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Shocking Results From Online Gambling Survey

admin — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:53:34 +0000

Considering the fact that there are now well over 2,000 online gambling Web sites for players to choose from, including casinos, poker rooms, sports betting and bingo sites, it is no small wonder so many people are getting lost in the shuffle, or even worse, ripped-off altogether!

So to find out what is REALLY going on in today’s online gaming industry, our team of gambling analysts and researchers recently conducted an in-depth survey involving dozens of Customer Support managers and representatives employed by the top online casino sites. The following results from our survey will better prepare players of what to look for in an online casino, and perhaps more importantly, what to avoid. The answers below represent the most popular replies to our questions. A) What is the No. 1 complaint from casino gamblers?

The most common complaint received by Customer Support personnel concerns difficulties accessing deposit bonuses and other special promotions offered regularly by online casinos. In all fairness – however – it should be noted, that although most casinos we surveyed cited the same number one complaint among gamblers, according to virtually every Customer Support rep we surveyed, in most of these cases players simply failed to read and/or understand the promotion’s stated terms and conditions. Of course, a distinction must be made between those leading casinos whose players fail to acknowledge a promotion’s terms and conditions, and rogue casinos that are simply out to swindle unsuspecting players. B) What are the Top 5 complaints among online gamblers?

1. Poor customer support

2. Difficulty collecting bonuses

3. Slow cash-outs

4. Misleading promos

5. Unfriendly softwareC) How important to players are security & privacy when depositing money at an online casino?

A player’s security and privacy are clearly paramount concerns when shopping for and deciding on an online casino to play and wager money at. However, soon after a prospective player selects an online casino (which has succeeded at winning that player’s trust), plus deposits funds and begins gambling, his or her privacy and security concerns quickly diminish as the player’s focus quickly shifts into playing mode. Once onboard, the name of the game is “gaming” and herein lies the true online casino test whose results come down to the software powering the games. D) To what degree do players tend to switch from casino to casino?

This, interestingly enough, turned out to be a trick question, however unintentional. Because our survey targeted the more successful online gambling Web sites, the concept of player turnover appeared somewhat perplexing to many of our respondents. Although players may have jumped from casino to casino prior to arriving at one of these ‘leading’ venues, once there the likelihood of a player abandoning one casino for another diminished radically. It is important to take into account that these ‘leading’ online casinos also tend to outperform most other gambling sites with respect to player retention policies. E) What is the best advice you can offer new players?

When you hear the same replies to the same questions over and over again, it’s a safe bet to assume (we know you hate using that word) that that recurring answer is the right one. So, when our Customer Support personnel were asked what the best advice they can offer players is, we kept receiving the same reply: Stick to those online casinos whose games are powered by the leading online gaming software developers like Playtech, Microgaming, Cryptologic, Boss Media, Random Logic, and others. The survey also asked respondents to list the following 15 criteria in order of importance:

