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The History of Blackjack and Card Counting

The main goal for having these games which involved cards which had value was moving close to certain worth without getting ruined. This game 21 quickly spread in Europe as it among the few games which required playing skills and not winning through luck. Players in this game decided whether to stand or hit and […]

The Classic Roulette Bets

Call bets are the ones wherein the player does not wage any money but calls for a bet anyway just to cover the bet’s cost. This type of bet is also known as ‘gambling on credit’. Another classic roulette bets- announced bet- is when a player calls for a bet and also pays for it […]

Shuffle Tracking in Blackjack

How does the Shuffle Tracking in Blackjack work? While there are quite a few strategies that can be applied in Blackjack to enhance your game, every method is based on some theory. This strategy is premised on the assumption that it is possible to predict the location of the cards in a dealer’s shoe. There […]

Why Are Pokies Called Pokies And Not Slots?

A Pokie This term refers to a slot machine in Australia and New Zealand. Some suggestions claim that this name may have originated from ‘pok’, the poker machine and finally evolving to the name pokie, that is more of a slang word. Most pokies in Australia currently use video screens just as other gaming machines […]

Gambling Odds – Which Games Give You The Best Chance Of Success?

Blackjack This one comes as no surprise here, the ever so popular casino hit, Blackjack or 21 is the game with the highest winning odds. First of all, it is played between a player and the dealer, thereby reducing competition to the minimum. Secondly, it is easy to grasp, card game where the objective is […]

Blackjack: Origins, Rules and Basic Strategy

The characters and the story were based in Seville, Spain. Therefore, this classic game is believed to be originated in Spain back in the 16th century. Later more references to the game were found in other parts of Spain, Catalonia, and France. History of Blackjack According to legends, Blackjack has been practised since the 16th […]

French Roulette – Explained

Basics of the French Roulette Game Speaking of the Roulette wheel used in the game of French Roulette is of standard European wheel. This has 37 parts with numbers 1 to 36 marked in red and black colours alternatively and a single 0 that comes in green background. The French Roulette table layout is different […]

How the Casino Industry Takes Inspiration From TV and Film?

The most common kind of games in the casino industry that is inspired by the TV and movies are the online slots. The game developers have to sign a licence agreement with the TV or the film producers and then they can develop the game they need. Some of the most popular slot games are […]

What are Random Number Generators?

Random Number Generators have a wide range of applications in online gambling events like Blackjack as well as in Roulette. In the case of blackjack, Random number generators automatically create 52 different types of numbers, and in the game of Roulette also RNGs complex algorithm provides the result instead of producing the outcome by chance. […]

Why Choose Mobile Casino Games?

Mobile Casino Games Provide ‘Just in Time’ Enjoyment Most of the people do not get time to go out and visit a land-based casino to play casino games. Some others do not even have time (or they are just lazy) to start their Computers or Laptops to play their favourite online casino games.For these individuals, […]

Introduction to Live Online Casino Dealers

The idea of playing the online casino games just like in the land-based by having a live dealer and other players around will certainly make the players not miss the classic land-based casinos. Not to mention, the frequent developments in improving the technology of live games such as faster computing, bandwidth increase, excellent picture and […]

The Effects of Number of Decks on House Edge

What Is House Edge and How the Number of Decks Affects It? When the players go for online casino games, they should know that the casino always has an edge over them. Especially in the case of Blackjack, players are always at a disadvantage. However, the house edge is lower than 1%. So, what is […]

Some Fascinating Facts about Casinos and Gambling

People who are not really into gambling consider casinos as space where the wealthy and free gamblers (who are blessed with plenty of free time and have the calibre to spend) gather. And there is nothing wrong with these facts about casinos. But there is much more to casinos than what you think. Whether you […]

How Do Online Pokies Help in Increasing Payouts?

Online pokies are becoming more popular these days and everyone who plays pokies tries their best to win a jackpot. And so, the players resort to a number of tricks to win the jackpot. However, it is to be kept in mind that there are so strategies or tricks involved in order to win a […]

Online Pokies: The New Epoch of Gambling

How are Pokies Played? In order to explore pokies, the players visit the casinos’, clubs or pubs where they have to pull the lever associated with a slot machine. The players get high payouts if they manage to win “jackpots“. However, coming across a player winning a jackpot may be a rare case as the […]

Is the Scratch Card a Secure Means of Fun and Thrills?

Technological advances eventually led to the invention of online scratch cards, with these being superior to the physical one due to its ease of access. Such online scratch cards can be accessed at most online casinos or scratch card companies on any mobile device or PC with internet connectivity. As to be expected, the invention […]

Enjoy the Ultimate Gambling Experience with Online Pokies

But today, with the rapid advancement in technology, the pokies games can be enjoyed both online as well as in a land-based casino. These online pokie games are extremely alluring as it comprises of varied themes, engaging visuals with mesmerising sound effects. Hence, according you choose the game you would wish to engage in according […]

Facts About Video Poker

Video Poker an Intellectual Game If you consider other casino games like roulette, slots and such, you will notice that the only thing you got to do here is to place a bet and wait for the outcome. But when it comes to video poker, players need to be very careful with the decisions they […]

Different Baccarat Variations You Can Play & Rules to Play Them

Baccarat Variations of No Commission Usually, casinos make sure to take a commission of 5% from the winnings of the banker bet which helps them maintain an edge over the players. As the name suggests, ‘no commission’, one of the baccarat variations are played without taking any commissions. For the players, in theory, this is […]

The Popularity of Poker Online Never Ends!

As the internet has matured, it has let players everywhere play their favourite poker online game, as well as any other casino games of their choice. The popularity of poker online can be seen in its online presence. These days, there are myriads of websites that are all about playing poker games. Some of these […]

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