Games - Virtual Casinos Virtual casinos - online casino guides, tips and tricks. /games/ 2025-01-11T08:04:33+0000 Joomla! 1.5 - Open Source Content Management GameOn Bingo 2025-01-07T12:54:53+0000 2025-01-07T12:54:53+0000 /bingo/gameon-bingo.html <p><img src="images/stories/bingo/gameonbingo.jpg" border="0" alt="GameOn Bingo" title="GameOn Bingo" width="504" height="357" align="left" />GameOn Bingo is a website that gives greats bonuses on every deposit. It offers several games such as <a href="gameonbingo/internet-bingo.php" target="_blank">internet bingo</a> and many more instant games. <a href="gameonbingo/" target="_blank">Game on bingo</a> table games include 90 ball bingo, 75 ball bingo and team bingo. The website is well designed and easy to navigate. 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Get familiar with the payout table which is printed on the machine and you’ll notice that the machine will pay different amounts or at times when nothing hits a winning combination, depending on how many coins you insert. For example, the machine may indicate a grand prize of 10000 coins, but you should be aware that in most cases you will only be eligible to earn this amount if you bet the maximum amount of coins. </p><p>Therefore, think about your goal before you insert any coin. If you're determined to win this great prize you have to always play the maximum coins, you'll never forgive yourself if you hit this combination and had only played one or two coins instead of the three required. </p><p>All in all, playing with <strong>slot machines</strong> is fairly easy and straightforward. The strategy does not have an important role. The best advice we can give is to know the machine you're playing, you should make sure it meets all your requirements, has a high payout percentage, and there is  readable and understandable the payout table before depositing any money. You do not want to get the great combination to get less just because they do not deposit the correct amount of coins.</p> <p><img src="images/stories/slots/slots150x150.jpg" border="0" title="slot machines" align="left" />The first thing you probably want to know before you start your <strong>slot</strong> session is the rate of payment of that particular machine. The higher the rate the better. All machines are pre-programmed to pay a certain percentage, and each player has the right to know what that percentage is. The payment rates usually vary between 85 to 98 percent. The payment rates can be explained somewhere in the machine or its surrounding area, but if you do not see it, ask a casino assistant. </p><p>Most machines accept a minimum to a maximum number of coins to be played for each round. Being usually a minimum of three and five the most common. Get familiar with the payout table which is printed on the machine and you’ll notice that the machine will pay different amounts or at times when nothing hits a winning combination, depending on how many coins you insert. For example, the machine may indicate a grand prize of 10000 coins, but you should be aware that in most cases you will only be eligible to earn this amount if you bet the maximum amount of coins. </p><p>Therefore, think about your goal before you insert any coin. If you're determined to win this great prize you have to always play the maximum coins, you'll never forgive yourself if you hit this combination and had only played one or two coins instead of the three required. </p><p>All in all, playing with <strong>slot machines</strong> is fairly easy and straightforward. The strategy does not have an important role. The best advice we can give is to know the machine you're playing, you should make sure it meets all your requirements, has a high payout percentage, and there is  readable and understandable the payout table before depositing any money. You do not want to get the great combination to get less just because they do not deposit the correct amount of coins.</p> Basic overview on slot machines 2025-01-27T15:06:27+0000 2025-01-27T15:06:27+0000 /slots/basic-overview-on-slot-machines.html <p><img src="images/stories/slots/slots150x150.jpg" border="0" alt="Slots" title="Slots" align="left" />here is  a wide variety of slot machines in online casinos. Therefore, you should search alot to see which ones you like best. However, in general, when you play slots with the goal to win combinations , different varieties will have different characteristics. Here is an overview and basics on how to play slot machines: </p><p>    1. Select "Insert Money" to start playing. <br />    2. Choose your bet by choosing credits in the denominations offered. Usually you can adjust your bet on the left side of the slot machine. <br />    3. Balance your notes in the chart of credit slot machine. <br />    4. You can bet the limit selecting "Max Bet" <br />    5. If you do not want to bet the maximum, you can select "Bet One" for individual credits. <br />    6. If you hit a winning combination, you can make your gain in the Gain Table. To check and see how much you won, select the "Winner Paid". <br />    7. It is usually possible to change machine while playing a game. Find if there is a button "Change Machine" if you want to try your luck somewhere else.</p> <p><img src="images/stories/slots/slots150x150.jpg" border="0" alt="Slots" title="Slots" align="left" />here is  a wide variety of slot machines in online casinos. Therefore, you should search alot to see which ones you like best. However, in general, when you play slots with the goal to win combinations , different varieties will have different characteristics. Here is an overview and basics on how to play slot machines: </p><p>    1. Select "Insert Money" to start playing. <br />    2. Choose your bet by choosing credits in the denominations offered. Usually you can adjust your bet on the left side of the slot machine. <br />    3. Balance your notes in the chart of credit slot machine. <br />    4. You can bet the limit selecting "Max Bet" <br />    5. If you do not want to bet the maximum, you can select "Bet One" for individual credits. <br />    6. If you hit a winning combination, you can make your gain in the Gain Table. To check and see how much you won, select the "Winner Paid". <br />    7. It is usually possible to change machine while playing a game. Find if there is a button "Change Machine" if you want to try your luck somewhere else.