Types of side bets in blackjack
Types of side bets in blackjack
Alessandro Alessandro
Blackjack

Side bets in blackjack diverse the gameplay, but only few of them are really worth your attention. Many side bets have too high mathematical advantage of the casino. We've prepared an article about main types of additional bets in blackjack with a brief description of their features, our estimates and recommendations.

How to Get Through Losing in a Casino
How to Get Through Losing in a Casino
Alessandro Alessandro
Gambling psychology

Do you often lose in a casino? If you regularly play and say "no," you're probably lying. Regular casino customers often lose, even if they know how to play well. We want to share our thoughts on dealing with psychological problems arising after losses in the casino.

Terrance Watanabe, a modern legend of Las Vegas
Terrance Watanabe, a modern legend of Las Vegas
Alessandro Alessandro
Famous highrollers

Within only two years of playing in the famous Las Vegas casinos Terrance Watanabe helped them to enrich by one hundred twelve million and he still owes them another fifteen . In the few years that he devoted to gambling , his wallet was relieved by two millions. Few people can boast of such "achievements" worldwide. Read more about it in the article by Casinoz.

"Casino" by Marina Kuropatkina
"Casino" by Marina Kuropatkina
Alessandro Alessandro
Miscellaneous

Books about casinos in Russian are published very often since the first casino opened in the former Soviet Union. Of course, most of these opuses are suitable only for waste paper, although some are worthy of the attention of readers . In her book "Casino", Marina Kuropatkino described behavior in casinos. We read this book and want to share our review with visitors Casinoz .

California Roulette
California Roulette
Alessandro Alessandro
Roulette

Despite its amazing popularity in the gambling world, there are not many types of roulette. Still, in some countries, there are the original games that deserve special attention. These include the so-called California roulette, which is offered in many casinos in California. Its features include using cards and no ball. Are you surprised? Then read on.

Faud Al Zayyat,  the dream player of every casino
Faud Al Zayyat, the dream player of every casino
Alessandro Alessandro
Famous highrollers

Faud Al Zayyat is one of the best known and least successful high rollers in the world. This Syrian billionaire lost tens of millions of pounds in various London casinos. One night he left in Aspinall's more than two millions. It is interesting that some time later he appeared in court, where he had to explain why he does not want to repay the casino. To find out more about Faud Al Zayyat and its harmful hobby read the article on Casinoz.

Richard Marcus, the Notorious Casino Cheater
Richard Marcus, the Notorious Casino Cheater
Alessandro Alessandro
Casino Scams

Most casino cheaters end their careers in jail or die before they age. But such a sad fate awaits not all fraudsters. Some stop this dangerous activity right in time. One of them is the famous Richard Marcus. For decades, he fooled dozens of casinos and became famous as the author of several books about cheating in the gambling industry.

Slots for Women on March 8
Slots for Women on March 8
Alessandro Alessandro
Slots

On the eve of International Women's Day on March 8, the team of Casinoz congratulates ladies on their holiday and wishes them all the best. A small gift for them is a compilation of the most exciting and high-quality online video slots that can be called slot machines for girls. Read, choose, play and, of course, always win!

Gonzalo Garcia-Pelayo. Who says that you can not win at roulette?
Gonzalo Garcia-Pelayo. Who says that you can not win at roulette?
Alessandro Alessandro
Casino Scams

This guy is certainly not in the list of top cheaters , although the casino where he systematically won took him to court and accused of cheating. However, it did not work out because Gonzalo Garcia- Pelayo was acquitted. He won in different places over a half million euros is not quite standard, but also not an original way. Read on about how he managed to win at roulette.

A little about certain delusions about blackjack
A little about certain delusions about blackjack
Alessandro Alessandro
Blackjack

Blackjack is one of the most challenging games. You should have a good theoretical knowledge and practical skills to achieve there positive results. Of course, it is very important not to believe in common misconceptions about blackjack , which, like the ballast will pull you down . Our article will help you understand some aspects of blackjack and confidently move forward to your goal.