1. Reliability

2. Customer Support

3. Bonuses

4. Cash out Time

5. Game Software

6. User-Friendliness

7. Special Promos

8. Fun Factor

9. Comps

10. Deposit Methods

11. Game Variety

12. Graphics

13. Languages

14. Game Speed

15. Sound Quality

Online Casino and Poker Ban in America is As Good As Dead

admin — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 17:29:29 +0000

In light of the recent events surrounding online gambling in America, whether it is casino poker sports betting or bingo we are again being asked the million dollar question, is it illegal for me to gamble online if I live in the USA. The answer we give is the same as it has always been although now our position has been backed up by the U. S. Government. The Bill that supposedly made it illegal in 2006 did not in fact make it illegal for you to play at all but instead made it it illegal for America banks to process gaming transactions. This in itself was ineffective as many of the gambling companies did not use American banks anyway. It absolutely did not make it an offense for an individual to play at an online casino or poker site. Given this glaring hole in the legislation even the banks fought back claiming they should not be put in the position of policing online gambling. At the same time Sen. Barney Frank was preparing a bill to make the ban obsolete and instead do the right thing and regulate the online gambling industry. The important timelines here are Friday 27th November 2009, Tuesday 1st December and Thursday 3rd December. Tuesday 1st December is the day the UIEGA Gambling ban was to come into force. This was to be 2 days before Sen Barney Frank was to have his Regulation Bill heard by committee on Thursday the 3rd December. On Friday 27th November however something happened, the U. S. Government postponed the enforcement of the Gambling Ban by six months until the 1st June 2010. This can only to be to allow the correct approach of regulation and allowing Barney Franks bill to be sent through the channels. To look at it pragmatically everyone involved knows that online gambling in America will be legalized, regulated and taxed within the next 18 months so why put any further pressure on an already stretched banking system for something that will be overturned in such a short time? It appears that common sense has prevailed and the road is now open for the legalization of online gambling in the United States of America. This of course was the only course of action open to the U. S. Government and was inevitable. The question this leaves is where do the big Las Vegas casinos go from here? As we have previously written the likes of MGM and Las Vegas Sands have not been exactly proactive in their move towards readiness for the coming legalization. The very large casinos in Las Vegas have all registered their own respective domain names that can and will be used for online gambling. The ironic thing is and as if ti show that they are behind the online operators in understanding, these domain names have not even had a website added to them. One of the biggest has had the domain name since 1996 and never attached a website to earn rankings. All we can say is that our door is always open should they need any advice.

Is Gambling at an Online Casino the Same As Online Sports Betting

admin — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 17:29:17 +0000

People who enjoy a flutter no longer need to make a trip out to the local poker game or to visit the blackjack tables at an expensive casino in town. The birth of the online casino has meant that an increasing number of players and gamblers can now enjoy their favorite hobbies from the comfort of their own home. Whether you want to play blackjack or other online casino table games, you’re sure to find the game that you’ll enjoy and hopefully make some money. An increasing number of online casinos now offer bonuses to encourage new players to join in the game. Whether you are interested in sports betting, poker or other online casino games, as a new player you can get a free bonus. Free bonuses give new players the chance to win money at their favorite game without having to actually spend anything. Most online casinos offer live jackpots and encourage visitors to play sensibly and not spend more than they can reasonably afford. Whether you choose some of the casino online games or you prefer to play bingo, you can often benefit from a site’s weekly promotions. When you play at an online casino you can do so with complete anonymity if you prefer, however, some people like to socialize as well as play their favorite games and an increasing number of online casinos and bingo sites now have chat rooms where you can meet and chat with other players. Most casinos will protect players’ privacy and there is also a chance for you to join their affiliate schemes and make some extra money. Some casinos will offer as much as a fifty U. S. dollars bonus to first time players, which is well worth having. If you like to play backgammon, then online casinos offer one hundred percent sign up bonuses where you put a certain amount of money on the table and the company matches that amount in free games. You can play roulette if that is your favorite game or take your chance on the poker tables where you are matched with other players. Some online casinos run weekly specials such as a dominoes day for people who enjoy playing a game of dominoes, with the chance of winning a little extra cash. It’s also possible for you to play live backgammon at some online casinos and meet other players with the same interests. Online poker is set up much the same as any other poker game and if you want to be on a winning streak, you have to watch your opponent’s moves quite closely. When you’re able to keep track of what others are doing at the poker table it will be far easier for you to get on a winning streak too. More people prefer to play their favorite games from the comfort of their own home because it saves on travel time and no cost to go anywhere. You can play multi-player or pro blackjack, depending on your level of skill at this game. When you visit an online casino for the first time it’s a good idea to make sure that you know your way around the site before you start playing. When you play roulette or poker, any hesitation or not knowing what button to press could result in you losing the game. roulette guide, sports betting, casino online gambling.

