money back and you may even be unsuccessful at online gambling.

Finally, you have to remember to practice the game and when anything is not working how you would like it to, make sure you change it. In the event you do not carry out this, you should merely be prepared to suffer a loss while you gamble online.

Stick to these three recommendations with regard to online gambling and you will succeed far more whenever gambling. The decision is up to you but basically if you adhere to them you will enjoy the rewards; dismiss them and you'll simply make your chances a whole lot worse. Should you not take this advice on board then earning money gambling online is likely to only continue to be a fantasy.

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The Untapped Benefits of Gambling

Although different social organizations associate gambling phenomenon with negative meaning, many consider gambling a fantastic hobby or excellent type of entertainment. Gambling options undergo the process of transformation from being exclusively a privilege of land casinos to becoming an important asset of virtual reality around the globe. Effortless accessibility and loyal customer service invite more players to step up to the plate and feel the rush of gambling online despite a gambler stigma. In fact, gambling experience as whole, projects exceptional benefits, something that cannot always be seen within casino walls or on the computer screen.

Land based casinos as well as online facilities provide significant employment ratio percentage, a fact that immediately puts gambling industry on the top of social map. Gambling fights unemployment in the best way it can, to be more specific by offering a rich assortment of positions for qualified and unqualified employees. Furthermore, do not forget that gambling industry covers a wide range of activities, what poses a solid platform for individuals to fit in related sectors like construction workers to build casino hotels, technicians to manufacture and maintain gaming machines, operators to run casino sites or veterinarians and hospitality workers in the racing industry.

Some people might claim that all forms of betting convey a demanding passion, but lady gambling likes to share her fortune for the sake of great goals. Best online casinos and poker rooms organize televised tournaments where celebrities provide entertainment for the viewers and winnings go for the charity institution they represent. In addition, there are many websites proposing charity gambling and which report various profits percentages being donated as well as land based casinos, which regularly contribute serious financial help to different foundations.

Originally, gambling was created as some form of entertainment; therefore gamblers who tend to take it to the extreme levels cannot set a good example. New population of gamblers, which finds the entertainment value in gaming and not the key to financial freedom, should represent its authentic perspective. Considering endless amount of materials, especially movies and books, which emphasize the positive side and fun of gaming, we cannot discard old stereotypes in favor of new ones. Eventually, it is not the gambling act itself that makes it beneficial or harmful to the individual. It is the decision of the individual if gambling would rule him or he would rule his gambling habit.

The popularity and success of gambling trend is probably one of the best ways to measure its many advantages. Players have found that in many ways the online methods offered at casinos are just as enjoyable as those found in land based casinos, while being infinitely more convenient and far less intimidating. Every story has at least two sides for interpretation; as a result, we should not judge gambling using extreme examples or experiences, but rather look for objective conclusions. 

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Games: Which are the Easiest to Play

Here is a guide to the best online games. Find yourself winning, or at least not necessary losing in the long run. The best casino games are games that have a low house edge or games where by practicing your skill you can have an advantage over the casino. Those with the lowest house edge are blackjack and video poker. By improving the skill with which you play poker and blackjack, you gain an advantage over the other player or over the casino.

House Edge: First, here is an explanation about the term house edge. The house edge is the way the casinos create an artificial advantage over the player to ensure their profits. The advantage is created by not paying the true odds. The house edge is the gap between the true odds and the odds the casino actually pays out for a winning.

Here is an example for clarification. The true odds in an American roulette game are 37:1. However, if you place a one dollar bet, you would be paid 35 dollars instead of 37 dollars, which are the true odds. The two dollars gap between the true odds and the actual payout is the casino house edge. You can calculate American roulette house edge by dividing 2 dollars by 38. The result is 5.26 percent.

Poker: This is an exceptional casino game. It is the only casino game where you play against the other players instead of competing against the casino. There is not a house edge in poker. Instead, most casinos ensure their profits by collecting a rake, which is a certain percentage of the pot used to cover expenses. Other casinos charge each player by the hour.

