Becoming a Better Player

There are many additional things you can do to improve a player. In fact, as a player, you have more options than the casino has. Study the following options and try to practice them. They will help you become a better player and end up as a winner.

Choose the right games to play

There are good games and not-so-good games. Pick ones with a house advantage of less than 2 percent.
Best odds: You’ll find the best odds with double or better craps odds, single-wheel roulette, Las Vegas blackjack rules, 98-percent slot payback, and 9/6 video poker machines.
Lowest house advantage: Know your game, and know what are the good odds or rules when you play.

Choose the right table or machine to play

Take the time to check out which tables and machines are best.
Winning signs: Look for players with lots of chips, dealers with lots of tips, and a low chip tray. Listen for sounds of happy players; noisy equals happy when it comes to craps, roulette, or slot players.
Casino staff recommendations: Find out what the casino staff and locals play.

Walk and not play

Recognize when it’s better to walk than to play. You’ll thank yourself in the morning.

Not in the mood: Don’t’ play if you don’t feel comfortable or can’t keep your mind on the game.
Don’t like conditions: Avoid a game/casino that is crowded, has rude dealers, offers few choices, or has poor rules.
Poor bankroll: Manage the size of your bets based on your total bankroll; save it for another day if you don’t have a reasonable bankroll.

Quit After Winning

The old adage “Quit while you’re ahead” is still the best advice you can take. The longer you play, the better chance the house will win: The game odds are set up at a fixed rate to give the house an advantage over the long run. Win and walk in a short period if you want to end up a real winner.