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Tuesday, June 14, 2005

Innovation In Bookmaking

Q & A with
Dalton Wagner, Founder V.O. Group, S.A.

As Founder and Proprietor of V.O. Group, S.A., Dalton Wagner has the reputation of ferreting out new markets and attacking while other companies sit on their hindquarters and watch. One market that has always eluded offshore bookmakers is the ‘guy who likes dealing with his credit bookmaker’. Typically this market has been untouchable for the offshore bookmaker, but NOT for Dalton and V.O. Group, S.A. We had an opportunity to catch up with Dalton Wagner on his last visit to Panama.

Vegas Offshore: Tell us about this new product that you are calling your Price Per Head Agency Relationship.
Wagner: As you know, one market that a post-up sportsbook has historically been unable to attack is the huge market of bettors that have been betting with their local guy for years. The reason this market exists is the personal relationship that an onshore bookie has with his clients. Sportsbooks have attempted to educate the player and lure him away from the local bookie, however we have taken another tact. We have partnered with local bookies around the world to make their offering better and more valuable.

Vegas Offshore: So instead of attacking the local guy, you actually approach him with your offer?
Wagner: Exactly. The fact is that the relationship is the last thread holding clients to a local guy. Yes, there is the fact that the local guy extends credit, but with bonuses and promotions we can overcome that offering. The key is the relationship.

Vegas Offshore: I’m confused, please explain.
Wagner: As you know, the onshore bookmaking market has lost steam to the offshore providers like V.O. Group, S.A. The reason is that the offerings that I can provide are far superior to those that any onshore bookmaker can offer. The PPH concept is based on allowing the onshore bookmaker to provide his clients my offerings on a purely anonymous basis via an online automated tool. Rather, by signing up with my PPH service, an onshore bookmaker can compete with all offshore sportsbooks on equal footing offering 24-hour wagering, 365 days a year. All the bookmaker does is use an online system to assign PINs and PASSWORDs and pay me a small fee per week for the service.

Vegas Offshore: Wait a minute. So, this means that a small time operator in Cleveland, Ohio can offer all the same things that V.O. Group, S.A. does without making the multi-million dollar investment?
Wagner: Now your catching on. For as little as $25 per head per week, a guy in Ohio can compete with the biggest sportsbooks in the world. And, better yet, never answer another wagering phone call again.

Vegas Offshore: OK, I get it. They use your automated tool to drive their clients to your software online, and they simply pick up the figures at the end of the week.
Wagner: Exactly correct with one exception. Their clients can bet on the phone via our call center staffed with 250 people OR bet online. Again, they have access to all of the offerings V.O. Group, S.A. provides including call center access, client services and technical support.

Vegas Offshore: Is the PPH product only based on sports wagering?
Wagner: Very good question. The answer is no. We actually have the ability to offer clients two (2) casino products including blackjack, baccarat, slots, 3 card poker, roulette, etc. And, clients may also bet on horses at over 350 tracks worldwide.

Vegas Offshore: Wow! That truly is incredible. So, a bookie that has one client can compete with the likes of MVPsportsbook.com on equal footing?
Wagner: Exactly correct. But, there are two keys to the success of the product launch. The first is being able to compete head to head with the biggest sportsbooks in the world. But, arguably the most important factor is that since the onshore bookie no longer has to answer phones or track plays, he can spend all of his time picking up new clients, NOT writing bets.

Vegas Offshore: I remember that in a prior interview you had stated that the key is not winning, but finding more losers.
Wagner: An embarrassing quote, but true. Amateur bookmakers think that the key is to beat the clients you have. That is a huge mistake. The key to getting rich as a bookmaker is finding a new client every single day of the year. The numbers take care of themselves, the key is to get more and more people playing. That is the TRUE BEAUTY of the PPH software and agency relationship.

Vegas Offshore: Do you have any success stories to tell?
Wagner: I have many, but will tell you one that emphasizes what the PPH program can do. I have a bookmaker that has been working out of San Antonio, Texas for 10 years. The guy has historically made $200,000 a year from his 25 or 30 players. He was introduced to our product in July 2004, and today he is writing over 185 clients. The ability to outsource answering calls and writing tickets to us has allowed him to grow his business 600% and his revenue over 1000%.