</p> The history of Blackjack 2025-01-06T15:25:30+0000 2025-01-06T15:25:30+0000 /blackjack/the-history-of-blackjack.html <p><img src="images/stories/blackjack/blackjack-table-150.gif" border="0" align="left" />Blackjack is a game that managed to enter the category of popular games in the United States, primarily during the time of the First World War. <br />This game is also known as twenty-one, and was grouped together with the baccarat seven and a half. </p><p>After having reached its high peak of popularity, the most passionate blackjack players discovered that there is a method that enabled them to increase significantly the chances of winning over the house. </p><p>History tells us that during the 60’s, these players had become aware that if they were very attentive and counted the cards of other players and the dealer they could to some extent, predict or anticipate what was the best game to make and thus be able to beat the dealer. But like all businesses, casinos immediately figured out these methods being used, and so they gradually changed the game by increasing the number of cards on the table, as well as the times they shuffled the cards in each game. </p> <p><img src="images/stories/blackjack/blackjack-table-150.gif" border="0" align="left" />Blackjack is a game that managed to enter the category of popular games in the United States, primarily during the time of the First World War. <br />This game is also known as twenty-one, and was grouped together with the baccarat seven and a half. </p><p>After having reached its high peak of popularity, the most passionate blackjack players discovered that there is a method that enabled them to increase significantly the chances of winning over the house. </p><p>History tells us that during the 60’s, these players had become aware that if they were very attentive and counted the cards of other players and the dealer they could to some extent, predict or anticipate what was the best game to make and thus be able to beat the dealer. But like all businesses, casinos immediately figured out these methods being used, and so they gradually changed the game by increasing the number of cards on the table, as well as the times they shuffled the cards in each game. </p> Basic poker strategy 2025-01-01T18:16:59+0000 2025-01-01T18:16:59+0000 /poker/basic-poker-strategy.html <p><strong><img src="images/stories/poker/poker20-150x150.jpg" border="0" title="Poker" align="left" />Tips and basic strategies for poker</strong> </p><p>We can say a lot about strategies and tips to play better poker, but this section includes the key points to improve your game. You must implement it if you want to become a winning player.<br /> <br />1 - <strong>Patience</strong> <br />In the game of poker is said that patience equals money. When we say patience it means that we have to wait to have a friendly hand to put our money or our chips on the table. A good poker player will play only about 15% or 25% of the hands that are dealt. Therefore deduce that as good players, approximately 75% of the time we fold our cards and let the other players be the stars.<br />If we started playing poker online and we're losing money, it would be important to look at the statistics that the rooms give us. If we see the flop percentage we are playing is above 25% then this is probably our biggest problem. </p><p>     * Patience is therefore to maintain the same criterion when playing the starting hands according to our position. <br />The best way to ensure that we continue this approach is to construct a table or selection of hands before the Pre-flop which we’ll try to follow always. </p><p>2 - <strong>Be Aggressive</strong> <br />When we get the cards we were waiting for, we must play aggressively, because surely we have folded many times to get those good cards, so we must make the most out of those cards. Many players bid low on these cards (slow play), this gives the possibility to the other players to wait and “build” their hands. If someone wants to risk his cards and search for salvation we must make it expensive and have to invest a good amount of chips. </p><p>3 - <strong>Our image in the table <br /></strong>The image we reflect on the table is very important, although many players do not realize it. We must build an image so the other players will think to themselves "This player plays good poker." This is accomplished by playing only with good cards, as mentioned above. So we should fold out the bad cards and play the good, we should not bluff at the beginning. </p><p>     * We must secure a solid reputation and then it will be much easier to pull out a bluff in a situation where we really need to. </p><p>4 - <strong>Study the other players <br /></strong>We must not make the mistake of just being attentive to our gestures and forget  to observe the other players. We must see how they play cards, if you are aggressive, if you get scared when someone pulls a bluff, see how the others react. </p><p>As we have mentioned 75% of the time we should fold, this will give us enough time to observe the other players. We must watch and learn all we can from our rivals. </p><p>5 - <strong>Consider our game</strong> <br />The simple fact that you are reading this article means that you are on the right track. The strategies and tips on this page are the result of many hours of play and study. You must read what you can and take notes if necessary. As important as the actual