Poker is the best casino game to play if you are a skilled player. A skilled player with experience, excellent knowledge in certain game rules, smart strategy and an ability to read facial expressions would have an advantage over the less skilled poker players, especially those who rely on their good fortune.

Blackjack: This is the only casino game where the advantage can be shifted from the player to the dealer. When you are playing blackjack and using an optimal strategy, the house edge can be lower than 0.5 percent. You can increase your odds of winning and lower the house edge by learning the strategy based on the mathematics of the game.

Another way to lower the casino advantage in blackjack is by card counting. A skilled card counter can adjust his bets and his strategy according to the proportion between high cards and low cards. Mastering card counting requires skill and practice. In addition, since casinos are not especially welcoming card counters to their blackjack tables, you should also practice your hiding skills.

Video Poker: The resemblance between video poker and slot machine sometimes causes confusion. Nevertheless, contrasting to slot machine, video poker is a game of skill. Playing video poker using an optimal strategy can lower its house edge to less than half percent. As opposed to slot machines, in video poker machine the pay table on the front of the machine enables you to determine the expected return of the game.

For example: 1) In a 9/6 Jacks or Better video poker machine, the expected return percentage can be as high as 99.5 percent. 2) In a 8/5 Jacks or Better machine the return percentage can be 97.3 percent and 95 percent in a 6/5 Jacks or Better video poker machine. 3) In a full paying Deuces Wild machine, the expected return percentage can be 100.17 percent.

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How to Use a Proxy Server to Avoid Online Casino Prohibitions

The only way for the government to catch you gambling is for your bank to notify the government of transactions between your bank and the online casinos, but a good third party online money transfer service will make it hard for the bank to know where the money came from before it was transferred to the transfer service. For all the banks know you may be receiving money from selling items on EBay.

Besides the use of third party money transfer services a big problem is that many of the online casinos are blocking IP addresses from the United States to try and avoid prosecution in the United States. Several people associated with online casinos have been arrested while traveling thru the USA in the last 2 years. The reason for this is to scare the online casino operators from accepting bets from people within the USA.

The way to avoid this is with the use of a proxy server. A proxy server is a server that will resend your requests to other servers that may be blocked to you. For example if you are outside the USA you can not access the websites for some television channels. The reason for this has something to do with people downloading television shows from the internet but I am not sure exactly how blocking an IP address will stop people from downloading the shows they want.

A proxy server will put in a request for you as if you were at the location of that server. Let's says you live in England and you want to go to a blocked website in the USA. By accessing the site thru a proxy server it is as if the proxy server is making the request then passing the information back to you. This would also work for Americans to be able to access online casinos and gambling without the government getting involved.

Proxy servers are free and to find them all you have to do is a search for proxy servers. Most of the sites you will find will have servers in most countries around the world just pick a country in Europe. Then if you are using internet explorer just follow the following steps to put it into your computer.

1. On the Internet Explorer tool bar click the Tools icon and select the Internet Options button.

2. A window will open; this window will have several tables at the top, such as general, security, privacy, content, connections, programs and advanced. Select the connections tab.

 3. Now you are looking for the LAN settings button which should be at the bottom of the window.

4. Selecting the LAN settings button will open yet another window. But in this window you will see a box for proxy servers. All you have to do is copy and past the 11 number IP address and the port number into the provided boxes.

After you press ok you will be ready to serf to whatever website you want without anyone knowing where you are located.

By doing this you are keeping the online casinos names off the list of websites visited, and this stops your Internet provider from having any information to turn over to the government if ordered to turn this information over.

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Better Sports Betting

There is nothing more exciting than spicing your favorite sports game with a little bit of gambling, this is why online sports gambling became such a successful internet industry.

Different people have different betting preferences. Some like to bet only on their favorite team, regardless to the point spread, and some conduct a serious research before they place their money on a bet. Either way, if you don't want to lose your pants, you have to make smarter bets according to some guidelines that will help you to maximize your winnings.

There are many books and websites that deal with the ultimate ways to gamble on sports, but if you need a set of basic tips that will help you to get started with sportsbooks, read on.