Vegas Offshore: Why did his revenue grow more than his business? Is it because your lines are sharper than his?
Wagner: There you go again. That is the obvious mistake that everyone makes. Again, don’t worry about beating the clients. Worry about getting more clients to play. But, to answer your question directly, the ability for his clients to play in the casino, play 24 hours a day, play games/halves/quarters, props, etc. is where the extra revenue comes from. Our lines might be sharper, but the advantage is more clients betting more often.

Vegas Offshore: How many bookmakers do you currently work with?
Wagner: We are writing business for over 250 bookmakers now. Some represent groups as small as 2 or 3; and others represent groups as large as 500. Again, remember the key is finding as many clients as possible. If you get to where you are writing 15 clients or more, it is almost impossible to lose for an extended period of time.


Vegas Offshore: So how does a bookmaker learn more about this?
Wagner: Simply go to any of the V.O. Group, S.A. sites to learn more. I suggest starting at www.BettorsNet.com or calling 1-877-512-1001 or emailing agents@bettorsnet.com to get more information.

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Monday, June 13, 2005

State of the Offshore Gaming Industry

Q & A with
Dalton Wagner, Founder V.O. Group, S.A.

As Founder and Proprietor of V.O. Group, S.A., Dalton Wagner has the reputation of making one-dollar work like three in online marketing. With formidable competition, Mr. Wagner founded V.O. Group, S.A. in 1998 and has quickly risen to be one of the largest offshore operators in the world with over 50,000 active clients. We had an opportunity to catch up with Dalton Wagner on his last visit to Antigua.

Vegas Offshore: This year has been interesting for V.O. Group, S.A. and the offshore industry as a whole (advertising changes, etc.). How do you feel about the industry at the current time?
Wagner: I feel the industry is as strong as it has ever been. We are still finding that our advertising is bringing us new clients at an ever-growing rate. Some competitors are complaining that the crimp on advertising is affecting the industry, but we are not seeing this trend. Consolidation within the industry has begun, and I am sure you will continue to see smaller competitors gobbled up, and medium to larger companies merging. The weaker will go by the wayside.

Vegas Offshore: What about the rumors of V.O. Group, S.A. being bought?
Wagner: I am glad you used the term 'rumors'. The fact is that in July 2004 three suitors approached V.O. Group, S.A. because of our record-breaking profit year. In two of the cases we did see 'value' in a merger/relationship. However, at the end of the day, we could not come to terms that were agreeable on both sides. At this time V.O. Group, S.A. stands independent. And, we are happy being independent, profitable and growing.

Vegas Offshore: It is rumored that Bet On Sports (PLC; BSS.L) was one of the suitors. Is that true?
Wagner: There were three suitors that approached V.O. Group, S.A. And, in all cases confidentiality agreements were signed. For this reason, I cannot confirm or deny who any of the potential suitors were. What I can tell you is that one was a major sportsbook player, one was a major casino player and two were PLCs. I doubt that helps.

Vegas Offshore: Well, if Bet On Sports was involved, I bet you are happy you weren't involved in their November 24, 2004 stock debacle.
Wagner: The Bet On Sports stock debacle was an over-reaction by the market in my opinion. In one day you saw their stock drop 50% in value. And, the reason was poor performance in a very short period. If you looked at the other publicly held offshore gaming companies, you saw the same thing, just not as drastic as with BSS.L. Simply put, I know the founder of Bet On Sports, I know the management of Bet On Sports, I know the staff at Bet On Sports and I would not hesitate to invest in Bet On Sports. They were, and still are, undervalued in my opinion. They are a great competitor and a great company. I wish I had some of their stock at the new adjusted price. I just don't see how you can lose.

