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Gambling Superstitions
Gamblers are probably the most superstitious people in the world and they will do anything to improve their chances of winning. They will try a variety of things to influence lady luck to smile on them. Here are some of the popular superstitions related to gambling.
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 when you visit the casino.
Learning to Play Casino Games at Home
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.
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 make it easy to tell how much a player is betting
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.
Plan Your Next Casino Visit
Many players 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
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.
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? In the casino, short term luck will be a big factor in determining whether you win or lose. This is true of games that have positive expectations as well as games with a high house edge. 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
eCOGRA (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. eCOGRA 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.
Tip With a Compliment
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.
Free 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.