How to become an online gambler – Safely

admin — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:21:13 +0000

You may have decided to jump straight from the world of land based gambling to gambling online but there are risks which you need to aware of. Jumping in headfirst, without thinking about finding the safest options means you will probably not return to the world of online gambling, which is a shame as it has so much to offer! It is also risky to get lured into a gaming site just because of the promotions and bonuses it offers ? don’t jump in without checking out the reputation of a company and the small print!Gaming sites have to constantly attract new players, and needless to say, they are very good at it! There are many brilliant sites out there who have many happy and satisfied players, but not every site that claims to be the best is the best! So before you start playing make sure that the site you are playing on is reputable! Read articles from respected magazines which give unbiased information on the best gambling sites, and before you start playing for money make sure you talk to other players in forums and chatrooms ? they will give you firsthand (and honest) feedback about sites. Only play on a site if you like it! A site may have had all the best reviews and feedback in the world, but if it isn’t what you are looking for, then there is no point in playing on it. For example if you like all sorts of gambling ? poker, blackjack, betting on sports etc, but absolutely love playing bingo then maybe it’s best to find a specialised site for bingo to play on separately from the casino sites. This also goes for graphics and page design ? does the site look like it has had a lot of time devoted to it or is it just thrown together? If something about the site makes you feel wary then why not call their customer services department to ask some questions, and see what kind of a response you get. Once you have done all the preliminaries you will need to download any necessary gambling software onto your computer as a lot of sites now offer instant play software platforms such as Java and Flash in addition to the downloadable version. Finally you will need to register with the site and fund your account. Fill out the registration form which will include such personal information as your name, address, email address, and your chosen username and password. It is at this point that most sites will allow you to play for fun before moving on to playing for money. Use this opportunity wisely ? it is best to learn before you play for real. To change to ‘real’ play, you need to deposit money into your account, which is usually a simple process ? pressing the deposit button. However the initial deposit usually involves a little bit more time ? you may have to visit the services website and open an account there, fund it and wait for the funds to clear into your new gambling account. This may seem like a bit of a hassle, but it is definitely worth it ? it is added security for the site and for you. Once you have money in your account you start playing! Remember to keep your passwords and account information hidden away, and it is best to make a printout of all your transactions. When you are finished your session always remember to log out!