Vegas Offshore: It is rare to hear the 'competition' speaking so highly of a major competitor. Why would you do so?
Wagner: Simple. Bet On Sports is a great company. And, I am sure they would tell you the same about V.O. Group, S.A. The fact is, that there are companies out there that make our industry stronger. And, ones that make it weaker. Bet On Sports and V.O.Group, S.A. strive to make our industry stronger and more legitimate on a daily basis (as do BetCris.com; BoDog.com; etc.). What kind of ambassador for the industry would I be if I downplayed a 'good' competitor like Bet On Sports for my own benefit?

Vegas Offshore: If Bet On Sports did approach you, would you consider a merger?
Wagner: I like being independent. But, simply put, NEVER say NEVER.

Vegas Offshore: What of the rumors that you are looking at Panama as a potential relocation site?
Wagner: Our operation currently has offices in Costa Rica, Antigua and Belize. In Costa Rica we currently have over 400 employees. With employment costs in Costa Rica on the rise, the burden of Caja and the ever-changing political climate, we have looked at several alternative locations. One of the most desirable is/was Panama. However, due to the massive failure of BetPanAm.com and the political debacle involving their past gaming commission, we have decided to stay put for the current time. I think it is very safe to say that our primary location will be Costa Rica for the next 5 years. Pending any crazy licensing or governmental changes.

Vegas Offshore: I have visited your office in Antigua, however had no idea that you employed 400 individuals in Costa Rica. Why do you need such a large staff?
Wagner: Our industry has a reputation for being lazy and getting by on a shoestring budget. Most sportsbooks, casinos, racebooks and poker rooms answer phones when it is convenient and buy computers when the ones they are operating blow-up. Most are simply embarrassing to the legitimate operators. To run an operation like ours, servicing 50,000 bettors, you need lots of space, a 1st rate phone system, fiber and satellite phone and Internet backups, IT professionals, accounting professionals, etc. V.O. Group, S.A. is currently located in 35,000 square feet of space, operating 24-hours a day, 365 days a year, and we are busting at the seems. At the current time, we are negotiating to buy the building next to us for future expansion. I think we will employ 600 people come this same time next year.

Vegas Offshore: I have noticed that you are still branching into other products. How has this strategy worked for V.O. Group, S.A.?
Wagner: In 1998 we started with our sports product. We then branched into the casino product. In 2001 and 2002 we opened several major race books and poker rooms. The fact is that we are profitable in all products. However, our core product, and hub for our advertising, is focused on the sports product. The strategy has worked, but we will not desert our core product. You can look for our re-launch of interactive betting in early 2005 and bingo in mid 2005.

Vegas Offshore: What other changes do you see in 2005 for V.O. Group, S.A.
Wagner: I think you will see V.O. Group, S.A. work more on our Internet interface to make it more gamer-friendly; you will see our company move into land-based gaming; and you will see us acquire two or three smaller competitors. Rather, you will see what you have always seen, expansion.

Vegas Offshore: What other changes do you see in 2005 for the industry as a whole?
Wagner: The strong will get stronger. The weak will get weaker. And, the acquisition race will be on.

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Monday, March 14, 2005

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Innovation In Bookmaking

Q & A with Dalton Wagner, Founder V.O. Group, S.A.

As Founder and Proprietor of V.O. Group, S.A., Dalton Wagner has the reputation of ferreting out new markets and attacking while other companies sit on their hindquarters and watch. One market that has always eluded offshore bookmakers is the ‘guy who likes dealing with his credit bookmaker’. Typically this market has been untouchable for the offshore bookmaker, but NOT for Dalton and V.O. Group, S.A. We had an opportunity to catch up with Dalton Wagner on his last visit to Panama.

Vegas Offshore: Tell us about this new product that you are calling your Price Per Head Agency Relationship.

Wagner: As you know, one market that a post-up sportsbook has historically been unable to attack is the huge market of bettors that have been betting with their local guy for years. The reason this market exists is the personal relationship that an onshore bookie has with his clients. Sportsbooks have attempted to educate the player and lure him away from the local bookie, however we have taken another tact. We have partnered with local bookies around the world to make their offering better and more valuable.

