Archive for July 10, 2010
Bonuses and perks in online poker
Jul 10th
Online poker is easily one of the most popular games on offer when it comes to online gambling. Given the popularity of the real version of the game, it is not surprising to see a majority of players flocking towards the internet version of it. Major reasons for this are the bonuses and perks that are available in online poker. In a bid to attract new players and retain old ones, poker websites offer attractive bonuses depending on the number of raked hands played.
Many websites also offer a bonus for even new sign up. These bonuses can however only be redeemed when the player has played a certain number of hands and deposited a minimum amount. Other perks include additional bonuses and VIP programs that are made available to the regular players. These bonuses can significantly increase your winnings and offer a great incentive to stay in the game.
What croupiers can do to empty your pockets?
Jul 10th
Any reputable gambling establishment is unlikely to employ croupiers who are as unscrupulous as to openly cheat their patrons. However, when playing roulette in a casino you may want to exercise caution. First, make sure hat the casino has a sterling reputation for fairness and playing by the rules. If their reputation is even the least bit shady you may be better off following your instinct by not placing any bets there.
However in the past croupiers cold and often did cheat patrons. Perhaps the most common meting was to use magnets. By the deft use of a magnet a attached to four sides of the wheel a croupier could steer the ball to the desired number. Or a magnet could also be placed into a number slot to draw in the ball. However, you should rest assured that, in the modern casino with its high-tech monitoring, cheating by croupiers is largely a thing of the past.
Perks in casinos
Jul 10th
Casinos want to attract high rollers not only because of the significant revenue they can bring but also the glamour and allure that follows them. Casinos go an extra mile to ensure that their high net worth clients are comfortable and that every whim and fancy of theirs is taken care of. High profile casinos offer incredible perks such as access to their best suites, private jets and limos for transport and a personal chauffer.
The playing area is usually separate to create the atmosphere of exclusivity with free champagne and exquisite food available free for the players. High rollers also get credit from the casino to stay in the game and rebates in the case of huge losses. Other perks involve exemption from the rules of the casino that is applicable to the other players such as smoking in the gambling area. With such perks, casinos certainly know how to keep their best clients coming again and again.