• Know the Rules: Before playing ANY game, make sure you understand all of the rules and terminology. With so many online casinos offering the opportunity to play for FREE before wagering any money, there’s really no excuse for wagering (and losing) money on a game you don’t fully understand beforehand.
• Pace Yourself: It’s never fun to run out of money after only 15-30 min of playing. Remember, the casino experience is meant to be fun so it’s important to try and make smart bets, which always leave you with something to gamble with later.
• Keep a Budget: Place a limit on the amount of money you’re willing to lose. More importantly, make sure this is an amount you can AFFORD to lose. Leave the ATM cards at home and as tempting as it may be to pour a little more money in when you’re down, try and realize that if you remain disciplined and stop at the limit you’ve set for yourself, you’ll avoid the anguish of losing more than you can afford and all of the problems associated with it.
• Don’t ‘Chase’ Losses: Although the temptation can be great, try to avoid making larger bets to recuperate previous losses. This only exacerbates the problem. Instead, accept the loss, move to another game or table, take a break, or just walk away.
• Don’t be Distracted: Stay focused on the game you’re playing. This prevents losing money as a result of careless mistakes.
• Take Breaks: Try to take breaks as frequently as possible. Not only will this prolong your experience, but it can also prevent you from getting stuck in a rut where you might be tempted to make foolish bets in the hopes of recovering previous losses. Furthermore, this will help to keep you fresh and alert – always a good thing when participating in any activity requiring concentration and thought.
• Emotion: If you’re angry or depressed, avoid gambling during these moments. Remember, good gambling requires focus and if you let emotions interfere with your judgment, you stand to make bets that you otherwise wouldn’t make and thus, lose money you hadn’t planned on losing.
• Have Fun: Perhaps the most important tip of all, it can’t be stressed enough that the purpose of gambling is enjoyment. So long as you stick to this idea, your experience should be nothing but enjoyable. It’s not fun to lose more money than you can afford, nor is it fun to wager everything too quickly and be forced to quit before everyone else.

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Even playing smart and employing solid strategies will not change all of the odds from remaining in the casino’s favour. Remember, the House always wins! Expecting to win ALL the time will only lead to frustration and ultimately, bad decisions and moves. So, remember to take the bad with the good and consider losses as a necessary part of the online gambling experience.

2. Thou shall know thy local law.

Online gambling is not legal in all places and jurisdictions. Always be sure to check out the legality of online casino activity for your country, state, province, or region before playing.

3. Thou shall not bet more than one can afford .
Online gambling should be enjoyable. However, there’s no enjoyment in losing money that should’ve been spent on necessities. Decide on an amount that you can afford and stick to your self-imposed limit.

4. Thou shall trust the odds.

Remember, mathematical strategies are successful for a reason and casino games are developed based on probabilities and percentages. Most online gambling success stories involve players with the ability to maintain their success over long periods. They do not rely on luck. A solid grasp of the odds and probabilities will bring far more success than any misplaced reliance on ‘luck’.

5. Thou shall not believe in ‘betting systems’.

Strategies based on mathematics and probabilities will serve you far better than any ‘betting systems’ developed by some local know-it-all. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Stick to proven strategies and stay away from unproven schemes.

6. Thou shall play to win.

If you’re playing to win, and we’re betting you are, then be sure to take full advantage of everything online gambling has to offer. For one thing, you can play at your own pace. Or how about free casino games? That’s right, take the game you wish to play for a test-ride before risking any cash.

7. Thou shall exhibit good gambling etiquette.

The online gambling experience is more enjoyable for everyone when players exhibit proper etiquette. Be polite and respect other players whether playing online or at a live casino. Visit our section on gambling etiquette for more information.

8. Thou shall seek out the best rules.

Each casino has different rules for each game and often offers the same game(s) under various sets of rules. Always look for the online gambling games with rules best suited to your preferences and your advantage.

9. Thou shall not hedge bets or make side bets.

Generally speaking, these types of bets are for suckers and the House gains a serious edge. Avoid the temptation to buy insurance, place bets on the side, etc.

10. Thou shall tip.

Although this doesn’t apply to online gambling, we’ve included it because it remains an important aspect of gambling and, unfortunately, people need to be reminded of it. Remember, dealers in casinos generally only make minimum wage and rely on tips. If you receive good service, regardless of whether you’re winning or losing, it’s not the dealer’s fault! Tip the dealer and consider it a donation to lady luck – and she’ll be sure to love you back.

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