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		<title>How online Casinos and Online Blackjack Are Changing the Face of Gambling</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2011 12:30:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[For anyone who cannot get enough of playing blackjack at the tables of a live casino you could always try your hand at online blackjack. The concept is exactly the same only this time there is less pressure, freedom to play as you see fit and best of all no closing times. In the UK [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For anyone who cannot get enough of playing blackjack at the tables of a live casino you could always try your hand at <a href="http://www.888.com/blackjack">online blackjack</a>. The concept is exactly the same only this time there is less pressure, freedom to play as you see fit and best of all no closing times. In the UK this is especially important. The UK has strict trading laws that do not allow live casinos to stay open twenty four hours a day. This is where online blackjack really starts to shine.</p>
<p>Online blackjack is offered in several different formats and you can fid games that suit almost any playing and betting style. The best part about playing online blackjack is that most online casinos will give you the option of playing at a public or private table. This way you can either hit the tables as a group via the internet or sit on your own and play as many hands as you like. Playing solo is an ideal way to either ensure that the game is played to your style or simple learn a few extra moves for your next live casino excursion.</p>
<p>Whichever way you look at it, online blackjack could actually replace the live casino altogether. 888 for example now even offer you the chance to play with a live dealer via a video link. Imagine, you could be playing online blackjack with players from all over the world, with a live dealer and the feel of a live game, all from the comfort of your own home. If you really wanted to go all out you could even play in your pajamas.</p>
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		<title>Texas Hold’em poker rules</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:21:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Texas Holdem is the first version of the poker games found in many casinos today. As time went by Texas Hold’em achieved popularity and entered the web poker field. Today online poker holdem can be found in famous casino and poker online websites like Aladdin’s gold casino, All slots casino, Casino Tropez and many others. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Texas Holdem is the first version of the poker games found in many casinos today. As time went by Texas Hold’em achieved popularity and entered the <a href="http://www.pokerwebmatch.com">web poker</a> field. Today <a href="http://www.pokeronline-texas-holdem.com">online poker holdem</a> can be found in famous casino and <a title="poker" hreflang="en-ca" href="http://www.poker.ca">poker online</a> websites like Aladdin’s gold casino, All slots casino, Casino Tropez and many others.</p>
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<p>The following are the Texas hold’em <a title="online poker" href="http://www.poker.ca">online poker</a> game rules:<br />
First of all let’s start by saying that the deck should hold 52 cards. Most Texas Hold’em games start off with two players left of the dealer, who is called “the button”; these players set the initial bet amount entered to the pot before cards are dealt, in order to make sure that there will be something to play for before every hand.<br />
Every player is dealt two face-down cards called “hole cards”, and then the first round begins with the player sitting to the left of the two players who set the “Suma”, meaning the starting bet. The gamblers can check, raise or fold whenever it is their turn to play.<br />
After the first round, the dealer takes away the top card from the deck in order to prevent cheating. The dealer then tosses the following three cards, face-up on the table. These cards are called “flop” (failure).<br />
When the “flop” ends, another round starts and the players decide whether to check, raise the bet or fold. The dealer tosses another card faced-up and calls it “the fourth street”. The game continues up until the fifth round and then the players with the best cards who remained reveal them on the table. Whoever has the highest combination is declared the winner.</p>
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		<title>Free online slots</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Aug 2010 13:55:36 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We’re here to deliver you best in exciting and innovative slots games at our online bonus casino.</p>
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<p>We have all kinds of <a href="http://www.onlinecasinoslots.ca/">online slots</a>, and whether you prefer the classic three reel slots or the huge multi-line video slots, we’ve got the game and the best casino bonus for you. Our slots run the full range of wagering too, from penny slots to the high roller games that pay out the big wins. If you like to play <a href="http://canadian-online-casino.com/">online casino Canada</a>, then we can help you there too. Our selection of casino games is second to none, with roulette, poker, blackjack and more, you’re sure to never have a dull moment at out casino. We offer competitive bonuses as well, not just for our new players but for players who have been with us for years as well. There is a fin mode available, if you’re new to casino gaming or if you feel the need to brush up on a few skills before getting started playing for real money, then fun mode will be the most helpful guide you can find. When you are ready to play in real money mode, you can find a large selection of payment options in the cashier. We’ve found that our players like to have options, both for transferring money in and out of their accounts and also for when they head to the game rooms. So go ahead and enjoy all we have to offer.</p>