hours spent playing at the tables, so are the hours we spend reading books, articles and anything that helps us improve. <br /><br />6 - <strong>Know when to leave</strong> <br />For the players who are emotionally incapable of playing a good poker player many call the "tilt". Several things can cause us to go through an "on tilt", fatigue and frustration are the most common. If we feel tired or we're doing very badly in the game, we should think about leaving for the day or at least take a break. To play poker you need to be 100%. <br /><br />7 - <strong>Choose our game <br /></strong>If you frequently play at a table with limits of $ 1 / $ 2, we have to put in $ 5 / $ 10 just because ours is full. Remember  that we should be used to the limits of betting and we should be the best player on the table. If we feel that we are the weaker player we should not hesitate to change table where we can sit quietly and take the chips from the other players. <br /><br />8 - <strong>Consider our bankroll <br /></strong>The money we have is what gives us an idea of where we should play. If we take little money to the table it can not last long if we have a bad luck day. For example in Texas Hold'em you should have 100 times the minimum bet if the table is $ 1 / $ 2 should go to $ 100. If you want to play poker professionally you must have the maximum 20 times to enter the table, called the buy-in. In the former case the table of $ 1 / $ 2 to enter the maximum is $ 200, $ 4000 would need to play regularly (in a safe manner mathematically speaking). We may go to $ 100 since it does not play professionally. We are still amateurs. <br /><br />9 - <strong>Play only with money you do not need</strong> <br />The poker is a hobby and therefore, until our game is not professional, we must never invest too much money on practice. We have to take this activity as a hobby that can help us earn money, but never see poker as a solution to our economic problems. <br /><br />10 - <strong>Measuring our performance</strong> <br />We must measure our results by the game sessions. If we won $ 100 today and we lost $ 300 the day before that does not mean we have won $ 100, but we lost $ 200. Conversely, if we lost $ 70 in today and the day before we have won $ 200, we have a profit of $ 130. </p><p><em>In online poker, everything is measured in the long term, but on the results.</em></p> <p><strong><img src="images/stories/poker/poker20-150x150.jpg" border="0" title="Poker" align="left" />Tips and basic strategies for poker</strong> </p><p>We can say a lot about strategies and tips to play better poker, but this section includes the key points to improve your game. You must implement it if you want to become a winning player.<br /> <br />1 - <strong>Patience</strong> <br />In the game of poker is said that patience equals money. When we say patience it means that we have to wait to have a friendly hand to put our money or our chips on the table. A good poker player will play only about 15% or 25% of the hands that are dealt. Therefore deduce that as good players, approximately 75% of the time we fold our cards and let the other players be the stars.<br />If we started playing poker online and we're losing money, it would be important to look at the statistics that the rooms give us. If we see the flop percentage we are playing is above 25% then this is probably our biggest problem. </p><p>     * Patience is therefore to maintain the same criterion when playing the starting hands according to our position. <br />The best way to ensure that we continue this approach is to construct a table or selection of hands before the Pre-flop which we’ll try to follow always. </p><p>2 - <strong>Be Aggressive</strong> <br />When we get the cards we were waiting for, we must play aggressively, because surely we have folded many times to get those good cards, so we must make the most out of those cards. Many players bid low on these cards (slow play), this gives the possibility to the other players to wait and “build” their hands. If someone wants to risk his cards and search for salvation we must make it expensive and have to invest a good amount of chips. </p><p>3 - <strong>Our image in the table <br /></strong>The image we reflect on the table is very important, although many players do not realize it. We must build an image so the other players will think to themselves "This player plays good poker." This is accomplished by playing only with good cards, as mentioned above. So we should fold out the bad cards and play the good, we should not bluff at the beginning. </p><p>     * We must secure a solid reputation and then it will be much easier to pull out a bluff in a situation where we really need to. </p><p>4 - <strong>Study the other players <br /></strong>We must not make the mistake of just being attentive to our gestures and forget  to observe the other players. We must see how they play cards, if you are aggressive, if you get scared when someone pulls a bluff, see how the others react. </p><p>As we have mentioned 75% of the time we should fold, this will give us enough time to observe the other players. We must watch and learn all we can from our rivals. </p><p>5 - <strong>Consider our game</strong> <br />The simple fact that you are reading this article means that you are on the right track. The strategies and tips on this page are the result of many hours of play and study. You must read what you can and take notes if necessary. As important as the actual hours spent playing at the tables, so are the hours we spend reading books, articles and anything that helps us improve. <br /><br />6 - <strong>Know when to leave</strong> <br />For the players who are emotionally incapable of playing a good poker player many call the "tilt". Several things can cause us to go through an "on tilt", fatigue and frustration are the most common. If we feel tired or we're doing very badly in the game, we should