Pai Gow Poker Rules

March 11th, 2012

Pai Gow poker is a popular card game available at many on and offline casinos. The card game uses a single 52-card deck plus the joker. The object of the game is to defeat the banker, who is either the dealer or another player sitting at the table. After the players make their bets, the [...]

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Casino gambling machines

March 10th, 2012

Casino gambling machines are electronic devices that allow casino games to be played by the individual, without the constant supervision of casino staff. The machines are commonly known by various nicknames including fruit machines – because most early models featured pictures of fruit – and one-armed bandits, an allusion to the one arm or lever [...]

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Staying within casino etiquette

March 7th, 2012

It is easy to have a good time gambling, betting, and playing cards when everyone adheres to standard casino etiquette.  In some situations, the rules are stringent and anything outside of those guidelines is frowned upon.  In other cases, good common sense will suffice. Know the guidelines before taking a seat When a player sits [...]

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What’s Your Game of Choice?

March 6th, 2012

Much as a travelling circus has three rings of simultaneous activities to keep the varied interests of a diverse audience satisfied at all times throughout the performance, so too do the best online casino game websites always have something happening that will cater to the interests of the different people who visit the site for [...]

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Atlantic City: A Viable Option to Vegas?

February 25th, 2012

Holidaymakers looking for some exciting fun in America usually choose either Miami or Las Vegas as their destination.  New York and Los Angeles are also common holiday spots but is there another city in the US that can be as exciting as Miami or Vegas? Casinos and Hotels The palace-like casinos in Atlantic City, New [...]

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How to Find the Best UK Online Casinos

February 21st, 2012

While there are estimated to be over 2,000 casinos online, it is useful to locate one that is entertaining and reputable.  Some of the best online casinos in the UK include the Circus Casino, Betfair Casino, bet365 Casino, and even international casinos such as InterCasino.  You will come across hundreds of UK online casinos that [...]

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Traditional slots explained

February 19th, 2012

From their humble beginnings as “one arm bandits,” slot machines have changed significantly with regards to the way in which they are made.  The antiquated and out-dated mechanical designs have been replaced by computer software.  However, little has changed in the way in which they are played.     The player pulls the handle of the slot [...]

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Tips on Tipping at the Casino

February 13th, 2012

Workers at a casino are part of the service industry and, while patrons are not obligated to do so, it is expected that you will provide a tip to an employee who provides a direct service. Tips are called tokes in the casino world, and it is perfectly acceptable to toke an employee with chips. [...]

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Basic Anatomy of a Casino

February 12th, 2012

Though theme and décor vary greatly, most casinos have a similar layout geared toward bringing players in and keeping them there and happy. One-armed bandits greet guests as they enter the casino floor, with row upon row of slot machines taking up a great deal of space. Toward the centre of the floor will be [...]

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Helpful Keno Tips

February 4th, 2012

Keno is a fun game, which originally started in casinos and pubs that allowed gambling. It has since become very popular and is a regular fixture of many online gambling sites. Should you decide you would like to practice before playing live games there are sites that allow you to play Keno for free. This [...]

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