I was searching around today for a new casino to check out, and was reading a lot about the different software providers. Basically, there are three major players when it comes to casino software development: Real Time Gaming, Microgaming, and Playtech.
These three guys make up almost every single online casino, and they all are pretty good options when it comes to picking a casino. After some research I decided I'd try out one of the RTG online casinos. I picked RTG because they have been around for over 10 years, and were recommended by a bunch of my friends who play at online casinos.
After looking around, I decided to give Rushmore Casino a try, because they are one of the most highly rated RTG casinos. Once I signed up, I was offered a $400 bonus on my first deposit. I only deposited $100 because I wanted to try the site out first before playing for a lot of money. After my deposit cleared, I headed over to the Roulette tables to play. I lost a little of the money, but didn't play for very long because I had an appointment.
I'll write more about Rushmore later, because I've gotta run now. Later!
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
My Irving Trip
Irving Casino is located near Gowanda, New York and has about 8 poker tables, 2 or 3 of which actually have live games running. I decided to make a trip up on Saturday morning which was probably a bad idea in the first place as I did not get much sleep the night before. I went with a few friends and we decided to play in the $25+2 tournament that included $5 re-buys, add-ons, and a dealer bonus. This tournament was completely NUTS and you only started with 500 chips. Re-buys were taking place every single second of the first two blind levels, but still it was an all-in or fold type of tournament. After putting about $55 to $60 into that tournament I decided enough was enough and I headed to the cash table.
I only bought in for $75 which was probably my first mistake as $100 was the max. I played very tight at first just hoping to double up so I could play more hands then. After 1 hour or so I pick up JS 10C under the gun and I limped for $2. They man to my left made it $10 and 4 other called behind him. At this point I am almost priced in to call so I did just that (knowing I was clearly behind at this point). I hit the miracle flop of JC 10D 3S. I was not about to slow play this so I led out for $20 and the man to my left put me all-in (I had about $40 behind me). It folds back to me and I immediately call knowing I have the best hand. As I suspected he had QS QC and I felt pretty good with the way I had played the hand. The dealer flips the turn card and bang QD on the turn, making my hand DEAD to the river. There is nothing I can due in that situation except fold pre-flop, but I felt like it was time and I only had to put $12 into a $40 to $50 pot.
I proceeded to re-buy for another $75 once again. This round I was playing more aggressive, but it seemed things were just not going my way. I would pick up AK, raise to $12, get one caller, have an all under card flop, I would lead out, and get re-raised every time. After awhile of this I tried making a stand with K9 on the button and made it $8. The BB re-raised to $16 and I just called. The flop came K96 (prefect). The BB leads for $20 and I obviously put in my last $44 and make the call. He had AK so once again I was feeling quite alright in this situation. The dealer flips the turn card over and it was a Q. So now I am yelling "NO Ace, No Queen" and the river brings the good ole Q.
Basically I am not mad with my play just frustrated that more things did not go my way which seems to be the general feeling by most players. To play at the Best Online Casino try out BodogCasino.com
I only bought in for $75 which was probably my first mistake as $100 was the max. I played very tight at first just hoping to double up so I could play more hands then. After 1 hour or so I pick up JS 10C under the gun and I limped for $2. They man to my left made it $10 and 4 other called behind him. At this point I am almost priced in to call so I did just that (knowing I was clearly behind at this point). I hit the miracle flop of JC 10D 3S. I was not about to slow play this so I led out for $20 and the man to my left put me all-in (I had about $40 behind me). It folds back to me and I immediately call knowing I have the best hand. As I suspected he had QS QC and I felt pretty good with the way I had played the hand. The dealer flips the turn card and bang QD on the turn, making my hand DEAD to the river. There is nothing I can due in that situation except fold pre-flop, but I felt like it was time and I only had to put $12 into a $40 to $50 pot.
I proceeded to re-buy for another $75 once again. This round I was playing more aggressive, but it seemed things were just not going my way. I would pick up AK, raise to $12, get one caller, have an all under card flop, I would lead out, and get re-raised every time. After awhile of this I tried making a stand with K9 on the button and made it $8. The BB re-raised to $16 and I just called. The flop came K96 (prefect). The BB leads for $20 and I obviously put in my last $44 and make the call. He had AK so once again I was feeling quite alright in this situation. The dealer flips the turn card over and it was a Q. So now I am yelling "NO Ace, No Queen" and the river brings the good ole Q.
Basically I am not mad with my play just frustrated that more things did not go my way which seems to be the general feeling by most players. To play at the Best Online Casino try out BodogCasino.com
Friday, May 16, 2008
Site Ranks Online Casinos
For the past few years there has been one site that has stood above the rest when it comes to being an online casino affiliate. Launching in 1996, CasinoGuide.com has been around for over 10 years promoting the best online casinos. They currently have thousands of informative articles about gambling theory and strategy, as well as hundreds of reviews of the top online casinos.
One nice thing about Casino Guide is since they receive so much traffic, they actually are allowed to offer upgraded casino bonuses to their players. So, if you are deciding to sign up at an online casino, make sure to check them out so you can be sure you are receiving the maximum deposit bonus when you make your initial deposit.