Playing Chess for Money

admin — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:09:25 +0000

Online casino’s, poker rooms, bookmakers, lottery & bingo sites are nothing new. However to my knowledge one of the oldest and most famous past-times has never been contested over the world wide web for money. What am I talking about?
Chess.
It launched at the end of June 2008 and its called ultimatecheckmate. com. Its tagline is “the future of competitive chess”.
Now chess tournaments to win cash prizes are nothing new and neither is playing for money threw correspondence chess but playing live chess for money over the internet as far as I’m aware has never been done before.
Could it be the future?
Poker became a global phenomenon in the last decade. Now there’s countless hours of TV devoted to it. Cable and Network programming. Its big business and intoxicating viewing.
Players are becoming celebrities and poker is no longer “that” game played in dimly lit smoked filled basements.
Poker is without a doubt the king of the mountain with Texas hold’em the crown jewels but one could argue that chess is the far superior game. You see poker isn’t just about skill, there’s the luck factor and to not sound like a bitter loser it doesn’t matter how good you are at poker, how many books you’ve read, how many hours you’ve put in or if you do everything right you still cant beat lady luck should she decide to rear her ugly head.
Chess however is pure skill. The best man (or woman) will always win and that’s how it should be.
If I played Roger Federer at tennis I’d get destroyed. I’d be lucky to get a single point off him. If I played a top chess grandmaster I’d get annihilated without my opponent even breaking a sweat but if I or anyone of the street played the top ranked poker player in the world I could beat them, they wouldn’t even be much of a favourite, all because of the luck factor.
Chess should be top of the mountain. it’s the vastly superior game and the ultimate battle of wits.
Playing for money isn’t technically gambling either as the definition of gambling is to play a game of chance and there is no chance in chess.
The question I have is this: Is playing chess for cash right or wrong? Does it add some spice to the battle or does it demean the spirit of the game? Should we leave the dollars, pounds and Euro’s out of it and just play for pride?
If your familiar with sky bet you’ll know there motto is “it matters more when there’s money on it!”.
I agree. I have a competitive nature but bragging rites is not enough for me. I say not that it matters more if there’s money on it but if there’s no money on it, who really cares. If there’s nothing to lose then what have you really gained.
The difference between winning and losing should mean something to you and if it doesn’t then why are you even playing in the first place. If you need some incentive to get you into that mindset put a big hand-full of your hard earned cash on it. Make things interesting.
There’s a line it fight club that goes “your never alive like you are in fight club”. I say your never alive like you are in a casino, or at the races, or playing poker or playing chess for cash.
You want to feel a rollercoaster of emotions? Withdraw a months wages and take it down a casino. Put two weeks pay on red at the roulette table and watch the dealer spin that ball. You’ll never be wider awake, you’ll never be more alive. You’ll be able to feel your heart pumping through your chest and your senses heightened. Either way a tidal wave of emotion is coming your way. The elation of winning or the despair of defeat. That’s emotion. that’s living in the moment . that’s being alive. It’s a drug but the effects are not synthetic, this is real.
Win and you’re a hero, lose and you’re a failure, an idiot, an addict. You’ll be worshipped or spat on over something you really had no control over.
Gambling addicts who sit around in group therapy, are they addicts or are they just the one’s who lost. Just think if the dice had turned the other way they’d be sitting on a tropical island. People wouldn’t be looking down on them then would they. Notice you don’t ever see a gamblers anonymous meeting filled with men and women in flashy designer clothes and expensive jewellery. You’ve only got a problem if you lost.
But of course playing chess for money is something completely different as its about skill though it can invoke the same genuine emotions and this time the difference between winning and losing is 100% in your hands. You can work on your game, become a student of the sport. To hell with lady luck, chess rewards talent and ability, something that can be nurtured.
Once you think your ready you’ll need to test yourself, see how good you really are and there’s only one way and currently one place to do it.
Playing for the sake of playing is one thing but lets see how good you are when you’ve put your own money on the line. That’s what will separate the men from the boys.
Should we compete for money or does it devalue the game. I think it adds to the challenge and I’ve never been more excited about chess then since I’ve started competing for money but I can understand why others think its morally wrong and a cancer to the game they love. I’ve posted this question on chessforums. org and would love to hear other’s points of view.
If you fancy a game of chess meet me on Ultimate Checkmate. My username is BVBVBV. They’ll have to be some money on it though. Now I’ve played for cash not playing for money just seems meaningless.
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Stash The Cash – How To Keep Your Money Matters Private Online

