Archive for October, 2007
« Previous EntriesHow to Play Games or Bet Online if You’re Just Starting Out
Friday, October 26th, 2007In the old days if you wanted to gamble you had to go to a casino and get some instruction from a dealer or other players at the table. Today there is tons of information on any game available at your fingertips. If you’re just starting out, the best thing you can do is go […]
What Makes a .Net Site Better Than a .Com Site?
Thursday, October 25th, 2007In most situations the .net site is just a free version of the .com poker room. These .net sites used to be the free play section of the regular poker room. But because of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act the only way these poker rooms can advertise in the U.S. is to have a […]
Free Games a Big Help for Beginners
Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007Online gaming has lots of advantages over traditional gaming. It’s easier to access the action and a new player can try out the games for free before they pay to play. This is a big advantage for the new player.
In the past, learning a new game meant going to a casino and making mistakes which […]
Who will Earn the Right to Play in the 2008 Super Bowl?
Tuesday, October 16th, 2007Sunday’s tilt between the New England Patriots and the Dallas Cowboys was competitive for a while, but the Pats calmly dispatched Dallas 48-27. Business as usual.
New England (6-0 SU and ATS) is the overwhelming favorite to win both the AFC and the Super Bowl. What about the NFC? Dallas is still the most likely candidate, […]
Right vs. Wrong: “Dancing with the Stars” Winners and Losers
Monday, October 15th, 2007If you’re playing along with Dancing With the Stars on entertainment futures market, you’re probably even more frustrated with the judging than the rest of the folks watching at home. But that audience’s voting preferences are even more laughable.
Two weeks ago, the judges gave Jennie Garth and partner a score of 21 despite Garth falling […]
Top 5 Online Gambling Mistakes
Friday, October 12th, 20071. Not getting out when you get up. When you win money you should pull money out of your winnings (preferably most of it). Don’t keep playing after you’ve hit a decent prize; all you’re doing is dumping it back.
2. Not educating yourself on the game you’re playing. Some players just gamble and don’t try […]
Learn How to Bet with Your Head, Not Your Heart
Thursday, October 11th, 2007The handicapping divide runs deep between sharps and squares. It’s sad, really. Squares are like drug addicts; they allow emotions (which are chemical, after all) to mess up their decision-making process.
Think about the New York Yankees, for example. Chances are you felt something powerful just now; could be hatred, or remorse, or schadenfreude. None of […]
How to Find the Right Online Casino
Wednesday, October 10th, 2007Finding the right online casino for your own purposes depends on what type of gaming experience you’d like to have. Some sites are better than others for slots, or some offer better customer appreciation than their competition.
Once you know what type of action you’d most enjoy at any given time, then finding the best site […]
Still Don’t Understand Hockey?
Friday, October 5th, 2007The 2007-08 NHL season is underway. Yet another opportunity to make some money. If you think baseball’s traditionalist-minded commentators help make that sport a betting bonanza, you should check out what passes for conventional hockey “analysis” these days.
Hockey doesn’t lend itself as easily to advanced statistics as baseball does. But the sport is still awash […]
The Right Way to Bet on Football
Thursday, October 4th, 2007It’s far and away the most popular betting sport in North America. At the college and pro levels, football is king.
However knowledgeable the American public is about football, it’s important to remember that half the money being wagered on a game will be lost. It will always be that way. To be in the winning […]