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		<title>what is a live dealer?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2010 14:19:14 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Online casino]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Of all of the casinos on the internet, Playtech casinos are the only ones to offer live dealers for some of their table games. Blackjack is by far the most popular casino game offered featuring a live dealer. An online casino that features games with live dealers will have a live tables tab on the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Of all of the casinos on the internet, Playtech casinos are the only ones to offer live dealers for some of their table games. Blackjack is by far the most popular casino game offered featuring a live dealer. An online casino that features games with live dealers will have a live tables tab on the menu found in the lobby screen. Simply click on that tab to see a list of tables featuring the live dealer games for that particular casino. You will then join the rest of the pl
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<p> ayers at whichever table you choose. Golden Palace is the most popular Playtech casino and there you will often find as many as 20 different blackjack tables with live dealers.<br />
Once seated at the table of your choice, the screename of each of the other players at the table will be displayed. At the top left side of your screen there will be a very large box that shows you the dealer and the table game you are playing. In the right corner you will have what is known as a talk box, where you can chat with the dealer or with the other players at the table. You can also just watch everybody else talk if you don‘t feel like chatting yourself. There is usually an option to join another table if the table you want is full, although you may have to wait for a seat to open. Since live dealer games work like those in a land-based casino there are a limited number of seats.</p>
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		<title>Some Pointers on Casino Promotions</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2010 14:17:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Whether they offer them all the time or just as specials, promotions can be found at any online casino , especially for new players. Promotions always help the player to enjoy the casino experience, but there are a few things to consider when participating in promotions. Promotions are generally only valid for a specific time [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Whether they offer them all the time or just as specials, promotions can be found at any online casino , especially for new players. Promotions always help the player to enjoy the casino experience, but there are a few things to consider when participating in promotions.</p>
<p>Promotions are generally only valid for a specific time period, and missing that period means missing the promotion. This means a specific date as well as a specific time. Every casino has a certain time zone that the times for the bonuses are based on, and since players come from all over the world, they often don’t live in the time zone the casino is using.
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<p>Some bonuses, especially deposit bonuses, are often automatic, but many are not and require some action on the part of the player. Sometimes there is a code that must be redeemed, or the bonus must be requested of the customer support staff. This is sometimes even true for tournament prizes. Meaning that a player might win a tournament but not receive a bonus due to a failure to perform whatever action was required of them after the tournament.</p>
<p>Almost all bonuses also carry wagering requirements, meaning that the player must wager a certain amount, and on certain games, in order to withdraw. Casinos will also usually require that players deposit a certain amount in order to participate in a promotion. These last two points are often overlooked, especially by new players who are eager to get started playing. Every casino has different rules, so be sure to read all the terms of a promotion before you choose to participate.</p>
<p>To get a taste for the sheer variety of bonuses that are available at online casinos, hear over to <a href="http://www.allslotscasino.com/au/">www.allslotscasino.com/au/</a>	and play some <a href="http://www.allslotscasino.com/au/online-pokies.html">pokies online</a>. You&#8217;ll see what just all the fuss is about once you start winning and enjoying all that bonus offers can add to the excitement of gaming online.</p>
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		<title>Right and Wrong Bettors in Craps</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2010 14:13:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Craps is very popular among casino games, but studying the game can prove difficult due to the terminology involved. Terms such as “right bettors” and “wrong bettors” can be confusing, as they are not used in their literal sense. In order to explain these an understanding of general craps terms is needed. &#160; &#160; To [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Craps is very popular among casino games, but studying the game can prove difficult due to the terminology involved. Terms such as “right bettors” and “wrong bettors” can be confusing, as they are not used in their literal sense. In order to explain these an understanding of general craps terms is needed.
