Pros and Cons for Pacific Poker

Pacific Poker has experienced a tremendous growth in popularity recently. A large number of players find this room interesting, in spite of the rather sub-standard software that Pacific Poker has. Although many players may consider the poor software a drawback, Pacific Poker is still appreciated. The soft games are one of the reasons for this appreciation. Those who wish to win money will find Pacific Poker a real gold mine, as it has some of the easiest games, which give players the possibility to win some rather than lose some. This feature also goes for tables with higher stakes, of around $20, for instance. However, the fact that players don't have the possibility to play on multiple tables and the software is not very attractive may make experienced players turn to other rooms. trick cards

A good point for Pacific Poker is that it offers a good variety of games, which include Texas Hold'em, Seven Card Stud, Omaha, and tournaments. Players who choose Pacific Poker are mostly interested in Texas Hold'em, and those are the tables where most of the traffic is, as these games are great. There are stake limits, but they vary from micro to high, so players can bet the amount they wish.

Other pros for Pacific Poker include that good promotions that players can benefit from, and soft competition. The weak points for Pacific Poker, other than poor software and lack of multi-table support, include lagging at times and slow telephone support. However, players are usually provided with fast e-mail support. marked cards lenses

Some of the special features of Pacific Poker include the special bet bonus, hot keys for check, raise and fold, as well as the graphical hand replay function.

European citizens have the advantage of being able to play online poker legally, mostly due to the more relaxed European gambling laws.

Americans can still play online poker without fearing that it could be illegal, as long as it is from outside the United States, and many of them will find Pacific Poker a real gold mine.

Memory Games and Activities for Seniors

It's important that as people age they find ways to keep both their body and mind sharp. Sandy Gibson, the Director of Nursing with BrightStar of Chicago, put together a great list of games and activities to do with seniors to help with memory. These are great exercises for those suffering from dementia. juice cards

Memory Card Game

This classic card game is a great way to exercise memory. Lay all the cards from a deck face down in a 13 x 4 pattern. The first player turns two cards over at random. If they are a match, he gets to keep them and go again. If they are different numbers, he must turn them back over and it is the next player's turn. As more and more cards are revealed, players are forced to remember where certain cards are in the grid. The player with the most pairs at the end of the game wins.

Simon Says

Simon Says exercises reflex skills and memory. It is appropriate for seniors already experiencing memory loss. Stand at the front of the room. Do an action, such as putting your hands on your head. Describe the action, introducing it with "Simon says." For example, "Simon says put your hands on your head." The participants must imitate your actions until you describe a gesture you are doing without saying "Simon says." Anyone who does the gesture is out. The game requires that seniors quickly recall the names of body parts.

Name That Tune

This game is great for exercising and testing long-term memory. Assemble various recordings of songs that were popular when today's seniors were young. Play a short clip from a song. Participants must write down the name of the song and the artist. Play 10-15 different songs. Announce the answers one by one. The participant with the highest number of correct responses wins.

Memory Circle

This game strengthens both long- and short-term memory. Assemble a group of senior citizens in a circle. Go around the circle and have participants share memories of a favorite hobby or activity from their childhood. Once each person has had a chance to share, go around the circle again. This time, have each person recount the same memory of another participant. Continue until everyone has had a chance to recount someone else's memory. marked cards

Tech Games

In the age of technology and gadgets, seniors can benefit from a host of games. The Nintendo DS is a hand-held game console. Among the games available for it is "Brain Age/Brain Age 2," a game with nine puzzles, multi-level Sudoku rounds and speed counting memory tests. Another, "Clubhouse Games," offers 40 classic senior-friendly games like "Texas Hold ‘Em," backgammon, checkers, bowling, billiards and darts. These particular activities will challenge a senior's speed, dexterity, memory and mental focus.

Traditional Games

You can never go wrong with traditional games that exercise mental focus and memory. Brain teasers, crossword puzzles, bingo boards and puzzles are available in large print and large sizes to make it easier for seniors to handle, see and play.

How Ya’ Running?

