On my 21st birthday, I played a few hands of blackjack, and I’ve been playing ever since. Although I’m not a high roller, I know my way around a casino. Contact me for assistance if you don’t know where to start.

Here’s what you need to know before you start

Finally, you’re in a glitzy, noisy casino. After filling up at the buffet, you’re itching to roll the dice and see if lady luck is on your side. Hold on there, buckaroo. You may dream of winning the lottery and retiring on your own private island, but that’s not going to happen here. It’s a good time to gamble เว็บยูฟ่าเบท and can be a pleasant rush when things work out in your favor, but it’s not what you see in the movies.

• There is always an advantage for the house: No matter what game you’re playing, the house (the casino you’re gambling in) has an edge. To win and make money, they just need players like you, not luck. Math is always on their side. Be aware of that going in, and never assume you’ll win. Someone’s big win pales in comparison to the thousands of wins the casino has claimed.
• When it comes to winning, luck is the most important factor: Unlike the house, you have to rely on luck most of the time to make any money. The house has an advantage over you that can be slightly reduced by playing smart, thus extending your play time, but luck is still the determining factor of your success.
• Don’t gamble with money you can’t afford to lose: Gambling is not a lucrative way to earn money. It is for entertainment only. You should decide how much money you can afford to lose (meaning, lose forever) before you walk onto the casino floor, and stick to it. You should withdraw some cash and leave your ATM card in your hotel room. Do not withdraw more money to recover what you lost. Set limits for yourself. Play only if you can afford to lose it. Apologies. Casinos are not designed to help people who are down on their luck.
• Hot streaks don’t last: If you’re winning and have more money than you started with, you may want to stop. Eventually your hot streak will end, and you’ll look at your chips and wonder where all those winnings went.

I recommend you check out the player rewards and incentives offered by the casino you are playing at. Joining these programs is usually free, but you can earn swag, free gambling credit, free meals, and even free stays in really nice hotels. If you’re already spending money to play, you might as well take advantage of these programs. You can ask someone at the cashier’s cage or at the customer service counter.

Pick the Right Games to Play

Depending on the type of experience you’re looking for, some games are better to play than others. Do you want to use your skill to earn money? Or do you want to relax and sip free cocktails? Would you like to hold casino chips in your hands? Would you prefer to see a machine that shows off flashy effects and sounds?

You should choose games that require some degree of skill and won’t leave you naked and penniless too quickly if you’re looking to win. These are the games with the best odds for players who actually know how to play (or have less house edge):

• Blackjack (if there is a single deck)
• (I suggest “Double Bonus” or “Double Double Bonus”)
• Some craps bets
• Baccarat

However, if you are just looking to have some fun with an easy-to-learn game, I recommend these:

• Slots (note: penny slots do not cost only one cent to play)
• Roulette (European roulette has slightly better odds)
• Keno

As you play slots, you can get free cocktails from the waitresses roaming around (always tip). In roulette, you simply bet on what you think the little white ball will land on, such as odd or even numbers, red or black, or specific numbers (37:1 odds). If you play odds, evens, reds, and blacks, you have almost a 50/50 chance of winning. Finally, keno can be played while you drink a cocktail, watch TV, smoke a cigarette, or play other games. Pick some numbers on a grid, place your bet, then wait for your numbers to come up. It’s similar to a small lottery.