Cold Decks in Cheating
February 18, 2008
Cold Decks in cheating means a lot more than just getting a bad run of cards. You can get a “cold deck” in a fair game in that you are having a real bad streak at the tables. What cold decks are for those involved in cheating however, means something quite different. Some cheaters use physical objects to get an edge over the other players in the game, and one of these tricks can be a “cold deck.” A cold deck is one that is pre-stacked, and...
Casino Roulette Strategy
February 18, 2008
If you want some casino roulette strategy then let a casino expert detail what you need to know to maximize your experience. Roulette is not really a great game odds-wise, but make sure you get the best value by following these rules to ensure that you get the most enjoyment possible when playing the game. Some of you think that a great strategy at the casino when at the roulette table would be adding chips to your bet after the dealer calls no more...
Casinos Hold in Blackjack
February 18, 2008
Even though there is a 1% or less house edge, the casino hold in blackjack is much higher. If you are interested to know what it is, or you don’t know what a casino hold is then keep reading this article so you understand more from the minute you walk through the casino doors or load up the software from your favorite place to play online. The average house edge for the game of blackjack is about half of 1%, yet the “hold”...
Casino Basics
February 18, 2008
If you want the casino basics on how to play online, then we have came up with a detailed list to help ease your transition. Remember, we here at Betfirms only list the top online casinos as we want your experience to be an enjoyable one. After you find the right casino, good luck on your gambling! How do I deposit and withdraw from an online casino? All online casinos require you to make a deposit into your account before you can play...
Caribbean 21
February 18, 2008
Caribbean 21 is a blackjack variant offered by Real Time Gaming casinos. The game offers the player the ability to split any two initial cards and to hit and redouble after doubling. Of course nothing is ever free and the player loses all ties. There are several other rule changes from blackjack so read carefully before playing. Following the basic strategy below the game offers a house edge lower than most blackjack games. Rules Following are the complete rules for Caribbean 21. The game is...
Card Mechanic
February 18, 2008
When people talk about a card mechanic, they are talking about a form of cheating. There are a bunch of ways that someone can go about cheating at cards from colluding with other players, sleight of hand movements like stacking the deck on the bottom, or the use of something physical like marked cards, cold decks, or holdout devices. A card mechanic, which is also known as a card sharp, is a cheat who has a specialty in the sleight of hand movements used to manipulate the deck. Magicians...
Card Counting Online
February 18, 2008
Is it worth it to do card counting when playing online blackjack? The short answer is no, because the cards are shuffled after each hand. This is probably the worst situation you could be in if you want to try and count cards in order to turn the house advantage over and give it to yourself, because you are the only one playing at the “table” so you don’t even have the advantage of seeing how the other players at the table...
Card Counting in Blackjack & Baccarat
February 18, 2008
There are many questions on card counting in blackjack and baccarat. We take a look at if a casino can reshuffle a deck before it gets to the cut card, and if card counting in baccarat can earn you a better return on your money. Remember that if you have any other questions, comments, or suggestions then you can always shoot us a quick email to learn more. When you are playing blackjack a dealer will normally insert...
Breaking the Bank
February 18, 2008
There are certain gamblers who try breaking the bank every time they walk into the casino, but where did this term come from? We here at BetFirms went looking for the answer so let us give you a little history lesson for those of you interesting in knowing more about casino terminology. There have been rumors that this term came from some misbehaving roulette wheel that paid out a ton of money to a person who figured out the malfunction and sat there to take advantage of it....
Blackjack Strategy Guide
February 18, 2008
A blackjack strategy guide is needed for all beginners who are interested in trying the game. We want to make sure that you have the best chance possible at winning at the tables and building your bankroll up and we are going to get started with the lessons with this article. Blackjack is one of the most popular table games in the United States and the rest of the world. You can be aggressive with your betting all the while making subtle...