Thursday 31 October 2013

Using Poker Odds Charts to Your Advantage

Ever watch Texas Hold’em on TV and wonder how certain poker players know when to throw away a hand that seems like it’s an absolute winner? You know what we’re talking about. They’re holding KQ, but they’ve been pushed in after the flop. They’ve got a pair of queens on the board, and it seems pretty solid. But instead of re-raising or calling that bet, they drop their cards.

There’s a possibility they could have taken it, but they bow out? And it turns out the other player had a hand that would have crushed them. Is the player psychic? Nope. They just understand poker odds.

Find out how good your hand is
A poker odds chart tells you how much you can call when you’re trying to complete a drawing hand. It’s particularly useful if you’re trying to make a flush or a straight flush. Using the chart, you can compare pot odds with the odds of getting the card that will complete your hand. After you know the pot odds, you can figure out whether it will be profitable to call certain raises or bets from other players.

There are a lot of complex poker odds charts that tell you exactly what you need to know for every hand situation, but if you’re playing in a live tournament, it might be difficult for you to memorize. So we recommend starting with something simple like an all-in hands probability odds chart.

Being pushed all-in happens a lot, especially if you’re a brand new player. With our all-in hands odds chart, you only have eight situations to remember. This chart explains your odds of winning pre-flop. That means before you see any cards.
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Of course, once the cards hit the felt, the odds change. But if you’re faced with an all-in situation pre-flop, these odds can help you make the right decision.

We know what you’re thinking. How is this possible? If you’re dealt pocket kings, how could you possibly know that you’ve got an 80% chance of winning if you have no idea what the other guy has?

It’s simple. There’s only one possible hand that’s better—and that’s pocket Aces. If you can assume that your opponent doesn’t have that hand, then your odds of winning will be 80%. You’ll need to use other tactics like figuring out tells to be successful, but understanding the odds is a great place to start.

In the mood for some poker? Check out the video poker games at CasinoJR. You won’t play against other players, so there aren’t any odds to worry about. But you will have a great shot at winning thanks to video poker variations that pay you out—even with low ranking hands. There are tons of games available, so check them out.

Friday 25 October 2013

Live Baccarat: The World's Best Known Casino Table Game On Your Personal Computers

The game of baccarat is one of the oldest and most popular table games in any casino all over the world. A big heap of punters from different walks of life normally meet in a baccarat table to have fun and win. Baccarat simply means “zero” and to win this game, your hand has to have a value of 8 or 9. In Asian countries like Hong Kong, Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia, online baccarat has become eminent since online casino took over the internet.

Perhaps because of its popularity with online gamblers, people have initiated different varieties of online baccarat. On CasinoJR, there are VIP Baccarat Live, Progressive Baccarat and Live Baccarat online games available.

In the traditional Baccarat, the table is made up of three betting sections: the Player, the Banker, and the Tie. The hand with a total value of 9 or close wins; if the Player wins, you are paid equally but if the Banker wins, 5% bank commission will be deducted from you. If the Player’s hand and the Banker’s hand have equal totals, the game is evidently a Tie. If a punter placed a bet on the “Tie” field, his payoff is 8 for 1. If no one bets on Tie, bets are returned to the punters.
 
On CasinoJR Casino, Live Baccarat is just like the traditional baccarat game – with fancy casino ambiance, lively pretty dealers and real baccarat tables.

Live Progressive Baccarat

Following the same traditional baccarat rules, the only thing that makes this game extra special is its progressive jackpot, which obviously gives the players opportunity to win more.

VIP Baccarat Live

Any casino has VIP suites, tables, and rooms catering for high roller players. VIP Baccarat Live gives the players to choose higher limit tables aside from the usual fun casino ambiance and pretty live dealers. The rest of the standard baccarat rules still apply.

Baccarat indeed is regarded as one of the most sophisticated games in online casino. The biggest advantage that the baccarat players can get from these online baccarat versions is the chance to enjoy this game comfortably at home on their computers at the time that is most convenient to them.

