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Reviewing some lessions while playing roulette

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

I took a trip to the casino last night again and played roulette for some time and visited a past lesson that seems to get a lot of people. In the end, I ended up losing all of my money, but the main cause wasn’t from not quiting at the right time. This time it was from losing my temper!

I was trying out some random betting systems on the roulette table and was having an average night. Then I started hitting a strange streak of losses. I started betting on black, a good odds outside bet. The ball landed on red 5 times in a row. So I started betting more money on black expecting the odds to shift and the ball to eventually land on black. Well, the ball landed on red a 6th time, then a 7th time. I started doubling my bets like the Martingale system in order to recoup my loses, but I kept losing.

Eventually I just decided to bet on red with a lot of money. Unfortunately it landed on black just at this time. So I continued betting on red for three more times and then the ball landed on black three more times! So I decided to switch off and bet on black once more. The ball landed on red! This was over 10 straight losses over alternating my bets over different colors. Eventually I just lost my temper and bet everything on black, and I lost of course…

There are two lessons here to remember. The first and most important one is to not lose your temper. It is easy to become frustrated after losing many times in a row. The second lesson here is to always stick to your system and not stray from it. The correct thing I should have done was to keep betting on black and it would eventually come. Not sticking to the system and becoming frustrated with bad outcomes is a bad combination that happens to many people. If you start getting angry, the best thing to do is walk away to a slot machine or another game for awhile to cool off. Otherwise this leads to aggressiveness and unsound strategy in a game where the odds are always against you. This is actually the number one reason people will lose all of their money in a short time.

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5 more tips on how to be a better roulette player

Monday, March 1st, 2010

These tips can be applied to more than just roulette. The tips that I am about to talk about can be used as a general guide to gambling at the casino and coming out being a winner. The first thing to mention is the fact that no one can actually win casino games in the long run and you will eventually lose everything, but if you follow these tips, you should coming out winning more often and becoming a good player.

Tip 1 – Play with money you can afford to lose. This one has been talked about for ages, but it is very important and helpful. No one likes playing with the stress of losing money they can’t afford and it ruins the whole fun of the game. In the end, this can be way too distracting to play a good game where the odds are always going to be with the house. Basically, you should come to the casino with the mindset that you will expect to lose everything and to just enjoy the recreation and entertainment, which is what gambling is all about.

Tip 2 – Know when to walk away. This is the key to winning at roulette or any other gambling game. Since you will always lose in the long term, then you must leave the game early in the short term when you are ahead. Ideally, you would have made a nice profit. You should be using some kind of benchmark or bankroll management system to gauge when you will walk away.

Tip 3 – Know when to quit. This tip is similar to the one just mentioned, but this one is for people who are on a losing streak. If you are hot, you are hot. If you are not, then  you are not. Some nights are better than others and it just depends on how luck is working for you. If you are having a bad night, you should have some fixed figure or amount of money where you will say “I am ready to quit”. This will prevent you from losing everything at least. This tip works well when you are playing with a lot of money. It all depends on if you plan on losing all of your money from the beginning of the night.

Tip 4 – Take advantage of free services. This includes registering for a comps program or accepting free drinks and food. Not only do you get all these benefits, you also save money which can be used in roulette and keep you playing longer.

Tip 5 – Take advantage of bonuses. Usually this tip applies to online casinos, but sometimes this will be allowed in land based casinos. Make sure you read the terms of the bonus before accepting them. Basically this is all free money that can be used when you deposit money and the conditions for the bonuses are usually very good at land based casinos.

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The difference between French vs European roulette

Sunday, February 28th, 2010

I’ve talked about French and European roulette being interchangeable with each other, but there is a difference between the two games. Legend says that roulette was invented in France, which is part of Europe, so many people assume it is the same game.

Both games use the same rules and both have a single zero, meaning the odds are better than the American version. The first difference is in the physical layouts of the table and wheel. In other versions, the wheel is usually on one side with a single table. In French roulette, the wheel is in between two tables. This fact makes it easier to spot in a casino. Also, the table is usually completely red and there are no black colors around the numbers, even though they are considered black. This is just part of the style and original version of the game.

As for the bets, everything is the same as the European version, except for a few additional types of bets that can work to your advantage. You may have come across the term “La Partage”. This is a rule that is nearly identical to the “En Prison” rule where a player will lose only half the bet when the ball lands on zero. I wrote about En Prison in an earlier post and you can read the full details of it here.

