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The most common gambling mistakes

Posted on 17-09-2007 | Posted in General by Gambling Diva

We all talk about the tactics and strategies and that with the right calculations in mind we can all win millions in online casinos and poker rooms or by visiting in-land venues. But what does it actually mean? I know that concentration and focus on the game is vital and I myself have read many articles and little booklets full of various little theories, and statistical approaches to online poker, which despite making sense never really made me any money.

So I decided to concentrate on the gambling mistakes instead. Las Vegas casinos end up with pockets full of cash because we, excited gamblers make these most common 5 gambling mistakes when playing different casino games.

When going to an in-land casino with an aim to win a lot of money, many visitors hope or even expect to have a huge return in a short space of time. As soon as they start betting and don’t have the desired result from the game, they start getting nervous and stressed, therefore loosing that precious concentration and focus that is so essential in the game. Patience is a virtue and it is your first and most powerful weapon, guys.

The first mistake. All of us make is betting without setting a budget in advance. Before getting outside your house and driving to your chosen casino or even before switching your pc on to browse through some online poker sites; DECIDE ON A SET BANK ROLL, and don’t take or deposit any more than what you planned. If you win, you win, if you lose, you lose, but don’t let yourself become emotionally attached to the game, otherwise you might find yourself sad and broke…

The second mistake. After playing some of our favourite casino games, some of us start getting bored and decide to try luck in something we are not actually sure we know the rules to. ANY GAME YOU PLAY FOR MONEY SHOULD BE THE GAME YOU KNOW INSIDE OUT, the game you entirely understand and preferably know some commonly used tactics to. It is much harder to win at something you lacking knowledge or experience in, especially in games that require a lot of different skills and knowledge base, like poker for instance. There are many online poker sites that give you an opportunity to practice playing the game for free. Some online casinos give you the same opportunity. In ideal world, before playing any game, you should try and uncover every tip, every strategy, every tactic that there is to uncover.

The third mistake. In-land casinos use a lot of destruction to get you to lose your concentration and start gambling without giving it a glimpse of though. They tempt you with alcohol, live music, sexy tall blondes parading around in short silky dresses and so on. Besides making your judgement blurry, alcohol also makes a lot of us emotional, which is a straight road to losing. KEEP YOUR COOL AND COUNT THE BAVERAGES, as losing your judgement, not focusing and becoming emotionally involved will take you to the empty pocket land in no time at all.

The forth mistake. Many of us are4 stingy and coming to the casino try to chose a game that is cheap to play. If you are there to have fun, fair enough, go for slot machines. But if you actually want to come back home a richer man, then CHOOSE GAMES THAT OFFER HIGH PAYOUTS! Such games usually require more control over the outcome, more patience, more knowledge and many other necessary skills. Poker and Blackjack are good examples of such games. Research which games offer bigger payout, practice in some of the online poker sites or with friends and only then you can consider yourself prepared for the real thing.

The fifth mistake. You have to know your stuff. But I’m not only talking about the games themselves that require tons of research and practice; I’m also talking about choosing the right casino to play in. Not all of them have the same features, not all of them have the same payouts and not all of them have the same terms and conditions. This is exactly why YOU HAVE TO RESEARCH BEFORE CHOOSING A CASINO TO GO FOR. There are comparison sites, like CasinoAlerts.co.uk that can help you compare and contrast the leading casino sites without security worries, as sites like that take great precautions in ensuring the reliability, legality and security of the operators they promote.

Well, hope this helps and please let me know what you think about this. I will really appreciate it if you guys took a little time to try and share your own tips and advice here.

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  1. 305.Michael Christofferson | September 17, 2007 @ 4:42 am

    Wow, thanks for that. I’ve been gambling a while so its not all new to me, but i completely agree with the comments about only playing for money on games you know. Also I prefer playing games more centred around skill such as poker, so you know you are going to improve over time…

  2. 306.becky_mecky | September 17, 2007 @ 4:43 am

    These tips are very good even for those who have played a bit. Everyone knows these things, they are fairly obvious. But sometimes you need someone to tell them to you again. I never thought about budget. its a good idea, but its so hard to do. I usually have to leave money for a cab, so if i lose everything i’ll have to sleep under the slot machines :) :)
    I was wondering, you said about many books you read, can you recommend anything at all? something not too big and clear and simple… :) coz i was gonna get one for ages but don’t know what to choose :()
    thanks diva

  3. 307.Ace_baby | September 17, 2007 @ 4:45 am

    hi diva, you were talking ’bout the comparisson sites. I always read gaming news to hunt for offers, but u r right. Comparisson sites are soooooooo much easier!!! its like travel supermarket and stuff. In this article I read it explains what Gaming Alerts does. It’s got this Snikers thing apparantly and its like guardian that feeds you headlines through the top of your window and its thiin, as thin as google toolbar u know. U can read that article if you follow the link

  4. 308.Gambling Diva | September 17, 2007 @ 4:47 am

    Hi Becky_mecky. There are so many books you can read and the choice depends on your experience level. If you want a beginners guide, the good choice would be “Probability and Random Variables: A Beginner’s Guide” by David R Stirzaker. if you consider yourself an experience player, try “Poker Training: From Boot Camp to Elite Forces” by M. Farha. The best thing you could do is read some online previews or go to the shop and read some books there, see if you like the writing style. We all have different preferences when it comes down to that, but generally most beginners guides have similar information in them. When you find the one you like try amazon or e-bay… cheaper :) good luck, hun. update me on the progress, would be interesting to know how you got on.

  5. 309.Gambling Diva | September 17, 2007 @ 4:47 am

    Hey Ace! They have been going up incredibly recently. The site is extremely easy to use, it has clear and simple layout. If you attempt to compare sites yourself, it will take you ages, as all of them are different, which makes it hard sometimes to find bonuses, promotions and other important pages. There are lots of articles published about them. Follow the links below to read some of them:
    1. SkyNewswire about BingoAlerts addition
    2. PRleap about BookieAlerts
    3. PRleap about CasinoAlerts
    4. about casinoalerts
    loads more out there :)

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