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Now that we have explored the beginning stages of craps, we will now delve into the later stages of the game of Craps.  Once the Pass Line/ Don’t Pass line bets have been placed and the point number has been established, the game takes on a whole new face.  Players can place a series of different bets in what are called the Come/Don’t Come bets.

Craps is a complex game with many different ways to play.  You can be on a team, or place bets individually.  You can roll the dice or just put money on the luck of other people.  You may win big, small or not at all.  The many different ways to play the game and ignorance as to how to approach the game frequently turns many people away from the table.  Not to worry!  This two-part series will guide you from the basics of beginning craps to the rules of advanced play.

Have you ever been sitting around Blackjack table at the local casino and wished you could somehow tip the odds in your favor? Maybe you have heard of the technique known as “card counting,” a seemingly mysterious, math intensive method of knowing how likely it is that the cards will come up in your favor. Despite popular myth, card counting in blackjack is actually much less complicated than most people believe. Using the beginners guide below, you will learn to utilize a few simple tricks to drastically tip the scales of gambling in your favor!

Poker.

Its very name is a piece of Americana. It is a game that has been played everywhere from secret back rooms of mob-run clubhouses to the kitchen tables of grandparents and children since as far back as the American Civil War. But if you are not already a part of this rich and storied tradition, you may be asking how you can jump right in and start getting recognized as the card shark you wish to be. Fear not, for this guide to “five stud poker”, the earliest version of the game, will have you wheeling and dealing in no time flat!

The best way to get started is to familiarize yourself with the rules discussed below, and then get together with some friends over a few cold drinks and run through a few games. You will want to make sure you are comfortable with the game before running to the casino and dropping bets on the table. So grab a deck of cards and some chips and let’s tackle the basics!

If you’ve mastered the basics of five and seven stud poker and are ready to take the next step, Texas Hold’em is the game for you. Texas Hold’em is the most popular of all poker games, and if properly mastered, can be the most fun and competitive one you will play. In professional poker tournaments, winnings from Texas Hold’em have escalated into the millions! While this is very rare and only occurs in the most elite of tournaments, even these big winners had to start at the beginning. So with no further delay, let’s get you going!

Picture this: It’s Saturday night; you’re wearing your best-looking suit and a spot of expensive cologne. You and the guys are making your third trip to the casino for another crazy night of drinks, women and money. After getting your first time jitters out of your system, you’re ready to play something a bit more “high-roller” than slot machines. The next step up is a card game known as Blackjack. You have probably heard of the game, but are unsure how to play it. Fear not, for this step by step instruction guide will turn you from unsure pseudo-gambler to confident blackjack kingpin.