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Before you start play set your budget limit and
stick to it. Set also your profit target amount and make it
reasonable. |
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Quit while ahead. The feeling is great and you
are likely to win again next time. |
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If you lose your set limit, quit immediately.
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Never borrow money to gamble and don't lend
either. Lending money to a friend who is losing badly is a sure way
of stressing your friendship - and probably the lent money too. |
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Do your homework before you gamble online, not
after. Read the rules, check the terms on bonuses and cashing out,
in particular. |
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Check the customer service response before you
sign up with an online casino. Make a phonecall or send them an
email with a question and see how long it takes them to reply. |
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Check if the online casino is a member of a known
association. This won't be a guarantee, but it surely reduces the
risk of being let down. |
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Be suspicious of anything that sounds to good too
be true. It probably is. |
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Learn money management, it is more important than
the game itself. |
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Don't be afraid to bet. If you are not up to it,
don't gamble. |
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Don't drink and gamble - drinking lowers your
inhibitions and clouds your judgment. |
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Don't gamble if you feel tired. |
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Don't increase your bets to try to recover
losses. |
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Don't be greedy; if you lose what you have just
won, you are. |
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Don't gamble more than your set limit. |
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Don't stay beyond what you have set out to do.
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Never quit after a win. |
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When you win a lot, don't think it's easy. It may
feel that way but it never is. |
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Don't risk more than you can afford to lose,
especially on a new game or a game that you don't know all the rules
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The Ten Commandments of Online Casino Playing
1.) Know thy local laws. Make sure that you are
playing in a location that is legal.
2.) Know thy casino well.
3.) Know thy "freebees" at the casino.
4.) Know thy casino customer support.
5.) Know thy options to collect your money.
6.) Know thy available bonus perks.
7.) Know that all games are created equal.
8.) Know the information that you give the casino is secure and
protected.
9.) Know that your intent is to win.
10.) Know that you are there to enjoy.
Gambling Control
The key to being a successful gambler lies in the
word "control".
When you have control over your gambling, your visit to a casino
(online or otherwise) can be an entertaining and hopefully profitable
experience. However, in order to keep gambling fun, you should always
remember the following:
Only gamble with money you can afford to lose.
Set your limit for winnings and for losses before you begin to gamble
and stop once you reach that limit.
Never chase your losses.
By adhering to tried and tested playing strategies and sharpening your
skills, you can prolong your entertainment, and improve your odds at
the casino.
If you realize you have a problem, don't be afraid to contact
organizations that can help you. After all, you've already taken the
first step. Gamblers Anonymous provides problem gamblers with a
support system to help them through the difficult times and can put
you in touch with a support group in your area. Contact them on:
www.gamblersanonymous.org
Attitude is everything. Maintain self-control, and whether you win or
lose at the casino, you will always be a winner!
The Winning Strategy
Here are some great pointers in making the money
you want when frequenting the casinos.
1. Have a good knowledge of the game that you are
playing. You can study the odds and strategies that have been used to
be successful. Read up!
2. Make sure to budget yourself. Spread out the money you plan to use.
If you plan to play for a few days, divide up the money
proportionately.
3. Do not drink or allow yourself to be under the influence of any
narcotic. Be yourself. Know what you are doing.
4. Use any customer service options available. Access the casino's
file for customer service assistance.
5. Remember, nothing can guarantee your winning.
6. Study the odds involved in winning.
7. Setup a dollar limit on you game. Know when you should stop
playing.
8. Remember that casinos are in business to make money. They know the
odds and they pre-calculate the number of winners to losers.
9. Don't pay attention to gimmicks to be successful. Rather, know the
odds and play accordingly.
