Russell Johnson

Yet another important chapter in the book of gambling, the casino bonuses are essential parts of the gambling scene, which can make the difference from a standard, average gambling experience and an enhanced game play. This blog post is meant at offering people some insight into the types of bonuses offered by casinos and their characteristics.

The common practice which I was able to experience when it comes to both online and on location casinos is the registration bonus. What it implies is the fact that upon registration, players will be awarded a bonus, which can either consist of a certain amount of casino funds (here different currencies may be applicable) or a free try of the different casinos. When it comes to the bonus in the form of actual funds, players can choose to spend a particular amount of money on whichever games they deem fit for their requirements and, depending on the different policies of the various casinos, even keep the earnings that might accrue during the use of the bonus.

On the other hand, there are also casinos which let their players try different games for free and decide for themselves if the game play is worth their money.

Another important bonus type is represented by the free spins, which mainly apply to the slot game type. What these bonuses imply is the fact that those who attend the slots will benefit from unpaid spins at those particular slot machines. Depending on the casino each player is attending, the free spins will be received upon obtaining specific symbols on the slots’ reels.

Such symbols are often called “scatter” symbols and can have a varying range of appearances. Regardless of their appearance, when player “strikes luck” and gets a specific number of such symbols on the reels of the slot machine, he will get a designated number of spins, without adding any funds.

Here, I will try to offer all readers with some insight regarding slots and their different characteristics which make them such a popular choice among gamblers all over the world. Initially developed as mechanical machines that featured wheels with symbols attached to them, the slot machines or fruit machines as typically called due to the lemon or cherry symbols on them, are devices which enable players to win based on potential symbol combinations.

They feature a simple operation that requires the players to either push a specific button or pull down a lever, as was the case with old models, this also being one of the reasons why in the past the slot machines were adequately named “one arm bandits”. Depending on the different symbols and their value, a specific slot spin can either help a player win or vice versa.

Regardless of the slot types, be it the “offline” classic versions or the modern, “online” ones, they share some common characteristics, which are the reels that carry the symbols, the symbols themselves as well as the different spin rules that apply. However, the differences between the classic and the online slots could be relevant to experienced gamblers, who wish to avoid unwanted situations, such as stuck or clogged slot machines, which will never happen on the online versions.

As with other casino games, getting to know the different policies that apply to a particular slot model, in terms of deposits and fund withdrawals is important. Also, more important is to become properly acquainted with the different values of the symbols of a given slot model. Often times, casinos will resort to “scatter” symbols which will yield players with the so called “free spins”, which basically are bonuses in the form of unpaid slot spins. By knowing what value each symbol carries and what the scatter symbols are, one can quickly develop a strategy and maximize his or her winnings.

A casino classic, the game of Roulette is as enticing as it is dangerous for one’s funds and earnings. Getting well acquainted with the rules of this game before attempting it in the casino can give players a considerable advantage. This blog post will deal with the various aspects of Roulette in more depth, in an attempt to offer novices some tips and tricks when it comes to this exciting gambling game.

Having its origins deeply embedded in the 18th century France, this game is a thrilling demeanor for all gamblers. Featuring a spinning wheel that has numbers attached to it (upto 37 for the French version and 38 for the American version), the roulette is played by throwing a white generic ball in the opposite direction than the one the wheel is spinning in. Since each of the different numbers has an adjacent slot for the ball to land in, the place where the ball stops will offer the players a chance to win or to lose respectively.

Players can place bets on a single number, a range of numbers, and colors of the numbers (red or black), as well as on odd or even numbers. Right from the start, one might notice that the possibilities are endless to say the least, but when there’s change involved, things are even more complicated.

Featuring relatively simple rules and no additional headaches for the players, the game of Roulette will provide a consistent level of depth to all gamblers. One of the most important facts that gamblers need to understand when it comes to Roulette is that it is a pure chance affair. That being said, in order to increase the chances of winning, one must observe closely the behavior of the dealer, which often times develop habits and release the ball at certain velocities and angles on the Roulette wheel itself. By studying these details, one can “guesstimate” the potential landing place in the upcoming sessions.

Regarded as one of the noblest forms of gambling one can encounter in a casino, the game of Poker spans way back into the history of gambling and card playing, and to this day still remains one of the most complex and demanding forms of gambling. This blog post will put emphasis on what does the game imply and what all might be relevant for those who are attempting the game for the first time.

Played with a standard deck of 52 cards which incorporate additional Joker cards, the game of Poker is regarded by many as a game of intense mind “crunching” and attention to details.

The main goal of the game is to achieve a particular combination of cards, using a predefined set of cards. From the original 52 card deck, only a number of cards can be used for the game, depending on the types. Most of the time, cards from “9” or “10” upwards are used and the two most prominent game types are “Stud” and “Texas Hold’em”. Each player is dealt with 5 cards to start with, which can be swapped during the game in order to achieve a better combination. Initially, there are 3 cards laid out on the gambling table, which serve as the drawing cards for reaching the combinations.

Giving cards for switching is rewarded by the dealer with new cards from the draw deck, until the respective player attains the preferred combination.

When going past the general aspects of the game, some of the most important aspects that novice gamblers who are starting out with their Poker game must account for are attention to detail and the necessary calmness to hide any emotions. Since the stakes increase in a cascading manner during the gameplay, so do the afferent emotions and keeping those concealed can make a world of difference, especially when dealing with experienced players.