Article Archive

28.10.2008
Caribbean Stud – Introduction
Caribbean Stud is the new rage in online gaming. It came into vogue only a few years ago but is showing no signs of diminishing in popularity.

17.10.2008
Ways to spice up the Sunday game
There are hundreds of thousands of people worldwide that watch various sporting events simply for the excitement of watching a favorite team score points, however, what many of these people are missing out on is the opportunity to cash in when their team is victorious. Online sports betting is another way for people that enjoy online gambling to capitalize on the quickly growing industry of sports betting.

17.10.2008
Gambling online: A historic overview
The history of online gaming is short but sweet; the story really begins in 1994 when the governing body of Antigua Barbuda passed the “Free Trade and Processing Zone” act. This act essentially allowed for the issuing of gaming licenses to any persons or companies who wished to open an internet casino.

09.10.2008
Development of Slot Machines
Slot machines are easily the most popular form of gaming today. Today, slot machines are big in casinos, both online as well as brick and mortar ones. They rake in almost 60% of the profits a casino generates. However, this was not the case when slot machines first came into the picture. Casinos first introduced slot machines to provide gamers with a diversion from the regular gambling games.

09.10.2008
So you think you know poker
If you play poker online, you probably think you know all about poker. Certainly, you’ve played five-card draw, either as a game with other players or as video poker. You’ve also probably played seven-card stud. If you’ve spent time in regular casinos, then you’ve probably played the table games – the ones that aren’t really poker.

24.09.2008
Is it safer to gamble in an online casino?

People who played a lot in land based casinos know that they can be quite the safety hazard. As much as the casino owners try to make it a secure place everyone knows that big gatherings of people in small spaces equal a certain amount of risks. While many might think that online gambling is far more risky there are actually many things that cease to be an issue once you move your gambling to the Internet.

24.09.2008
Simulation Games – Not Strictly Geeks Only
If you are new to the world of online gaming it won’t be long before you begin to wonder if someone re-invented the English language while you were asleep. This is because many of the terms in the gaming world will seem like Greek to you.

12.09.2008
Roulette Online
A casino without roulette can not be considered a real casino. Roulette is such an integral part of the casino experience that it would be considered a flaw if a casino decided to drop it from its repertoire. This being the case, it still seems as if roulette is less played than other casino games online. Is roulette merely a wall paper or do people actually play this game?

09.09.2008
"Let it ride": A new kid on the block
Roulette, blackjack, poker and craps are the backbone of any casino, whether land based or online. But players need fringe games in order to break the monotony and refresh themselves. At one time slots were the only option. But now with the proliferation of the gaming industry new games are being created for this purpose. One such game is “Let it ride”.

09.09.2008
How to play Texas Hold´em
Texas Hold’em is the most popular poker game out there. It’s the main event at the World Series of Poker. You’ve certainly heard of Texas Hold’em, but do you know how to play?

04.09.2008
Playing poker without money online
Can poker really be enjoyed if there is no money involved? The Internet is full of websites offering poker for free and people play in these websites. Many don't even consider starting to play for real money even if they are doing great in the free version. So what is it that attracts the player to keep on playing without a single dollar or a prize in sight?

03.09.2008
Online Gaming: Roulette
Roulette is a casino game where all the bets are placed against the house or the casino bank. This game that was once only in real time has now been transformed into online casino games which has made the game of Roulette even more popular. The game comes from the city of Paris, after the French word meaning “small wheel.” As its name denotes, the roulette is a small wheel game where the wheel spins around a tilted table of numbered and colored columns.

24.07.2008
What makes an Online Casino Safe?
A casino that wishes to attract new and keep the old players must invest in safety. There are many factors that help to build a safe casino and it is important to know what to look for especially for the beginner entering the great sea of online casinos for the first time.

24.07.2008
Random Number Generation
Random Number Generation, or its abbreviation RNG is a common term used at the majority of online gaming institution with reference to the safety and trustworthiness of the games available on that site. Despite its frequency of use it is often misunderstood, and regularly ignored. RNG is however relevant, and understanding it is important for anyone who wishes to understand the workings of online casino’s as the online gaming industry would not exist without it.

