While there are lots of fun and exciting things to do in Las Vegas, gambling remains the main attraction for many people. If you are going to “Sin City” hoping to win a lot of money, it is very important to know what you are going to do. Casinos are always trying to make gamblers lose, but there are various ways to reduce their profits. This means, you have to know what games to try, what kind of bets to take, and how to keep yourself cool amidst the flickering lights and commotion in the casino.
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Method 1 of 3: Preparing for Success
Step 1. Choose the game with the greatest chance of winning
Almost all games in Las Vegas casinos benefit the bookie – but these profits vary by game. So, it is very important to choose the right game so that the chances of winning are even greater. Limit your time when gambling with machines or roulette as the chances of winning are small. Try your luck at blackjack, craps, baccarat or poker.
Step 2. Go to small casinos
The big casinos in Las Vegas tend to benefit the city by becoming a hotbed of tourists. Smaller casinos on the outskirts of town are more frequented by locals so the chances of winning are greater so they will keep coming.
However, if you want to play poker, it's best to avoid playing in small casinos as local people are usually more experienced
Step 3. Set a daily spending budget
The best way to ensure that you take money home from Las Vegas casinos is to stick to your own spending budget. Determine how much money can be spent at the casino on gambling and don't exceed that limit. Don't look for ATMs to withdraw extra cash.
If you are going to gamble in Las Vegas for a few days, prepare a daily gambling budget. Put the money in several envelopes and take one day's allowance to the gambling arena at the casino
Step 4. Don't drink too much alcohol
Cocktails are provided for free when you gamble at Las Vegas casinos so you might be tempted to take advantage of that. The casino expects you to drink a lot in order to make a bad decision. Keep your mind clear by increasing the consumption of water and soft drinks.
Step 5. Set a time limit for gambling
If you spend all day in a casino, chances are that your money will run out. Fortunately, there is a lot of non-gambling activity in Las Vegas. Plan to gamble for a few hours in the morning and maybe a few hours in the evening. However, spend time during the day to enjoy other activities that are no less interesting in Las Vegas.
If you want to stop gambling for the day, you can even take a day trip to the Grand Canyon
Step 6. Set the target and stop when it is reached
When you win, it's easy to assume that you're lucky and don't want to stop gambling – but the only way to take the casino profits home is to leave when you've won. Set your target, for example, want to double your money, then leave when that target has been achieved.
Method 2 of 3: Gaining an Advantage at the Gambling Table
Step 1. Practice your gambling skills before going to Las Vegas
While luck is necessary to win at Las Vegas casinos, tabletop gambling requires skill. Practicing your ability to play blackjack, craps, baccarat, and poker will make you feel comfortable sitting at the gambling table so that your chances of winning are even greater. There are many websites that you can visit to "train" your skills without risking any money.
If you don't understand the rules of gambling games, there are many casinos in Las Vegas that offer free classes to help you learn them
Step 2. Look for a sloppy blackjack dealer
A blackjack dealer may show the face of the cards when dealing them so that you benefit. Watch the blackjack deal several times to see what the dealer is capable of before sitting down at the table.
Step 3. Don't take “guarantee” bets in blackjack games
If the dealer shows an ace, you can place a "guarantee" bet and win if the dealer has a card number 10. This is a side bet outside the main bet, and looks like a simple thing. However, this method can actually increase the dealer's chances of winning up to 7%.
Step 4. Choose Pass/Don't Pass or Come/Don't Come betting options in craps games
To get the best chance of winning, you should choose these bets. This method can reduce the chance of winning the bookie by 1.4% so that you are more likely to take home the prize money.
Step 5. Resist the temptation to bet “tie” on a game of baccarat
A “tie” bet which assumes that the gambler and the dealer's game will end in a draw gives the bookie a 14.4% advantage. So, even if it sounds safe, you could end up losing a lot of money.
Step 6. Stay away from poker games that locals participate in
If your favorite game is poker, it's best to play in a large casino filled with tourists. In large casinos filled with locals, the players are often experienced and play every day. If you are not good at playing poker, they can beat you easily.
Method 3 of 3: Increasing the Chances of Playing the Gambling Machine
Step 1. Choose a game with a high denomination
High-denomination gambling machines have a higher winning percentage. For example, you are better off playing a one-dollar slot machine than a 25-cent note. This proves to be true even if you place a smaller bet on a one dollar slot machine.
For example, even if you bet $2 on the $1 denomination machine and bet $3 on the 25 cent machine, the odds of winning the $1 bill machine are usually higher
Step 2. Play the game at the very end
Because the very end of the machine is closest to the person walking into the casino, the manager usually arranges for a higher winning percentage of the machine so that people are interested in playing. There may be a row of machines with the same game, but the very last machine may give you a greater chance of winning.
Step 3. Bet with the maximum number of spins
If you dream of winning the jackpot on a slot machine, make the maximum bet on each spin. Usually there is a “max bet” button on the machine so you can make sure you are playing with the right bet amount.
The maximum bet is very important on progressive gambling machines because the percentage of each bet will increase the chances of hitting the jackpot. These machines usually have a minimum bet that must be met in order to play
Tips
- Remember that gambling in Las Vegas is for fun, not to make a steady income. Although there are various ways to increase the chances of winning, the bookie always has the advantage so the chances of getting a lot of money are very small.
- Casinos in Las Vegas want you to know the time – as well as the contents of your wallet – so they usually don't have a clock. Make sure you bring a watch or cell phone so you know how long you've been playing.
