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Craps is more than just a game
August 28th, 2009 | 
Author: Craps is more than just a game. It’s a challenge. A chance to do battle against the odds. A test of your luck against the house. You tempt fate. Will you experience the thrill of victory or the agony of defeat?
You approach the table. Before you lies the green field of battle. You buy your chips and enter into the unknown. This leather bound table represents a world of possibilities and it is, for the moment, your only reality.
Your objective is to beat the house at it’s own game. Can you make the Pit boss sweat? Will Lady Luck shine her light upon you?
But you need more than just luck to succeed. Simply making random bets in a haphazard way will almost surely end up in disaster. You will need a plan. Some method or strategy that will help you survive the house edge.
The odds are against you and that makes it impossible for any system you use to beat the house consistently in the long run. There are, however, some bets that you can make with a low house edge. You need first to determine how the dice are running.
When you first start betting, take it slow. Get a feel for the table. Are a lot of numbers being thrown and points being made? Or is the seven coming up before you win back your bets? Once you determine which way you think the dice are running, you would start to bet accordingly. Place bets on the six and eight are good for a hot table. Don’t come bets are good for a cold table.
There are hundreds of systems and methods you can try. You also need to know about money management, betting progressions and discipline.
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How to Beat the Casinos at their own Game
Many of us fly to Vegas or Atlantic City when we get the urge to gamble. Some times we win, most times we lose. Ever wonder why?
Yes, everyone knows that the house has slightly better percentages than the players but that is not the main reason why they come out ahead.
Here are the real reasons that people lose at land based casinos:
Free alcohol – your reasoning is dulled and you start making stupid mistakes
Scantily clad women – the casino uses these women to distract you.
The ringing of the slots and the cheering of the crowds – This gives you a false sense of hope. If all of those bells are ringing, somebody must be winning. Why not you?
The lighting – the casino deliberately creates an atmosphere where time is meaningless. Have you ever noticed that there are no clocks? This keeps you playing longer than you would have if you could see day turn to night.
Oxygen – many casinos pump in oxygen to give you a bit of a buzz so you can play longer
The advantages of an online casino:
No alcohol. You can choose not to go to the fridge and get that beer. You also don’t have anyone pushing it on you.
You can shut off the sound on your computer. Without the sounds, you are less likely to allow your emotions to run wild. You will also think a lot clearer when betting.
No scantilly clad women. You can shut off the tv, and radio and tell your girlfriend or boyfried to put some clothes on.
Most of us have windows so we can watch time pass. More importantly, you should wear a watch and preplan how long you will spend gambling on each round. You can also keep an eye on your funds. No need to count chips. The screen tells you how much you have won or lost.
For all of these reasons and more, gambling online makes more sense and gives you a better chance of adding to your billfold. Just remember, once you have reached your predetermined win – log off and get out of the house! That way you will actually keep your winnings and watch them deposited straight into your bank account