Flashing lights, great atmosphere and chances to win money – gambling in casinos is really fun! There are several things you can do to increase your chances of winning at the casino so that you can go home with a lot of money, such as managing expenses, going home when you have won, and choosing games that provide a greater chance of winning.
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Method 1 of 2: Creating a Game Plan
Step 1. Practice playing a few games before coming to the casino
There are many online programs where you can “gamble” without risking real money. Spend some time practicing some of the games you want to play at the casino. Some of the most common casino games are:
- Poker
- Blackjack
- slot machines
- baccarat
- Roulette
- Craps
Step 2. Set a personal budget before coming to the casino
Decide in advance how much money you want to spend, and assume you won't win anything. If you can, bring some money according to a predetermined budget, then leave the casino after the money runs out.
- This method will help you win by reducing your chances of losing and losing more money. In addition, if you know that you are only carrying a limited amount of money, you will be more careful when choosing games at the casino.
- If you plan to gamble for several days in a row, try to separate your daily budget into several envelopes – that way, you won't be spending one week's budget gambling on one day!
Step 3. Study the casino floor plan by visiting during the day
The casino is designed to confuse guests – there are no clocks or windows, and the games are arranged like a maze so that visitors don't know the time! Head to the casino during the day and pay attention to the things around you so as not to be easily distracted by the lively games at night.
There is an added bonus of visiting the casino at a low time – you may be able to play while the bookie is explaining the technical aspects of the game
Step 4. Stay hydrated and don't drink too much alcohol
You're more likely to spend a lot of money and not pay attention to the game when you're drunk, especially in casino areas where free drinks are provided. If you want to drink alcohol, make sure to drink a glass of water after drinking it.
You may be tempted to take in the variety of free drinks on offer – but remember, casinos are willing to offer a lot of free liquor because the administrators have calculated how much money they can make from losing players there
Step 5. Watch the time by wearing a watch or setting a cell phone alarm
The longer you are in the casino, the greater the chance of losing money – the bookie always has a higher chance of winning! So, set a time limit for a few hours. After the time is up, stop. If you win, congratulations! If not, take a break and come back the next day.
It's easy to forget time in a casino – the longer you are there, the more money you spend. If you have set a budget and there is still money left after your gambling duration is over, put the money into the next day's budget
Step 6. Go home when you are ahead so as not to lose the advantage of the win
If you win big, cash out the funds and go home. The chances of winning big many times, while tempting, are very low. The casino wants you to stay there after you win so you can win their money again. Experts advise you to cash out and go home immediately after winning.
Some casinos will even start offering free things: rooms to stay, food, and various prizes, to keep you playing there. You can accept the prize (who doesn't want a free hotel stay?) – but remember to leave the gambling arena
Method 2 of 2: Selecting and Playing a Game
Step 1. Avoid games that look festive and flashy – the chances of winning are very small
Games that look bright, colorful, and make a variety of sounds are designed to attract the attention of visitors – these games have the least chance of winning. Therefore, focus on quieter, less flashy games.
For example, "wheel of fortune" games and slot machines are all very colorful because the chances of winning are the least
Step 2. Prioritize table games over slot games to get a bigger chance of winning
Slot machines are fun to play, but statistically the chances of winning are the smallest. Play blackjack, baccarat or craps for a bigger chance of winning.
If you enjoy playing slot machines, allocate a smaller amount of special funds to play. That way, you can use the remaining money to play games at the table while still enjoying the games you love
Step 3. Place bigger bets for more money
Since casinos tend to favor the bookie, the more often you place a bet, the higher the chances of losing because the bookie has more chances of winning. Placing a few big bets will reduce the dealer's chances of winning because you don't give them many chances.
The house advantage in the game of blackjack is very low. This means, you have a greater chance of winning. Meanwhile, the city's chances of winning on the wheel of fortune or slot machines are very large, around 2% for blackjack and 11% for the wheel of fortune
Step 4. Play poker in a tourist-only casino to win big
If you want to win at poker, don't play at local casinos because the players there are mostly old, very experienced customers. Focus on casinos that are heavily visited by tourists (and hopefully many of them are drunk!).
If you're sitting at a table and the bookie is able to recognize the names of the players, you should probably go and change games – unless you're a professional poker player
Step 5. Find a quieter game of craps so you can bet smarter
The craps tables are usually very noisy – the people watching are so excited that they are very noisy. Try to concentrate on the game to determine the “pass line” or “come,” bets.
Don't know the game of craps? Look for tutorials and games online to gain experience before stepping into the gambling tables at the casino
Step 6. Look for a sloppy dealer on blackjack for an extra advantage
Look for a dealer who appears less experienced and less skilled at handling cards than a dealer who is already proficient. There is a chance that the dealer will show the face of the card by accident so you have a big advantage.
Seeing the face of a card accidentally due to the dealer's carelessness is very different from the card-counting tricks that are usually prohibited in casinos
Step 7. Bet with the banker if you are playing Baccarat
There are two choices in the game: the banker and the player. Bankers have a greater chance of winning – even up to 50% in one game. If you bet on the banker and win, keep betting until you lose.
Baccarat is a very fast game! Sometimes, the bookie can make 150-200 decisions in one game. So, practice beforehand
Step 8. Look for “surrender” or “en prison” game options when playing roulette
“Surrender” or “en prison” means that if you place an even number of bets and the ball ends up at “0”, the bet will continue so you don't lose. This option reduces the bookie's chances of winning by half. So, you have a greater chance of winning. Some roulette tables do not offer this option. Look for tables that allow such schemes before betting.
Another good tip is to choose a table that has only one 0 slot instead of one or two 0 slots – again, this can reduce the bookie's chances of winning by half as their win percentage drops from 5.25% to 2.7%
Step 9. Place the highest bet when playing slot machines
You can profit from the range of 86% to 98% if you place the highest bet. So, instead of playing with pennies many times, choose a machine with a bet amount of IDR 50,000, IDR 100,000, or even IDR 20,000.