How ya’ running? Well, unless you’re just in neutral and idling, you are either running good or running bad at poker. Let’s take a look at both sides of this equation and see what we might be able to do to cut short running bad and to extend our good fortune when running good. trick cards

We’ll take a look at the bad news first as that may well be the more critical of the two. When you’re running bad and your pocket Aces are regularly cracked and your draws never seem to get there what should you do? Many poker players do the exact opposite of what will serve them well and begin to tilt making things worse. They not only perpetuate the losing streak but through their actions actually make it more severe. When you realize that you’re running bad, think of it as the true test of your character and mettle as a poker player. How one deals with adversity tells a lot about that person in life as well as poker. It has been said, “Adversity introduces a man to himself”. Endeavor to admire the man you are meeting!

Of all the many things you can do when you’re running bad, the one single thing you should be focused to is “Don’t make it worse”. I know that may be easier said than done but making that your credo will help get you through a down spell making it much easier to turn things around, if for no other reason than limiting the size of the hole that you dig. You see players all the time who are getting beat and then make it worse with all kinds of bizarre behavior. Above all, do not succumb to the lesser player’s inclination to go on tilt.

That having been said, what actions should you take to get this ship turned around and headed back in a profitable direction? The first thing one should do when finding himself in a slump is examine his poker game in an effort to determine why it is occurring. Is Lady Luck really treating you that poorly or have you developed some sloppy habits which are contributing to this downward spiral? Have you loosened up and developed a habit of playing too many marginal poker hands? Have you started to regularly push thin edges? Are you betting on the come too frequently? Have you examined the lineups in the games you’re frequenting? Have you lulled yourself into a feeling of invincibility after a string of victories? If so, you’ve let arrogance sneak into your game and that’s a definite prescription for disaster. Old Mr. Ego strikes again! Hubris is the cause of many a downfall. cheat poker

When to Move Up in Stakes

One of the concerns that I frequently hear, especially among small stakes poker players, is when and how to move up to a bigger game. How do you know if you are ready to move up to a bigger poker game or not? The simply answer is to move up when your bankroll is big enough, and move down when your bankroll is too small. But there are more things to consider besides just the size of your bankroll.

Are You Winning?

There’s really only one way to know. You must keep track, down to the dollar (pound, euro, yen, peso, or yuan will do too), of how much you win and how much you lose in each poker session. If you’re playing online then be sure to use poker tracking software – because statistics will not only let you know where your strengths and weakness are in your game, they will assist in your decision of what games to play and when to move up to the next level. By reviewing your playing history you’ll be able to see how you are doing per hour and per big blind or buy-in size. poker lenses

Win Rates and Return-on-Investment

In cash games your win rate is generally the number of big bets per hour for limit poker and big blinds per 100 hands for no-limit hold’em. Let’s suppose you’ve played 20,000 hands of $25NL ($0.10 / $0.25 blinds) and have made a profit of $2,000. Your win rate would be 6.66 bb/100 – that’s $1.66 per 100 hands ($0.25 * 6.66). Your hourly rate would depend on how many hands you play per hour – playing 500 hands per hour or more across multiple tables is not uncommon for online poker players.

If you’re a tournament or SNG player then you should look at your return-on-investment (ROI). ROI refers to the net profit you’ve earned playing poker. Divide any profit by the gross amount you’ve invested and multiplied by the number of games you’ve played. A ROI of 0% would indicate that you’re breaking even. Let’s suppose you’ve played a 1,000 of your favourite $10 SNG’s, spending $10,000 in the process. Over this period of games you’ve made a profit of $1,500, meaning your ROI would be 15%.

Hopefully you’re win rate or ROI is positive because if you’re not beating your current game then, most of the time, it’s a mistake to move up. There are many benchmarks, formulas, statistics, and graphs available to judge yourself and other players – but it’s better to concentrate on finding the games that maximize your dollars per hour played and grow your bankroll that way.

You should be beating the lower stakes games first. There’s one exception to this that I’d make. Lower stakes poker games can be more heavily raked than the higher stakes games. This is a function of how the rake is calculated. When this is the case, it may make sense to move out of the lowest, and thereby most heavily raked game, as soon as possible, even if you’re not beating it, – just to avoid getting crushed by the rake.