think about leaving for the day or at least take a break. To play poker you need to be 100%. <br /><br />7 - <strong>Choose our game <br /></strong>If you frequently play at a table with limits of $ 1 / $ 2, we have to put in $ 5 / $ 10 just because ours is full. Remember  that we should be used to the limits of betting and we should be the best player on the table. If we feel that we are the weaker player we should not hesitate to change table where we can sit quietly and take the chips from the other players. <br /><br />8 - <strong>Consider our bankroll <br /></strong>The money we have is what gives us an idea of where we should play. If we take little money to the table it can not last long if we have a bad luck day. For example in Texas Hold'em you should have 100 times the minimum bet if the table is $ 1 / $ 2 should go to $ 100. If you want to play poker professionally you must have the maximum 20 times to enter the table, called the buy-in. In the former case the table of $ 1 / $ 2 to enter the maximum is $ 200, $ 4000 would need to play regularly (in a safe manner mathematically speaking). We may go to $ 100 since it does not play professionally. We are still amateurs. <br /><br />9 - <strong>Play only with money you do not need</strong> <br />The poker is a hobby and therefore, until our game is not professional, we must never invest too much money on practice. We have to take this activity as a hobby that can help us earn money, but never see poker as a solution to our economic problems. <br /><br />10 - <strong>Measuring our performance</strong> <br />We must measure our results by the game sessions. If we won $ 100 today and we lost $ 300 the day before that does not mean we have won $ 100, but we lost $ 200. Conversely, if we lost $ 70 in today and the day before we have won $ 200, we have a profit of $ 130. </p><p><em>In online poker, everything is measured in the long term, but on the results.</em></p> Guide to winning at poker 2025-03-27T03:10:23+0000 2025-03-27T03:10:23+0000 /poker/guide-to-winning-at-poker.html <p><img src="images/stories/poker/poker150x150.jpg" border="0" align="left" />In this article of Poker Rules we are interested in giving all the weapons necessary to win at poker, either online or in physical casinos. That's why we are offering you a guide to generate money and to prove that you are the best at playing Poker. <br /><br />First of all, it is important to be clear that, like all card games, a very important factor is knowing how to play with the cards that you get. </p><p>Never play several hands in a row, when a hand is bad you should quit, even if you are tempted to stay, wait for the next hand. </p><p>Always observe the board. This allows professional players to know what kind of bets are being made with this data, take advantage of the game. </p><p>It is very important to observe the other players on your table, looking for signs that give you the key to know that you are on track. Be careful because many players often try to confuse beginners. </p><p>Be alert to facial expressions and body language of your opponents because they are a great indicator of the confidence of the player. </p><p>If a player looks at his cards too much, it’s because it has a good hand. </p><p>A trembling hands may mean that the player is hiding a very good hand. </p><p>Organized chips mean that player is conservative. </p> <p><img src="images/stories/poker/poker150x150.jpg" border="0" align="left" />In this article of Poker Rules we are interested in giving all the weapons necessary to win at poker, either online or in physical casinos. That's why we are offering you a guide to generate money and to prove that you are the best at playing Poker. <br /><br />First of all, it is important to be clear that, like all card games, a very important factor is knowing how to play with the cards that you get. </p><p>Never play several hands in a row, when a hand is bad you should quit, even if you are tempted to stay, wait for the next hand. </p><p>Always observe the board. This allows professional players to know what kind of bets are being made with this data, take advantage of the game. </p><p>It is very important to observe the other players on your table, looking for signs that give you the key to know that you are on track. Be careful because many players often try to confuse beginners. </p><p>Be alert to facial expressions and body language of your opponents because they are a great indicator of the confidence of the player. </p><p>If a player looks at his cards too much, it’s because it has a good hand. </p><p>A trembling hands may mean that the player is hiding a very good hand. </p><p>Organized chips mean that player is conservative. </p> Virtual roulette - learn from articles or by playing? 2025-03-27T03:07:51+0000 2025-03-27T03:07:51+0000 /roulette/virtual-roulette-learn-from-articles-or-by-playing.html <p><img src="images/stories/roulette/roulette150x150.jpg" border="0" title="roulette" align="left" />In order to be a great online roulette player you need to learn how to play. There is a big difference between saying that you are good player and being a good player. Fortunately, there are many ways to learn about online roulette before getting tired and going to play another casino game. All you need is the ability to concentrate long enough to play online and become a professional. Does it sound easy? Well it is as simple as that. You can be a great player if you spends enough time. <br />  <br />So how are you going to learn to play roulette online? First, the most obvious way to do this is via the Internet. After all, if you want to play roulette online learning via the Internet makes sense. There are many sites that talk about online roulette, and the tricks of the game, and more. As you read these sites make sure you bookmark relevant sites to have them for future reference. That way you will always know where to go to without