The biggest difference between the two game variations is that the French version has “call bets”. They are specific pre-made bets where players can bet on special groups of numbers ordered by their physical position on the wheel. I listed a few of the major call bets below with their original French names and translated into English:

Voisins du Zero – Neighbors of Zero: This bet covers 17 numbers surrounding the zero on the wheel as well as the zero itself.

Jeu Zero – Zero Game: This is similar to “Neighbors of Zeros” bet, but you are selecting only 7 numbers around zero and including zero.

Tiers du Cylindre – Third of the Wheel: This bet covers one third of the numbers on the wheel. Basically it’s the 12 numbers that are opposite of the zero slot.

Orphelins – Orphans: This is a bet on all of the numbers that were not included in the “Third of the Wheel” and “Neighbor of Zero” bet, which includes 8 numbers.

Finales – Finals: These are final bets that use the final digits of each number as a way to coordinate the bet. For example, if the player announces “Finales 5″, The numbers 5, 15, 25 and 35 would be wagered on. This would be allowed for any other number as well. Sometimes you are betting on 3 or 4 numbers at a time depending on which digit you select.

I hope this good Wikipedia image below will illustrate where these numbers are in respect to the positions on the wheel:
French Roulette Call Bet Numbers

If you are interested in this game and want to practice and try out these bets, play our free flash French roulette game with no download required, or go to Wild Jack casino to find out how to play this game online for real money.

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How to play Royale Roulette online

Saturday, February 27th, 2010

In case you were wondering what Royale roulette was, it’s actually a variation of European roulette. There is no major differences in the way the game is played and there is usually a single zero. The only thing different that makes this game Royale is the fact that players have a chance to win a progressive jackpot. This is a jackpot that slowly builds up as more people play, sort of like the huge jackpots found in slot machines that are hooked up to a network.

Typically, Royale roulette is found online where all the bets and wagers are processed electronically. Otherwise it would be hard trying to split up money and putting it into the ticker at a land based casino where players are using solid chips. This jackpot is fairly nice and can sometimes reach over a hundred thousand dollars. It has been known that the jackpot can sometimes reach over a million dollars but it is very rare and doesn’t happen often.

When a player places one of the classic bets, they will be allowed to make an additional side bet. Usually this is only $1 or it could be required to be as large as the basic normal bets that you are doing. All of the side bet money goes into the pot, which grows progressively over time when more player take this wager. In order to claim the jackpot, the ball must land on the same number 5 times in a row and that player must be making a side bet every time. If this happens, the player will win the massive jackpot. Also, it doesn’t matter what number is chosen, as long as any number comes up 5 times in a row, you will win. Still, the odds are slim that this will happen, but the payout of money is massive. Many players love this game, especially roulette fans who play the game often.

If you are interested in this game, you can find and play Royale Roulette at Wild Jack’s online casino.

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I used a winning Parlay roulette system last night

Friday, February 26th, 2010

I hit up the local casino again to try out some roulette strategies and systems. Basically it was a winning night for me this time. I also got around to playing some Baccarat, a few slot machines of course and a few hands of blackjack. The system I tried out was a positive progression system, which is very conservative and safe. It also doesn’t require a huge bankroll and doesn’t take on as much risk as the Martingale system I talked about yesterday.

This system is known as the Parlay betting system. Basically it’s the exact opposite of the Martingale and requires some of the same properties which rely on long streaks. Basically I started off by wagering $5 on black. Then if I lose, then I continue betting $5. If I win on this bet, my next bet is $10. If I win again, the next bet would go to $20, $40, $80 and so on.

Well, I didn’t play this roulette game very long and I walked out with a profit. The ball landed on black 4 times in a row giving me a profit of $80. Luckily I decided to stop doubling-down after 4 wins and start the cycle over with a $5 bet. I lost at this point and then lost a few more times before getting another streak that lasted 4 in a row, giving me a profit of about $150.

I was happy about how this strategy worked, but the key is to end the cycle at some point. It is imperative that you cut the cycle at some point because you will always lose in the long run and end up with a net $5 lose after every possible loss. I will write a little bit about this strategy some more later. Other than that, it was quite an exciting night!

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How to become a VIP casino player online

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

This is an interesting topic for those who are into gambling. Many people believe the term VIP (Very Important Person) is synonymous with “high roller”, and it is in most cases. Basically a high roller is someone who brings in a lot of money to a casino and makes major bets and gets a lot of attention, especially from the people in charge of the casino. These players automatically become VIPs because their money is important to the casino.