Sample Size

If you just had a winning session of $180 in 4 hours of $50NL, that doesn’t mean that you are beating the game. If you just finished a session of 300 hands of $200NL and doubled your buy-in of $200, that doesn’t make you a winning poker player. Similarly, if you just won a bunch of $20 tournaments in a row, it doesn’t matter. You might have just gotten lucky in each example. Generally speaking, to be really sure that you’re beating the game you’re playing in you need a much larger sample size – 10,000-30,000 hands is considered enough play to gauge how you are really doing in cash games – and 1,000 games for tournament players is a decent sample size. marked cards

Your Playing Style

Some poker players are nits or rocks. They win small amounts by risking very little. They have little variance since they play a solid game and take very, very few chances. Other players are plungers. They take huge gambles – even with only very slightly the best of it. If you have a high variance style of poker – say you’re a maniac, then you’d want to start with more. The former players will need less of a bankroll to move up than the latter players because they will show much less variance at the higher level – and will therefore have a much lower risk of running through their bankroll if they run bad for a while.

Is Online Poker Rigged?

Poker is a game of skill, with a small dollop of luck tossed in. Because of this (or perhaps in spite of it) there are many online poker players who have postulated a number of conspiracy theories about the game. A brief scan of a few poker forums will reveal plenty of cries of “the game was rigged!” and “I can’t win after I cash out.” As with most conspiracy theories, a reasonable explanation usually exists.card cheating

There are a variety of poker conspiracy theories that should simply be ignored. Let’s take a look at a few of these…

The Cash-out Curse
One of the most popular and ridiculous poker conspiracy theories that you’ll find on message boards and poker forums is the cash-out curse. This conspiracy theory presumes that a player who cashes out some of his money from an online poker site will experience a horrible losing streak when he returns to play. The theory figures that a “curse flag” will be placed on the poker player’s account, singling them out to be dealt bad beats.

What would be the motive for such a policy? Poker conspiracy theorists say that a poker room’s motivation for the cash-out curse is twofold: firstly, they’re trying to punish you for cashing out and discouraging you from cashing out in the future. Secondly, the card room hates it when players cash out and redistributing the money to other players allows the house to eventually receive the money through the rake. Although it may be possible to see the twisted logic in this sort of reasoning, the simple fact is that the online poker cash-out curse is not real.

Poker is a game of constant, volatile fluctuations - what we call variance. Typically, a player will cash out after experiencing a nice winning streak. The average casual player will have a few wins, look at their bankroll, and think “Hey! That’s enough cash for that new set of golf clubs I had my eye on.” When he returns to the play poker online, he returns with an inflated sense of his poker skills. He doesn’t feel like he can lose, and when he inevitably does, he cries about the cash-out curse.

The situation is worsened when an online poker player who has cashed out is over-confident and decides to move up in stakes, where more advanced poker players are waiting to take his or her money.

Bad Beats
A “bad beat” typically occurs when you’re playing poker and receive a strong hand after the flop. Despite your seemingly monstrous hand, another player calls with a weak draw and beats you by getting a lucky card on the turn and/or river. Although this is actually a rather common occurrence due to the luck component of the game, it has led several naive poker players to cry conspiracy theory.

The theory is that poker sites are rigged to ensure that weak players don’t lose all of their money to better poker players too quickly. This is because a bad poker player who lasts longer will lose more of his money to the rake instead of to another player. The conspiracy theory postulates that bad poker players have their playing sessions extended by the online card room intentionally, at the cost of bad beats for stronger players.

The reality of the situation, of course, is that bad beats occur naturally. Firstly, online poker players, especially those at the micro limits, tend to be weak, passive, and loose with their chips. When the overall quality of the game is very loose, with players playing far more hands than they should, there are bound to be situations where a bad player sees lucky cards and beats a better player. Bad beats even occur deep in the main event of the World Series of Poker. In addition, online poker is played at a much faster pace than live poker. It would stand to reason, then, that you’ll see many more bad beats.

Action Flops
This is another theory that is based on the online card room trying to make more money from the rake. The theory states that the online poker site intentionally deals flops that help multiple hands in order to build up the pots, and therefore increase the rake that the card room receives.

