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Lucky Rituals
Most players know that hitting the big jackpot is a matter of luck and some of them resort to some interesting and sometimes bizarre rituals of their own to insure good luck while they play. If you have ever openly or secretly performed a lucky ritual, rest assured, you are not alone. Here is a look at some of them.

Casino Safety
The casinos do their best to protect the players and themselves for the criminal element with the surveillance cameras and a large security force but we must also take it upon ourselves to help insure our own safety. Here are ten simple and practical tips that you can do to help insure your personal safety and the safety of your hard earned money.

Before You Visit The Casino
When I visit the casino there are certain items that I like to bring along with me. I call it my casino survival kit and most of these will fit right into my pocket. Before you head to the casino consider taking along some of these items. Hopefully it will make your casino visit more enjoyable and profitable.

Carry Emergency Identification
If an emergency occurs and you become incapacitated, time could become an important factor while emergency workers try to contact someone who can make decisions about your care. A simple card with the name and number of your next of kin could save valuable minutes and in some cases maybe even your life. Here are some suggestions that could save your life.

Changing Your Luck
What makes one person lucky and one person unlucky? Some people seem to have all the luck. If you look at these people you just may find that they have similar personality traits. The "Lucky" person is usually the one with the positive attitude.

eCOGRA Helps Protect Online Casino Players
eCOUGRA (eCommerce and Online Gaming Regulation and Assurance) was founded in 2003 with the goal to establish standards for online gaming sites including online casinos and poker sites. eCOUGRA is an independent, non-profit, regulatory organization that audits, monitors and enforces standards among online gaming sites

Beware of Advice from Casino Dealers
Casinos go to great lengths to train their dealers to make sure they can accurately deal the casino games they are assigned to work on. Most dealers are very accurate and are quite knowledgeable about the procedures for playing the games. This does not mean that they are experienced in the proper strategy for the games.

Keeping a Gambling Log Book
Keeping a gambling log book is important at tax time. If you have a larg win you can deduct your losses againt the win on your taxzes. This can only be done if you have accurate information to show the IRS.

Resolve to Play Smarter
You don't have to wait for New Year's Day to make a resolution. You can staret any time. Make a resolution to play smarter wehn you visi the casino.

The Color of Casino Chips
Each casino chip is a different color that denotes its value. Most casinos use the same colors for the denomination of casino chips. The color makes it easy to tell how much a player is betting

Tipping Casino Dealers
Casino dealers are members of the "Service Industry." This means that they rely on tips for a substantial part of their income the same as many waiters and waitresses. Here are some methods you can use to tip the dealers.

Verbal Tips for Dealers
We all know that tokeing (tipping) the dealers by making a bet for them works wonders. I have found a way to give the casino dealers an additional toke that cost nothing and adds to their gratitude. Give them a compliment. When we praise someone for their efforts we commonly refer to it as “Paying them a compliment.” The word pay is used because you are giving something of value.

Learning Casino Games at Home
I am simply amazed at the amount of people I see at the casino who are willing to plunk down their hard earned money on games that they haven’t a clue how to play. You can learn to play casino games properly at home before you risk our money in a live game. Learning to play casino games at home is fun and it will help you cut the house edge when you visit the casino.

Plan Your Next Casino Visit
Many players simply go to the casino with a pocket full of money and jump from game to game until all their money is gone. I have yet to find anyone who can honestly admit that losing all their money during a casino visit was an enjoyable experience. You can have a much better time if you just spend a few minutes to make a plan for your next casino visit. Here are some suggestions for “planning” you next visit

Free Casino Table Game Lessons
Learning to play a new casino game can be fun if you take advantage of the free lessons offered by the casino. You will learn the mechanics of the game and be able to sit down and play without feeling nervous.

Beware of the System Sellers
For as long as people have been gambling, someone has been trying to develop a system that will make them rich. Some of these people get rich by selling these so called “Guaranteed Systems” with mail-order solicitations or internet ads. Don't fall prey to the systems sellers.

Free Table Game Lessons.
Casinos offer free lessons to players who want to learn to play the table games. It's a good way to try the game without risking any money. Some casinos even offer incentives to the participants.

Table Game Etiquette
Slots and Video Poker can be fun but it is a solitary adventure. Table games are exciting and they also give you the chance to interact and share the excitement with fellow players. Other than live poker, it’s the players against the house while playing table games and camaraderie exists among the players. Before you sit down at a t able you should know a little about table game etiquette.

The Martingale System
Many Players stumble upon or hear about a surefire system that involves doubling their bets after each loss. They figure that sooner or later they have to win. This system that is called the Martingale system. It has been the ruin of many players.