Sunday, 13 November 2011

Casino For Beginners

When you walk into a casino for the first time it can be a bit overwhelming. There is just so much going on and so many games to choose from. Where do you start? What do you play? The card games and dice games can be a bit intimidating at first, but the basics of most of the games are easy to learn. It just takes time and a little effort.

The first thing you will notice when you walk into a casino is the row after row of slot machines. If this is your first time in a casino, I would recommend taking a stroll around the slot machines to see if any of these interest you. Slot machines can be a very fun and addicting game to play in any casino. The directions and rules of each slot machine can usually be found somewhere on the front. Slot machines these days offer up more than the traditional machine with a lever and three spinning wheels. They are much more in depth and offer a higher entertainment value because of side games when you line up certain symbols. Also, an advantage of a slot machine to you as a beginner is that these machines don't talk back, or snicker at a poor betting decision. These machines do not judge you for not knowing the rules. The best thing you can do is give them a shot to see if they are something you will enjoy.

After you get done exploring the wide world of slot machines, you may be interested in the card games that are offered. By far, Blackjack is the most popular card game in the casino. You will see people flocking to these tables. The reason this happens is because it is an easy game to play with seemingly the best chance to win. Your basic task at this game is to collect cards to get as close to 21 without going over. While there are other aspects of the game that can be learned, this is a game that is extremely easy to just sit down and play. If you walk up to a table and watch for 5 minutes, chances are you will pick up the basics. Again, the best way to learn this game is to watch and play. Start out at a table that has a low cost per hand, some can be as low as $1. Social interaction and social play is also something that makes this game so much fun. Since you are playing against the house or dealer, you are able to sit and converse freely with the others sitting at the table.

Another game that is fairly easy to learn with a decent chance of winning is Roulette. Basically, a small ball is released onto a spinning wheel with numbered slots the ball will eventually rest. Like any game in the casino the options of betting go much deeper than the basics, but for simplicity it is best to only focus on the easy bets when you play for the first time. Before the ball is released you can bet on whether the ball will land on a red or black box, and even or odd number, or the exact number itself. This, like blackjack is a very social game. Which makes it fun and exciting. This is personally my favorite game to play in a casino.

While there are ample games to choose from, these three top the list of the easiest beginning games. You can do as much reading and preparing before you step foot into a casino, but the best way you will ever learn is to give it a try. Just remember to never bet more than you can afford to lose, be responsible with your gambling. So get out and have fun.

Just remember, if you want to get some extra practice at your home, just about everything you see in the casinos is available for home purchase. Everything from the blackjack tables to the dice and cards. Don't let the distance between you and a casino stop you from playing the games you love. And remember that doing your research before you go to the casino is a good idea, but it can never beat real game experience. Enjoy yourself!

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