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<p>To use the example of the pass line bet: The shooter rolls the dice at the beginning of a new come out, and will automatically win if the throw is a 7 or an 11, or lose if it a 2, 3 or 12. Any other number thrown is then established as a point. The shooter now tries to throw point before a 7, if the shooter throws a 7 before the point then the shooter loses. Right bettors are the ones who bet that the shooter win and<br />
wrong bettors bet the shooter will lose. Although there is no shooter in online casino craps the concept remains the same, simply wagering on the pass line bet.<br />
Several other bets in craps use the concept of right bettors and wrong bettors. Such as the buy and lay bets, as well as come and don&#8217;t come bets. With right bettors being those who wager on the come bets and wrong bettors being those who wager on the don&#8217;t come bets.<br />
Generally speaking, right bettors are the more common (at least in land-based casinos) and this is probably the origin of the term.</p>
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		<title>US Online Casino Banking Scenario</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2010 14:11:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The United States presents a different challenge to the online casino world from many other parts of the world, due to the government’s opposition to online gambling. Online gambling operators can only offer limited banking options, and many simply choose not to accept players from the United States. Many credit card companies have been blocking [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The United States presents a different challenge to the online casino world from many other parts of the world, due to the government’s opposition to online gambling. Online gambling operators can only offer limited banking options, and many simply choose not to accept players from the United States.<br />
Many credit card companies have been blocking online gambling transactions already, in anticipation of the new UIGEA rules taking effect. As a result, alternative payment options, such as electronic wallets, have become more popular for American players. Even some electronic wallet companies, like Neteller for example, have withdrawn from the American market. UseMyWallet, as well as other still function in America and are providing good service.</p>
<p>The Department of Justice has been prosecuting individuals and organizations that process payments for online gambling since 2009. This will only increase when the UIGEA rules take effect on June 1, 2010.<br />
While there are efforts to block UIGEA, most notably the efforts of Representative Barney Frank, they will most likely still go into effect. Time is running out and Congress simply has more important issues to deal with first. The UIGEA rules will have no influence over state laws though, and states that allow gambling will still be able to operate online casinos. This won’t allow for all forms of online gambling, but it will keep online gambling operating inside the United States.</p>
<p>On that note, if you&#8217;re outside the U.S., check out the <a href="http://www.poker-bonuscode.de">Maximum Party Poker Bonus Code</a> for a great way to get started.</p>
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		<title>Blackjack Rules</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:01:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here we continue our look at the basics of Blackjack by examining each of the options open to us after we receive our first two cards. At this point in the game you can see the dealers up-card, and you know your first two cards. It’s time to decide if you want another card or [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Here we continue our look at the basics of <a href="http://www.blackjackman.com" target="_blank">Blackjack</a> by  examining each of the options open to us after we receive our first two cards.  At this point in the game you can see the dealers up-card, and you know your  first two cards. It’s time to decide if you want another card or if something  else is a better option.</p>
<p><strong>Hitting </strong></p>
<p>To hit is to ask for an additional card on your hand. If you  were dealt two fives as your first two cards, you would certainly want to hit,  since your total is quite far from 21, you have no chance of going over 21 with  one more card, and a total of ten is a weak hand.