One nice thing about Casino Guide is since they receive so much traffic, they actually are allowed to offer upgraded casino bonuses to their players. So, if you are deciding to sign up at an online casino, make sure to check them out so you can be sure you are receiving the maximum deposit bonus when you make your initial deposit.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Playing Baccarat For Money
I always knew that people played poker online, but I was stunned when I discovered that you can actually play Baccarat online for real money. For those of you who don't know, Baccarat is a card game that is often played in land-based casinos, but unlike poker, there is no skill involved whatsoever. Everything is totally luck, which is why I was amazed that people would play it online for real money, because it is just basically giving money away.
Now, I can understand why someone would play Baccarat in a live casino. When you're playing at a brick and mortar casino, you actually gain a ton of entertainment out of losing your money. The characters you meet at a casino are priceless, and often times you can get an amazing meal and stay at a great hotel when you go to a casino.
But an online casino is a whole different story. In that case you are just sitting at home, possibly in bed on your laptop, and basically, doing nothing. Maybe it's just me, but playing Baccarat in that situation really doesn't sound that appealing.
If you aren't sure what Baccarat is, I'll give you a quick run down. It is a card game played on a table, where you can either bet on the Banker, the Player, or a Tie. The object is to bet on the hand that ends up being closer to the number 9. Face cards count as 0 points, and Aces are only worth 1 point. Plus, unlike Blackjack, there are no hands that bust. If your hand ends up higher than 10, you just minus 10 from the total to get your point score. So if you had a hand of 18, you'd just minus ten and have a hand of 8 (a pretty nice hand).
Now, I can understand why someone would play Baccarat in a live casino. When you're playing at a brick and mortar casino, you actually gain a ton of entertainment out of losing your money. The characters you meet at a casino are priceless, and often times you can get an amazing meal and stay at a great hotel when you go to a casino.
But an online casino is a whole different story. In that case you are just sitting at home, possibly in bed on your laptop, and basically, doing nothing. Maybe it's just me, but playing Baccarat in that situation really doesn't sound that appealing.
If you aren't sure what Baccarat is, I'll give you a quick run down. It is a card game played on a table, where you can either bet on the Banker, the Player, or a Tie. The object is to bet on the hand that ends up being closer to the number 9. Face cards count as 0 points, and Aces are only worth 1 point. Plus, unlike Blackjack, there are no hands that bust. If your hand ends up higher than 10, you just minus 10 from the total to get your point score. So if you had a hand of 18, you'd just minus ten and have a hand of 8 (a pretty nice hand).
Saturday, May 3, 2008
How to Play Blackjack
Blackjack is one of the most popular online casinos games, and if you're a new player then you need to learn the rules before you jump right in. It's actually a fairly simple game, but there are a few intricate rules that are important for players who are looking to increase their odds against the house.
The main premise of the game is to get as close to 21 as you can without going over. Number cards are worth their number, face cards are worth 10, and Aces are worth either 1 or 11 depending on the rest of your hand. So, if you held Ace-9 you could either have 10 or 20. If you go over 21 you bust, and automatically lose the hand.
The dealer is also receiving a hand, and you are competing with the dealer to make the highest hand without exceeding 21. The dealer however has a few set rules, such as they hit on anything up to 16, and stand on 17 or higher. Also, the dealer can't double down, split, or surrender.
When you have an Ace and a face card in your hand, that is automatically Blackjack, and you win an increased payout. After you are dealt your cards, you can either stand, hit, double down, split, or surrender.
Standing means that you are satisfied with your hand, so you just stay with the cards you have. Hit means that the dealer gives you another card, and if it creates a hand higher than 21 you bust. Doubling down means that you are able to double your bet, and you receive one more card. Players often do this when they hold 10 or 11, because if they receive a face card they'll have a very strong hand plus a double bet on the table. Splitting is when you are dealt a pair and split it into two hands, with equal size bets on each hand. Surrendering is when you decide you don't like your hand, so you forfeit half of your bet and the hand ends.
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The main premise of the game is to get as close to 21 as you can without going over. Number cards are worth their number, face cards are worth 10, and Aces are worth either 1 or 11 depending on the rest of your hand. So, if you held Ace-9 you could either have 10 or 20. If you go over 21 you bust, and automatically lose the hand.
The dealer is also receiving a hand, and you are competing with the dealer to make the highest hand without exceeding 21. The dealer however has a few set rules, such as they hit on anything up to 16, and stand on 17 or higher. Also, the dealer can't double down, split, or surrender.
When you have an Ace and a face card in your hand, that is automatically Blackjack, and you win an increased payout. After you are dealt your cards, you can either stand, hit, double down, split, or surrender.
Standing means that you are satisfied with your hand, so you just stay with the cards you have. Hit means that the dealer gives you another card, and if it creates a hand higher than 21 you bust. Doubling down means that you are able to double your bet, and you receive one more card. Players often do this when they hold 10 or 11, because if they receive a face card they'll have a very strong hand plus a double bet on the table. Splitting is when you are dealt a pair and split it into two hands, with equal size bets on each hand. Surrendering is when you decide you don't like your hand, so you forfeit half of your bet and the hand ends.
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