Vegas Offshore: So instead of attacking the local guy, you actually approach him with your offer?

Wagner: Exactly. The fact is that the relationship is the last thread holding clients to a local guy. Yes, there is the fact that the local guy extends credit, but with bonuses and promotions we can overcome that offering. The key is the relationship.

Vegas Offshore: I’m confused, please explain.

Wagner: As you know, the onshore bookmaking market has lost steam to the offshore providers like V.O. Group, S.A. The reason is that the offerings that I can provide are far superior to those that any onshore bookmaker can offer. The PPH concept is based on allowing the onshore bookmaker to provide his clients my offerings on a purely anonymous basis via an online automated tool. Rather, by signing up with my PPH service, an onshore bookmaker can compete with all offshore sportsbooks on equal footing offering 24-hour wagering, 365 days a year. All the bookmaker does is use an online system to assign PINs and PASSWORDs and pay me a small fee per week for the service.

Vegas Offshore: Wait a minute. So, this means that a small time operator in Cleveland, Ohio can offer all the same things that V.O. Group, S.A. does without making the multi-million dollar investment?

Wagner: Now your catching on. For as little as $25 per head per week, a guy in Ohio can compete with the biggest sportsbooks in the world. And, better yet, never answer another wagering phone call again.

Vegas Offshore: OK, I get it. They use your automated tool to drive their clients to your software online, and they simply pick up the figures at the end of the week.

Wagner: Exactly correct with one exception. Their clients can bet on the phone via our call center staffed with 250 people OR bet online. Again, they have access to all of the offerings V.O. Group, S.A. provides including call center access, client services and technical support.

Vegas Offshore: Is the PPH product only based on sports wagering?

Wagner: Very good question. The answer is no. We actually have the ability to offer clients two (2) casino products including blackjack, baccarat, slots, 3 card poker, roulette, etc. And, clients may also bet on horses at over 350 tracks worldwide.

Vegas Offshore: Wow! That truly is incredible. So, a bookie that has one client can compete with the likes of MVPsportsbook.com on equal footing?

Wagner: Exactly correct. But, there are two keys to the success of the product launch. The first is being able to compete head to head with the biggest sportsbooks in the world. But, arguably the most important factor is that since the onshore bookie no longer has to answer phones or track plays, he can spend all of his time picking up new clients, NOT writing bets.

Vegas Offshore: I remember that in a prior interview you had stated that the key is not winning, but finding more losers.

Wagner: An embarrassing quote, but true. Amateur bookmakers think that the key is to beat the clients you have. That is a huge mistake. The key to getting rich as a bookmaker is finding a new client every single day of the year. The numbers take care of themselves, the key is to get more and more people playing. That is the TRUE BEAUTY of the PPH software and agency relationship.

Vegas Offshore: Do you have any success stories to tell?

Wagner: I have many, but will tell you one that emphasizes what the PPH program can do. I have a bookmaker that has been working out of San Antonio, Texas for 10 years. The guy has historically made $200,000 a year from his 25 or 30 players. He was introduced to our product in July 2004, and today he is writing over 185 clients. The ability to outsource answering calls and writing tickets to us has allowed him to grow his business 600% and his revenue over 1000%.

Vegas Offshore: Why did his revenue grow more than his business? Is it because your lines are sharper than his?

Wagner: There you go again. That is the obvious mistake that everyone makes. Again, don’t worry about beating the clients. Worry about getting more clients to play. But, to answer your question directly, the ability for his clients to play in the casino, play 24 hours a day, play games/halves/quarters, props, etc. is where the extra revenue comes from. Our lines might be sharper, but the advantage is more clients betting more often.

Vegas Offshore: How many bookmakers do you currently work with?

Wagner: We are writing business for over 250 bookmakers now. Some represent groups as small as 2 or 3; and others represent groups as large as 500. Again, remember the key is finding as many clients as possible. If you get to where you are writing 15 clients or more, it is almost impossible to lose for an extended period of time.

Vegas Offshore: So how does a bookmaker learn more about this?