15.07.2008
Progressive Jackpots
Many online slot rooms will advertise their progressive jackpots, and the number will seem absurd. But was exactly is a progressive Jackpot?

10.07.2008
Women at poker
The poker field may be considered as a traditionally male dominated area however, this could be a notion of the past. It appears that for women, poker seems to be turning into an increasingly popular game. The Internet itself draws a large audience from women who among other reasons, use the computer for work purposes or for online shopping and it is clear that online poker is becoming a more widespread form of entertainment among the female population.

12.06.2008
A few Keno facts

Keno is a fun lottery type game that has its roots in ancient China. This simple game has come a long way since its humble beginnings and this has become a popular attraction at the best online casinos.

06.06.2008
A bit of poker terminology
Whether you are new to the game of poker or a savvy that has known this game since before the invention of the internet it can be helpful to make sure to know some of its terminology.

06.06.2008
Playing Online Poker For Real Money
Once you have decided to play poker for money, you need to learn how to move your money around without paying any transaction fees, having long delays or having to worry about the security of your accounts.

11.05.2008
How to Play Blackjack
Blackjack, also known as Twenty-One, is one of the most commonly played casino games. Almost everyone knows the basics of Blackjack. The player who gets closest to twenty-one, without going over, wins.

11.05.2008
How to Play Baccarat
When you’re playing baccarat, your goal is to get a hand with a value which is close to nine without going over. A hand totaling eight or nine is considered a natural, so if your first two cards give you a total of eight or nine, you don’t get any more cards. What’s unusual in baccarat is that you can decide to bet on your hand, the dealer’s hand, or a tie.

04.05.2008
Player Protection
There are those that say that cheating is quite common in online casinos. While a beginner poker player might not be aware that he was cheated in a game anyone not receiving their just payout will notice and probably get quite mad.

04.05.2008
How to Choose an Online Casino

Choosing an online casino to play at can seem like a daunting task. There are so many online casinos and each one seems to offer a better bonus than the last. On top of that, it’s very hard to know who to trust. So how do you go about choosing an online casino? There is no easy answer but here are some guidelines.

30.04.2008
Poker Stars
Every week we see their faces alongside sport stars and other celebrities. They might be celebrities themselves to begin with and the moment they turn to poker and participate in a big tournament the press is there to let us know it. Many times it is a completely unknown face that makes it to the headlines for having made a final position in a poker tournament. People are fascinated and impressed by these new heroes and this game does open up for new forms of competition and entertainment.

30.04.2008
How to Play Backgammon
Backgammon isn’t commonly considered a casino game, but it is becoming popular as an online game to be played for money. Like poker, backgammon combines a little luck with a lot of skill. Backgammon is an extremely complex game, and has tournaments and championships just like poker.

28.04.2008
Supplementing income with online winnings
There was a time that most people viewed gambling itself as a simple hobby. Something of a distraction to be had every now and again and that was that. But for others, gambling has become a way of life. Not as an addiction but as a viable source of income.

28.04.2008
The Four Types of Poker Hands
How one should play a poker hand depends on very many factors and this is what makes poker a popular game. The nature of the opponents’ play and the pot odds are some factors that poker players consider. However the most important factor is the type of hand the player is dealt. It is usual to classify poker hands into four types, namely lock hands, strong hands, marginal hands and weak hands. Different strategies are suggested for each type of hand.

16.04.2008
Craps - Odds, payoffs and house edges
Craps is played with two dice. Each die has six faces numbered from 1 to 6 and each face has an equal chance of being shown. Hence totally there are thirty-six outcomes possible. The defining factor in the game is the total of the two numbers that are shown on the two dice. The game is essentially based on predicting the total that will be rolled.