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<p>To hit when playing at an online casino, there should be an  obvious hit button presented whenever it is an available option.  In a land-based casino, when you want to hit  you should both ask for it out-loud with the word ‘hit’, and indicated a hit  with your hand. To indicate a hit with your hand scratch the table felt lightly  towards you with your finger. If you are playing a game where the cards are  dealt face down, use the corner of your cards to scrape the table.</p>
<p>You should hit until you are satisfied with your hand, at  which point you indicate to the dealer that you wish to stand.</p>
<p><strong>Standing</strong></p>
<p>To stand is to refuse any further cards or any further  action towards your hand. If you choose to stand you will not receive any more  opportunities to alter your given hand.</p>
<p>To stand when playing at an <a href="http://www.goldencasino.com" target="_blank">online casino</a> simply choose the  stand option when it is presented to you, as it will only be presented when  there is an option to stand. To stand in a land-based casino say the word  ‘stand’ out-loud while waving an open palm, face down, over your hand. This will  indicate to the dealer that you do not want any more cards.</p>
<p><strong>Doubling down</strong></p>
<p>The action of doubling down is one of the most important  parts of blackjack. It is the rare opportunity to increase your bet part-way  through your hand. Doubling down is literally doubling your original bet when  you see an opportunity. Most casinos will only allow you to double down on your  first two cards. If those two cards put you in a position where one additional  card will likely give you a hand stronger than the dealers, you should double  down.</p>
<p>Your best opportunity to double down will come when you  recognize the dealer as showing ‘busting cards’. The concept of busting cards  and their importance is covered completely in our <strong>advanced blackjack  strategy section.</strong></p>
<p>To double down simply place another stack of chips equal to  your original bet down right beside your original bet, so that the stacks are  side by side, just about touching each other. This will indicate to the dealer  that you wish to double your bet. When you double down you will only be  presented with one more card. This means if you double down on 10, and receive  a 2, your hand is stuck at 12, and you wont get another chance to improve it.</p>
<p><strong>Splitting</strong></p>
<p>When your initial two-card hand is made up of a pair, you  have the option to split. Say you were dealt two 8’s as your first two cards.  Your total is 16, which is sometimes difficult to know what to do with. It  isn’t a strong hand, but it’s risky to hit on, since it’s close to 21. Since  both cards are 8’s, you can ‘split’ them into two different hands. To do so  place a new bet equal to your original, beside your original bet, but with a  few inches between (if it were placed directly beside it, it would mean you  want to double down). At the same time tell the dealer you wish to split, and  the dealer will separate your cards.</p>
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<p>Each 8 is now the first card on a new hand. So you see how  smart it was to split your pair? Now you have a decent chance of having two  strong hands. Of course, if you were dealt two 4’s as your first cards,  splitting would have been silly.</p>
<p><strong>Taking insurance</strong></p>
<p>When the dealer’s up-card is an Ace, they will stop before  they deal the players a second card and ask if anybody would like insurance.  What does this mean? It means that you can ‘buy insurance’ against the fact  that the dealer will have blackjack. You need to put up half of your original  bet for insurance. If the dealer does have blackjack you will lose your  original bet, but win your insurance bet. In the end you have lost nothing and  gained nothing. Statistically, although it may seem like a good idea at the  time, it’s never smart to take insurance.</p>
<p>This concludes our extensive coverage of blackjack rules. Soon also we&#8217;ll provide detailed articles on <a href="http://www.slotsonly.com" target="_blank">free slots</a> and <a href="http://www.bettorskeno.com" target="_blank">online keno</a> . If you have already tried <a href="http://www.keno-info.com" target="_blank">online keno</a> and you&#8217;re a huge fan of this popular numbers game, now&#8217;s your chance!</p>
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		<title>Sizing Your Bets In Online Poker Games</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 13:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s very common for amateur online poker players to struggle with properly sizing their bets when they are first learning the game. If you&#8217;re not able to make bets of the correct size at each stage of a hand, you&#8217;ve got a huge problem that can lead to others taking your money. Following these basic [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It&#8217;s very common for amateur online poker players to struggle with properly sizing their bets when they are first learning the game. If you&#8217;re not able to make bets of the correct size at each stage of a hand, you&#8217;ve got a huge problem that can lead to others taking your money. Following these basic tips can help you take better control of your game through proper bet sizing.</p>
