Blackjack Gambling & Casino Dealers
Casino dealers are members of the “Service Industry.” This means that they rely on tips for a substantial part of their income the same as many waiters and waitresses. Their service however is quite different. A waitress supplies a service by taking your order to the cook and delivering your food to you in a professional and friendly manner.
Blackjack Card Values
In adding up blackjack card values
suits are not taken into consideration in tallying up a hand total. See how values are assigned per card in playing blackjack and see the versatility of the ace card in generating a soft total and a hard total in the game.
Miami John Cernuto is unconscious at WSOP
Miami John Cernuto has collapsed at the World series of poker of what seems to be a heart attack or a stroke. Several poker pros are reporting via Twitter that Miami John Cernuto is moving but seemingly unconscious from a possible heart attack! Our prayers go out to Full Tilt Poker Pro Miami [...]
Enjoying Blackjack in an Online Casino
Playing blackjack on a live casino or online casino is a good experience. It follows the same rules but the only difference is that you can play in the privacy of your own home. You should also remember some techniques about the game because it can help you a lot in the game.
Casino gambling tips
Here are some great Tips to follow when playing on a Casino, follow them, they will make your experience very pleasant.
Casino gambling bankroll
Maybe some of you are thinking: “Who is this guy kidding with all this nonsense about Big Four, Little Three, loss limits, win goals, and on and on and on. Tell me how I can win a hundred thousand dollars at Blackjack and forget this other bull oney.
Microgaming To Release New Table Game And Slots Next Month
A few weeks ago, Microgaming released 4 new slot games for their online casinos and next month, another 4 games will be released. These include 3 video slots and a great new table game. Centre CourtThe Wimbledon championship will take center stage in the tennis world next month so it’s only fitting that Microgaming releases a tennis themed slot game on the 3rd of June. Centre Court is a 5-reel, 9 pay-line tennis themed video slot that is being released in the same month that Wimbledon takes place. A golden trophy is the Wild, the tennis ball is the Scatter and should you get 3, 4 or 5 of these symbols, you’ll get rewarded nicely with Free Spins, re-triggers and a sweet mystery multiplier that can go as high as 5x your winnings. The game also features a Gamble feature where players are presented with an opportunity to double or even quadruple wins up to $10,000 if the correct color and suit are predcited. Flight ZoneFlight Zone is an action packed 5-reel, 25 pay-line video slot that features brave military pilots, rescue missions, a two-level Bonus game and a Gamble feature that is filled with rewards.The game features two Scatters. Should you get the Missile Scatter on reels 1 and 5, it will deliver 10 Free Spins where all winnings are doubled. And should the Mission Scatter show up on reels 2, 3 and 4, your two bonus missions will be triggered. Monster MeteorsMonster Meteors is for those who are into the galaxy/space theme. It’s a 5-reel, 25 pay-line slot that offers great rewards (up to 15x on Multipliers and up to 35 on Free Spins). The Space Trooper is the Wild, the Meteor is the Scatter and when 3 or more Meteors appear, the fun begins. It triggers 5 Free Spins and a bonus game-within-the game where the player has to zap three galaxy monsters to reveal prizes, extra Spins and possibly up to 15x in Multipliers. Hi Lo 13 Blackjack GoldIf slots aren’t exactly your thing and you are more into table games like Online Blackjack, then the new Hi Lo 13 Blackjack Gold is just for you. It’s based on the Over and Under 13 card game and it’s a single hand, two deck game that allows optional side bets (European rules apply). There is a no peek rule, the dealer has to stand on 17 and players can take an optional side bet which is based upon the value of the first two cards that were dealt to them. To place the Hi Lo 13 bet, the player must place a regular Blackjack bet but there’s also the option for additional side bets ($25 max on each). The available side bets are listed below and players may also place simultaneous bets on all 3 side bets if desired. – Sum of first two cards will be more than 13 – Sum of first two cards will equal 13 – Sum of first two cards will be less than 13 Coming Soon!If you are anxious to try out this awesome new table game or if you are wanting to take those new slots for a spin, head on over to Jackpot City Casino and sign up for an account. Jackpot City is one of the many great online casinos that are powered by Microgaming so make sure that you are ready to go on the 3rd of June.