Wagner: Simply go to any of the V.O. Group, S.A. sites to learn more. I suggest starting at www.BettorsNet.com or calling 1-877-512-1001 or emailing agents@bettorsnet.com to get more information.

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Casino Basics Strip Casino

Slots and Video Poker can be fun but it is a solitary adventure. Table games
are exciting and they also give you the chance to interact and share the excitement
with fellow players. Other than live poker, it's the players against the house
while playing table games and camaraderie exists among the players. It is easier
than ever to learn to play the table games.

There are many great books that will teach you the basic rules. Once you know
the rules games can be practiced on the computer with Tutorial Software before
you take your step into the casino. Some casinos offer free lessons that will
teach you the basics of the games as well as some of the basic table game etiquette
for each game. If you don't have the opportunity to take a lesson there are
only a few things you need to learn before jumping in to the action. Here are
a few tips on table game etiquette that you should know before joining a game.

Table Limits

All table games have a placard located somewhere on the table that will tell
you the minimum and maximum bets. At the blackjack table you will sometimes
see rules for the games such as splitting aces or double after split posted
in the card as well. The card on craps tables can list the amount of the odds
bet you are allowed. Some placards are color-coded corresponding to the denomination
of chips to alert you to the table limit. Five-dollar tables will have a red
card and $25 tables will have a green card. Always look for these before sitting
down.

Joining the Game

At the Blackjack table look for an empty betting square. Sometimes players
play more than one hand so an empty chair does not always mean there is an open
space. For craps, look for an empty space on the rail and belly up to the table.
If you see and empty chair at most other games it means there is room for you.

Buying In

You must convert your cash into chips when you play table games. Dealers are
not allowed to take cash directly from your hands. You must put your money on
the table and ask for change or chips. They will take your money and give you
your chips. Wait for the hand being played to be over before buying in. If you're
playing craps wait until the shooter has rolled the dice. Never put your money
on the table in the middle of a throw. Roulette tables use special chips for
that table only. When you buy in you tell the dealer what denomination chip
you want. Roulette chips must be cashed in at the table where you are playing.
They are converted to casino chips. All casino chips are converted back to cash
at the cage.

General tips

Blackjack players must give a hand signal to hit or stand when playing a shoe
game.

Craps players should avoid leaning over or placing your hands in the table
area when the shooter is rolling the dice.

Keep your emotions under control. Dealers are only the messengers. If you
are losing don't take it out on them.

Avoid giving unsolicited advice to others.

If you become upset with the play of others, leave the table.

Set loss limits and stick to them. Set aside some of your profits when winning
to take with you.

Quit when you get tired.

Have fun but remember Chips are real Money.

Comps

Always give your players card to the floor person or ask them to rate your
play.

Never play higher stakes or longer than usual to qualify for comps.

ASK the floor person for a meal comp. They will let you know if you qualify.

Ask politely never demand.

