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Gambling
Tips
Blackjack
Tips
Blackjack is the
most familiar table game offered by casinos, yet
it is one of the most misunderstood by players who
avoid playing Blackjack for three reasons.
First, they
don't know the basic rules of the game. Second,
they are therefore afraid of embarrassing
themselves in front of other players. Third, they
falsely believe that the house's take is too large
and they will lose too much money far too quickly.
The Gambling Wiz
can take much of this guessing out of Blackjack
with the following easy-to-use Blackjack Strategy
Chart.
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Hit
= H Stand = S
Double Down = D Split
= SP
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Dealer's
Up Card |
| Your
Hand |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
A |
| 17+ |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| 16 |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
H |
H |
H |
H |
H |
| 15 |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
H |
H |
H |
H |
H |
| 14 |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
H |
H |
H |
H |
H |
| 13 |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
H |
H |
H |
H |
H |
| 12 |
H |
H |
S |
S |
S |
H |
H |
H |
H |
H |
| 11 |
D |
D |
D |
D |
D |
D |
D |
D |
D |
H |
| 10 |
D |
D |
D |
D |
D |
D |
D |
D |
H |
H |
| 9 |
H |
D |
D |
D |
D |
H |
H |
H |
H |
H |
| 5-8 |
H |
H |
H |
H |
H |
H |
H |
H |
H |
H |
| A,8-10 |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| A,7 |
S |
D |
D |
D |
D |
S |
S |
H |
H |
H |
| A,6 |
H |
D |
D |
D |
D |
H |
H |
H |
H |
H |
| A,5 |
H |
H |
D |
D |
D |
H |
H |
H |
H |
H |
| A,4 |
H |
H |
D |
D |
D |
H |
H |
H |
H |
H |
| A,3 |
H |
H |
H |
D |
D |
H |
H |
H |
H |
H |
| A,2 |
H |
H |
H |
D |
D |
H |
H |
H |
H |
H |
| A,A
or 8,8 |
SP |
SP |
SP |
SP |
SP |
SP |
SP |
SP |
SP |
SP |
| 10,10 |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| 9,9 |
SP |
SP |
SP |
SP |
SP |
S |
SP |
SP |
S |
S |
| 7,7 |
SP |
SP |
SP |
SP |
SP |
SP |
H |
H |
H |
H |
| 6,6 |
H |
SP |
SP |
SP |
SP |
H |
H |
H |
H |
H |
| 5,5 |
D |
D |
D |
D |
D |
D |
D |
D |
H |
H |
| 4,4 |
H |
H |
H |
H |
H |
H |
H |
H |
H |
H |
| 3,3 |
H |
H |
SP |
SP |
SP |
SP |
H |
H |
H |
H |
| 2,2 |
H |
H |
SP |
SP |
SP |
SP |
H |
H |
H |
H |
Did you know
that most Blackjack players lose about 2% of every
wager because of improper play? So by playing
error-free Blackjack by using the Blackjack
Strategy Chart, you'll cut the house's edge
dramatically, and in no time at all! We suggest
printing this chart and using it when you gamble;
and yes, you can take it with you when you gamble
at a land-based casino.
Now there are
many ways of playing Blackjack, but our advice to
everyone is to study the game, develop your own
strategies, play error-free and consequently
become a winner.
Here are a few
more tips to help you become a winner:
- If
you mimic the dealer, that is hitting all
16's, standing on 17's and never splitting or
doubling, your expected loss will be 10 times
worse than if you play from the Blackjack
Strategy Chart.
- If
you have a Pat 20 (first two cards total 20),
your best bet is to have the dealer showing an
8 because if they have an Ace, 10, or 9 in the
hole, you automatically win.
- You
must always split Aces and 8's, no matter what
the dealer's up card is.
- When
you get an Ace on your first card, your
advantage over the house is an incredible 52%.
Roulette
Tips
Many gamblers
are unsure of how the game of Roulette is played,
and therefore shy away from the Roulette pit.
Well, the game of Roulette is very simple and
requires no skill at all. There is no such thing
as a "dumb bet." Simply lay your chips
on the numbers, lines, colors or boxes and the
game takes care of itself.
