Going to a Casino for the 1st time. Any Tips from the gamblers here?
 

Going to a Casino for the first time tonight (been to Casinos before but never gambled). Any tips on what games I should play or avoid. Should I just stick to slots or play Black Jack etc.

I am only going to bring 1k max so its nothing big time but it would be cool to leave there without losing it all.

Any tips or advise is appreciated.

play roulette :)

The best advice anyone can give you on this matter is:
Don't gamble

Put it all on red!

Seriously though, stay away from that table. Your best chance is with bj or something card-based at least.

Stay disciplined. Bring whatever you're willing to lose and no more, leave your credit cards at home too...

if you play slots play the machines at the end of rows, where traffic passes by them. those are more likely to hit than the others because people stop at random on their way through casinos sometimes and drop a fast coin or 2 in before moving on. it primes those machines more than others.

yeah roulette is fun

or blackjack

Agree with B40 .. Only take what you can afford to lose.

Some good advice thanks... Keep it coming. If I win big I will share it with those that gave me good advice. haha

dont play roullette or poker machines, play cards you will enjoy it much better

Dont worry if you lose I'll send you a big affiliate check next week :Graucho

If you are playing just for fun and don't care abut losing your money fast, then play:

1.- Roulette
2.- Craps
3.- Slot Machines

If you are looking to gamble while "probably" making some money, then play:

1.- Black Jack
2.- Baccarat

If you know how to Play POKER, then by all means it is the game to play. The only one where you don't have the house odds work against you.

Play perfect blackjack .

the odds are against you, dont expect to win.
if yo want to win, learn to play video poker and identify profitable machines, learn to play blackjack, or learn to play poker

Be sure to eat the buffet... it's the only time during the night you'll come out ahead:winkwink: :glugglug

My best friend's father go there often ... and with the free meals and shit he gets whenever he goes, he actually never loose a penny .

With perfect blackjack, I think there is a 1.5 % odd agaisn't you or something

My reasoning for end machines hitting better was because it's more visible to other patrons. You're more likely to not continue your exit out the casino if you see someone hit a nice pot along the way, and the more people telling others that they saw someone win is a good thing.

The best tip is to avoid gambling, waste your money on other things ...

If your bringing $1000

do the roulette for a while wit doubeling
put $20 on red if you win its all good just bet again, if you loose double the money, put $40 on red and so on, with $1000 you can afford it to be black 6 times in a row, sure it happens but not very often......:Graucho

haha I am trying to make that check big on my own. But if I lose I will hold you to doubling my existing pay out. :1orglaugh

Here's a tip: Don't go!

True indeed this is just something I am doing for a friends bday. I don't plan on getting caught up in it.

I do blow a lot of money on toys and shit. Wont hurt to blow some money in a casino for a night.

mdcq and Mardigras. Ive heard from a lot of people to play slots in high traffic areas. (and not to play a machine next to a winning machine 1 is loose 1 is tight) I am going to give that a try.

Always put your largest chips on the bottom of a stack.

(put $25 chips under $1 chips)

In Craps, only touch the dice with one hand.

In card games, keep the cards over the table.

In blackjack, tap the table for a hit, wave your hand side to side to stand.

If you are doubling or splitting say it so the dealer doesnt screw up.

Tip your waitresses.

Place bills on the table, dealers cannot take them from your hand.

Chips are usually
$1 white/blue
$5 red
$25 Green
$100 black
$500 purple/light blue

Craps and blackjack have the best odds.

If you dont understand craps, observe and wait until you learn the game before jumping in the fray.

Always split aces and 8's

In blackjack, if the dealer has 2-6 showing, and you have a 10-11 or an ace showing, double down.

Oh yeah, be confident.

Lady luck doesnt always stick with the fellow she came in with, so be confident and let luck find you.

Other than that, don't get too drunk that you start playing crazy.

View gambling as enterainment, not a way to make money.

And if at all possible, AVOID SLOTS, video poker is an exception, but look for ones that pay 9 on full houses and 7 on flushes.

Have fun!

dont hit on 13 with a dealer 6 showing.

don't play slots, biggest waste of time.

i love roulette.. you can either choose to play outside or inside, i choose inside cuz it's more fun and bigger payoffs.. 35-1.

play like 10-15 one dollar chips on the same numbers and lines over and over and you'll make a ton if a little bit of luck is on your side. :Graucho

a few other tips.

