Little Fish in a Big Poker Pond

I was thinking about some of the silly casino tricks I’ve thought might actually work throughout my time as a gambler. It’s amazing how I have fooled myself into thinking some of these things actually work. I wanted to explore a really dumb thing that many of us have done in relation to poker. Joining a poker table with a small bankroll can be a disaster.

As the gambler that I am, I am willing to bet that I’m not alone in this no-no. Let me describe a scenario and see if it rings any bells.

You’re a poker newbie and you’re about to play your first game of poker in an online casino or land based casino. You saw a poker tournament on TV and thought, “Hey, I can do that”. “No problem”. You’ve played for potato chips at parties plenty so you know the game. You’re a bit naïve and you start with let’s say 40 bucks.

You see that the black chips are flowing like the waters of Niagara Falls. You look at your short stack and realize that you may not make it through the first hand. Some games such as Poker leave no room for players with tiny bankrolls to be successful. Ever heard of “dead money”? Well that’s you when you are sitting there penniless and unable to cover your bets. I have been that poor soul at one time or another. It took one time though. I never made that mistake again.

Just because I saw Barry Greenstein and his cronies playing on ESPN doesn’t mean I ready to take the plunge. The most expensive sunglasses in the world can’t bail us out of this bad scenario.

Have you ever made this mistake and felt like a fool? Come on, share your stories. I admitted my moment of insanity.

Playing To Win

Online casinos are the most convenient and desired way to play for many gamblers. Sitting in the comfort of your home and engaging in high action entertainment and games of skill couldn’t be better.

Because of the easy access to online casinos 24 hours day, good players know casino tricks that will keep them ahead of their game. What is most important is to come out ahead and be a winner.

Gamblers need to practice a certain level of self-control. Setting strict guidelines to your play time and sticking to it will see profits in the long run. A good rule of thumb is to cash out once your bankroll has been doubled.

But there are several casino tricks before making a withdrawal that a player must be aware of. The first is to know what the minimum withdrawal is. In most cases it is $50, therefore if a deposit of $20 is made and a player doubles their profit they are not eligible to process a withdrawal. Not to mention that a $20 profit is not very lucrative.

Also if a gambler takes a deposit bonus there is wagering requirements before a cash out can be approved. To allow a decent profit and stay within casino terms and conditions set out your own personal rules.

Make deposits that are at least $50 or more and never take a deposit bonus. As soon as there are 100% profits, withdraw the winnings. Play at several casinos using this method to avoid being banned as a professional gambler.

At first it may seem the cash outs are too small but over time is where the player will see their bank accounts grow. Keep a chart of wins and within a month’s time gamblers will see a profit margin they can be proud of.

Do you think this can work for you?

Keno lovers?

How many gamblers play Keno at online casinos? I have rarely played it or had the chance to develop casino tricks to help my game. I have read plenty of books and articles but it has to come with experience. Before players can learn the tips and tricks to win at keno, we must familiarize ourselves with all the basics and terms associated with it. Not that I’m not familiar with Keno but it’s not my everyday choice when I have a gambling itch.

A common type of bet us the straight up bet where you are required to select six numbers. The “machine” selects any twenty numbers and you get your prize depends on the matches. You recover your bet only if you get three out of six numbers, win three times the bet for four numbers, over eighty times for five numbers and hit the jackpot for all six numbers.

Your pay out increases if with your bet amounts. Keno games are so in favor of the casino it’s unreal. It’s the chance of hitting the jackpot that lures us to the game.

I have a friend who plays Keno regularly. He rarely wins anything but he can’t stay away. It just seems to be the most unexciting game. It’s the trill of the game that lures me in. My ADD kicks in with Keno. I like the constant stimulation that slots offer. The bonus rounds really make things interesting. Anyway, back to my buddy. He was playing Keno as usual. There was some online casino promotion that included a deposit bonus. He skipped the bonus but got in on the game. He calls me in a tizzy. He has won 11 grand. I was amazed and for a while I tried to get into Keno.

My love affair with this game was short lived. Does Keno draw you in? What attracts you t

Good Luck Charm

Watching people at land based casinos is so much fun.  This is what makes getting out and gambling as much fun as gambling in the comfort of your own home at an online casino. Folks have all sorts of casino tricks up their sleeves.

Recently, I went land based and blew my bankroll almost instantly. I was with a friend so I watched him play for a while and served as a good luck charm. Apparently, I was doing a pretty good job because he was kicking some butt on video poker. He played the version that has 100 hands and hit 4 aces twice. That was $800 for the first time and $800 for the second.

I looked around and another player caught my eye. She was playing a $1 slot machine and wagering $5 per spin. At first I thought this was steep but then I realized that I typically play $4 per spin on some of the slot games that I play. Her technique was interesting. She would spin at $5 then press the “bet” button 5 times as if to refresh her bet. It would be much simpler to select “repeat bet” but there had to be some method to her madness. She also pulled the handle on occasion. I wondered what went through her mind as she did this.

The slot machine was one of those that offer a bonus spin. A wheel was hoisted up above the machine and when the “spin” symbol landed on the reels she was instructed touch the screen to start the bonus and to look up. She was very specific in the way that she touched the screen. She sort of made and “S” shape. The only reason I noticed was because the sound when she landed the bonus caught my attention. When I looked over she was lightly touching the screen. It wasn’t enough pressure so she had to do it several times but she wouldn’t change her style. Unfortunately, what she had done didn’t make much difference because she played her $250 bankroll down to zero and moved on.

People watching is so entertaining but being a good luck charm was wearing me out.

Tricked Myself

I was such a sucker for a casino tricks last week. I played at bet365 and this was a new online casino for me. I’m not a huge fan of Playtech software but I heard that bet365 had a good reputation.

On one of the forums I frequent, a member posted a screen shot of a nice win on Penguin Vacation. I have never played this slot before. It’s one of those cutesy slots that I often tend to avoid. When I saw the bonus round, I saw the attraction. The free spin bonus has the potential to be amazing. You can win up to 33 games with a 15x multiplier.

I was spinning away and I hit the bonus. I got 25 free spins with a 5x multiplier. Not knowing what to expect the free spins began. One spin was worth just over £100. My jaw hit the floor and I couldn’t even tell you what I hit. When I play a new slot it takes me some time learn the pays so I was clueless.

One thing I did notice was the stacked wilds. Penguins can appear stacked on any of the reels. Wouldn’t we all love to see those fill our screen? The reels were still spinning and I had no idea what was happening but I looked at my bonus win and saw that I was up over £300. By the time it was over I cleared £450 in one bonus round. I was in awe and all that from a £1.25 per spin.

Here’s where I got in trouble. I tricked myself into believing I was on a lucky streak. I had won this cash pretty early on so I kept spinning. I knew if I could just land that bonus again I would be sitting pretty. Well that never happened. Those penguins gave me a taste of what a win felt like and I blew it hoping for more.

That’s was my experience with greed and online casinos.