This conspiracy theory is also explained by the loose nature of online poker, particularly at the lower limits. With so many players seeing the flop, there are bound to be instances where the flop helps multiple poker hands. Comparing live poker to online poker, pots will often be larger and more players will be eager to pursue weaker hands.

Again, it’s important to remember the random nature of the way in which cards are dealt.
Random Number Generator (RNG) Dealing Systems
The random number generator (RNG) is the backbone of any online poker room. An understanding of how they work will help dispel any of the conspiracy theories you’ve read so far in this article. The purpose of a random number generator is to ensure that there are no biases and that cards are distributed in an unpredictable fashion.
You might be surprised to know, but it’s impossible for a computer to produce a truly random shuffle all on its own. An unpredictable external stimulus is required for a pseudo-random shuffle. Online poker sites have various ways of creating a pseudo-random number generator (PRNG), which rely on real world physical processes that are unpredictable. Examples include:

Combined mouse movements from players connected to the online poker room.
Thermal movements around the computer’s thermal entropy chip.
In many respects the online poker rooms go beyond what is actually necessary to create an unpredictable and random shuffle to provide a fair and unbiased playing environment. Using such methods also ensures a potential hacker cannot break or crack the random number generator.

Many of the conspiracy theories suggest that online poker rooms somehow fix their random number generators to produce certain results. The fact is that any attempt to create some kind of set of rules or decision engine into a random system would immediately invalidate the randomness – and a dysfunctional random number generator would be extremely easy to spot.

Also, let’s not forget that there are online poker players with hundreds of thousands of hand histories, saved in poker tracking software programs. These poker hand histories are regularly scrutinized by the poker playing community, and if there ever was some kind of “fix” by an online poker room, (that produced results that deviated beyond expected variance), it would be pounced upon immediately.poker lenses

So, is Online Poker Rigged?
No, online poker is not rigged. The conspiracy theory presuming that online poker is in some way rigged is misconception that has been proliferated through poker forums and internet message boards. It’s human nature for a person who loses or has an unfortunate streak of poor luck to claim that the system was rigged, simply because it’s more difficult and uncomfortable to accept the fact that they were responsible for their own losses.

Players who continue to spout on about online poker being rigged (known as “rigtards”) are usually the same people who have a hard time accepting the fact that they might be a losing poker player. Instead of learning more about the game of poker and trying to improve their poker skills, they assume that system is working against them. It’s not!

A Comprehensive Guide to Las Vegas' Best Casinos

Sin City, the Gambling Capital of the World, Glitter Gulch, or, to those who have just emptied their coffers there, Lost Wages: Las Vegas is the home of everything hedonistic in the US and it's nearly impossible to not have a good time in this electric city. Las Vegas' neon signs, palatial hotels and replicas of world monuments may leave you star struck, but there's no doubt about why most people visit the city – gambling. Las Vegas is home to over 1700 licensed casinos of all shapes and sizes, but you should never make it your mission to visit them all. The main Las Vegas Strip is where all the magic happens and these four casinos are not to be missed:infrared contact lenses

If there's one thing that the Bellagio don't scrimp on, its luxury, with plush surroundings and over 10,000 staff on hand to meet your every need. As a AAA Five Diamond Award winning hotel and casino, this is hardly a surprise, but how many hotels or casinos do you know that feature a botanical garden, art museums and world class restaurants? The Bellagio is also home to the world famous Dancing Fountains – fountains that "dance" to the music of the Rat Pack and others. This casino is worth a visit for the fountains alone.

The MGM Grand

With a name that includes the word "grand", you'd expect nothing less and the MGM Grand doesn't disappoint. Currently the largest Casino in Las Vegas, the Grand hosts over 3,500 slots and 165 game tables as well as world class entertainers playing in its Grand Garden Arena. The hotel's restaurants are also not to be missed, with world famous chefs such as Emeril Lagasse and Tom Colicchio holding residence.

Binion's
The birth place of the World Series of Poker and one of the oldest casinos still operating on the strip, Binion's is a must see for any self-respecting poker player. Poker is still the name of the game at this old joint and there are few better places to play than here.infrared marked cards

Caesars Palace
No list of Las Vegas' casinos would be complete without Caesars Palace, possibly one of the strip's most famous casinos. This lavish temple to excess isn't just a hot spot for its gambling opportunities, which are plentiful, but for the casino's very own ‘Colosseum' which acts as the platform for performances from some of the world's greatest celebrities on a nightly basis.