Probability of royal flush in video poker
Probability of royal flush in video poker
Alessandro Alessandro
Video Poker

Do you know about the concept of royal flush cycle in video poker? It will help you better understand this game. After reading this article, you will learn how often the highest hand in video poker is formed. You will also know the likelihood of several royal flush for one theoretical cycle or how many hands can pass without such hand. This is very important information for every serious-minded video poker player.

Casino de Ibiza
Casino de Ibiza
Alessandro Alessandro
Top World Casinos

Many wealthy people like to fly to Ibiza for vacation. Plenty of beaches, a huge range of entertainment for every taste, beautiful nature, amazing climate and... great casino in the hotel Ibiza Gran called the Casino de Ibiza. It offers a classic selection of casino games: roulette, blackjack, classic slots, video slots, several kinds of poker including Texas Hold'em No Limit. The poker room holds tournaments.

Charles Barkley, a great basketball player and gambler
Charles Barkley, a great basketball player and gambler
Alessandro Alessandro
Famous highrollers

Famous people often play in casinos, but usually not in public. However, there are cases when this addiction becomes public. Famous basketball player Charles Barkley lost about ten million dollars in the casino, but public knew about it only after he owed Wynn Las Vegas a large amount of money and the case went to court.

Additional multipliers in the slot machines
Additional multipliers in the slot machines
Alessandro Alessandro
Slots

In many slot machines the payout ratio is specified for individual combinations in a special table. But it is not the full amount you can get. Often the video slots are additional factors increasing the win. We want to tell you about the most common versions of this function which is very popular among fans of slot machines.

Circus Circus Casino in Las Vegas
Circus Circus Casino in Las Vegas
Alessandro Alessandro
Top World Casinos

For almost half a century of it's history the hotel and casino Circus Circus had several owners and each of them was in it's favor. Now it is a luxurious complex with excellent casino stunning circus acts, incomparable amusement parks, a great hotel, several restaurants, bars and many types of games. Every fan of excitement or just a person looking for a good holiday will find something interesting in the walls of Circus Circus.

Bill Bennett, the pioneer of modern gambling
Bill Bennett, the pioneer of modern gambling
Alessandro Alessandro
Gambling tycoons

A farmer's son who becomes a multimillionaire begins to work in the casino service staff to make a wonderful career and becomes one of the most influential operators of gambling in Las Vegas. No it's not the plot of the chick lit. This is a real biography of Bill Bennett , the owner of several leading American casino and a gambling innovator.

The Suitcase Man
The Suitcase Man
Alessandro Alessandro
Famous highrollers

In the world history of gambling there were many big players who did not stay long in the casino walls. They made huge bets and gone immediately it was in the black. But they all are pale comparing to William Lee Bergstrom known as the Man with a suitcase. He became a nightmare for Benny Binion the owner of the Horseshoe casino. In just a few bets William won more than half a million made another bet and lost.

Types of Deuces Wild Video Poker
Types of Deuces Wild Video Poker
Alessandro Alessandro
Video Poker

Do you know that not all types of Deuces Wild Poker offer equal odds of winning? The difference in the house edge between versions is over 6%. It means that you must be able to determine the most favorable poker if you want to win often. The Casinoz article will teach you what to look for when choosing a Deuces Wild.

Casino surrender  in blackjack
Casino surrender in blackjack
Alessandro Alessandro
Blackjack

The rule of blackjack surrender allows the player to stop the game by losing half of the bet.It appeared in casinos not recently. The more recent phenomenon is surrender of the casino. This option gives the player the opportunity to get half bet if he has twenty points and the dealer has ten. We will tell you more about this rule and explain why it is advantageous to the casino and not to the player.

Character types and gambling
Character types and gambling
Alessandro Alessandro
Gambling psychology

When a person visits the casino for the first time, it is difficult to choose the best game. Many do not consider the peculiarities of their character, guided by the preferences of their friends or even fashion trends. We want to tell you how to choose the casino game according to your psychological type. Of course these recommendations are not strict but they can be useful to all casino beginners.