having to find the best sites again and again. </p><p>Although you can find lots of information online, many players do not like learning about roulette online this way. Instead they chose simply to learn by playing the game repeatedly. In other words, they feel that it would be much better if you learn by playing, rather than through reading. If this sounds familiar, your main goal is to play as many games as you can so you get a good practice. What you should do if you decide to learn by playing, is to find an online casino that offers free online roulette games. This way, you can learn from experience without risking your own money. </p><p>Learning to play the roulette online may make you spend a great amount of time. The key is to make sure that you know the rules, tricks, and as much as possible before you start to play for real money. The more you know in advance on roulette online, you'll do better in the long run.</p> <p><img src="images/stories/roulette/roulette150x150.jpg" border="0" title="roulette" align="left" />In order to be a great online roulette player you need to learn how to play. There is a big difference between saying that you are good player and being a good player. Fortunately, there are many ways to learn about online roulette before getting tired and going to play another casino game. All you need is the ability to concentrate long enough to play online and become a professional. Does it sound easy? Well it is as simple as that. You can be a great player if you spends enough time. <br />  <br />So how are you going to learn to play roulette online? First, the most obvious way to do this is via the Internet. After all, if you want to play roulette online learning via the Internet makes sense. There are many sites that talk about online roulette, and the tricks of the game, and more. As you read these sites make sure you bookmark relevant sites to have them for future reference. That way you will always know where to go to without having to find the best sites again and again. </p><p>Although you can find lots of information online, many players do not like learning about roulette online this way. Instead they chose simply to learn by playing the game repeatedly. In other words, they feel that it would be much better if you learn by playing, rather than through reading. If this sounds familiar, your main goal is to play as many games as you can so you get a good practice. What you should do if you decide to learn by playing, is to find an online casino that offers free online roulette games. This way, you can learn from experience without risking your own money. </p><p>Learning to play the roulette online may make you spend a great amount of time. The key is to make sure that you know the rules, tricks, and as much as possible before you start to play for real money. The more you know in advance on roulette online, you'll do better in the long run.</p> Blackjack basic rules 2025-03-01T20:54:03+0000 2025-03-01T20:54:03+0000 /blackjack/blackjack-basic-rules.html <p><img src="images/stories/blackjack/blackjack.jpg" border="0" alt="blackjack" title="blackjack" width="150" height="150" align="left" />The rules of blackjack are also simple. In blackjack, the basic rule is that you have to achieve a hand value that's closer to 21, than the dealer's hand. However, your hand value can not exceed 21. If your hand value is greater than 21, you lose the game. A hand value above 21 in blackjack terminology is called getting "busted." </p><p>Each card has it's own value: face cards count as 10, cards from 2-10 are counted as their numeric value. Aces can be counted as either 1 or 11 according to the total value of cards that you have. For example if you have the value of 11 or more in your hand and you get ace from the dealer - the ace will be counted as 1 because a value of 11 will get you "busted". If you have a hand value of 10 or lower - an ace will count as 11. </p><p>This is a game that's played between the dealer and you. The other players and their hand values are not your concern. Another blackjack rule that makes it stand apart from other casino games is that the dealer has no decisions that are left up to him. His role is clearly defined, and he has to play his hand by the exact rules of the game. In most blackjack rules, a blackjack dealer must draw his cards until the value is 17 - he cannot hold out for another value. He must stand as soon as he reaches that value. </p><p>Once the wagers have been made, the dealer begins dealing out the cards. He will begin dealing the cards from the player to his left. Each player will be given two cards. The dealer will also deal himself two cards. One of these cards will be placed face up, while the other is placed face down. This secret card will only be revealed at the end of the round. The player's cards will be dealt face down. </p><p>Once you have been dealt the cards, you have to decide how you're going to play them. There are two ways you can play your cards. You can either choose to receive another card in which case the dealer will deal you another card, or you can choose to stick with the hand total that you have, and simply retain the cards that you already have. </p><p>How you do this is by signifying <strong>HIT</strong> or <strong>STAND</strong>. </p><p><strong>Hit</strong> </p><p>Choosing HIT will make the dealer deal you another card to add to the ones that you have. These cards will be added to your hand value. If by chance your hand value exceeds 21, the dealer will close your hand, and collect your wager. </p><p><br /><strong>Stand</strong> </p><p>If you choose to STAND you will not be dealt a new card by the dealer. You will have to play the game with the hand value that you currently own against the dealer. </p><p>In case that the dealer and the player have the same value of cards - no one wins and the player keeps his bet. </p><p>While Hit and Stand are the most common