Tuesday, April 8, 2008

Attractiveness of Casinos

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Have you wondered why casinos are so attractive? Why is that with online gambling so prevalent now, that Major Corporations are still building multi-billion dollar casinos in Macau and Singapore, with more planned for in Asia? Well, casinos are the equivalent to theme parks for adults, They are filled with excitement and fast-paced action, the chance to win something for almost nothing, and even free drinks. It is just like watching a soccer match at the National Stadium vs watching it on TV, the atmosphere, the crowd and the scent of money can only be experienced in person. The shouts of winners who made the dealer bust, are like the screams of delight from kids riding down a roller coaster. And the theme park illusion is even greater from the outside of a casino, a place of fantasy and wonder.
Unlike theme parks, when you simply find a ride, wait in line for a long time and go. You need to know how to play casino games. If you walk up to a table and you are ignorant, then you are going to lose money, and it doesn't take long to lose a lot.

Slot machines are popular because they are so simple. But even they require some understanding. Some pertinent questions include : How many coins does the machine take for a maximum payout? Does the machine have bonus payouts? Is this machine part of a progressive jackpot?

Table games can be extremely complicated. Throwing caution to the winds and laying your money down without understanding the finer points of a game is not smart. For example, the rules on when a dealer must take a hot for Blackjack can differ at various casinos. Plus, your odds of winning are better at a single-deck table than one with a five-deck shoe. In a nutshell, arm yourself with as much knowledge as possible, and if patience is your virtue, take a minute or two to observe and understand before taking the plunge.

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