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Cameroon Casinos
The Republic of Cameroon
located in Central Africa
may not seem the most obvious destination for those after a trip to the casino
but in fact for over 30 years
Cameroon casinos have been drawing in the punters. The country has two cities in which legalized gambling can be enjoyed
the capital
Yaound
located in the center of the country
and the port of Douala
which is Cameroon’s largest city and the capital of the Littoral province. Cameroon casinos are mostly located in many of the country’s luxury hotels. The largest casino in the country is in Yaound at the Yaound Hilton
in the heart of the center of the capital on Boulevard du 20 Mai. It is open daily from 4 pm to 4 am
and offers gamblers 8 table games and 60 slot machines. In these luxurious surroundings
residents and guests of the hotel can play blackjack
roulette
& poker. Furthermore
when guests tire of gambling
the hotel has 255 rooms
with four restaurants and two bars and offers the use of a fitness center and an outdoor swimming pool. Cameroon’s other main casino is in Douala
in the Le Mridien Hotel Douala
on 35 Avenue des Cocotiers
which overlooks the Wouri River. It is open from 8 pm to 4 am
and offers three tables of blackjack
two of roulette
and one for poker. The casino also hosts international poker tournaments at various times throughout the year. The hotel has 144 rooms
a piano bar
a sauna
and a swimming pool complex. Not every one of the Cameroon casinos is located in a hotel. Visitors to Douala for instance can
in addition to the Le Mridien Hotel
enjoy a flutter at the country’s newest gambling center
the Treasure Hunter casino. The Treasure Hunter is located in the Akwa area’s busiest street
the Boulevard de Liberte. This casino
which was opened by operator Games World in 2005
was West & Central Africa’s first all-electronic casino
with a ″cashless″ card system that can be used in all the gaming machines. In total
it offers 74 slot machines of the latest design and technology
and its poker machines offer a 96% per cent payout. The casino’s opening hours are from 1 pm to 4 am. So
although Las Vegas might not be losing any sleep over the competition from Cameroon
between Yaound and Douala
the African country has more than enough casinos to satisfy almost anyone’s gambling urge.
Is Bingo Regarded As Gambling?
Gambling is a legal and popular pass-time
enjoyed by people the world over in many guises. Bingo
like the various national lotteries around the globe
is considered a 'soft' form of gambling
associated with old ladies and church halls more than flashy Las Vegas style casinos. However
with the surge in popularity of online Bingo
the question is arising – is it possible that the hidden danger of gambling addiction lurks in this innocent game
after all? Recent studies confirm that the online environment makes it easier than ever to become hooked. Players can log on any time
because it brings the game conveniently to your fingertips
at home
at work – wherever you have Internet connectivity. And the online world never sleeps. However
it can be relatively easy to work out if your gaming habits are healthy. Compare the following examples: An individual logs on to his favorite online bingo website daily and buys around 10 cards each night. His greatest enjoyment comes not from the games
although they are undoubtedly fun to play and he gets excited when he comes close to a win. However
he is mostly there for the social interaction he gets in the chatrooms – the busiest and most popular rooms on most online bingo sites. Winning is secondary
and not the main purpose of his attendance. He knows when to quit. According to Wikipedia
the number one online encyclopedia
addiction is defined as "a compulsion to repeat behavior
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egardless of the consequences". So does such an everyday appearance in the online bingo environment constitute addiction? The player interacts socially
and occasionally makes some cash
while buying a manageable number of cards that he can afford. While it may be argued that he is 'hooked' on the time he spends at the online bingo sites
there are no detrimental effects to his home life
his finances or his general health and well-being. In another scenario
a woman sits up late into the night
spending money on countless cards
which she simply cannot afford. Her late nights impact negatively on her performance at work
and on her family life. When she does make a winning
it only spurs her on to play on in the hope of an even bigger win next time around. The difference is not hard to see. According to the Australian Minister for Gaming
John Pandazopoulos
who recently launched that country's Responsible Gambling Awareness Week
keeping the following criteria in mind could help players enter into the enjoyment of games such as bingo safely: •Gamble for the fun of it
not for the money. •Set yourself a limit and don't exceed it. •Don't chase your losses. Walk away. •Think of the people who need your support. So it would seem that there is no need to steer clear of your favorite online bingo sites
as long as you are able to play responsibly
and quit while you're ahead.