decisions made by players, if you can find a game that offers Surrender, you can use it to fold your hand at half the cost of the wager. However if you chose to Surrender, you must do it before you play any of your cards. Once you have drawn a third card or double down, you're not allowed to surrender. </p><p><strong>Surrender</strong></p><p>There are two varieties of surrender - early and late. Early surrender gives many advantages to the player - you can choose to surrender before the dealer deals his blackjack, allowing you a cheaper route out of the game if the dealer does happen to have a blackjack. Because this is so advantageous to a player, early surrender is rarely offered. In late surrender, the dealer will check for his blackjack first, and only then, will allow the players to surrender. Late surrender is a more appropriate decision to make. </p><p><strong>Double Down</strong></p><p>The Doubling Down option can also be a smart and profitable move to make. What happens here is that you double your bet, and receive an additional card for your hand. This is particularly useful when you have a good chance of winning the hand by drawing just one additional card, and therefore you can easily up your winnings by increasing the bet. </p><p><strong>Split</strong></p><p>Blackjack also allows you to split your hand in the event you have a matching pair of cards. After splitting you play two separate games (each one on the separate and equal bet) at the same time. You can split any pair of cards, except the aces. For instance, if you get dealt a pair of eights leading to a total of sixteen, the chances of busting are quite high. In a situation like this you're allowed to split your hands and make as many hits on each hand as you want. Play each hand independently, until you're satisfied. </p><p><strong>Insurance</strong></p><p>If your dealer has a face up card that is an ace value, then the player will be offered a chance to purchase insurance. To make an insurance bet, make a bet of half of your original bet amount. If the dealer has a blackjack underneath his ace, you get your insurance bet back, and get paid at 2-1 odds. This is the reason why this is called insurance, because it protects your bet from the dealer's blackjack. If on the other hand, your dealer does not possess a blackjack, you lose the insurance bet, and you will also be required to pay the original wager amount. </p> <p><img src="images/stories/blackjack/blackjack.jpg" border="0" alt="blackjack" title="blackjack" width="150" height="150" align="left" />The rules of blackjack are also simple. In blackjack, the basic rule is that you have to achieve a hand value that's closer to 21, than the dealer's hand. However, your hand value can not exceed 21. If your hand value is greater than 21, you lose the game. A hand value above 21 in blackjack terminology is called getting "busted." </p><p>Each card has it's own value: face cards count as 10, cards from 2-10 are counted as their numeric value. Aces can be counted as either 1 or 11 according to the total value of cards that you have. For example if you have the value of 11 or more in your hand and you get ace from the dealer - the ace will be counted as 1 because a value of 11 will get you "busted". If you have a hand value of 10 or lower - an ace will count as 11. </p><p>This is a game that's played between the dealer and you. The other players and their hand values are not your concern. Another blackjack rule that makes it stand apart from other casino games is that the dealer has no decisions that are left up to him. His role is clearly defined, and he has to play his hand by the exact rules of the game. In most blackjack rules, a blackjack dealer must draw his cards until the value is 17 - he cannot hold out for another value. He must stand as soon as he reaches that value. </p><p>Once the wagers have been made, the dealer begins dealing out the cards. He will begin dealing the cards from the player to his left. Each player will be given two cards. The dealer will also deal himself two cards. One of these cards will be placed face up, while the other is placed face down. This secret card will only be revealed at the end of the round. The player's cards will be dealt face down. </p><p>Once you have been dealt the cards, you have to decide how you're going to play them. There are two ways you can play your cards. You can either choose to receive another card in which case the dealer will deal you another card, or you can choose to stick with the hand total that you have, and simply retain the cards that you already have. </p><p>How you do this is by signifying <strong>HIT</strong> or <strong>STAND</strong>. </p><p><strong>Hit</strong> </p><p>Choosing HIT will make the dealer deal you another card to add to the ones that you have. These cards will be added to your hand value. If by chance your hand value exceeds 21, the dealer will close your hand, and collect your wager. </p><p><br /><strong>Stand</strong> </p><p>If you choose to STAND you will not be dealt a new card by the dealer. You will have to play the game with the hand value that you currently own against the dealer. </p><p>In case that the dealer and the player have the same value of cards - no one wins and the player keeps his bet. </p><p>While Hit and Stand are the most common decisions made by players, if you can find a game that offers Surrender, you can use it to fold your hand at half the cost of the wager. However if you chose to Surrender, you must do it before you play any of your cards. Once you have drawn a third card or double down, you're not allowed to surrender. </p><p><strong>Surrender</strong></p><p>There are two varieties of surrender - early and late. Early surrender gives many advantages to the player - you can choose to surrender before the dealer deals his blackjack, allowing you a cheaper route out of the game if the dealer does happen to have a blackjack. Because