admin — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:47:29 +0000

If youâ??re over 18, male and live in the UK chances are youâ??ve had a flutter at some point. Whether it was a quid gambling on the lottery or a few grand gaming in the Bellagio in Vegas, most of us are able to differentiate between gambling our expendable income on a night out from being at the bookies at eight AM in secret clutching a handful of coins. Self regulation and personal fiscal control is something that the average adult just does â?? itâ??s â??normalâ??. With the advent of online gaming however, our living rooms have become casinos, our offices poker gaming rooms and out train carriages bookies. You can now choose between poker, casino, sports, bingo, slots or skill games 24/7 and as long as youâ??ve got funds in your gaming account and a broadband connection you can gamble anonymously â??til the urge to sleep or eat gets too strong. The problem with the constant availability of online gambling is that is has changed the dynamic of how people view gaming for money. Whereas before you would physically have to withdraw cash, go to a casino, bookies or underground poker room then watch as your bankroll grew or shrunk depending how long you gambolled. Now, everything is virtual â?? from chips, to cards, to slot machines â?? you can even bet on virtual reality horses anonymously if the mood grabs you! The online gaming sphere demands that you treat your entertainment budget in a different way. For example, most of the respected gambling sites have limiters whereby you can give yourself a maximum daily, weekly or monthly bet limit. This is one of many steps the sites have taken to act responsibly â?? after all, they donâ??t want an audience of skint ex gamblers â?? if for no other reason than it makes for bad business. Limiters on the sites may not be good enough. Another benefit/ issue with online gaming at home is that it is very easy to come back from the pub, log in, play at stakes outside your comfort zone and lose. Big time. And then, even if your self-regulating stake limits kick in, there are other sites. More than 2000 at the last count. Itâ??s no secret that this could be a problem. One solution that answers this concern is using a prepaid debit card as your only means of gambling online. The Eclipse Card, for example, is a prepaid MasterCard which is accepted at any gaming site. You top it up either by anonymous transfer from your regular account or by phone, choosing how much â??entertainment budgetâ?? you want to spend in any given month. As itâ??s prepaid, you can never go overdrawn. Problem solved. http://www. eclipsecard. co. uk/eclipse_card/Discreet_payments The only other question is where to set your gaming limit, and that can only be answered by you, the individual. Just make sure you recognise that when gambling online, for every winner thereâ??s got to be a loser. . . http://www. eclipsecard. co. uk/eclipse_card/Responsible_gaming

Be Nice to other Players Online

admin — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:16:19 +0000

You may not be sitting face to face with the other players, but that doesn’t mean that you can forget everything you were ever taught about being polite. Nobody likes a bully or a foul mouth, whether it is in person or when you want to enjoy yourself online. The best online casinos will have rules of etiquette that have to be followed, or you won’t be allowed to play. Besides being a bully or abusing the online chat room with vulgar language, let’s take a look at some other niceties you should adhere to. It is your obligation to learn how to play the game. Whether you want to play poker, blackjack, roulette or any other online game that you don’t know how to play, you should do some research. You can’t expect to have others who understand the basics to teach you. Most of the online casino gambling sites will let you play for free so that you can become acquainted with playing. You will not be very welcome if you aren’t ready to take part from the moment the game begins. This could also slow down the game and make it less enjoyable for everyone. Be a good sport, even if you don’t feel like it. Sportsmanship is important in every aspect of the gaming world. No one should have to suffer through your show of temper because you didn’t bet wisely. You may think it won’t show through in an online casino, but you are wrong. Just because no one can physically see you, don’t think you have the right to behave poorly. You will be showing that you are inexperienced in the online game you are playing and in using the manners that you were taught. Cheating is becoming more prevalent as sites keep popping up on the internet telling you how to do it. Nobody likes a cheater, and if you happen to get caught you will be banned from playing. You may actually think you are getting away with something, but you will find out differently. Cheating can quickly turn into a crime which, as everyone knows, can get you into big trouble. You really need to stop and think if cheating is worth it, because in the end we all know it is not. One thought you should always keep in mind when you are online casino gambling, is ‘would I do this same thing at a land casino?’ If the answer is yes, then you are probably using online gaming etiquette. If it would be offensive in Las Vegas or Monte Carlo then chances are good that it will be offensive online, too. Politeness is never going to be old fashioned; it is how we continue to function in a crazy world. When you show the same courtesy to your online casino players as you do in everyday life, you will be assured of a really great experience. Everyone wins when you are nice to other players online, so be the one who sets the example.