<p>How big should your bets be? The size of any bet made at the table should be made in relation to the current size of the pot in front of you. Before making any bet, you should look at the money that&#8217;s currently in the pot and then pot odds come into play. Every bet made shifts the pot odds for every player and being on the right side of that equation (the proportion of amount of money you&#8217;ve contributed to the pot versus the amount you gain by winning the pot) is crucial for any player. Every time an opponent makes a call with bad odds, you are taking one step closer to winning money at the table.</p>
<p>A quick role for no limit betting and the size of your bets is that if you have a solid hand and feel your opponent is playing with weaker cards, you should be willing to bet between 75% and the entirety of the pot when your turn comes around. If you feel you have the best hand in a no limit holdem game and the pot is $50, bet between $38 and $50 each time it&#8217;s your turn.</p>
<p>An advantage of making bigger bets when you have a good hand is that you are immediately putting the other players in a tenuous position and their subsequent calls, checks, and raises will tell you exactly how strongly they feel about their hand. We can use this information against them in the next round. It can be daunting to bet 3/4 of a pot, but it&#8217;s a fantastic way to get the tactical knowledge you need to become a truly great poker player</p>
<p>Finally, a good rule of thumb when it comes to pre-flop betting is to raise around three or four times the size of the big blind. It&#8217;s aggressive, true, but it can easily shake down other players and sometimes you end up collecting their blinds and early bets without actually having to play the hand and as much as we love playing poker, getting people&#8217;s money with no work is even better!</p>
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		<title>Internet Baccarat</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;ve tried gambling at a traditional land based casino, you might have an idea about the game of Baccarat. Baccarat or Chemin de Fer as it is also known is played in a separate area in the casino that is usually crowded with people watching the game and placing their bets. A noisy crowd [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you&#8217;ve tried gambling at a traditional land based casino, you might have an idea about the game of Baccarat. Baccarat or Chemin de Fer as it is also known is played in a separate area in the casino that is usually crowded with people watching the game and placing their bets. A noisy crowd at the Baccarat pit makes it hard to miss. Internet Baccarat on the other hand is a much quieter affair as compared to the live Baccarat game at the casino. </p>
<p>For anyone who has gambled online, Internet Baccarat is not much different from other <a href="http://www.internetgamblingsites.org/online-casino-games-and-their-classification/">online casino games</a>. The basics of internet baccarat are also the same as the land based version, but minus the noise and revelry. Internet baccarat has a few advantages over the land based casino. Firstly, even if you are a novice player, online baccarat can easily be learnt online with the help of free games that most online casinos offer. In fact, some of the free games have only you and the banker, so you can learn the game at your own pace, in a controlled environment. Additionally, you don&#8217;t lose focus since there isn&#8217;t any party-like atmosphere in Internet baccarat like that in a land casino. </p>
<p>Not so long ago, internet baccarat wasn&#8217;t as sophisticated as it is today. Of late however, with the gaming software technology evolving, the experience is more realistic with excellent graphics and sound effects. Few internet casinos like 888Casino have the Live Gaming feature where players can participate in a live game and interact with real players and dealers online. This feature is available for blackjack, baccarat and roulette. </p>
<p><a href="http://www.internetgamblingsites.org/baccarat-%E2%80%93-the-game-of-chance/">Internet baccarat</a> is a simple enough card game that can be mastered with playing online for a while. It follows the rules of the traditional baccarat game with only three kinds of bets – The Player, The Banker and the Tie. So, you either bet on the player, the banker or the outcome of a tie between the two. Internet baccarat has a low house edge than most other internet casino games. The house edge is1.06% on banker bets, 1.24% on player bets and a whopping 14.36% on the Tie. Although you make great odds on the tie bet (8:1), it is pretty obvious as a matter of strategy that placing a tie bet is an expensive proposition. </p>
<p>Mini baccarat is a less intimidating version of the game with lower betting limits. Online players can play mini baccarat since most of the internet casinos offer this version of the game. Players can start off small at the mini baccarat tables and graduate to the higher levels of play. As far as the basics of the game go, it is important to understand the card values before you start. In baccarat, the face cards, that is the King, Queen and Jack are valued at 0. Tens are also counted as 0 and the Ace is 1. The rest of the cards from 2 to 9 are taken at the value printed on the cards. While counting the card totals if the amount is greater than nine, you must subtract ten from the total. For example, if you have an eight and a six, the card total will be 14, but you will take it as 4 for the purpose of this game. </p>
<p>Internet baccarat is available at the best internet casinos, and all of them offer free games. So if you&#8217;re tempted enough to try it out head over to 888Casino or Win Palace Casino or the Casino at bet365 and sign up. We guarantee you&#8217;ll have a good time at the Baccarat tables. </p>
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