The most important tip we can give you is to learn how to manage your money. Like in all the other best online casinos and gambling sites, in sports betting sites you have to know how to use your money in the way that will allow you to earn more from your investments.  If you make one huge bet on your whole bankroll it might prove to be a deadly move, but it also might be the smartest move you can make. A wise use of your bankroll with a good perspective and proportions might be the most important thing in your sports betting experience.

Another very important tip is to make a good research before you start betting. Do your homework and read as much as you can about the sports event that you want to bet on. Read about the participants, the players or the teams, read statistics and what sport analysts say about it. In this case the more information that you'll gather, the better your chances will be.

Obviously you cannot make such a profound research on every sport or league in the world, so a smart bettor usually focuses on a specific niche and tries to read and learn everything about his choice.

There are many sources for information. Look for it in local newspapers, sports magazines and of course the World Wide Web. Most sportsbooks have payout odds listed and easy to find, but always try to read a bit more about it, just to get an advantage on other bettors.

The last useful tip I'll provide here is to know when the right time to place a bet is.  Timing is a very important factor of smart betting. Experienced bettors know when and how to make the perfect bet on the perfect time.

If you are planning to bet on the underdog of the game, the best time to do so is as late as possible. If you are planning to bet on the favorite, try to do it as early as you can. This formula is not perfect, there are different situations in which it's not the ideal bet, but as a thumb rule it's very useful and if you'll know it, you can adjust it to different changing situations according to the information that you gather about the bet and the sports event.

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Ingenious Mobile Casino Gambling

Mobile casinos have completely changed online gambling. Mobile devices have definitely become more hi-tech in recent times and online casinos are making the most of it. This is clear as in 2010 the mobile gambling segment is predicted to get to $20 billion.

It's possible to play all your favorite casino games like video poker, blackjack, craps, poker, roulette, slots, etc., on your mobile devices like a mobile phone, wireless tablet PC or PDA. Unsurprisingly, the superiority of the graphics isn’t as good as on online casinos but they are getting better and provide some top notch elements. On certain slot machine games you're able to shake the device or flick the display screen to spin the reels. With modern tools mobile casinos will become more enhanced. Nonetheless, in the mean time mobile casinos continue to be uncomplicated and novel.

You need adequate space for storage on your mobile device to download the application for the mobile casino, so it’s recommended to check this before. Mobile devices normally have ample memory however if it doesn’t then you can certainly order a memory chip or Micro SD card. Mobile casinos normally provide their services for free but you will have to pay your network provider for roaming and data transfer. If you purchase another mobile device then you might have to update your mobile casino software applications too. Mobile casinos are continually being upgraded and they are absolutely likely to become the latest hit in online casino gambling.

The rules are the same irrespective of whether you are taking part in mobile casino or online casino. Find out if it’s legal to play where you are. Before using any real money it’s a smart idea to play the free mobile casino games. Mobile casinos offer exact same sign-up bonuses like online casinos do.

Before starting, check you have a cell phone that is that will work with mobile gambling. You should be able to get this information from the mobile casino operator but failing that try the mobile device user guide or get in touch with the manufacturer. Try using the game download service from your network provider if they offer one. This is generally a less expensive choice where you are billed a fee each month or per download. If you don’t have this facility ensure that you download mobile casino games from a reputable source. You’ll need to put in your mobile phone number prior to using the service. Having done this download and install the games, then open them up to begin enjoying straightaway.

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Poker - Working the lobby

Though the rules are generally the same for both offline and online Poker but the way the games are played varies and the primary reason for this is that there is a complete lack of visual tells online. This holds true even when working with the lobby. Conventional Card Rooms allow you to walk around the room, to look at all the games and limits being played, and study what type of game each one is similarly you can get the information from the online lobby just by clicking buttons that will display information on average pot size, how many hands played per hour, names of the participants in each game, number of players seeing the flop who is on the waiting list, and number of games of a particular limit that are underway.