You can find more information on where to stay in Las Vegas through WikiTravel, Lonely Planet or from a knowledgeable online travel company.

Casino software development and purchase

People interested in gambling make regular visit to the usual casinos in order to satisfy their need for excitement. Now the same level of fun and enjoyment can be achieved using the Internet where the latest trend of online casinos has started developing. Hard core gamblers have now decided to purchase the appropriate equipment which will help them to enjoy the authentic experience of a casino in the comfort of their homes. Most of the machinery which is required to set up the online casino at home can be procured easily with the help of the Internet. Fresh equipment or used equipment can be obtained in this manner. These domestic casinos will also prove to be wonderful ways of entertaining guests at home.

The Internet casino is the perfect substitute for the pleasures of the usual live casino inside the comfort of your home. People can gain access to an online casino using a personal computer, laptop or any kind of cellular device along with access to the Internet. It is preferable to make use of a broadband Internet connection in order to enjoy the real experience of an online casino. The casino software will not be able to function properly in co-ordination with a dial up Internet connection. People who are making use of a dial-up connection in order to gain access to these online casinos can make use of casino software which does not have too many technical specifications. A person who makes use of the facilities of an online casino will be relieved of the hassle of driving to the casino.infrared contact lenses

The process of constructing and maintaining a normal casino can be extremely difficult and taxing. The number of employees who will be required in order to run an online casino will only be a fraction of those needed to run a normal casino on land. The main cost which is incurred in an online casino is the casino software development and the licensing of the casino software which has been developed. But this is only a small portion of the amount of money which will be spent on the construction and furnishing of a normal casino on land.


Games which are similar to those played in a normal casino will also be provided in an online casino. Fit machines, roulette, black jack, craps, Caribbean stud poker, pai gow poker, fit tournaments and black jack tournaments can be played on these online casinos. A lot of people like to play on the fit machines in the normal casinos since they are not complicated and the amount of money which can be won is also large. People are also interested in playing on these fit machines on the online casinos. The process of casino software development has been done in order to provide the same feel and atmosphere of a normal casino using these games on an online casino.  luminosu contact lenses

People who are interested in gambling in an online casino should make sure that they check the license and credibility of the online casino before they start dealing their money. Every authentic online casino will have its own auditing company.

Tricks to Win a Poker Game

Poker is a very competitive and tricky game. Any one could try his luck by playing poker. But if you want to win the game of poker constantly, then you have to learn tricks to win a game of poker. If you start playing the game without knowing much but you should learn the game as soon as possible, otherwise you may lose a great amount of money. Some people think that poker could be won just by luck, but that is not the real thing, you can win a game or two of poker luckily, but you can not win constantly just by riding on your luck.

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Chalk Out your Own Strategies

A game of poker can not be won by playing without a strategy. There are many strategies available for poker game. Newer strategies are also evolving day by day. You can adhere to any of the strategies already devised or you can maneuver a strategy of your own. If you surf the internet, you can find whole lot of strategies. You can learn them. But if it is better to devise your own strategies; to chalk out your own strategies, you have to learn and know the game completely.

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The golden Rule of the Poker
The first strategy of a poker game is to read the opponent’s face correctly. According to experienced poker players, if you can read the opponent’s face correctly, then you can win the poker game easily.

The body language of a person like way of holding the cards, hand, leg or arm movement, little twitches, scratching of the chin, flaring of the nostrils, rubbing of the forehead, movement of the Adam’s apple, posture, way of sipping the drink, speech and many others can revel a lot about the card of the player. Reading the body language of fellow players is not at all an easy task. This is just like an art. You can not do that perfectly from the very beginning. The more time you spend on the poker table, the better you learn this art. When you master this trick, then winning the game of poker can be really easy.