If you play baraccarat, always bet on the banker. Never on a tie.

If it's possible, play roulette tables with only one "0", avoid the table that have "0" and "00". Many casinos only have "0" and "00". But in vegas and some other places you can find "single 0" roulette, also known as "european roulette".

When you bet, even/odd or red/black on a single 0 table, you cut the house's edge in half.


If you play live poker,(not the carnival poker, like 3 card poker, or Carribbean Stud) it's customary to tip the dealer $1 after winning a pot.

In craps, call 11 "yo". 7 and 11 sound so much alike that everyone calls 11 "YO" so no one makes a mistake.

If you dont know craps but wanna play do this, when the black and white (on/off) marker is showing (OFF). Place the table minimum on the PASS LINE.

If a 7 or 11 is rolled you win.
If a 2,3 or 12 is rolled you lose.

If any other number comes up, the dealer will flip the (OFF) button to say (ON) and place it next to the number that was rolled. THIS IS THE "POINT"

At this point place a second bet directly behind your pass line bet. (keep this bet in multiples of $10 no matter what)

This is your odds bet. You will win if the number that was just rolled is rolled again, before a 7 is rolled.

If a 7 is rolled you lose both your PASS LINE and ODD's bet.

If the POINT is rolled. (the original number) you win!

You will be paid even money for the pass line bet, and different amount for the ODDS bet.

If the point was 6 or 8, you will be paid $6 for every $5 you had bet on ODDS.

For example you would win $24 for a $20 odds bet.

If the point was 5 or 9, you will be paid $15 for every $10 you had bet on ODDS.

For example you would win $30 for a $20 odds bet.

If the point was 4 or 10, you will be paid double what you had bet on ODDS.

For example you would win $40 for a $20 odds bet.

If any number other than a 7 or the "point" is rolled, nothing happens and the shooter will roll again.

The PASS LINE with ODDS bet is the best bet in Craps, the house edge is ALWAYS UNDER 1% with this bet.

It is the best bet in the casino 99% of the time.

Craps is probably the most exciting game to play.

When someone establishes a point then rolls a 7, they are done shooting and the dice will be offered to the next person at the table. In clockwise order.

If you get the chance to throw the dice,
only use 1 hand, keep the dice where the dealer can see them, and always try to hit the back wall.

HAVE FUN!

If the dealer has a 6 showing, dont hit with any thing over 12, double down on 10 and 11, and anything under 10 hit until you are at 12 or above.

Just play the atm machine so you always come out even.

Actually there's usually juice on the ATM's too :thumbsup

Ususally $1-4 every time you "play" :)

Fuck forgot all about that. Damn it.

Ok nickle slots, and go heavy on the free drinks. Surely you will beat the house that way. I do not see how it would be possible to loose more nickles than the value of what you drank.

Good stuff guys and gals (special thanks to rakeback for all the input). Should be a fun evening I will let you know how it goes.

Oh yeah, just remember:

You're money.


You're so money and you don't even know it!

Always split 8's and Aces.

Just got back

Played the simple black jack table (15 buck minimum bet) for 4 hours straight. Plenty of free beer and interesting people to watch. All in all a very good time. . Went with 1k came back with 800 including parking, my cut for dinner, and tips.

Maybe next time I can break even for the entire evening. Anyway thanks again for the tips. Im outtie for the night.

cheers

Bring the money that your going to spend. Dont bring any means with you that can get you more money.

I always go with Roulette. Fun stuff :)
WG

Don't gamble. That's the best tip you could ever have.

:glugglug

not true, with basic strategy the odds usually go down to about .5%, but if you count cards, they go in your favour to .5-1%. no human can play perfect blackjack.

Be careful!!! Remember casinos arent built on winners:2 cents:

!

Just treat it as entertainment as if you were going to the movies or something but much more fun and make sure you don't spend more than you have planned and you will never have a sour casino experiance...

simple ; dont play blackjack... always ends up fucking you over!

People that tell you to ALWAYS split 8's are idiots.

agree





and bro best tip is dont gamble :)
but go for card games... :)

I just don't get into gambling, I'll just throw money down on roulette either black or red. One spin, win or lose. It's the best chance you have.

I'd stay away from gambling, but if you do, roulette and blackjack are your best bets. :thumbsup

Invest your money in drinks and look at the dancing chicks.
:2 cents:

Don't lose your money too quickly :Graucho