How To Win At Casinos

By: Cameron Burry

Break Studios Contributing Writer

A casino can absolutely be a death-trap for any prospective gambler’s wallet if he does not know exactly how to win at a casino. There are certain rules to follow, certain games to avoid, and certain games to focus on if one really wants to beat the curve and actually make money at a casino.

  1. The first thing that any gambler will want to know is what games to avoid at a casino. The top three games that players should knowingly avoid are ironically some of the most popular games in casinos. Keno, which is a lottery-like game where a player must, pick numbers that they believe will be chosen to win. The second and possibly most popular game is commonly referred to as the “one-armed-bandits,” or slot-machines. These machines have no pattern, no equation, and no way to predict when a payoff is going to come. The last game is roulette. Though this one does have potential for a few victories, it is also highly random with no real way to predict an outcome.
  2. That being said, how does one win at a casino? The first thing to do is to not make the mistakes that most gamblers tend to make. Often times, a gambler believes that since they have not won in an hour or so, they are due for a big victory. This is what is known as the "gambler’s fallacy." Feeling entitled to a win is the very thing that casinos want, so be prepared to take a hit and be prepared to realize that a casino wants players to keep playing in the hopes of a big win.
  3. Study up on the card games, as they can often be the largest money makers since the player has direct control over the betting as well as the strategy used to play. Do not expect to stay lucky all of the time. The term “beginner’s luck” was coined in casinos because a casino can usually spot a new player and will tend to “go easy” on him until he feels comfortable with spending just a little bit more. It is very important to know the games, how they work, and the best strategies to use when playing them.

Sticking with card games can be the best way to make a little money at a casino, and when that excellent hand comes along and a big victory is finally scored, it is important to not let that win go to one’s head. That is what casinos want. Knowing when to stop is the best way to win at a Casino. 

Posted on: Aug. 30, 2010