Tip of the Day

…it probably is. You know the saying, and it’s one that you should keep in mind when playing at online casinos and other gambling sites. It applies to so-called gambling “secrets” and “strategies”—if they are making big promises about consistently beating the casino, they’re selling you on a lie. It also applies to the casinos themselves. If you’re being promised a welcome bonus that goes above and beyond what other sites are offering, it’s probably because there is a hidden term that renders all of those promises redundant.

Always look beyond the promise and never forget this saying.

If you’re playing at a land-based casino, look out for dealers that seemlike they are new or inexperienced. While it is true that you can’t really beat them consistently, they could make life easier for you if they are clumsy. You’re notactually playing against them as dealers are forced to follow strict rules.

However, if they are clumsy then they mightaccidentally reveal one of their hole cards during a game of blackjack, putting you in a fantastic position. It’s a small thing, but if you’re using basic blackjack strategy to reduce the house edge, that small thing could be all that you need to swing the odds in your favor.

The idea that a slot could be ready for a payout is omnipresent. Many gaming cabinets are programmed to pay at certain intervals, and if it hasn’t paid out for a long time, it could be due. But this isn’t really true for online slot machines. These aren’t single machines sitting in busy casinos and waiting to pay out. They are games that run on a vast network across hundreds of sites. Thousands of players could be playing them at any given time, and they all have the same chance of winning.

Of course, there is a reason to choose your time carefully if you’re playing progressive jackpot games, but for everything else, you can ignore those “hot” and “cold” sections on many modern casinos.

While slots can’t compare to games like Blackjack and Baccarat when it comes to house edge/RTP, some are better than others in this department. Many modern slot machines have RTPs of around 95%, but there are still slots that go below 90%, offering a very poor prospect for players seeking a consistent return.

Fortunately, there are slots that exceed 97% and even ones that have an RTP of 98%, including Blood Suckers, which has one of the highest RTPs you will find. Check RTPs in advance to see which games promise the higher returns and spend more time on these than others.

This is something that many players struggle with. They lose money and start thinking that the casino has it in for them. You only need to check the user review page on any online casino page to see this, as it will likely be awash with complaints from angry players who can’t understand why they keep losing and state that the casino is clearly rigged.

You’ll see it on poker sitesas well, eventhough they are player-vs-player and the operator doesn’t stand to gain anything regardless of who wins.

If you’re playing on a legitimate, licensed site, it will be using third-party games that are certified as fair.

Many gamblers slip into the habit of increasing their wagers when things aren’t going their way. They start chasing their losses and get more and more desperate. Before they know it, they are a substantial sum of money in the red and they have just taken their first step on a very slippery slope.

If you start losing, decrease your stake. You can do this when you start winning as well. It might seem like a good idea to increase your stake when things are going your way. It’s an easy way to win big, right? Well no, it’s just as risky. If anything, you should be trying to protect your profit.

You’ve won a substantial sum of money, now what? Do you leave it in your account for another day and another gambling session? Do you withdraw some of the money and leave the rest? Or do you withdraw all of it?

The problem with the first two options is that you could end up losing the money and may deposit and lose even more. Before you know it, you’ve gone from having a big win in your account to being in the red. Instead, withdraw all of your winnings as soon as the gambling session is over. The money will be in your bank account before you know it, which means it won’t be there to lose.

If you are a long-term gambler, there’s a good chance you’ve uttered words to the effect of, “Over the long-term, I’ve probably broken even”. We all do it, and it’s because we tend to remember all of the wins and forget the losses. But many casinos and sportsbooks keep track, and in some jurisdictions, it’s arequirement.

Look for the profit and loss statement in your account and check it on a regular basis. It could be a wakeup call that puts a stop to risky gambling and ensures you play responsibly.

This is something that people forget. Sure, the house always wins, but that statement references the bigger picture. It means that when all games and players have been accounted for, the casino can expect to be in the black. It doesn’t mean that a single player can’t win; it doesn’t mean that you are guaranteed to lose money every time you play at an online casino.

The odds are certainly against you, but only just. You should never expect to win when you play casino games, but at the same time, don’t assume that you are destined to lose.

Most real money casino games have free play versions, also known as “fun play” or simply “demo” games. As the name suggests, you won’t win any real money playing these games, but you won’t lose any either. They’ll show you the ropes and ensure you know what you’re doing before you commit real cash. The RTP/house edge and volatility are also exactly the same as the real money versions, so you’ll get a feel for the payouts.

These games are especially important for slots that require manual inputs, as well as crash games, where you’re required to pay attention.