Basic
Strategy
So what
about Roulette betting systems?
Do any Roulette systems work? Today, dozens of
Roulette betting systems exist, and most are
founded on the notion of recognizing streaks and
taking advantage of them by "clocking"
past spins. They are all useless. The inherent
mathematical advantage the house has in a pure
game of chance will remain constant no matter
what.
Should you
know a Roulette betting system?
Yes. You should have a simple money management and
bankroll system in place to help ensure that you
don't burn through your money if you don't hit the
numbers you have bet on.
Tips on
keeping your Bankroll
Much like the
stock market, you need to spread your risk around.
Scatter your bets across the table, and this will
help ensure that you will win something most every
roll.
Also, spread the
money around. Instead of betting $5 straight up on
a number, play $1 straight up and another $1 on
all four corners.
Using the
System
Playing is easy. Use your cursor and either the
left or right mouse button to select the chip
(click on it) and place it (click) anywhere on the
betting layout. To stop placing bets, again click
either the right or left mouse button with the
cursor placed in the area your chips are stacked
(bottom right corner of screen).
The game will inform you when you're not making a
proper bet. Click "Spin," then sit back
and enjoy. The Roulette wheel will spin; the ball
will randomly bounce around and settle on a
number.
If you would like to bet on the same number(s)
during the next spin, click on "Last
Bet" and then "Spin" to start the
next spin.
Craps
Tips
Craps is
arguably the fastest, most dynamic of all the
casino games - gamblers seem to either love it or
hate it. It seems in just a matter of a scant few
rolls, you can win a large amount of money; but
just as quickly you can lose it all. Craps can be
a dangerous game.
Unlike other
games of chance, it does matter where you bet your
money. The best pass bets to make are Pass and
Don't Pass, and Come and Don't Come, with or
without Free Odds.
Remember! In
craps there are no guaranteed systems.
Here are a few
tips that will help you win consistently:
Progression and
Regression: increasing and decreasing your wagers
at a fixed rate. Often, you start with bets twice
the table minimum, 2x, follow with x, then work
back up to 2x, or higher, as you win.
Progressive/regressive betting is the player's
only hope of beating the “Vig” in the long
run. If you bet flat (the same each time), you
will always lose.
Bring the proper
bankroll for your strategies: Play only at tables
you can afford. You should be able to cover at
least 25 to 30 bets, so don't sit at a $5 table
with less than $125. This is your only protection
against inevitable cold streaks.
Never let your
winnings "Ride." If you win the first
then lose, you have nothing but a loss to show for
having played even against the “Vig”, which is
ridiculous.
No, it is not
possible to have a betting edge over the casino.
Yes, there are
secrets to winning consistently?
You may have
heard of claims from individuals that they have
the "Magical System" that is guaranteed
to win. Do not believe it. Although there are
better systems than others, it is mathematical
impossible to create a system that would give a
player an edge in any game of chance.
Winning
consistently is easy to understand once you know
why people loose consistently. Casinos strive
basically on four types of players:
1) Players
with unrealistic winning goals.
2) Players who rely strictly on luck.
3) Players with little (or no) discipline.
4) Players who play not to lose.
Assuming this is
the case (bet on it), it stands to reason that the
key to winning consistently is by playing smart.
Playing smart starts with making good bets.
Here are some
ways of winning consistently:
1) Having a solid
game plan.
2) Effective money management.
3) Having the discipline and confidence.
Video
Poker Tips
In Jacks or
better, a pair of Jacks or better pays even money.
Hold on to the two off-suited face cards for the
best chance of a winner.
When you draw a pair of face cards and three other
face cards of the same suit, you'll be tempted to
shoot for the Royal Flush. Don't do it. The
chances of getting one of the cards you need are
about 23-1. The chances of catching the second
card are 46-1. The about 1,000-1 for an 800-1
payoff. You'll still have a chance for the Full
House or Four of a Kind if you keep the high pair.
If you get four cards that make a Royal Flush,
keep them all.
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