This information is very important for you because it aids you to choose the right game and limit. Selection of game and table is a significant part of casino poker and it is even more significant online as it has already been mentioned that there is a complete lack of visual tells online. Moving from one game to another very easily will give you the impression of not to take table selection seriously but in reality it is not true. This is because there are great chances for a bad game to turn into a good one or it can happen otherwise and this happens just because the players usually come and go. Therefore it is very significant for you to keep constant watch on lobby. Look for the best game and be prepared to make table changes when apposite and get yourself rewarded.

Signing up for games is also an important part in playing poker. Usually games that are full and have a waiting list will offer you with either sign up for a specific game, or to sign up for the first available seating at a given limit. It is better that go for the first option since selecting the second options will simply restrict you to your loss. It will also remove you from the waiting list for all the games. Choosing the first options will give you more suppleness and game assortment options, which will permit you to make better planned choices about the games that you will play in.

It is essential to keep several card rooms software on your PC that will provide you with lot of information regarding the steps and the point that should be emphasized while making the table selection and game limit at the popular online card rooms. The more you gain knowledge the more you can play well. Try not to restrict yourself instead educate yourself to become more watchful about the game texture so that you can act rightly.

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Roulette Tier Bet

The Tier Bet

The Roulette Tier bet has become increasingly popular, not only for land based casinos but for online casinos also. A land-based casino uses the Tier as a call bet. When the ball is spinning a customer would call the tier of a certain denomination, pass the chips to the dealer and the bet would be placed on what’s called the running track. If the Tier were won, the bet would be placed on the winning number and paid accordingly. It stands to reason that a land-based casino is very busy. Most Roulette games are full with people trying the place their bets and struggling to even get on the table. A call bet is good for customers who just like to stand back and wait until the last minute to place a bet.

An online casino is slightly different. You would either the place the best yourself, or the online casino have a facility where just the push of a button places the bet for you. All bets have to be placed before the ball is spun in a casino online. This is why the call bet is of no use when playing online.

What Is The Tier Bet?

The Tier bet is a group of numbers situated together around the Roulette wheel. The Tier consists of 12 numbers. There are 6 bets on the following splits.

5-8, 10-11, 13-16, 23-24, 27-30, 33-36

The customer can bet as much as they like up to the table maximum. For example, if they bet the Tier by £5, then it would be 6 £5 bets, which is £30.

The good thing about the Tier bet is that it covers 1 third of the wheel. The customer gets a 1 in 3 chance of a winning bet. Also a good tip for customers when playing the Tier bet is to pick 3 banker numbers in the Tier. If a bigger bet is placed on these numbers in conjunction with the Tier bet then the customer would either win a smaller bet on the Tier bet or win bigger with the banker numbers.

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Pai Gow Poker Rules

Let’s learn some different type of poker other than Texas holdem, 7 card stud, 5 card draw and Omaha. Yes, pai gow poker. Now you must be wondering that pai gow sounds little Chinese; yes you are right this game is a mixture of the Chinese game pai gow and our very own American poker. Definitely this is not one of the most popular forms of poker but still widely played. It can be played by up to seven players.

It is played with one deck of 52 cards, plus a joker. Interestingly, joker can be used only as an ace, or to complete a straight, a flush, a straight flush, or a royal flush. The important thing here to remember is other than the usual ranking of hands we have one more winning hand that is “Five Aces” (five aces including the joker). Surprisingly, five aces beat all other hands including royal flush.

Each player is dealt seven cards. The cards are arranged to make two hands; a two card hand and a five card hand. The five card hand must rank higher or be equal to the two card hand. Finally both of your hands must rank higher than both of your opponents hands (both five and two card hands). Further the two card hand can only have two combinations; one pair and high card.

After the cards are arranged in to two hands, they are placed on the table face down. Once you put them down, you can no longer touch them. The dealer will turn over his cards and make his hands. Each players hand is compared to the dealer’s hands. If the player wins one hand and loses the other, this is known as “push” and no money is exchanged. If dealer wins both hands then he/she wins the players stake and vice versa. Now what if there is a tie, the only advantage with the dealer here is he/she wins all ties.

After the hand is played, the next person clock-wise becomes the dealer and the next hand is played. The major disadvantage to this game is that there is no skill involved and you rely too much on luck. Also the odds are poor compared to playing with a pot.