Observe your Opponent Minutely



If you are new at playing poker and you don’t have any mastery over reading the body language of your competitors. Then you should try something other. The way, in which the player makes a bet also revels a lot of thing about their hand. If a player is making a bet conservatively, then one thing is sure that he doesn’t possess a great hand. If a player is making a bet enthusiastically, then you could be sure about one thing that he has a good hand, then you should make bet conservatively.

Other Things



There are many other things also. Discussing all of them is not possible in this article. Better you should learn those tricks from any site, over the internet or you can learn the tricks from any experienced player.

Online Casinos for US Players

The US-facing online gambling industry is best described as a constantly changing landscape. At one time existing in a regulatory grey area, thereafter followed by prohibitory legislation (the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, or UIGEA), and more recently marked by attempts at regulating on a federal level, through it all, U.S. residents continue to seek out and play at online gambling destinations. Indeed, there are plenty of online casinos with open-door policies for U.S. residents. The only problem is that some of these sites are poorly managed and/or do not necessarily have the greatest of intentions, while those that do, are oftentimes besieged with difficulties in getting funds transferred to and from players on a timely basis.100-chip-acrylic-chip-tray

In other words, traversing through the available selection of US-friendly online casinos can be a more tedious, and quite frankly, uncertain process. Since there are no regulations specifically protecting U.S. bettors, there isn't as much recourse for players to take if a dispute or denied payment is to arise. The good news is that word gets around very fast on the internet. Therefore, if a player can't make an online casino pay legitimate winnings, a player can post the complaint on any number of gambling forums that exist for this sole purpose. Needless to say, casinos that repeatedly engage in this type of behavior will either go out of business or be forced to rebrand and start over...hopefully having learned a lesson.

That said, online gambling forums are U.S. bettors best friends. Word of mouth is the most powerful ally that any gambler can have, so be sure to make use of this valuable resource. And, of course, there are independent review sites such as OCNet. While the playing field is slightly different in determining the trustworthiness of a U.S. facing online casino, the factors that we use in rating which USA casinos are the best of the lot, remain the same. In terms of the "givens", all US online casinos should hold minimum licensing and software credentials. They are as follows:

Licensing/Regulation: Of the best active regulatory jurisdictions (UK, Gibraltar, Malta, Alderney, Isle of Man), none will permit their license holders to do business with U.S. residents. However, the jurisdictions of Kahnawake, Antigua and Barbuda and Netherlands, Antilles - all respectable licensors in their own right - are all known to be home for many a reputable online casino. While it's true that these jurisdictions could stand to exercise more transparency and foster player relations, improvements have steadily been made over the years. All of the aforementioned now have direct channels for player communications, while more stringent standards to identify active license holders are now being incorporated.

Software: Before the passing of the UIGEA, top tier software platforms, such as Microgaming, Playtech and Cryptologic, dominated the U.S. online gambling market. With these software developers having dropped out of the US market - adopting a no-US policy and prohibiting online casino licensees to do business with U.S. residents - practically all of the traffic at US online casinos currently comes through Real Time Gaming, Vegas Technology, and to a lesser extent - Rival Gaming and Top Game. This could very well change as regulatory laws become more liberalized. However, in the mean time, approved USA casinos must be looked at on a case-by-case basis, especially with software platforms that do not impose ongoing due diligence on license holders or those that permit white labeling, which is when a software platform provides centralized support for a casino licensee. For example, since Real Time Gaming only acts as a software provider, many of their licensees do not hold proper regulatory credentials to ensure a safe bet. Rival Gaming will act as a white label software platform, however, many blunders have befallen on Rival's leading white label licensor operating through a number of online casino brands. That doesn't mean all Rival and RTG casinos fall into this category - there are some truly worthy of your business. That's precisely what we look for in searching out the best USA online casinos to wager at.

Understandably, with software and licensing credentials being met, there simply isn't as comprehensive a selection of US online casinos to play at compared to Europe or before the passing of the UIGEA. In effect, that makes it easier to sort out the best from the mediocre, i.e., those online casinos offering a generous and term-friendly welcome bonus, comprehensive promotions package, monthly tournament schedule, and of course, exceptional customer service.

