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Gambling is betting against the odds. The odds are seldom
in your favour and you had better believe that there is no
foolproof system to beat these odds, despite the many claims
made by people who have “systems” that they have
written about to achieve this. Some of a very dubious nature.
There are however certain rules and guidelines that we can
give you to even the playing field, so to speak. Tips that
can work in your favour if you want to be a serious player
on the on-line casino.
You should not play with money that you
can not afford to lose
A successful gambler observes three main principles. He
sets himself a figure of money that he is prepared to gamble
with. A sum that he can afford to lose and, has the discipline
to not exceed that figure should he reach it and, then when
to pull out of the game. That discipline is the hardest of
all.
The game and its rules
When you decide to gamble online and enter into a game,
first and foremost, be very sure you know the game and how
it is played. In particular know the rules of that game.
Also, be aware that the Casino has its own house rules that
might apply to the game. The rules of the game are readily
available on line and there is usually a “Help” button
that you can click on to assist you. Sometimes you can play
without money to get a feel of the game before you enter
seriously. Our advice is stick to a game you know and have
played. Later when you are familiar with online gambling,
is the time to learn and play the many other games there
are and how the Casino operates.
The limit of your available cash
The size of your bet is very is very relevant. It is directly
proportional to the amount of money you have decided to gamble
with. Some would say that the longer you keep playing the
less your chance of winning with small bets. Others will
say go for a big bet and take a chance for a big win.
The size of your bets
So the next tip is having decided the amount of money you
have decided to gamble with and what your approach to the
game will be, you must now decide the value of the bets you
are going to make. If you have decided to gamble a rather
smaller sum, then play the smaller bets. There is a basic
principle that says that you should have sufficient cash
to make twenty five bets on that game.
When to quit
Earlier we said that the hardest decision is when to “back
off”. You find that you are really on a losing streak.
Six bets have gone against you. After five you said “one
more!” Hold on to your money. It is always possible
to hold your money in the online casino, and come back later
or tomorrow.
The extent of your concentration
When you are playing for fun and the losses don’t
bother you too much, enjoy. If you are playing seriously
you must be on top of it and don’t be inhibited by
some heavy drinking or fatigue, that will dull your mind
and confuse your betting pattern.
Control of your bets
The bets you make when on a winning streak are very relevant.
A normal reaction is to increase your bets and go for it.
This can be a very wrong move. You are moving away from your
game plan and the chances are you will very soon lose your
winnings. Keep focused on your betting strategy.
How long to stay at the game
Remember the tip about the fact that the longer you play
the less your chances become of winning. The long term odds
are always in favour of the Casino. Play with caution and
stick to your plan and don’t try an emulate the big
gambler who will place one very large sum on the blackjack
table for an all or nothing one time bet.
When to quit
Let us remind you of the discipline of gambling. The real
hard part. When to step back, take your winnings and go home.
You entered the game for two reasons. To have some fun and
the second to win some money. Losing is not the fun!. Having
achieved the first objective and now having achieved the
second one, take you money and go home. Don’t overstay
your welcome and go home with nothing.
What it is all about
Online gambling is a very pleasant way to have some fun
at home on your computer. To be able to take some winnings
back with you makes it that much more fun. So the bottom
line is to not be greedy and just enjoy yourself.
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