16.04.2008
Caribbean Stud Poker Strategy
Although Caribbean Stud Poker is named after poker, it has a very different strategy to regular poker games, such as 7-card Stud or Hold 'Em poker. The optimal strategy for Caribbean Stud is very complicated. In fact, there is no consensus among dealers, casino executives or pit bosses as to what the optimal strategy is.

14.04.2008
Online casino guide to managing your money
If you’re gambling online, you may notice your money slipping away faster than you expected it to. If so, you’re probably pretty upset. You probably expected to win big right away, and then have lots of money for the rest of your session, but that doesn’t always happen. In fact, it’s pretty rare to win big at an online casino. You can expect small wins, but you can’t count on them to keep your budget up.

14.04.2008
Natural benefits of poker
Today, whilst skimming through a website relating to the current battle facing American poker players regarding the decriminalization of online poker playing, and re-categorization of poker as a skill game, I came across a link, ‘Positive Aspects of Poker’. I followed the link and was surprised to find a 13 page article entitled ‘Poker is Good for You’. This article listed and detailed such a wide variety of ways in which poker can be considered beneficial. I was so impressed and indeed surprised with the findings that I choose to summarize some of the salient points, in order that more people may be aware of these natural benefits of poker.

18.03.2008
The Difference between Sticky Bonuses and Non-Sticky Bonuses

Most of the online casinos today will give you a bonus on your initial online casino deposit. Some casinos will give you a meager amount and others will give you very generous amounts even as much as a 100% match up to a ceiling of $600. However, a good number of these bonuses are sticky bonuses or come with strings attached.

18.03.2008
Teen Gambling on the Rise in New York
The lottery may be illegal for the under eighteen crowd, but 43% of 7th to 12th graders surveyed in New York said that they had played some New York lotto game in the past year. That means lottery or scratchers. A recent survey by the New York Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services suggested that ten percent of teens in the group of interviewees have engaged in problem gambling and that fully another ten percent are at risk for problem gambling.

14.03.2008
Poker Players – Listen to your opponent’s song
Poker is not a game in which you can go on playing your song. You have to learn to listen to what your opponent is singing and then play an appropriate song.

10.03.2008
Popularity of Poker
One of the most popular sports to grab worldwide attention in recent years is poker. This iconic card game has featured countless times as the stage for a tense standoff between movie heroes and their foes. The tight grip on carefully shielded cards and the steady gaze as players try to out bluff their opponents has been the set-up for many an onscreen brawl or gunfight.

10.03.2008
Progressive slots
Slot machines have been around for more than 100 years now and they are currently the most profitable option for a casino operator. The fact is that up to 70% of profits from gaming come from slot machines. There’s no denying that gaming has come of age with slot machines.

07.03.2008
The world of Scrabble
Introduction: Scrabble has been around for centuries. Most kids especially in the western hemisphere would have had the opportunity to play Scrabble or watch their parents play it. The game in itself is extremely simple and very easy to master. It can be played by anyone who knows the English language or by someone who is learning English.

07.03.2008
The smarts about online gambling
Online gaming has become the pastime of choice for an ever increasing number of people around the world. The wide availability of the Internet and increasing bandwidth means more people are logging on to play games online. It is possible for people from all around the world to log onto one single portal and play an astounding number of games there. Most of these games involve wagers as well. Since many of these games involve wagers, players win and lose an equally large amount of money.

03.03.2008
MMORPGs
One of the hottest things to hit the gaming world today is the concept of Massive Multiplayer Role Playing Games (MMORPGs). More and more people today are jumping on to the MMORPG bandwagon, and there are a number of reasons for the massively increasing popularity of these games. However, every good thing has a negative aspect to it, and the same is the case with MMORPGs. In this article, we will discuss the dark side associated with MMORPGs.

03.03.2008
How to play Bingo
Bingo is a very popular game and it isn’t difficult to learn. In fact, children often play bingo. If you haven’t learned the rules, though, it can be difficult to catch on. If you go to a bingo hall, you may find that the game goes very quickly and you can’t figure out what you’re doing at all.