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Monday, January 24, 2005

The Craps Table strip casino

The Craps Table
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Perhaps the most intimidating piece of felt you'll ever come across, the crazy looking craps table has scared away more people than Sigfreid and Roy put together. This doesn't have to be the case though, mainly because out of all of the bets on the craps table, at least 90% are pure junk and you shouldn't bother with them at all. That doesn't mean we wont tell you all about them! So even though you don't need to be familiar with every inch of the craps table, we're going to highlight every area you can make a bet on, and teach you all about the bet!
If you're interested in finding out about the casino crew who operates the craps table, read up on our "rules of craps" page, it's a nice introduction that clearly explains who's who at the table.
The first and most important thing to realize is that a craps table is really only half the length you've been led to believe. In the center are a slew of bad bets (hardways and such). On one side of the center is a layout with a pass line, don't pass line, etc. The opposite side from the center is simply a mirror image of the first side. This means that you can mentally cut half the craps table off. In fact, when you play craps online you'll only be presented with the center and one of the two sides, as the rest of the table is superfluous (as in, excessive to an unnecessary degree, kinda like the word superfluous). Because of this fact our example graphic is just half of the board as well. Don't let it confuse you; let it enlighten you. Click on the link of the name of the bet to be presented with a description of that bet.
The Pass lineThe pass line is a long wide strip of felt that runs along the outer edge of the craps table. From here players can place chips for a pass line bet. Our pass line bet page also covers issues of playing with odds. A bet known as the put bet is also made on the pass line after the come-out roll ...
The Don't Pass barJust above the pass line is a thinner band of felt (broken at the corner by the big 6 / big 8 area). This is where you place your don't pass bets (essentially the opposite of a pass line bet) on the table ...
The Big 6 / Big 8The big 6 and big 8 bets which reside in a small area above the corner of the pass line and in between the two sides of the don't pass bar. This bet as you will read is similar to a place bet, but with overall poorer results. Essentially it's a sucker bet and should be avoided ...
The FieldPlaying the field is a common and popular bet. To place this bet find the box with the word 'field' written in it along with a whole bunch of numbers. Placing a field bet means you're betting that the next roll will be a 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, or 12 ...
The Come betThe come bet area takes up a sizable portion of the center of the craps table. The come bet is essentially the same as the pass line bet, but can be made after a come-out roll has already established a point ...
The Don't Come betThe oppose of the come bet is the don't come bet, much the same as the opposite of the pass line bet is the don't pass bet ...
The Place Bet - Buy and Lay betsAnother favorite of patrons, the place bet, is located along the inside edge of the table which the craps crew can reach easily. Buy and lay bets are made the same way as a place bet, but offer different odds ...
The Hardway betsThese are those smug little guys sitting in the very middle of the craps table, making you think they're a really complicated bet. They're not; they're just a really bad bet ...
Other Center Proposition betsIn the center of the craps table are a slew of alternate proposition bets including things like 'any craps', 'twelve or two', 'horn bet', 'C & E', or the 'hop' bet. All of these bets, while they are explained on their own page, are absolutely horrific from the player's perspective, so reading about them now should be all the attention you ever pay them...

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Baccarat History strip casino

Baccarat History
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Baccarat dates back to the Middle Ages. It has been said the game was first played with a Tarot deck. Originating in Italy, it soon made its way to France where it found a home among the upper class aristocracy. Further evolution of the game shows it split to European baccarat, and a French game that goes by the name 'chemin de fer'.
Chemin de fer is very similar to baccarat as it's played in American casinos today. The difference is one of the players banks the game instead of the casino. The title of banker rotates around the table in a manner similar to the dice at a craps table. The interesting bit to observe of course is that the casino is taking no risk here; they simply charge a fee from each banker.
The Baccarat we know today originated in Great Britain and was then passed along to South America and finally to Nevada. The infamous Dunes casino introduced baccarat in the late 50's, and since then it has made its final migration onto the world wide web.
Baccarat has a history overseas too, which is evidenced by its popularity among the Asian population who visit Las Vegas each year. The highest of the high rollers often come from overseas to try their hand under the chandeliers of the stylish Vegas baccarat rooms. In casinos based in the Portuguese territory of Macao, near Hong Kong, the popularity of baccarat is unrivaled. Unlike the heavily ordered and systematic American casinos, these Portuguese tables often allow multiple players to bet on a single spot at the same time, while the expert dealers mentally keep track of each players commission on winning bank bets.

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Keno Odds

Keno Odds
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The odds for Keno are the worst of any casino game. Look at the table below and see what your chances of winning are when playing 15 numbers. Keno is a game of chance, a fun game. No strategies, tricks, secret tips. Just play your lucky numbers and take good care of your bankroll. Money management is the most important thing when playing keno.
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Friday, January 21, 2005

