How to Have a Great Time Gambling without Losing Your Money

If you're like me, when you think of gambling, you imagine a night out where everyone is dressed to the nines in tuxedos and looking like they've just come from the most expensive buffet on earth. You might imagine that one lucky player will win the jackpot and receive enough money to retire on or buy a lifetime supply of caviar. Unfortunately, that's not what it looks like in real life quite often and if you haven't had your fill of luck yet, then consider this article your chance to give it another go.

In my opinion, the number one mistake gamblers make is thinking that all gambling games are played the same way.  The truth is that every game has its own rules and strengths and weaknesses. In this article, I'm going to show you how to win at both blackjack and poker by breaking each game down into different parts and analyzing them to see what makes each one unique. You'll also learn a few other tricks about gambling in general so don't be alarmed if you end up a little confused.

Step 1: Know Your History

No matter what kind of gambling game you're playing, you need to know the history of it first so that you can understand how each move will affect your chances of winning. For example, if you're playing craps for the first time and you don't know anything about what the game involves then it's extremely likely that you'll lose your money. That doesn't mean that you need to know every little detail, but you should at least know when certain moves were introduced into the game so that you can determine their value. Furthermore, knowing these things will help improve your chances of winning because it will give you an idea of what others might do as well.

Step 2: Make Sure You Have the Right Equipment

One of my least favorite parts about gambling is having to lug around a giant gambling bag full of cards and chips that I probably don't need. That's why I always recommend that you get a nice leather-type case in which to carry your cards. It's also a good idea to buy some small plastic sleeves in which to store your chips if you don't want them getting mixed up with the other stacks. The only thing that I would recommend against is buying a big fat folding table because it will make things a lot more difficult when it comes time for you to play.

Step 3: Learn How to Count Cards

One of the most important things you need to know about gambling is how you're going to be able to count cards before the game starts. This may sound like a lot of work but it's actually much easier than you think. The reason for this is that there are only a few different ways in which you can arrange 52 cards and once you're able to picture them, the card counting itself is easy because it involves simple addition. I'd recommend that you start out with blackjack because it's one of the best card games to learn.

Step 4: Know How to Play Poker

Poker is a very popular game and for good reason because there are lots of different ways in which you can play it. You probably already know how to play the way that most people do: by using chips and playing against whoever happens to sit down next to you at the table.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, we've covered a lot of ground and I'm confident that you now have all the tools necessary to be an expert at gambling. Of course, one of the most important things you can do is practice what you've learned and go out and gamble so that you can experience how it works for yourself in real life. Good luck!

To learn more of how to play blackjack, be sure to check out our comprehensive Blackjack FAQ . To learn more of how to play poker, be sure to check out our comprehensive Poker FAQ .

As with anything else, this article provides information in good faith for general educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. You should always consult a lawyer concerning your gambling issues.