Speed of payouts is another major factor to consider - even more so than non-US facing betting sites - as it is common experience for US sites to face payment processing setbacks, often manifesting in delayed payouts. This is an ongoing thing that should be monitored, for as the U.S. internet betting landscape changes by the hour, payment difficulties can be incurred by online casinos on any given day. Those US casinos demonstrating the most consistency in delivering payouts when promised within a reasonable time frame (two weeks) are obviously more deserving of the best title.

On a side note, for all U.S. residents reading this, please note that gambling laws pertaining to the internet will vary from state to state. U.S. casino policies will also vary. Some US casinos do not prohibit any US citizens whatsoever, while others may prohibit residents in select states. In general, the State's more commonly imposed with restrictions currently are (in no particular order): Washington, Michigan, Missouri, New York, New Jersey, Oregon, Wisconsin, Indiana, Louisiana, Nevada and Illinois, although this could very well change soon for New Jersey and Nevada - both of which are exploring options to legalizing online casinos for us players. Kentucky has been at the front of some controversy, however, this has not proven successful at the current time. Kentucky is currently attempting to seize the domains of several respected gaming sites known to do business with Kentucky citizens.

After careful review we have listed our top USA online casino picks below. This top 10 list is made up of the highest quality online casinos that have proven to offer fair odds, knowledgeable, friendly support teams and on time payouts.

Is There a Place for European Roulette

The dominance of the American version of the game has placed the position of European roulette in jeopardy.  You might be forgiven for thinking that the American version is the original game whereas in reality this is merely a version of the original game. It is important to consider all the important distinctions that are associated with the game. In purely financial terms the house edge is the determinant factor when it comes to developing the right perspective on these games. There are very many theories that have been advanced about the game and some of them have no foundation whatsoever. However you will also get the occasional gems that will define the game in terms that are accessible to most members of the public. When you are looking at the game, it is important to consider all the implications that it brings to the table.
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The development of European roulette

European roulette is older than its American sibling. In fact it could be called French roulette. This is one of the simplest gambling games that do not need any particular expertise in order to manage. The basic requirement is that you put the chip on your favorite number and everything else will fall into place. The introduction of American roulette has forced the punters to look closely at the odds and the so called house edge. Therein they have discovered some interesting dynamics which will affect the way that they play the game. There is no doubt that European roulette is in a position where it looks like a poor relative to its American counterpart. This stereotype may not hold water in reality but the truth is that the odds make this situation.marked deck of cards bicycle

You can look at European roulette as a challenge. It is difficult to win when compared o its American version but that might be part of the charm that attracts you to the game. In some ways this game is the answer to the critics that say nasty things about gambling in general. It is argued that gamblers do not have to work for their earnings and will therefore fall into a life of disrepute. That is something that is holding back casinos especially when you consider games such as crap. The higher house edge on European roulette means that the player does not have it all their way. That is something that might break away the argument that gambling has failed to challenge anyone that participates. Instead the gamblers are portrayed as waiting for freebies on all occasions. That is something that is food for thought.

The historical importance of European roulette

This version of the game is rooted in the history of gambling. It would be a pity if such a historical game was lost in the mists of time. Therefore the players that brave European roulette are doing a service to the historical nature of the game. They are bringing out one of the most important aspects of the game. That will preserve the game for future generations.

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Card marking

      Card marking is the process of altering playing cards in a method only apparent to marker or conspirator. This allows different methods for card sharps to cheat or may be used for magic tricks. To be effective, the distinguishing mark or marks must be done on the obverse side, which are normally uniform. Card marking can sometimes also be called as card bending; it is considered to be the easiest way to mark probably. A cheater marks a card by crimping here.[1] Card marking is often used to cheat when gambling or for card tricks, though many casinos, particularly those in Las Vegas, punch holes through the middle of cards they sell to tourists to prevent cheaters from returning to the game tables after buying the cards and then slipping the favorable cards into their hands when playing.luminous marked playing cards

       Marked cards can be used regardless of who shuffles and deals the cards. However, some more sophisticated marked-cards scams involve additional manipulative skills to steer the cards into the correct positions once the desired cards have been identified.