5 Things To Consider Before Playing At On Online Casino
Online Casinos try very hard to create the "real-world" gaming experience on your home pc. The best casino software offers astonishingly realistic graphics along with fast paced action and a user friendly interface. While most of today's online casinos do their very best to ensure that the games are fun and fair
as an online casino newbie
here's a few thing you should consider before you plunk down your money. 1) Read the fine print! Before you even consider playing for real money you need to know the rules. Some casinos charge a fee to send your funds
others restrict how frequently you can withdraw funds. ″Look before you leap″
find a set of rules that you can live with before you make a deposit 2) How does the casino handle customer support? Is there a toll free number for you to call? Do they offer real time chat mode support? Is support simply handled via email? Better casinos will have several convenient ways for you to contact them. Here's a tip; don’t be afraid to call their toll free support line and ask a few general questions
just to get a better feel for the casino. 3) What do other players have to say about the Casino? Visit the various online gambling forums and see what others are saying. Reputable online casinos do their best to keep their customers happy. Disgruntled players can cause quite a few problems for a casino with only a few mouse clicks. With that said
if you see a rant against a particular casino
try to determine if it was simply posted by an unhappy player who lost his money. In other words
go deeper then just looking at a single post; see if others share this player's view. 4) Understand how the bonus structure works. Because competition is so fierce
virtually every online casino will give you a bonus for signing up with them
this is very nice
but there are always strings attached. First
there are almost always play through requirements. In other words
if the casino is giving you $50
you'll have to bet that money some number of times before you can cash it out. Also
there are often restrictions on the games you can play using your "free money". Games with a smaller house edge (like blackjack for example) are sometimes excluded from the games you can play using the bonus money. Also
there may be maximum cash out amount when you're playing with the bonus money. So once again
it's up to you to read the fi
ne print and make sure you understand what the restrictions are when playing with the bonus money. 5) The Edge is always with the casino! While we all dream of hitting that huge jackpot and being set for life
the odds against that ever happening are simply astronomical. Gambling
whether it's online or in Vegas
is designed to be a fun way to spend some time – if you win a few bucks' great
but more then likely you'll wind up with less money then you started with. That's the simple truth. Gamble for the thrill and the excitement
not for the rent.
Jadestones Prospects Looking Good This Year
Jadestone Networks’ First Quarter Records Showed a Tremendous Increase in Activity, Signifying a Bountiful Year Ahead Swedish online gaming operator Jadestone Networks has recently announced its record-breaking growth in player activity during the first quarter of 2009. The company operates skill games network like GamArena and DiceArena, and they are largely crediting these two networks for their increase in player activity. In March, the number of online casino cash players increased by 116% year-on-year. Also, the number of casinos featuring Jadestone’s casino games, like online blackjack and online roulette, has increased from three last year to nine this year. These partner sites include Betfair, bwin, Paf, NordicBet, and Gala Coral. Tobias Nissen of Jadestone Networks is confident that this growth will continue. He said that they have just closed their biggest jackpot ever, which amounted to 20,000, to Scarab Solitaire players. In fact, its Dice Solitaire game is the second most popular game in the online casino, and the company is still planning to launch backgammon and Liar’s Dice in the second and third quarters of this year.
Urgent Info For American Players!
VERY IMPORTANT!(well, quite anyway) Fromthe 10th November 2008,USA residentswill no longer be able to open accounts at any online casino that uses Microgaming software. This is a huge proportion of the casinos represented on this and many other websites. However, any Americans who have opened an account on or prior to the 9th November 2008(Sunday) will be OK to continue playing. Seethis list ofUSA casinos for up-to-date information on a State By State basis.
EPEC Reveals Its 204 Lucky Poker Players
Everest Poker European Cup’s Third Edition Brings 204 Players to the Chia Laguna Resort in Sardinia on May 8-11 A month before the much awaited poker event called the Everest Poker European Cup (EPEC), there are already a total of 204 lucky online casino gamers who are qualified to play in the event’s third edition. This online gaming event will be held from May 8-11 in Sardinia’s Chia Laguna Resort. According to casino statistics done by Jupiter Research, online casino players are getting younger, as evidenced by how the EPEC players are mostly comprised of players under 34 years old. With regard to these players’ sizes, it seems that casino gaming online has contributed much to their sedentary lifestyle, as 64% of EPEC qualifiers had shirt sizes of L or XL, while 9% requested for XXL shirts. EPEC players hail from different countries all over Europe, such as France, Sweden, Hungary, Poland, and Finland. The first two editions of this sport tournament were won by Sweden. This will give these players a taste of how it is like to play in live casinos. Hopefully, there will also be sports betting, online roulette, and online blackjack tournaments in the future.