A definate must for all possible online gamblers

admin — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:03:50 +0000

There are many online casinos on the world wide web, just like there are many websites on shoes. But where does one go for the best insight into online gaming? QwertyCasino. com concentrate solely on online casinos, sports books, bingo rooms and poker sites and give the user a great choice by either scanning through the main casino list or by selecting a page that would suit the individuals needs. This could be anything from the top 10 bookmakers, gambling card games or the best online casinos that use RTG as their software provider. The site has added numerous pages over the last 6 months to make the overall viewing at QwertyCasino. com a much better experience. Whether it’s Mahjong, rummy or poker, there is something on the site for everyone that has interests in online gambling. Their latest page of best gambling games is something of a first as it does not include any online casinos or poker sites and focuses 100% on what one would consider to be less popular than other games, yet still fulfilling as an online gambling list with Backgammon and online scratchcards the latest additions. A very good page which should be checked regularly for a new online gambling experience. The topic of gambling in the United States is obviously a huge political topic at all levels with only certain states, and online gambling companies that still accept players from the United States. Thankfully, there is a specific list for all that are concerned with US gambling including the US Casino List, the best US sportsbooks and USA poker to name just a few for the American fans amongst us. The online casino list look to add new online gambling sites every week with Cuba Club Casino, Supro Casino and Linx Casino to name just three fantastic new additions. As always, each casino has their own unique casino bonuses which, as well as being found in the in-depth reviews, can also be found on the Casino Bonus Codes page where all the information is listed neatly and in a very user friendly manner. Online Live Casinos are really beginning to make their mark in the gambling industry as potential players will find it safer to see a live dealer, rather than a computer, handing out cards or spinning the roulette wheel. It also appeals very much to couples that wish to have a flutter, but stay indoors, to either save on cash or even becuase there are no live casinos in the vicinty of their home. Many that play online casinos on a regular basis prefer to use a particular software developers package which usually consist of RTG, Playtech and Microgaming. This is something that QwertyCasino have looked at and have now provided and individual list for each to help fans view exactly what they want directly. The best new page at QwertyCasino. com has to be the Free Online Casinos list which lists all online casinos that offer free play without the need to deposit. Offers could consist of an hours free play, or a wad of cash to play till your hearts content, the catch? You get to keep what you win! As an overall online casino list, this would need to be up there with regards to the quantity and quality of the online casinos listed and should be visited whichever part of the World you may reside in.

The hypocrisy that runs deep at the core of the gaming Industry

admin — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:07:02 +0000

The lottery,stock market,horse racing to name a few all lie within what you call a gamble,they each consist of a win or loose end product and yet online gaming in the US has become so restricted by the US government to the point of being outlawed. People flock daily into convinient stores to buy lotto tickets,the stock market for stocks and bonds,horse racing venues for a winning ticket and land based casinos for slots,poker etc. in droves,most do not even bother to declare their winnings or losses on their income tax returns and yet the government made the move to restrict online gambling by making it harder for individual players to gamble in a way that in my opinion is very intrusive. In order for a US citizen to get an opportunity to gamble online he or she has to declare to their bank that this is the intended purpose of the transaction. Their own hard earned money being subjected to scruitiny only because they wish to have fun gambling online. The lottery,stock market or horse racing players are not restricted this way,they are not required to declare where their hard earned money is going or how much for that matter. Did these restrictions come to bare due to lobbying by land based casinos in Reno,Las Vegas and elsewhere,did these casinos see a loss in revenue due to the huge influx into online gambling or do they just want to cash in more profits by getting those players that just want to stay in the comfort of their own home and gamble into their casinos. If this is the case then its pure greed and a need to monopolize the gaming industry at the expense of free enterprise. US players comprised up to 65% of the total percentage of online gamblers worldwide 65% ladies and gentlemen and today the percentage is way down there and not worth mentioning. I can see their point of view but i really do not understand it because they all have websites that they promote,my only conclusion is that they do not want to compete with online only based casinos. If online gambling is a security issue,i do not see how one can finance a criminal enterprise with a game of mostly chance. Gambling is a win or loose game and even professional gamblers loose,the house holds the cards. Drugs on the otherhand can finance a criminal enterprise and they have for a long time now. You cannot pin point a winner in gambling an individual can be real good at it but there is always someone better or more lucky for that matter. Online gambling in my point of view has great benefits,one does not have to travel at the risk of getting into some accident or into mischief like one would be tempted to get into,with all that booze and other extracalicular activities that i will not mention here readily available in casinos or worse fall victim to criminal elements who want to cash into your winnings. Online gambling gives the player the security of their own home. Land based casinos today still have the extra edge because they earn huge revenues from hotel accommodations,shows,thyme parks,restaurants and more,so i do not see the logic of any reason why they would lobby for huge restrictions on online gambling. Now do not take my opinion as a true fact,it’s just the way i see it,i do not know for a fact that land based casinos did infact lobby for restrictions on online casinos. I have nothing aganist land based casinos,infact i have spent alot of time in Las Vegas and i love that sin city,it has alot to offer and everyone in America should make a point of visiting because it’s very intoxicating and there is no place like Las Vegas on this planet. All i ask for is a fair shake for all those online casinos because America is based on free enterprise as long as it is legitimate and does not pose a criminal function within it. All affiliates like myself have to submit a legitimate W9 form for verification to the online casino inorder to market their product online and one does not get paid a penny in commissions unless this is done . The W9 form is submitted to the IRS at the end of each fiscal year for tax purposes. So why loose all that tax revenue Uncle Sam even if you feel that the players might be cheating you which is not necessarily true because there are more honest than dishonest Americans. Have a little more faith towards us because we have alot of faith in you and that is why we elect you into that prestigeous office that you hold.