The other type of VIPs are those that play at the casino on a regular basis and not necessarily bringing in much money. In the long term, these players are regulars to the casinos and they bring in a steady income, so the casinos will classify them appropriately. The more money they bring in, the better treatment they will get from the casinos in terms of bonuses and goodies.

So how do you become a VIP player if you are playing online? I found that this is not that hard to do and many casinos will gladly be interested in giving you this title, which you can brag about to all your friends if you would like. Basically all you need to do is email them or chat with someone online at the casino and request VIP membership.

This membership really is exclusive and many casinos require some conditions before giving out membership. VIP status is not something worthless that can be given to everyone that walks in the door! Usually the requirement is to have played at a casino for some specific amount of time or on a regular basis. Other standards require that the customer deposits money or a lot of money into their casino account regularly, or apply for the high roller bonuses often.

The benefits of being a VIP player at an online casino are quite generous. These players can build up their comp points more quickly than the average player. In some cases, players can actually build their own custom games in their account or ask that the table limits be increased just for them. They get larger sized bonus offers and more opportunities to get exclusive bonuses. The ultra high level VIP players can actually get gifts like vacation packages, X-boxes, free checks and even a brand new car! They get all the best treatment like one would get in Las Vegas, only they obviously couldn’t get free hotel and resort time like at land based casinos. Though, online casinos make up for it in different ways over the internet with equally generous advantages.

One online brand, Jackpot Factory, has their very own VIP lounge casino where you can sign up and request information about it. There are some deposit requirements that should be met, but I know some players who were great fans of this casino brand and they let them become VIP players anyways, so it’s not all about the money. Check them out if you are interested, they are nearly the most reputable online casino in existence today and some of the best service and game play that I know of. They accept all kinds of currencies and languages as well. Unfortunately they do not accept US players at the moment.

If you are located in the US, you are not out of luck because Rushmore and Cherry Red both have sweet VIP programs and these casinos are my second selected favorites. Both of them are offering massive $37,500 bonuses along with other various benefits for VIP players.

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What are casino bonuses and sign up bonuses?

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

You see advertising and banners about all the different bonuses that casinos are offering, but do you know what they are for? There are actually some really good ones out there and some bad ones. Some are just flat out highway robbery as I’ll explain what some of these bonuses are and what they are good for.

Percentage bonuses are basically known as match bonuses that apply to your deposits. For example, if you see a banner that says 100%, this means the casino itself will give you a bonus equal to your deposit. For example, if you deposit $500, the casino will give you an extra $500 for a grand total of $1000.

No deposit bonuses are those given to players even if they do not deposit any money. These are very attractive to many players because they can actually keep the winnings while playing and trying out the games offered at online casinos. Typically, these are very small bonuses ranging between $5 and $100.

Reload bonuses are offered to current players at any time after their first deposit. For example, if a player runs out of money, the casino might give them an extra 100% reload on additional deposits into the casino. These are commonly offered at any time to players and casinos tend to make these kinds of bonuses standard because they are popular with long standing customers.

These are typically the three major kinds of bonuses. Casinos do this because the industry is fiercely competitive online and the casinos are trying to attract new players and retain current ones. Plus these casinos know that they have all the odds and players should theoretically lose everything if they play through the long term. Though many players have won thousands and even millions of dollars from casinos.

Players need to be diligent and read the terms of these bonuses. There is a catch to free money being given away, otherwise players would just deposit and immediately withdrawal the bonuses and make money that way (which actually happened to casinos in the old days!). Usually the terms require that you make wagers equal to a few times your entire bankroll before withdrawing your funds. For example, if you deposited $100, the casino may require that you make wagers equal to 10 or 20 times your bankroll. This doesn’t mean making a single $1000 bet. It just means that you should play roulette or some other games and make a total number of bets, small or large, that equal $1000 or $2000 depending on the terms. This is usually the case with every type of bonus.

Things you need to watch out for in the terms is an outrageous requirement, such as making wagers equal to 100 or 1000 times your bankroll. This would not only keep your money trapped at the casino for a very long time, but it would nearly guarantee that you would lose all your money in the process of making bets. In some cases, it’s actually a better deal to forgo and not accept a bonus than to take one. Then you could deposit and withdraw your money at will without strings attached to it.

Here is a small list of good bonuses below. Read the requirements at their site if needed, and for players not located in the US, these casinos accept multiple currencies and support a wide array of native languages.

