How to Play Casino Games
By Al Moe, About.com Guide
Casino Gambling for Beginners
The world of casinos can be confusing, but new players can get comfortable before they ever head inside a casino by following some simple rules. Where to park, how to navigate the casino and what to expect are important things to know before you go!
- Finding the Right Casino for your Skill Level
- Successful Gambling - Getting Enough Sleep
- Where to Park at Your Favorite Casino
- Understanding the House Edge
- How to Stay Safe at Your Local Casino
Blackjack
Blackjack is the most popular casino table game. The game is fast and exciting. When played properly it has a house edge of less than one percent, which is the lowest house advantage of any table game. A player can even gain an edge over the casino with card counting.
Craps Success - How to Play
Learning how to play Craps is not as hard as it looks. Many people don't learn how to play craps because it seems too confusing. Craps is actually a simple game to learn how to play. Here are the basic you need to know.
More Casino Games
The casinos offer a wide variety of table games. Some are classic games that have been around for years while others are newer games that have been recently added to the casino floor. Here are the rules and how to play most of the table games you will find.
- How to Play Baccarat
- How to Play Caribbean Stud
- How To Play Four Card Poker
- How to Play Let it Ride
- How To Play Pai Gow Poker
- How to Play Roulette
- How to Play Three Card Poker
- How to Play Ultimate Texas Holdem
- How to Play Big Six and the Wheel of Fortune
- How to Play Keno
- How to Play Chuck-a-luck
- How to Play Deuces Wild Hold'em Fold'em
- How to Play Pai Gow Express
- How to Play Shanghai Poker
- How to Play Crapless Craps
- How to Play Bingo
Poker
Poker has become one of the most popular games in the casino. It is a game of skill and the only game where the players are competing against each other and not the house. There are several variations of poker that are played in the casino card rooms.
Video Poker
Winning at slots relies on luck but Video Poker is a game of skill. Each machine has its own basic strategy. Playing correctly can reduce the house edge. Some machines even offer over 100 percent payback when you play perfect basic strategy. You can also determine the payback of a video poker machine by looking at the pay tables.
How to Play Slot Machines
Playing slot machines is the most popular form of casino gambling. Slot play accounts for the majority of the casinos' profits. Slots are easy to play but there are still some things you should know before you play.
- Slot Machine Essentials
- Playing Slot Tournaments
- Redeeming Slot Vouchers
- IGT - Slot Manufacturer International Game Technology
- The History of International Game Technology
Horse Racing and Sports Betting
Racebooks are the area of the casino where you can bet horse races. In Nevada where sports betting is legal this is where you place your sports wages as well. Good handicappers can make money betting on the horse races and sporting events if they know how.