Charles Deville Wells has come down in gambling history as the man who broke the bank at Monte Carlo. He did this at the roulette wheels in the famous Monte Carlo Casino. Breaking the bank did not mean cleaning out the casino. It had a very specific meaning at that time. Francois Blanc was the first operator of the Monte Carlo Casino. In order to draw traffic to the casino he wanted to create publicity around big wins. Hence he started a system at tables at which a gambler won more than the chips at the table at that time. (more…)
Slot Machine Probability – Learn About the Odds in Slots Games
We are going to look at a few things regarding slot machines. The first thing you should remember is that the slot machine is completely random for the spin. They have built in computer programs that make it random rather than offering some type of pattern. If you detect a pattern on a slot machine you need to walk away. It means the slot machine is not working and you will lose everything you bet.
There are hundreds of machines by many different companies. This is something you need to keep in mind when we talk about slot machine probability. (more…)
Microgaming Multi Wheel Roulette
Multi hand card games have been fairly common at online casinos for a long time now. Some online gaming software providers offer multi hand video poker games in which 100 hands can be played simultaneously. Multi hand blackjack variants are common and even some casino poker games are available in multi hand formats. Microgaming is a leading and innovative software provider. It has developed mega spin slot games that serve the same function as multi hand card games. Now it has just released multi wheel roulette. (more…)
Respin Feature in Online Slots
One of the biggest complaints with online slots is that they are not interactive in the manner blackjack or video poker games are. The player decides the betting options and that is it. The slot machine does the rest. It is true that some online slots offer the gamble game in which players have to decide whether or not to stake their winnings, but that is after the main game is over. But now this has changed. In November 2010 Microgaming has released two slot games, Reel Gems and Retro Reels, with an innovative Respin feature that involves player interaction. (more…)
Fun Play or Real Money Online Casinos
Below you’ll find an explanation offering details on the different modes available at online casinos. Essentially there are two modes you can choose from and play at an casino. The first is fun mode and the second is real money mode, both are in a way self explanatory but be sure to continue reading for more information on both modes of play.
Fun Play Also Known as Practice Play Casino Mode:
Fun play is a mode that has been included in casino software platforms to allow players to try games and get practice with games they may not be familiar with prior to playing for real money. (more…)
Caribbean Stud Poker Odds
The odds in Caribbean Stud Poker are based on statistics and calculating the probability of certain outcomes. With odds that is talking about the players chances of winning. There have been a lot of books and other information released regarding Caribbean Stud Poker strategy and probability. In this article we are going to look at certain aspects of strategy that could lower the house edge and increase your odds.
One strategy says you should only play a hand if you have A K J 8 3 or better. (more…)
Pai Gow Poker Probability
In Pai Gow Poker there are three possible outcomes to the game. In Pai Gow you are playing against the banker, not the other players. This means that you can either win or lose to the banker, or there can be a tie. The table below shows the probability for the outcomes.
Possible Outcomes in Pai Gow Poker
Outcome
Probability
Player wins both
28.61%
Tie
41.48%
Banker wins both
29.91%
Remember in Pai Gow there are two hands. You have the five card hand and the two card hand. (more…)
Caribbean Stud Poker Dealer Up Card Strategy
In previous articles we looked at the game rules and a little on the strategy in which you always raise when you have a pair or higher. In this article we are going to look at the dealer up card strategy for Caribbean Stud Poker. This strategy was created based on the one up card the dealer will show in the game.
There are a set of rules based on this strategy for when you should fold and when you should raise. When you fold you will lose the wager, but if you have not placed the second bet you are safe. (more…)
More About Rogue Casinos
In a previous article certain indicators were provided that helped identify rogue casinos. This article discusses features of online casinos like bonuses and customer support and how they can be used to identify rogue casinos.
All online casinos offer bonuses to induce customers. By giving bonuses the online casino shares a part of the profits it makes through the gaming operations with the players. If an online casino is offering fantastically high bonuses then you should begin to suspect something fishy. (more…)
Strategies and Advice for Playing Online Roulette
You can improve your odds of winning at roulette simply by using a little strategy. Even so, there is no golden rule that will provide an assured win in roulette.
Single-Zero Roulette Wheels Put Money in Your Pocket
The first rule of a roulette strategy is simple: every additional pocket on the wheel increases your chances of losing. Thus, the greater the number of pockets equates to a greater chance that you will lose on a given spin.
While European and French Roulette use wheels with 37 pockets (single-zero), an American roulette wheel has 38 (double-zero). (more…)