this is so advantageous to a player, early surrender is rarely offered. In late surrender, the dealer will check for his blackjack first, and only then, will allow the players to surrender. Late surrender is a more appropriate decision to make. </p><p><strong>Double Down</strong></p><p>The Doubling Down option can also be a smart and profitable move to make. What happens here is that you double your bet, and receive an additional card for your hand. This is particularly useful when you have a good chance of winning the hand by drawing just one additional card, and therefore you can easily up your winnings by increasing the bet. </p><p><strong>Split</strong></p><p>Blackjack also allows you to split your hand in the event you have a matching pair of cards. After splitting you play two separate games (each one on the separate and equal bet) at the same time. You can split any pair of cards, except the aces. For instance, if you get dealt a pair of eights leading to a total of sixteen, the chances of busting are quite high. In a situation like this you're allowed to split your hands and make as many hits on each hand as you want. Play each hand independently, until you're satisfied. </p><p><strong>Insurance</strong></p><p>If your dealer has a face up card that is an ace value, then the player will be offered a chance to purchase insurance. To make an insurance bet, make a bet of half of your original bet amount. If the dealer has a blackjack underneath his ace, you get your insurance bet back, and get paid at 2-1 odds. This is the reason why this is called insurance, because it protects your bet from the dealer's blackjack. If on the other hand, your dealer does not possess a blackjack, you lose the insurance bet, and you will also be required to pay the original wager amount. </p> Tips to Win at Bingo 2025-03-01T14:03:37+0000 2025-03-01T14:03:37+0000 /bingo/tips-to-win-at-bingo.html <strong><img src="images/stories/bingo/bingo-card150x150.jpg" border="0" alt="bingo-card" title="bingo-card" width="150" height="150" align="left" />Winning strategies for playing Bingo</strong><br /><br />Bingo is just a game of luck and that is why we can’t say there is only one way to win at Bingo. What we can give you are some tips to bear in mind when playing. <br /><br />- To Win at Bingo is crucial to never play with more cards than what you are able to handle. Having too many Cards increase the chances that you’ll lose numbers because you can’t keep track properly.<br />- Play when you have fewer people in the room or site. The fewer players there are, the less cards be at stake, so your chances of winning increase. <br /><br />- Play free games before betting real money. It is a great advantage to know all the rules and tricks to handle the game before you bet real money. <br /><br />- Set  your budget and never  allow yourself to pass it. Set a time limit to play or a maximum amount of money and quit once one of the two is met. <br /><br />- When you have a good run, take a chance; when you have a bad streak, do not take risks. <br /><br /><br /><strong>Tips for buying cardboard Winner:</strong> <br /><br />Choose your own cardboards. After many hours of study in the order of exit of the balls and the numbers in the Bingo Cards, it is understood that some numbers are hardly called . <br /><br />The law of probability suggests that all numbers will be called at least 3 times per Bingo session... but this is not true. Therefore we recommend that you choose, whenever possible, your own cardboards. <br /><br />- Letter B: Avoid large numbers. Look for the cardboards containing the first 10 numbers. <br /><br />- Letter I: do not accept cardboards with numbers below 19, especially if they are under 14. Find cardboards containing numbers between 19 and 29. <br /><br />- Letter N: Avoid any dozen of the 40. Search the cardboards with numbers between 29 and 39, and get to the center free space. <br /><br />- Letter G: Select the cardboards with numbers greater than 49. <br /><br />- Letra O: Avoid cardboards with numbers greater than 71. Choose those with numbers between 60 and 68, or up to 70 inclusive. <br /><br /><br />The most important advice we can give is that once you started playing remember to have fun!!   <strong><img src="images/stories/bingo/bingo-card150x150.jpg" border="0" alt="bingo-card" title="bingo-card" width="150" height="150" align="left" />Winning strategies for playing Bingo</strong><br /><br />Bingo is just a game of luck and that is why we can’t say there is only one way to win at Bingo. What we can give you are some tips to bear in mind when playing. <br /><br />- To Win at Bingo is crucial to never play with more cards than what you are able to handle. Having too many Cards increase the chances that you’ll lose numbers because you can’t keep track properly.<br />- Play when you have fewer people in the room or site. The fewer players there are, the less cards be at stake, so your chances of winning increase. <br /><br />- Play free games before betting real money. It is a great advantage to know all the rules and tricks to handle the game before you bet real money. <br /><br />- Set  your budget and never  allow yourself to pass it. Set a time limit to play or a maximum amount of money and quit once one of the two is met. <br /><br />- When you have a good run, take a chance; when you have a bad streak, do not take risks. <br /><br /><br /><strong>Tips for buying cardboard Winner:</strong> <br /><br />Choose your own cardboards. After many hours of study in the order of exit of the balls and the numbers in the Bingo Cards, it is understood that some numbers are hardly called . <br /><br />The law of probability suggests that all numbers will be called at least 3 times per Bingo session... but this is not true. Therefore we recommend that you choose, whenever possible, your own cardboards. <br /><br />- Letter B: Avoid large numbers. Look for the cardboards containing the first 10 numbers. <br /><br />- Letter I: do not accept cardboards with numbers below 19, especially if they are under 14. Find cardboards containing numbers between 19 and 29. <br /><br />- Letter N: Avoid any dozen of the 40. Search the cardboards with numbers between 29 and 39, and get to the center free space. <br /><br />- Letter G: Select the cardboards with numbers greater than 49. <br /><br />- Letra O: Avoid cardboards with numbers greater than 71. Choose those with numbers between 60 and 68, or up to 70 inclusive. <br /><br /><br />The most important advice we can give is that once you started playing remember to have fun!!   