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Win a Free MacBook at Bodog Casino
Bodog is awarding 10 blackjack players a $100 bonus each week for a total of $1,000 in weekly bonuses through Oct. 1. After six weeks,the top 5 players will win an Apple MacBook Computer worth more than $1,600! Read the full story at http://www.classicasinos.com/Casino_Promotions/Win-Free-MacBook-at-Bodog-Casino.html
WSOP, Dream Team Poker Announce July Event
The World Series of Poker and Dream Team Poker have joined in announcing a special addition to the 2009 WSOP schedule…
The Diverse Range of Casino Games
There are several casino games available for you to play that can enable you to reach different levels of thrill and excitement. Casinos have made it possible for you to join into a wide variety of games where you can try your luck and maybe make a fortune. But if you are more into enjoying yourself while at the casino, then you should try out all the casino games available for you in order to give you a worthwhile experience. One of the most common and popular of casino games is the slot machines. It is one of the casino games available that any casino visitor can play without requiring any prior gambling knowledge. Unlike card games, one does not have to be an expert at the slots. Anyone can easily engage in the game and even win at it. The slots also do require only small bets that any casino visitor can easily afford. Originally, slot machines were installed in casinos as a diversion for casual casino gamers. But eventually, the slots became a monstrous success as more and more casino gamers prefer to play the slots more than any other table games available. They became the most popular and the most profitable casino game that is why they became the casino's common trademark. The technology of slot machines may have changed but the game is still played the same way. The player pulls a lever to rotate a series of reels that have different pictures printed on them. Winning is determined by lining up the pictures with the pay line, a line found at the middle of the viewing window. If the series of reels shows similar pictures lining up along the pay line, you win. The amount will depend on what pictures land on the pay line. Other casino games available for you to play are a number of card games where you may be able to bet to your heart's content. One card game that you can play is blackjack. Blackjack is one of the most popular card games that you can find at the casino. The primary objective at winning at this card game is trying to get as close to 21 with your cards as possible. Its simplicity has made it one of the more enduring and popular of casino card games. The players would usually be playing against the dealer and not with each other. Their aim is to get their cards have a value as close to 21 as possible. The suits have no meaning in this card game and going over 21 will get you busted. If you are able to have a set of cards having a value closest to 21, then you win. Another card game that has been getting its ride on popularity has been poker. It has been a game that more and more people would like to play. It is a type of casino game where players go against other players in order to win and not against the dealer. But in order to play the game, a player should be able to understand and know by heart the basics of playing the game. It is not something that one can learn and win games at overnight. Poker is a game that would need a lot of skill and knowledge. Other games that you will be able to play at casinos include craps and roulette. Craps is a dice game where you may be able to bet in a variety of ways in order to win. It is a kind of casino game that may also require a bit of knowledge before being played. The varieties of winning combinations possible at craps have made it also one of the most exciting casino games one can play. Another casino game that won't need much knowledge for you to play is at the roulette wheels. Here, you would only need to guess where the ball would fall once the roulette wheel stops spinning and you win. One can either bet on red/black, high/low, or odd/even in order to win.
Kenrimon Machines
Kenrimono Pachinko Machines are Japanese slots for heavy-gamblers types that offer certain benefits and high jackpots.
