Im no high roller, but I know my way around a casino.
If youre not sure where to begin, let me help.
Well hold on there buckaroo.
The math is on their side, always.
Know that going in, and never assume you have the upper hand with these games.
Somebodys big win dwarfs in comparison to the thousands of wins the house has claimed.
Start with a fixed amount of money youre ready to lose: Gambling isnota lucrative way to make money.
It is strictly for entertainment.
Take out some cash, then leave your ATM card in your hotel room.
Never take out more money to get back what youve lost.
Create boundaries for yourself.
If you cant comfortably afford to lose it, dont play.
Gambling isnt designed to save people down on their luck.
Eventually your hot streak will end and youll look at your chips wondering where all those winnings went.
Lastly, I recommend you look into player rewards and incentives being offered at the casino youre gambling in.
Youre already spending the money to play, so you might as well take advantage of these programs.
Look for a customer service counter or ask someone at the cashiers cage.
Do you actually want to use skill to give a shot to win some money?
Or do you want to lounge around and sip on free cocktails?
Do you want to feel the weight of casino chips in your hands?
Or would you rather look at a machine showing off flashy effects and sounds?
Think of it as a very small lottery.
Then, when youre ready, move on to the more complicated games.
Before you sit at a high stakes table, though, take some time to learn the game first.
If you dont have time to research before you hit the floor, thats okay too.
Approach the table and tell the dealer that youd like to play, but you dont know how.
They want you to win so you might give them money!
If you cant lose a little money and still be a decent person, dont play.
And wait until the hand is over before you sit at a table.
Never take out your phone while sitting at a table.
They will yell at you.
Dont touch your bet once youve placed it and the hand/spin/etc.
Only touch your cards with one hand.
Never give a shot to tip them cash, chips only.
Always tip your cocktail waitresses.
I give them a $1-$5 chip every time they come around.
For example, free cocktails are great, but theres a reason the casino is giving them to you.
Dont down too many and get reckless with your betting.
Also, never chase your losses.
Unfortunately, thats not how it works.
As soon youre starting to have thoughts of If I just play a little longer… stop immediately.
Quit while youre ahead.
Then I play out whatever winnings I have left.
If I continue to do well, I keep pocketing every 50% until my luck runs dry.
With that setup, Im always walking away with a little more than I started withif Im lucky.