Should I change video poker?
Should I change video poker?
Alessandro Alessandro
Video Poker

What are the reasons why many customers are constantly changing casino video poker running from one game to another or different online models? As a rule so they try to find a lucky place that will bring them a decent win. But there may be other motives. We will talk about the main ones in this article devoted to changing video poker for a gaming session.

How Video Poker Machines Work
How Video Poker Machines Work
Alessandro Alessandro
Video Poker

Video poker is an intellectual casino game requiring specific knowledge and skills. To learn how to play video poker at a high level, it is essential to understand how it works. It helps to understand what game to choose and how to play it. The Casinoz article teaches beginners video poker basics, its variants, strategies, etc.

Reduced Payouts for Natural Blackjack
Reduced Payouts for Natural Blackjack
Alessandro Alessandro
Blackjack

Have you ever met single-deck blackjack games with 6:5 or 7:5 payouts for natural blackjack? Should you play such games for money? Advantage gamblers advise avoiding them and searching for traditional versions. This article will explain why these blackjack types are unfavorable for customers. The information will be helpful for players of different skill levels.

Trump Taj Mahal Casino
Trump Taj Mahal Casino
Alessandro Alessandro
Top World Casinos

For thirteen years after the opening of the Trump Taj Mahal casino owned by Donald Trump it is the largest institution of its kind in Atlantic City. But even after the palm turned to the complex The Borgata, Trump Taj Mahal is still in demand and a very popular casino. It amazes with splendor and variety of services provided.

Ron Harris, a Gambler Who Knew How to Hit Jackpots
Ron Harris, a Gambler Who Knew How to Hit Jackpots
Alessandro Alessandro
Casino Scams

If you work in a department supervising gambling operators, have access to the source code of pseudorandom number generators, and are experienced in computer programming, you can learn how to beat casinos. Anyway, Ronald Harris succeeded in it for some time. Yet, later he got caught and was enjailed due to his stupidity.

Classical American Slot Machines
Classical American Slot Machines
Alessandro Alessandro
Slots

Determining the best slot machine of all time may be difficult as players' tastes and preferences differ, but there are games considered classics of the genre. We want to tell you about slots in high demand among customers of American brick-and-mortar casinos. These are popular titles from well-known and respectable manufacturers.

Slots at the USA Casinos - Part II
Slots at the USA Casinos - Part II
Alessandro Alessandro
Gambling Worldwide

If someone tries to convince you that gambling in the United States is permitted only in Las Vegas and Atlantic City, recommend them to read this article. However, it is better to start with the first part, where we begin discussing the situation with slot machines in various American states. This piece will be helpful to anyone interested in the development of the gambling industry worldwide.

Slots at the USA casinos - Part I
Slots at the USA casinos - Part I
Alessandro Alessandro
Slots

Slot machines in the United States are available not only in Las Vegas. Casinoz has prepared a brief overview of the different types of slot machines in American gambling clubs. The article will tell you what video slots are available in certain states, who and under what conditions offer them, and what RTPs they have.

Fox from Vegas
Fox from Vegas
Alessandro Alessandro
Casino Scams

Ida Summers has succeeded greatly in cheating in blackjack. First she stole a card and put it into the game at the right moment, and then learned how to replace the whole deck. She also knew how to use her beauty on the casino employees by cranking their portfolio. Read in this article about the story of this amazing woman.

How to bypass restrictions of online casino access
How to bypass restrictions of online casino access
Alessandro Alessandro
For beginners

Near the holiday season many of our fellow citizens prepare their bodies to get warm in the sun and splash in the warm sea in Egypt or make an exotic and original journey to Dubai. Suppose that you are traveling there for the first or not very first time.

