Tips for the Gambler in Us
March 9th, 2010Number 1: Budget, budget and budget some more.
When you go into a casino to play, you need to have a set amount of money you are willing to gamble with. You must discipline yourself to do this otherwise you’ll hit the ATM or the cash advance on the credit cards and that my friends is the first step to financial ruin.
Number 2: Jackpots are not your friend, this is especially true in poker.
Many slot machines and video online poker machines have jackpots. And even live poker tables have bad beat jackpots. What you need to remember is to stay realistic. It’s hard enough to come out on top and in the black. There’s no need to set unrealistic goals and expect to hit it rich by chasing that 200k jackpot until you’re down to your last quarter.
Number 3: When you win
Any seasoned poker online player will tell you this, but it’s applicable to all types of gambling. If you win a substantial amount while gambling. Put it away. Cash it out and make it leave the casino somehow. See, the casino industry itself thrives on the “win it, then bet it all back” disease that many gamblers tend to have. In the event you do win some serious change, remember to put it up and stick to your budget. See tip 1.
Number 4: To comp or not to comp.
Sometimes we have delusions of grandeur and want to get comps like a king when we’re in a casino. There’s a secret to getting comps though. Don’t chase them. They will come to you if you’re meant to get them. No need in upping your play level and gambling like a maniac just so you can get a free room for the night. Again, see tip 1.
In our next installment, we’ll bring you some more tips to start the new year off on the right gambling hand.