Beginners Article

10 Rules for Gambling

Here are 10 of the most important principles which all gamblers, no matter how experienced you are, should keep in mind at all times when playing at physical casinos as well as online casinos.

1. Thou shalt anticipate loss.

It is not possible to win every time. The casinos would not make a profit and thus would not be able to exist. Therefore the odds will always remain mostly in favour of the casino. However do not despair, enjoy the game and know that there must always be an opposite. If one must win, so too must someone lose. It is a necessary part of the game.

2. Thou shalt know thy local law.

Not all countries have legalised online gambling and it is essential to find out about the laws in your country, state, province or region before attempting to play.

3. Thou shalt not wager more than thy can afford.

Gambling becomes a problem when you lose money which is meant for the more necessary things in life. Set yourself a limit and stick to it.

4. Thou shalt trust the odds and not 'betting systems'.

Trusting the odds, even if you don't quite understand them is better than trusting 'betting systems'. Casino games are based on mathematical algorithms which have set probabilities and percentages. People who are continuously successful understand how the odds work and work out their strategies accordingly, not by following 'betting systems' which always fail when tested in computer simulation. Don't trust these people who try to sell you these schemes. If they really worked they would not tell you about it as they would be too busy getting rich from it.

5. Thou shalt not cheat.

Cheaters never prosper. There are extremely strict security systems in place and the moment you are discovered to be cheating they will locate you via your IP address, blacklist you and your actions will incur serious legal implications. DO NOT CHEAT!

6. Thou shalt play to win.

With online gambling you have no excuse not to understand the games. You can play for free with the casinos software, you can take your time, get to know the games, understand how they work, become comfortable and by the time you start playing for real money you will have a better grasp at the odds and can play to win.

7. Thou shalt display good gambling etiquette.

It is important, not only for you but for those around you too, that you display good etiquette. Be kind and respectful towards others both online and at physical casinos and you will find that people will be respectful back, thus ensuring enjoyable gaming for all.

8. Thou shalt discover rules best suited to thyself.

Rules vary from casino to casino and even from game to game. Some casinos offer the same games but with various rules. Know good rules from bad and seek out the rules which are best suited to you. It will help improve your odds.

9. Thou shalt not place side bets or hedge thy bets.

Do not place bets on the side or try to take forms of insurance. These options are only there to make the house wealthier and you ultimately lose.

10. Thou shalt tip.

This does not really apply to online gambling, however it is still very important to remember that it is good etiquette to tip the dealer if you have received good service. This does not mean that if you lose you don't have to tip; service has nothing to do with winning or losing. The dealer does not control your luck. Next time you visit a physical casino tip your dealer, who knows maybe Lady Luck will smile upon you.