Casino Strategies Archive

Blackjack Deck Size Matters: Fewer decks means bigger payouts with basic strategy. To the less experienced, logically thinking player, it would seem that the number of decks used to play blackjack has no impact on the game or its house edge. With a standard 52-card deck, there are four of each card. Increase to...

When the monotony of online gambling strategies sets in…. I—like so many of you (or you wouldn’t be reading this)—like to consider myself a tactician of gambling. I spend the majority of my time employing strategic methods, reducing the house edge to the smallest percentage possible. After a while, it becomes tedious. One run...

Online Slots Secrets: When to stop the slot reels from spinning. When playing the slot machines, you usually have the option to press a button to stop the reels from spinning. You may be able to stop one reel at a time, or instantly bring all the reels to a sudden halt. Alternatively, you...

Three easy ways to lose less real money at online casinos. Today’s most popular online casino games have a lot in common. The rules and interface might differ dramatically. However, they all present negative odds of winning, and can play out so fast we hardly remember the events of ten seconds ago. Put it...

Evaluation of online casino games by categorical types. If your familiar with casino gaming at all, you probably know that there are hundreds to choose from. For novitiates, it can be difficult knowing where to start. With that in mind, we’re going to break the options down for you by categorizing internet casino games...

Improve your odds of winning baccarat online. Baccarat was once seen as the rich man’s game. We have major motion pictures like Casino Royale, featuring Special Agent 007 (aka James Bond), to thank for that. The stigma finally evaporated in the early 2000s when online casinos came along. No crowds. No roped off entries...

How modern technology keeps players and their online casino deposits safe. Responsible online gambling sites have an obligation to ensure the safety and security of their members’ personal and financial information. They do this very effectively using two highly sophisticated forms of modern technology; firewalls and data encryption. I won’t try to explain to...

Three easy ways to learn new online casino games fast. If you’re like most of today’s outwardly ambitious, but inwardly timid gamblers, you probably don’t play a wide variety of games. Most people stick to what they know. When real money is involved, that’s the right choice. But there are several easy ways to...

With Phil Ivey poker career alive and well, Borgata Casino demands 2-year-old $10mm judgment. Phil Ivey was once the most feared poker player on the professional live circuit. His skills on the felt were phenomenal, his poker face impenetrable. In early 2016 he disappeared from live tournaments; not without reason. That was around the...

The art of blackjack shoe shuffling and its importance to players. Blackjack is considered to be one of the easiest cards games in any casino, online or on land. The concept is simple enough. If you can count to 21 and do the most basic addition in your head, you’re already equipped with the...