What to do with a deuce in Deuces Wild?
What to do with a deuce in Deuces Wild?
Alessandro Alessandro
Video Poker

Any experienced player in video poker knows that you always have to make decisions on the basic strategy. Recommendations developed by experts apply to all game situations. In this article we will talk about Deuces Wild and drawing cards with a joker. There are two jokers in the deck. It will be useful for new players of video poker.

Archie Karas, the great conqueror or chronic loser?
Archie Karas, the great conqueror or chronic loser?
Alessandro Alessandro
Famous highrollers

Archie Karas is a true legend in the gambling world. How else can we call a person who has arrived in Las Vegas with fifty dollars in his pocket, and after some time owned a forty million bankroll? He turned from almost a beggar to a fabulous player Many times, and then went same path in the opposite direction. He beat the best masters of poker and billiards. Read this article about successes and failures of this surprising Greek.

Code of Conduct of a blackjack player
Code of Conduct of a blackjack player
Alessandro Alessandro
Blackjack

If you want to play blackjack in offline casinos, carefully read this article. It examines the Code of Conduct for blackjack players. We describe the basic mistakes of inexperienced clients at the table. It's about how to communicate with the dealer and partners on the table, how to bet and behave in different situations.

How to Play Difficult Hands in Blackjack
How to Play Difficult Hands in Blackjack
Alessandro Alessandro
Blackjack

Have you played blackjack deviating from recommendations of the optimal strategy? If yes, then you definitely need to read this article. It tells what to do in some of the most difficult game situations. After reading it, you will better understand the blackjack and more clearly understand why you should always follow the advice of a properly chosen game strategy.

What to do with sixteen in blackjack?
What to do with sixteen in blackjack?
Alessandro Alessandro
Blackjack

Oh, those sixteen points in blackjack! New players are constantly nervous, seeing this amount of points in their cards, and often make mistakes with these hands. But making the right decisions at sixteen points can significantly improve your chances of winning by a long stretch. We can help you with how to proceed if you have a "hard" and "soft" or sixteen pair of eights and prompt when folding.

Overcoming fear of blackjack
Overcoming fear of blackjack
Alessandro Alessandro
Blackjack

For many regular customers of casino, blackjack seems a very complicated game. Therefore, they do not want to learn it, preferring more simple games which do not require much the decision-making. If you have the same opinion, we will try in this article to convince you. You think we can not do it? Then read on.

How to play blackjack if the dealer draws a card on the "soft" 17?
How to play blackjack if the dealer draws a card on the "soft" 17?
Alessandro Alessandro
Blackjack

Should you avoid varieties of blackjack where the dealer keeps a set of cards on the "soft" seventeen? This rule is unprofitable for a customer, but sometimes other aspects reduce its negative effects. Some changes to the basic strategy of blackjack also help to improve the situation. This article will tell you what to do playing on such terms.

Calculating the total theoretical return in video poker
Calculating the total theoretical return in video poker
Alessandro Alessandro
Video Poker

If you are interested in video poker, you know that mathematical advantage in many models can be reduced to the minimum, if you play according to the recommendations of the optimal strategy. But did you know that many online casinos even allow customers to gain an advantage? It is possible within loyalty programs when players accumulate Comp Points. Read on how to calculate the overall rate of return.

Jacks or Better vs. Bonus Poker
Jacks or Better vs. Bonus Poker
Alessandro Alessandro
Video Poker

Video Poker Bonus Poker and Jacks or Better are very popular games among casino customers, and many visitors still can not decide which game to prefer. Our article is to help them. We will review the key features of both models, consider their advantages and disadvantages, we give some practical advice what to look for when choosing a video poker.

Basics of shuffle tracking in blackjack
Basics of shuffle tracking in blackjack
Alessandro Alessandro
Blackjack

Shuffle tracking can be a strong weapon in the hands of an experienced card counter in blackjack, but it requires certain conditions, because it can only be used in some situations. We will describe the basics of shuffle-tracking and tell when it can be used, as it helps to get an additional advantage over the casino, oppose to casino employees and so on.

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