Baccarat Strategy strip casino

Baccarat Strategy
Often sought though rarely found, a good baccarat strategy is usually considered a myth among gamblers. I happen to disagree. What I DO agree with is the fact that any strategy that promotes itself as a system is most likely full of false, misleading, and useless information. There are, however, many basic baccarat strategy moves one can make to up their chances of winning.
A predominant aspect of the baccarat games played at the local strip casino is the scorecard. It looks like everyone at the table is keeping track of the outcome on each hand, and that's exactly what they're doing. These people are trying to spot patterns and then change their own betting patterns in order to take advantage of a streak. The casinos encourage this behavior simply because they know it has no bearing on the outcome of the game. Chasing patterns in baccarat is as pointless as it is in roulette. One hand has no bearing on the next, and is never influenced by the preceding hands. This is a simple trap that gamblers all around the world fall into at one time or another. If you were betting on the flip of a coin, and it landed heads up 9 times in a row, part of your brain will inevitably yell out to you that a tails is imminent, and it's likely that the 10th flip will land tails up. This reasoning is spurious; the chance of the coin landing tails up on the 10th flip is exactly 50%, just as it was the first nine times. Any baccarat strategy that makes you change your bets based on previous hands is useless and should be completely disregarded.
So, although you will see almost everyone around you at the baccarat table marking down numbers on casino provided cards, you should consider it personal entertainment and think nothing more of it. Don't be fooled into participating, it's just another way for the casino to distract you from the important parts of the game-play. Seriously, would Las Vegas casinos provide baccarat players with a pencil and a chart if they were really worth anything?
Another false alley in published baccarat strategy is that of card counting. Card counting is usually associated with the game of blackjack, as it can be quite an effective strategy when utilized properly in the right casino. It would also appear to be a genuinely worthy strategy in baccarat, as it works off of a similar shoe. The problem is of course the issue of used cards being fed back into the shoe before very many have been removed (thus negating any count you had made to that point). In baccarat specifically the problems with card counting are a little different. Unlike blackjack baccarat does not offer opportunities to alter your bet in mid-hand play. Blackjack offers this ability in a number of specific situations, and so you can increase your bet if your count changes during play. Using card counting in baccarat though offers so few situations with an advantage against the house that the overall efforts are worthless.
Baccarat can be considered a coin toss played with a lot of fanfare. Many people let this oversimplified impression of the game lure them towards using a martingale-based system. These styles of systems have you double your bet each time you lose a hand, basing its logic on the fact that eventually your choice will win, and if you had doubled your bet each hand that win will recoup all losses from previous hands. This system is perfect and cannot be beaten in games like baccarat or roulette. Because this is true the casinos have issued new rules, which limit how much one can bet in one hand. Table maximums (and minimums) as they are referred to, eliminate the threat of a martingale system gambler completely. Say you bet 5 dollars on banker and lost, next bet you put 10 bucks down on banker, next bet 20, ect, and you keep loosing, it won't be very long before you double your bet right up to or over the table maximum. In this case of course you can't bet any higher, and your system has failed. If I only accomplish one thing with this web site, I hope it is convincing everyone that martingale systems are absolutely horrific techniques designed to prey on the natural thought patterns of the human brain (the bit that thinks if a coin lands heads up nine times in a row there is a greater than 50% chance it will be tails on the tenth toss).
So if card counting, streak or pattern spotting, and systems are all useless strategy for baccarat, what's a good one? Looking at the numbers it becomes clear that the odds are always a little better when you bet on the banker. Does this mean you should always bet on banker? In a technical sense I suppose yes it does, but practically it would be the most boring use of your time ever if you just sat there betting on banker all night. Pattern chasing is most often some added fun to break the monotony that can come from a simple game.

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BLACKJACK RULES! strip casino