$5000 total welcome bonus at All Slots Casino

$3000 match bonus at Wild Jack Casino

$7777 total welcome bonus at Cherry Red Casino – Accepts US players

$888 match on deposit bonus at Rushmore Casino – Accepts US players

Note that the bonuses are constantly changing at these casinos. For instance, I just now realized that Cherry Red was offering an astounding $7,777 bonus when it used to be only $777. These casinos also offer special bonuses for particular games like roulette along with VIP and high roller bonuses. Essentially, it’s up to you to browse through their catalog and look for something you like.

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Mobile casinos and portable roulette games

Saturday, February 20th, 2010

You may have heard of mobile casinos at one time or another. These are casinos that can be played on cell phones, iphones and other portable devices. In the past, the games used to be free forms of entertainment used to cut down on boredom so people could pass the time. Players would not be allowed to play and win real money even though many loved the idea that it could be possible to gamble with real money on a portable device.

This technology isn’t that new and it’s been around for awhile now where players could gamble for real money on mobile devices. Though the number of games is still limited and you can only get so much quality graphics on a small screen on the phone. Currently, there are about 20 to 30 mobile casino games that do include roulette. In fact, roulette is the most popular game to play other than the multiple slot machine games that offer million dollar jackpots.

There are two well known mobile casino services out there and they are both owned by the same company. There is Wild Jack Mobile and All Slots Mobile, both of extremely high quality and known throughout the world for their great reputation and services. They offer support and compatibility for over 8000 cellular and mobile devices. The huge benefit is that you can play in any location you want just about. So you are not stuck at your computer or having to drive out to the casino. Meaning you can play anywhere in your home, waiting around at work or out on the go somewhere. These are truly convenient services that are destined to become extremely popular in the coming years as more people learn that they can now play casino games with real money.

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Took my comps card to the casino for bonuses

Friday, February 19th, 2010

I wrote an article yesterday that got me thinking about my own comps card. I realized that I was neglecting to bring it to the casino myself because I always forget! My new plan was to put my card in the glove compartment rather than bringing it into the house. That way I’ll remember the card once I get to the casino and see the empty comps slot in the machine and immediately remember that I forgot it at home. Now I can just walk out to the car and get it.

Basically, I brought this in to the casino and checked out my balance on the slot machines. It told me I had about 27,000, which I was able to exchange for $270. I decided not to convert the points to dollars and to just keep saving them. Still, this is a ton of unused money at my disposal. Also, They gave me a $20 bonus because my hometown is in odd numbered zip code and an extra $20 because it was Thursday night and they tend to give out money on certain days of the week. I did not qualify for an extra $20 for being born on an even year. Still, this just shows how much money casinos give out every day, but you must register for a club or comps card in order to take advantage of these offers!

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Roulette – The casino gambling game of the high rollers

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

You may have noticed when you walk around the casino or if you’ve played online that each game has a maximum betting limit. High rollers are generally the kind of people that have deep pockets and can easily afford to lose a lot of money. Though in order to satisfy them, they need high limits in order to give them a rush. Imagine how boring roulette might be if you could only wager one cent bets up to 5 pennys maximum. This is how many high rollers feel about one dollar bets.

The big games like blackjack, craps and even slots can have table and betting limits up to $500 or more. Usually the big casinos have limits up to $50000 like those found in Nevada, New Jersey and Europe. If you play online, the limits are usually greatly reduced unless you sign up at one of the VIP casinos offered on the internet. Note that even though the VIP casino is based online, they still offer special comps like free vacations and gifts that would be offered to exclusive members in Las Vegas.

Roulette tends to be the game that offers the highest betting limits for players and one of the most frequented by VIP players. Even in Las Vegas, limits can go as high as $10,000, $50,000 and even $100,000 or more. Just read about Ashley Revell and his widely publized $135,300 single wager on roulette. Not many games other than roulette will allow for the massive table limits. Even online at the VIP casino I mentioned, the casino will let players customize their own tables and betting limits depending on how valuable and how money money the bring in. It was told that these private online casino members could bet as high as $25,000 per spin when playing roulette.

In my previous article, I talked about mini roulette, which actually allows an unlimited betting limit. This one is ideal for the high rollers but the house odds are much higher and the player odds are much worse. The casino knows that it’s more likely that players will lose so they allow these high roller limits. Your best bet is to review the Jackpot Factory VIP lounge casino if you are seriously considering to play with big money and be offered the great odds of the European roulette wheel.

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