Be a Sharp Gambler

admin — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:30:48 +0000

The gambling world is full of people who just throw down hard earned money without thinking about what they are doing. Are you one of those people who will just go with the flow? If so, you are most likely a losing gambler or you are not winning as much money as you could be. There are three main factors that make up every successful gambler: money management, value and knowledge. This article will take a look at all these of these areas and help you become a sharp gambler.

Money Management

It’s amazing how many people gamble and don’t think, for even one second, about money management. You wouldn’t go on a trip without thinking about what you want to do right? Then why gamble without a goal? When you go on a trip, is your goal to simply go on a trip? Of course it’s not. You at least decide on a destination, time of stay and so forth.

Before you gamble, you should have some goals in mind. Here’s a quick list of a couple goals you want to define.

What is your total bankroll for the gambling session?

If I am ahead $X, I will leave.

If I lose X% of my bankroll, I will leave or I will leave once my bankroll is gone.

I will devote most of my time to playing [ insert game ].

While playing [ insert game ], my average bet will be around $x.

Defining these five goals will help you keep organized and focused.

Value

The sharp gambler stay way from bets that are for suckers. He or she is only concerned with getting good value. Here’s a list of key bets and activities to stay away from.

Slot Machines – The payback percentage is poor.

Roulette – Huge house advantage.

Proposition bets in Craps.

Parlay cards in sports betting that contain a large amount of selections.

The insurance bet in Blackjack.

The tie bet in Baccarat.

Caribbean Stud Poker, which has a large house advantage.

Bingo

There’s no law against playing the above items from time to time, but you have to do it in moderation and not make these items part of your main betting activities.

Knowledge
This is one of those factors that separate the long-term winning gamblers from the consistently losing gamblers. If you are going to wager on something, you should know all you can about it. Study the game, learn the tricks and understand everything about it. By being knowledgeable in the game, you will know how to maximize your wagers and your time.

Pick a game you want to play and follow this guide to become a guru.

First, research the game by typing in the name at your local search engine. Look for how-to-play articles, tips and strategy. You will find many free resources out there.

Find an online casino that offers play money games and go practice what you have learned. If are learning about sports betting or horse racing, find a sports book to get odds from and play bet.

Visit your bookstore and look for books on the subject. Sit down at the store and read a little.

Keep reading and searching for the area(s) you like and soon you will become a very sharp player. Knowledge is power, especially in the gambling world.

By improving yourself in these three areas, you will have a great possibility of winning more consistently and you will have more fun because you are organized, focused and education.