Lesson 20

Do's and Don'ts

To wrap up this series of lessons and our overall introduction, we've decided to make this last lesson somewhat of a 'refresher' course. In other words, in case you've begun to form some bad habits, or, if you're still looking for answers to a few questions regarding "do's and don'ts", this page will help 'refresh' your skills and knowledge. Take it for what it's worth…

Expect to lose

Even playing smart and employing solid strategies won't prevent all of the odds from remaining in the casino's favor. Expecting to win ALL the time will only lead to frustration and ultimately, bad moves. Remember, take the bad with the good and consider losses as a necessary part of the experience.

Know the local law

Unfortunately, online gambling isn't legal in all places; check out the legality of online casino activity for your country, state, province, or region before playing.

Be 'nice'

The experience is more enjoyable for everyone when players exhibit good gambling etiquette. Be polite and respect other players whether playing online or at a live casino. Visit our section on gambling etiquette for more information.

Trust the odds

Remember, mathematical strategies are successful for a reason and casino games are developed based on probabilities and percentages. Successful players, especially those who maintain their success for long periods of time, aren't the 'luckiest' people around. A solid grasp of the odds and probabilities will bring far more success than any misplaced reliance on 'luck'.

Don't bet more than you can afford

Gambling should be enjoyable. However, there's no enjoyment in losing money that should've been spent on necessities. Decide on an amount that you can afford and stick to your self-imposed limit.

Play to win

Playing online affords you the opportunity to take your time. Take advantage of this occasion to formulate sound decisions. THINK about what move you'd like to make. Then, after your decisions become second-nature, you'll be better prepared for your next visit to Vegas!

Don't believe in 'betting systems'

Strategies based on mathematics and probabilities will serve you far better than any 'betting systems' developed by some local know-it-all. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Stick to proven strategies and stay away from unproven schemes.

Find the best rules

Each casino has different rules for each game and often offers the same game(s) under various sets of rules. Always look for the games with rules best suited to your preferences and your advantage.

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