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How to Become a Casino Expert

What You Need To Know

From Bill Burton, for About.com

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Visiting the casino and playing the games is a lot of fun but if you have only visit occasionally or are new to the casino you might not feel completely confident playing anything other than the slot machines. Playing the table games can make your trip more exciting and learning the procedures is not hard. Here are some short tutorials to help you become a casino expert.

1. How to Join the Players Club

Make sure that you join the player’s club before you play any of the games. This is the only way the casino can track your play so you can earn comps.

2. How to Manage Your Gambling Bankroll

You do not want to risk all of your money in one sitting. Here is how to divide your gambling money to last for your entire trip.

3. How to Determine Table Limits

Every table has a minimum bet. Here is how to determine the table limits for each game.

4. How to Play Blackjack

Blackjack is the most popular table game and it is easy to learn. Here is how to play.

5. How to Play Blackjack Hard Hands

Hard hands are hands that don't contain an ace. Playing the correct basic strategy will help you reduce the house edge.

6. How to Play Blackjack Soft Hands

Soft hands are Blackjack hands that contain an ace. Here is the correct strategy for playing soft hands.

7. How to Play Blackjack Paired Hands

Pairs are two starting cards that are the same, such as 5 – 5. Here is the strategy for playing pairs.

8. How to Bet the Craps Pass Line

Craps is an exciting game that is not as hard to learn. Here is how to make the basic pass line bet.

9. How to Play Let it Ride

10. How to Play Texas Holdem

Texas Holdem is the most popular form of poker and the easiest game to learn Here is how to play.

11. How to Determine a Winning Poker Hand

Before you can rake in the pot you have to determine the winning poker hand. Here is how to do it

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