Hand ranking in Poker 2025-02-26T17:12:27+0000 2025-02-26T17:12:27+0000 /poker/hand-ranking-in-poker.html <p><img src="images/stories/poker/poker20-150x150.jpg" border="0" alt="poker" title="poker" width="150" height="150" align="left" />Poker is one of the trendiest games to play and is famous for being a game of skill not just chance. The most popular game of poker is referred to as Texas Hold'em and this is the game that most players will find in land based casinos and online casinos alike. We have compiled a list of hands and the order they grade in, to aid new players in understating what comes first.</p><p>Royal Flush: Five cards running in succession from ace down to ten and all in the same suit (same shape). It must be noted that a royal flush is not a hand in itself but simply the highest value straight flush and so it qualifies as the highest valued hand. </p><p><strong>Straight Flush:</strong> any five cards that run in succession and are of the same suit. </p><p><strong>Four of a Kind:</strong> a hand that has four cards of the same type. For example: Four nines. </p><p><strong>Full House:</strong> a hand with three cards of one type and two of another. For example: Three sevens and two kings. </p><p><strong>Flush:</strong> five cards of the same suit but not running in succession. </p><p><strong>Straight:</strong> five cards running in succession, ace can be highest card or the lowest. </p><p><strong>Three of a Kind:</strong> three cards of the same type. For example: three tens.</p><p><strong>Two Pair:</strong> two cards of one type and two of another. For example: Two fives and two eights. </p><p><strong>One Pair:</strong> two cards of one type. For example: Two queens. </p><p><strong>High Card:</strong> also known as a no pair hand, where the highest card beats other high card hands. </p><p>This inventory is the typical ranking of hands in poker rooms but there are lots of variations of the game in poker rooms and some poker rooms permit games where the players aim is to get the lowest potential hand. Other variations in some poker rooms and casinos involve being dealt 3 cards and some games throw away certain cards from the deck before the game commences for example, Mexican stud is played with a deck, minus the 8's, 9's and 10's. </p><p>Poker is one of the most satisfying card games to play. You need skill to play and also an element of luck for the gamer to succeed. The majority good online casinos offer gamers assist when they are starting to play and this help can come in the form of a practice mode or in the form of a lesson to help gamers make the right decisions when playing.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p> <p><img src="images/stories/poker/poker20-150x150.jpg" border="0" alt="poker" title="poker" width="150" height="150" align="left" />Poker is one of the trendiest games to play and is famous for being a game of skill not just chance. The most popular game of poker is referred to as Texas Hold'em and this is the game that most players will find in land based casinos and online casinos alike. We have compiled a list of hands and the order they grade in, to aid new players in understating what comes first.</p><p>Royal Flush: Five cards running in succession from ace down to ten and all in the same suit (same shape). It must be noted that a royal flush is not a hand in itself but simply the highest value straight flush and so it qualifies as the highest valued hand. </p><p><strong>Straight Flush:</strong> any five cards that run in succession and are of the same suit. </p><p><strong>Four of a Kind:</strong> a hand that has four cards of the same type. For example: Four nines. </p><p><strong>Full House:</strong> a hand with three cards of one type and two of another. For example: Three sevens and two kings. </p><p><strong>Flush:</strong> five cards of the same suit but not running in succession. </p><p><strong>Straight:</strong> five cards running in succession, ace can be highest card or the lowest. </p><p><strong>Three of a Kind:</strong> three cards of the same type. For example: three tens.</p><p><strong>Two Pair:</strong> two cards of one type and two of another. For example: Two fives and two eights. </p><p><strong>One Pair:</strong> two cards of one type. For example: Two queens. </p><p><strong>High Card:</strong> also known as a no pair hand, where the highest card beats other high card hands. </p><p>This inventory is the typical ranking of hands in poker rooms but there are lots of variations of the game in poker rooms and some poker rooms permit games where the players aim is to get the lowest potential hand. Other variations in some poker rooms and casinos involve being dealt 3 cards and some games throw away certain cards from the deck before the game commences for example, Mexican stud is played with a deck, minus the 8's, 9's and 10's. </p><p>Poker is one of the most satisfying card games to play. You need skill to play and also an element of luck for the gamer to succeed. The majority good online casinos offer gamers assist when they are starting to play and this help can come in the form of a practice mode or in the form of a lesson to help gamers make the right decisions when playing.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>