History

      Historically, the first attempts to mark playing cards involved bends, crimps and tiny bumps, which are called blisters (and resemble the Braille script). Later, when the first designs appeared on the backs of playing cards, cheats began altering the designs on the backs of cards. Hustlers have tried using various inks, pigments, scratches, etc., to add or remove lines or patterns from the back of the card design. Some varieties of card marking include block-out work, cut-out work, scroll work, shade work, tint work, etc. Here is a simple example of how block-out works and die in a hole cup. [2][clarification needed]
However, more recently, science and technology have also enhanced marked-card techniques. The most state-of-the-art technologies are variations of shade techniques.[clarification needed] These new technologies are the most deceptive and futuristic methods for marking cards. Traditional block-out and/or cut-out work[clarification needed] have the disadvantage that they must be read close-up, because the marks are small. On the other hand, another advantage of luminous and juice marked-card technology[clarification needed] is that they can be read close-up or from across a table.

Detecting marked cards

1) Perform the gamblers' riffle test (also known as "going to the movies"). This test allegedly allows a person to detect most marked decks by simply riffling the cards. Looking at the back of the cards while they are being riffled, the marks will allegedly dance around the back of the cards like an old-fashioned cartoon. In fact, one must know exactly what marks to look for, or this method of detection may not work. The riffle test is less effective for detecting cards marked with luminous and juice.
2) Reflect light off the back of the card. Cut-out work (scratches or white ink) will display, as well as many inks or solutions that tend to dull the finish on playing cards because they are alcohol-based. Only the highest quality solutions will not burn the finish of cards. Placing a drop of alcohol on a card and then looking at the finish by reflecting light off the back reveals the dulling effect that these cheap solutions can cause.

Block-out and cut-out work

        In brief, block-out work is simply using the same color ink as the back of the card and coloring in small white areas of the card. For example, sometimes people add ink to the flowers on the back of a card by making the petals narrower or blocking out a bird on the back design.
As far as cut-out work is concerned, people sometimes use a razor to scrap off some of the printed areas of the card. A good example would be to use a razor to scrape off the print on the card. This results in adding (cutting out) a white bird to the back design.

Shade technologies

       Luminous marked cards - These can only be read by using special gimmicked sunglasses or by wearing contact lenses. The original luminous systems used red lenses and greenish ink on the back of red cards. New luminous technology, called Ultra-Luminous, uses far more sophisticated techniques that are based upon different chemical and optical scientific principles than the original luminous systems.
Video-luminous marked cards - As stated above, luminous marked cards are designed to be read by the human eye with the use of filtered sunglasses. However, recently, a new generation of luminous technology has become available. Video-luminous uses marks that can not be seen by any human being, even if they are looking through a luminous filter. The marks can only be read by using custom-designed electronics and filters and displayed on a TV monitor in another room to a partner. Then the card values may be signaled or transmitted to the player who needs to know.
        Video-luminous does not have to be used for cheating. They may be used for magic or by a poker house or person who may want to analyze a card game after the fact. If collusion is suspected, the recorded images of the marked cards may be played back later to detect any unusual play. If a player consistently folds a good hand when a partner plays a better hand, then it can be assumed that collusion is taking place in the game. Since these marks cannot be seen by the human eye, there is no chance of detection of the marks, even by knowledgeable players, during the game. Often such marked decks will only be introduced by the house when suspected colluders are seated.


       Juice-marked cards - The marks are only visible when a person is trained to read the marks (no filtered sunglasses are required, but some practice is required to read the marks).[citation needed] Glasses can be used to make it easier to spot these marks.
Tintwork or shade - This technique uses a tint solution to mark cards, but the marking patterns vary depending upon the back design of the cards being marked.

      Daub - A special paste is used by a player to mark someone else's deck, on the fly, while the cards are being used during a game and even while being watched. This eliminates the need to switch in a pre-marked deck of cards.

      Juice dust - An advanced type of daub, it may be used to make an ad-hoc juiced deck. Like daub, it also allows a player to mark someone else's deck, on the fly, while being watched. The main advantages of juice dust are that it will not dull the finish of the cards and that it works on both paper and 100% plastic playing cards.[clarification needed]

        It is not necessary to mark the entire deck in order to gain an advantage in most types of poker - even marking just one rank (especially the aces) is enough to gain a significant advantage in a game such as Texas hold 'em.