Wednesday 9 October 2013

Online Casinos and How they Give Back to the Community

The e-gaming industry has provided people endless possibilities to enjoy an ultra-modern form of entertainment and cash-generation platform. The rise of the business also powered local economies, which means that the profits they engender contribute a sizable portion to the revenues of the government—forming the nexus toward socio-economic improvements. Thanks to their legalization (in some markets), online casinos continue to make a positive change in the lives of people.

Most charity gambling activities are administered by independent groups outside the gaming industry. Establishing free associations with casinos, these independent organizations raise funds to augment the living conditions of their target recipients. Such activities have sheltered a glowing light in the seemingly misunderstood nature of gambling, proving that even such high-risk activities can also act as catalysts to improve communities—in a very big way!

There are also charities that are done by online casinos themselves. Under special programs, players indirectly contribute a part of their bets to altruistic causes designed to meet the needs of specific advocates. Such projects may include feeding programs, livelihood support, environmental drives, and resource management initiatives, among others.

While they may initiate charities, online casinos are still under meticulous monitoring by government bodies. Policy makers have to regulate the “money-making” department of these companies as they pose certain risks with regard to ethical standards and customers’ psychological units. Regardless, these institutions continue to flourish, find new opportunities to extend their significance way beyond the business realm, and give back to the community in the best ways they can.

Monday 7 October 2013

Blackjack Tips and Tricks: How to Play like a Pro

Blackjack, or twenty-one… One of the most straightforward and yet elegant casino games you could think of, right? This game, where you accept or decline cards until you get as close as you can to twenty-one without exceeding the figure, conjures up images of wearing expensive formal clothes and sipping a cocktail as the croupier offers you another card. You’re already at seventeen, so do you hit, or do you stay? In the hilarious spy genre spoof, Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery, our hero wants to impress an evil henchman and his mistress as he joins them at the blackjack table. The henchman is at the rather high point of seventeen, and he accepts another card, telling the assembled observers that he likes to live dangerously. The next card is a four, making it a perfect twenty-one. Austin Powers is at five and stays, declining another card, telling everyone, “I also like to live dangerously.” While not even a beginner would choose to stay when only at five, how exactly do you play (and win) at Blackjack? Let’s look at a few tips and tricks to get you started…

I recently played in online casino, blackjack to be exact. I can certainly say I dusted off my blackjack skills. Not to mention I won about RM176! It is a fantastic feeling to win. By reading on and understanding the game, chances are you will win too.

Getting Started

When visiting a casino, Blackjack can certainly be a welcome diversion from playing slot machines; a way to sample some of the table games on offer. While it is a game that the casual gamer can pick up quite easily, there is a minimum bet, and this varies greatly from table to table, and casino to casino. Blackjack can be a good way to quickly lose money, so it’s good to start at a table where the minimum bet is relatively low, until you get used to the rhythm of the game.

Chance Vs. Skill

While there’s a certain amount of chance involved when it comes to playing Blackjack, there is also a skill involved, much like poker, and definitely unlike playing slot machines. Of course, you need to pay careful attention to the cards that have been dealt, as you might get a feeling as to what comes next, although remember that this is very much a “feeling.” Those who are truly skilled at mathematics can learn to count cards, which, while not illegal, is discouraged by the casino, as the counter can accurately gauge which card can come next, and the casino is likely to eject any patrons suspected of card counting.

The Magic Numbers

There’s a very simple rule when it comes to playing Blackjack, and that’s to remember the magic numbers, which are eleven and seventeen. You are statistically likely to get much closer to twenty-one if you’re at eleven and take a hit, whereas you’re statistically likely to exceed twenty-one if you’re at seventeen and take a hit. Naturally, if you’re at seventeen or thereabouts and decide to not stay, and actually get closer or even hit twenty-one, then your winnings are going to be much higher.
No matter which game you’re playing at the casino, it can be important to sit back and look at everything around you: all the decoration, all the staff, all the bright lights and glamour. These things don’t come cheap, and casinos make an extraordinary annual profit, so most of the time, the winner will be the casino. Remember to be careful with how much your minimum bet is, to roll with the punches, and definitely remember that it’s supposed to be fun!