All To The Good

If you are planning a trip to the casino, first of all, take me with you.

Secondly, if you plan to gamble, make sure you know what you’re doing. You’ll almost never have the advantage in the long run (with exception of blackjack (if counting cards) & poker (because you’re playing against other people instead of the casino)). But there are things you can do to have the advantage in the short run. This series of articles will give you a quick guide to playing various casino games, and the best basic strategies to use in order to maximize your potential for winning.

In each article, I’ll go over how to play the game (the rules, object, and summary), as well as the strategy for the game (basics, tips, reasons, odds, and advanced play). I’ll also reference charts that you can print out and take with you, and provide videos to help you learn. Within 5 minutes, you’ll become familiar enough with the games to play them, and with a little luck, win & win big!

Last, but not least, learn how to set a bankroll and a limit for yourself. This way you’ll know what games / limits you can play. A very basic guide for setting a bankroll is this: you’ll need 20 times the minimum bet per game per night. For example, if you plan on playing $10-per-bet-minimum blackjack for a night, you should have a $200 bankroll to risk (20 x $10). Even a $5 minimum bet can get large if you plan on playing the correct strategies for some games. For instance, placing an “odds bet behind the pass-line” in craps, or “doubling down” in blackjack.

For smaller bankrolls, stick to the games that take a while to play, or those in which the casino has a smaller advantage on you. A few of the games that take longer to play are: Poker, Pai Gow, and Slots / Video Poker & Electronic Games. A few of the best games percentage-wise include: Blackjack, Craps, and Poker.

I cant guarantee you’ll win, but I can guarantee that reading these articles will make you more comfortable playing the games, allowing you to have more fun. And I can also promise that you’ll have a better chance at winning using these basic strategies (as opposed to no strategy at all). Have fun & good luck!

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