If Fortune Smiles – Chinese Attitudes To Gambling
Every casino has an area set aside for its Chinese clientele. These areas are always characterised by their noisy, exciting atmosphere in which huddles of players stake vast amounts of cash on seemingly mystifying games with exotic-sounding names. Not for them Blackjack or roulette. They prefer Sic Bo, Pai Gow, Keno. Even the European favourite Baccarat is referred to as Punto Banco. Western gamblers spend time and money looking for systems – strategies that allow them to turn the odds in their favour. They play games in which the casino has the smallest advantage (or house edge). This attracts them to 'safe' bets in games like Blackjack, where the casino advantage is around 0.5%. The Chinese games are completely the opposite. Some of the bets in these games are the worst of any in the casino. For example, the tie bet in Punto Banco has a house edge of 14%, while in Sic Bo, for any bet other than the Big or Small bets it's between 8 and 18%. Keno is barely more than a lottery, with extremely high casino advantages of at least 25%. The chance of winning is clearly not the major motivator in these games. So what is it that attracts the Chinese players? It comes down to why they play. Unlike the typical gambler, they are not necessarily seeking to get rich quick. Instead, they see it as a way to test themselves against the world. To the Chinese, luck is considered a moral attribute. If fortune is smiling on you, you are seen as blessed. The Chinese – maybe because of Chinese society's essentially feudal past – regard life as a gamble, so these games are just an extension of the random nature of life. Another factor is their confidence in their own business acumen. They believe that any money lost while gambling can and will be recouped through more legitimate channels. The Chinese attitude to gambling is far more healthy than ours in the West. It is not perceived as an immoral activity, but as a social outlet in which the individual tackles and tries to overcome improbable odds, much as life itself. If you're a gambler sick of trying to find that tiny margin of probability, or you just want to know if fortune is smiling upon you, perhaps you should try your hand at Sic Bo or Keno. If you're still not convinced to take a chance, there are plenty sites out there than can give you the low-down on these games and explain how best to tackle them. Fortune Palace, for example, will explain the rules, odds and advantages for Sic Bo, Keno, Pai Gow and Punto Banco. Change your motivation for gambling and relax a little. Just place your bets and let fate decide if you win or lose!
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Hi, I think it all comes down to smart money management. Even with the sniper software, don’t spend more then you own limit. I’ve seen with online roulette, black coming up 10 times in a row. If you follow every time with doubling your bet, you will be over the table limit. And then even if you win after 7 or 8 times doubling your bet how much have you gained? Bet three, four at most five times in a row then let go, don’t look back.
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Sheffield bingo player wins 174,367
A Gala Bingo player in Stannington, Sheffield has picked up winnings of 174,367 after scooping the national High 5 jackpot. The 45 year old woman, who has asked to remain anonymous, also sparked a 165,352 win for the remaining players at her local bingo club. Under the High 5 rules half the jackpot goes to the other players in the Sheffield Wadsley bingo hall playing in the same game. The woman told the Sheffield Star newspaper: “It’s a wonderful feeling! The club was in uproar. Everyone was thanking me and there were some lovely personal stories. A lady came up to me in the toilets and said ‘you’ve really made my Christmas’ – that just says it all. I’m still in shock. “It was quite funny because we were late getting to the club and just before I closed the door my sister shouted don’t forget your High 5! It is incredible to have won such a large sum of money. I’ll never forget this.” Gala Bingo Sheffield Wadsley’s deputy manager Russell Coggan said: “It was amazing. Everyone was really charged up, it was electric. And 110 customers in the local area picked up 1,503 just before Christmas – especially with times being what they are it really means something to these people.”
1.3 Million Won on Deal Or No Deal at Jackpot Joy
Jackpot Joy Bingo’s biggest ever winner was left in shock at 11:42am on Saturday after he won a staggering 1,365,996.64 playing Deal or No Deal online. The player, who has asked for his full name not to be revealed, said he was called Keith R. He said: “On the day itself, I was working on the market and I headed home early – it was just so cold and quiet. My wife offered me a coffee and I switched on the computer and saw the banner for 1.3 million. I just knew I had to give it a try. “Almost before I knew it, I had five numbers left – 14, 16, 40, 200 and the jackpot. I knew it wasn’t gonna make it easy, but I picked another 3 numbers and found myself looking at 200 and the big one. “Then the offer came in at 362, and I knew there was no-way I’d take it! So I said No Deal and the box came forward and … the moment itself was weird … I kinda knew I’d see 200 in the box and I was fine with it. Completely fine with it. “But then … coming from out of the box, came the number: 1,365, 996.64 and … I mean … Everything changed.” Keith – a married market trader with a daughter – is currently deciding what to do with the life changing sum of money. “It’s amazing, I’ve got enough to pay off all my debts – and still have change to buy a new house. I can’t believe this has happened. Nothing will be the same again. “I think the only way to sum it up was to repeat what I wrote in chat after I’d won: This is a mind numbingly life changing event.” Jackpot Joy licenses Deal or No Deal from Endemol, who make the worldwide television hit. Endemol are estimated to make around 4 million a year from gambling-related revenues on Deal or No Deal, which has become one of the most popular casino and online gambling games.