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How To Dominate at Halo 2

These basic Halo tips are the foundation of a great player. If you can get these fundamentals down perfectly then you'll probably add a least 5 kills every game. I know these can get boring to read, but they are incredibly important. So get comfortable and even write some notes as you read.

Sensitivity-The most important aspect of the entire game. Get your sensitivity right, and you just added 3 kills to your score. A perfect sensitivity will allow to get head shots with ease, the key to winning battles. Your sensitivity should feel perfect to you. The targeting reticule should move where you wanted it to.

Here's another tip for you: Change your sensitivity settings mid-game if needed. Sensitivity is not a "one-size-fits-all" thing for all gametypes. This is the most important Halo 2 tip.

Weapon Selection- Try to have a long- to mid-range weapon and a short-range weapon. This is a flexible rule though. If your playing a big map, a sniper and a battle rifle would be a good choice. For small maps, double SMG and a shotgun is a pretty good combo, too.

Just try to rely on instinct to decide which weapons would be a good choice. Don't be static in choosing weapons. You don't always need a short- and long-range weapon.

Decide what you need at that moment.

Jumping- Jump whenever you can. Jumping during battles will help you avoid damage and get you a better shot at your enemy. Do NOT jump when you are getting sniped. Jumping slows you down, making you an easier target for the sniper.

Grenades- Throw grenades before you even fire a shot. Throwing a grenade in the middle of battle will waste time and you'll probably end up dead before you can release the grenade.

Remember, a well-placed grenade and a couple battle rifle shots is the easiest kill in the game.

Melee Attack- Bash whenever you can in close-range battles. Most of the time, the melee attack will finish off your enemy. Also, melee attacks do more damage in the air.

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Strategy Software

Strategy Software

Colin T. Fagras WagerWeb.com Contributing Writer

With the increase in popularity of online gambling, a new contender in the online poker industry has appeared on the scene: strategy software.

Strategy software has actually been around for ages, but has recently made new advancements to help poker players with their online playing abilities. The latest advancement in strategy software is a development that actually reads your cards as you play and helps you develop a winning strategy by providing logical and mathematical advice set to your playing style.

The main purpose of this type of strategy software is helping online poker players make educated decisions, quicker. These programs have been designed to be used in conjunction with online casino software, in a separate window running side-by-side with the actual playing table. The software programs use packet sniffing to virtually load every card you see at the poker table into the software. Almost all features about these programs are automated these days. You no longer have to manually select your hole card and board cards; the software does it all on the fly. The software will then display odds and offer advice and recommendations on each hand, depending upon the type of playing style you have set the software to use.

Using this type of software can benefit many different types of players in many different ways.

For newer players, these programs are very good tools to help you better understand pot odds, betting patterns, pot commitment, playing styles, and much more. Using these programs is almost like having a professional playing alongside you; you can easily advance your knowledge of the game in a short amount of time while gaining quality playing time experience.

If you’re a veteran or a more experienced player, you can still find great ways to use strategy software. Playing online can often require extremely quick thinking before timing out at a table. If you find yourself not having enough time to calculate pot odds and make logical decisions, these programs will help you tremendously. No matter how talented a player might be, this type of software can be beneficial

With the increasing popularity of packet sniffing programs like these, the common question of cheating arises. In no way is using any of these programs a method for cheating at online poker. The existence of online poker cheating software is a myth that has been around ever since online poker first made its appearance on the scene years and years ago. You will not get in trouble at any online casino for using this type of software. In fact, lots of casinos promote strategy software themselves as a tool to help their players to learn and win.

When it comes to choosing a particular type of software, there are a large variety of choices. The most popular strategy software for online Texas Hold’em cash games that incorporate packet sniffing and virtual card loading include Texas Calculatem, Calculatem Pro, and Genius. If you’re looking for software that is more focused on tournament play, you might want to consider Sit & Go Shark.

No matter which product you choose, these software programs can help increase your knowledge of the game significantly and can assist in making you a long-term wining poker player.

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