BLACKJACK RULES!
Blackjack is without question the most popular of all strip casino games in the Americas and probably the world. Your odds for winning are much higher for blackjack than other games. You should make certain you understand the exact rules for blackjack and each casino's specific guidelines before you begin gambling. However, the basic rules of blackjack are the same and you can devise a clear strategy for winning in your favorite online casino!
In blackjack, you play only against the dealer - you do not play against other players. To win, your hand must be higher than the dealer's hand without going over 21. The game starts with every player making their opening bets. This is called an "ante." The minimum and maxium allowable bet are posted on the casino table, usually next to the location of the chips. Most online casinos have limits, called "table limits," from as little as $1 up to $100.
After you place your bet, the dealer can deal the cards. He gives each player one card, face down, including himself. This is the dealers "down card." In online casinos this card will show as face up for you. Dont' worry, he can't "see" it. Then the dealer deals a second round of cards. The card he deals himself will be face up. This is the dealers "up card." You now can look at both of your cards and find your total by simply adding the values of your cards.
The cards in the game of blackjack from two to ten count at face value. Jacks, Queens and Kings count as ten and the Ace counts as eleven, or one, whichever is better for your hand. A hand with one Ace having the value of eleven is called a "soft hand" and a hand with an ace having the value of one is called a "hard hand." For instance, if you get an 8 and ace, this would be a soft 19 while an 8, 10 and Ace would be a hard 19. Getting a starting total of 21 is called a BLACKJACK.
If the dealer's up card is an Ace he checks for a dealer blackjack before continuing the game. Exceeding a total of 21 while counting all the aces in your hand as one means you are "bust" and lose your bet. The following are the actions you can take during a game of blackjack . You strategy will be to chose the best option to win the hand. Remember, you are only playing against the blackjack dealer and not other players.
Hit - In order to get as close to 21 as possible you can ask the dealer to "hit" you. This means he deals you another card in addition to your two. You can hit until you are satisfied with your total, or until you bust.
Stand - If you don't want any more cards, you will "stand."
Double - If you think you will win without getting more than one card you should "Double." You have to add an amount equal to your original wager and receive only one card. Yo will win the total amount of your bet.
Split - If your starting hand contains two cards of the same value(i.e. two 8's) you can split them up into two new hands. Your new hand will recieve the same wager as originally wagered with the first combined hand you recieved.
Insurance - Insurance is offered to the players if the dealer's up card is an Ace. This is meant to protect a player from losing their entire bet if the dealer has blackjack. You will pay half of your original bet if the dealer has a blackjack. Unless you also have a blackjack, your original bet is lost.
Surrender - This decision is not offered is many casinos. After you see your starting hand and the dealers up card and you don't think you can win, you have to give your cards back to the dealer immediately. If you surrender, you will give up half of your original bet. You cannot surrender if the dealer has a blackjack.
After each player has made their decisions, the dealer will then finishing playing his hand. The dealer must follow certain rules when playing his hand. First, he must hit on every total less than 17. Otherwise, he must stand. Some casinos let the dealer hit when he has a soft 17 - other casinos do not. You win if either the dealer busts or has a total less than yours. If the total between your's and the dealer's hand are the same, it's a "draw," or a push, and your original wager is returned to you. A blackjack beats an ordinary 21 and is paid your original wager plus half of the wager more - one and a half times your original wager in other words!

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Thursday, January 20, 2005

Roulette Odds strip casino

Roulette Odds
Here we'll talk about the odds of winning each time that roulette wheel is spun and you have put a bet down. As always with any strip casino game, the house has an edge. In roulette, that edge is 5.26% or so, with slightly worse odds if one were to play a 5 number bet. At online casinos such as Toucan Casino, your odds are improved slightly by the fact that you are given cash bonuses while playing.
When you read the different types of bets, you probably wondered to yourself: if there are 38 numbers on the roulette wheel, how come the payoff is only 35 to 1 if I bet on one number and it lands on the roulette wheel? This is called the house edge, and this is how casinos make their money. So if you bet $100 on every spin, mathematically speaking you will be losing $200 for every 38 spins of the wheel. This is how the casinos make money and stay in business.
Roulette is a funny game though; people know that the house has an edge going in, but still, people win all the time. Most people are drawn to the simplicity of the game; sure, a great blackjack player might have an edge on the house, but it takes quite a bit of knowledge to become proficient in blackjack. In roulette, you can just walk up and place a bet on red .. nothing too difficult about that. Sure, there are ways to hedge yourself in roulette and come up with different strategies, but most people are drawn to roulette for the simple rules and social aspect of the game.

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Monday, January 10, 2005

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