Below are our tips and strategies for the major
online casino games. Keep these techniques in mind when you
wager online. We also recommend that you click on the links
(on the left) to learn more about each game.
Baccarat - The leisurely
pace of Baccarat gives even an inexperienced gambler ample
time for mental arithmetic. As such Bacarat presents more
favorable possibilities than other online games. Although
the Banker has the odds in his favor; those odds are very
slightly in his favor. A good strategy for the gambler might
begin with betting series as both a two-bet and three-bet
paroli. Beginning with a bet of two units, the gambler lets
the four chips ride after the first succesful bet. If this
second bet wins, the gambler withdraws four units, letting
the other four ride. If that third bet wins, the procedure
begins all over again, a profit of 10 units having been pocketed.
Blackjack - The basic tactics
are as follows:
Hard Hands: These are hands in which no Aces appear or, if
present, are valued at 1 point each. Doubling Down: Double
the bet whenever the original hand totals 11. When holding
10, double only if the dealer shows neither a 10-point card
nor an Ace. With a count of 9, double only when the dealer
shows 6 or less.
Splitting Pairs: Always split Aces and eights. Never split
fives or tens.
Craps - If you know the house
rules and the true odds, you might want to try two-bet parolis
both on Pass and on supplementary bets at free odds. The arithmetic
on a Free Odds paroli can become confusing, since it is not
always possible to bet the entire proceeds of one winning
bet on the second half of the series. As such when the time
comes for the second half of that paroli, bet whatever portion
of the stack the dealer will accept.
Keno - This game consists of a
random process in which a machine called a goose blows twenty
of eighty numbered plastic balls into two transparent tubes
(this is done electronically online). As each ball materializes,
its number appears in lights on the screen. There are 80 numbers
in total so if only 20 numbers turn up in a game, 60 do not.
So the odds against the appearance of an individual number
are 3-1. Unfortunately the house pays only 2-1. Due to the
aweome house edge (around 25 percent) we recommend that you
avoid this game. However if you are keen on playing this game,
then you should play the cheapest ticket that will qualify
you for a substantial payoff. The combinations and king tickets
do not really increase your odds much and thus you should
avoid those tickets.
Roulette - The house percentages
are quite high; as such try not to indulge in this game (you
will get a better payout in some other games such as Blackjack).
Always pick the European version of this game as opposed to
the American version. Roulette should be played on an even-money
proposition - Red of Black, High or Low, Even or Odd. The
odds are a bit better on an even-money proposition.
Slots - Slots are the easiest
game to play; as such it is also the most profitable game
for the casino. The house percentage averages around 25%.
Slots is a game which should be avoided due to the fact that
the house take is too large, and the game operates entirely
at random. The main thing to remember is that if you do want
to throw a bit of money in this game then learn when to walk
away. Don't keep spending money in the hopes that the next
spin will be a big payoff. In the same manner, when you do
win something, take your winnings and walk away.
Video Poker - Video Poker comes
in straight and progressive versions. On the progressive version,
the royal flush is the hand that wins the giant progressive
jackpot - but only if the player places the maximum bet. Therefore
on progressive versions, you should be prepared to place the
maximum bet otherwise you will be left with lower payoffs
on even flushes and full houses for no reason.
The key thing to remember about Video Poker
is if you draw a pair of face cards and three other face cards
of the same suit, you may want to go for the royal flush;
however you should not do so. The chances of getting one of
the cards are quite slim; you would have better percentages
going for the full house or four of a kind.
