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4 new sicbo video strategies :)

If you haven't noticed, I love Sicbo. I have 4 new video strategies to add tonight. Check them out, and let me know what you think about them!!!
Thanks!!! DL

Sicbo fix....

Saw something interesting tonight and figured I would share it. It's a magnetic Sicbo dice tumbler. Slick setup and a little unnerving. But how nice would it be to have a remote to insure your Sicbo winnings... though I think if you kept tossing 3 in a rows they might get suspicious :) But I don't know one well laid 3 of a kinds or several wagers on a preset total, let's say 14... would make the evening so much more profitable. Anyway, enough babbling :) Here's the video, and have a great night!!!

Scratch off tickets.... why this won't work.

ell me why you think he might be missing the mark:

Scratch n wins :)

" How To Increase Your Odds Of Winning Scratch-Off Lottery Tickets! Disclaimer: All of the information inside this report reflects my own personal opinion and my own personal experiences. I am in NO way guaranteeing any winnings, results, etc. and am not responsible for any losses that may occur as a result of you using this information and/or gambling irresponsibly. By reading on you accept these terms. Introduction I am sure most of you have played scratch off lottery tickets before, sometimes they are called "scratch n wins." They are lottery tickets that you scratch with a coin to reveal a prize (or not). With scratch-off lottery tickets, you win cash instantly! In most states, you can cash any prize up to $500-$600 at any location that sells lottery tickets. I have won scratch off games MANY times and over the years have developed quite a few tips that have helped me increase my winnings and have some very nice winnings as well, such as$500 winners occasionally and $50 - $100 winners all the time! You can almost call my collection of tips a "system" but it doesn't really beat the game or cheat in any way whatsoever. It just increases your chances of winning by a significant amount! My philosophy is this. It is VERY unlikely that you will win the TOP prize, because usually there are only about 8 or 10 available out of hundreds of millions of tickets that get printed. With that said, when I play scratchers I am not aiming for the top prize (i.e $250,000 on a $5ticket). Of course winning the top prize would be great don't get me wrong... but it's unlikely. Ok, let's get started with tip #1... Play New Games! The first tip and one of the most important ones that I will discuss, is the concept of playing 'new' games. A "new game" is a scratch off lottery game that is brand new and just came out recently. Most states and countries come out with new scratch off games monthly or a least quarterly. These are the ones you want to play, and this is CRUCIAL. Why? Because some scratch off games have been around for several months or even over a year... Which means that many of theprizes have already been won and claimed for those games. Not only the TOP prizes It's not rocket science, but it makes perfect sense and you might not have thought about itbefore. The newer the game... the more fresh full of prizes it will be." DL

247 ways to get traffic ...

Check out my EmpowerNetwork Blog for my traffic tips and todays post for the new toolbar that is in the BETA stage and currently free. Something great for anyone who needs to make shortlinks and develope great shares on Facebook. Enough non-gambling junk. Here's a little something new. I have 2 new systems to check out (they are both paid, but worth taking a look, and giving some feedback. The first one is a Black Jack system, and looks promising. The second is a Roulette system, and looks even more promising :) Last but not least, what's gambling online if it's not about bagging the bonuses :) Check this out, and take the casino's money twice :) Anyway, I have a date with 4:45am, so have a great night!!! DL

247 taffic Tips!!!

Quicky tonight sorry :) I am doing a huge parcel of Traffic related blog postings this week. Come check it out HERE. Anyway, check it out, and let me know what you think!!!DL

I know it's not gambling related, but I thought it was very interesting. I copied this from my other blog: "Scopolamine. What is it, why have we never heard about it and what is it used for? Date rape, hypnosis, robbery, hallucination, and so much more.. How soon until this is an epidemic here and not just in Columbia. I've put together a few items that will help to inform and educate. Scopolamine - The Devil's Breath This is the link to the video on You0tube. A documentary on the use and abuse of what may be one of the scariest drugs ever. The following is the direct quote from under the video: (Not a family friendly video ) "VICE's Ryan Duffy went to Colombia to check out a strange and powerful drug called Scopolamine, also known as "The Devil's Breath." It's a substance so intense that it renders a person incapable of exercising free will. The first few days in the country were a harrowing montage of freaked-out dealers and unimaginable horror stories about Scopolamine. After meeting only a few people with firsthand experience, the story took a far darker turn than we ever could have imagined." What an absolutely brutal video. People talk bluntly about how it affects them, how the body doesn't retain any memory from the affected time frame, and how they are as easily controlled as a child (mind you probably not one of my children.... but still :) ) If you are looking for even more detailed info. Check the Wiki page HERE. ‘You can guide them wherever you want,’ he explained. ‘It’s like they’re a child.’ This drug dealer talks about the uses, and his own personal experiences with the drug.

This woman was a victim and describes some of the things that happened to her.

Scopolamine is made from the Borrachero tree, which blooms with a deceptively beautiful white and yellow flower.

This drug reminds me of the drug used to make "Zombies" in the movie "The Serpent and The Rainbow" oddly enough, based on a true story and one of my favorite near fact films :) I am truly sorry if you get the Twilight Saga Marathon commercial at the beginning of that you tube clip.... nobody deserves that... on a positive note if you have some Scopolamine you can take it right away and the memory will be gone :) Anyway, I read a few articles on this earlier today in Ideas and Discoveries magazine. Not a great magazine, juvenile writing, but definitely interesting story ideas. Anyway, it was on my mind, now it's on yours :) Have a great night!!! DL"

A couple of new changes...

I am running a wee bit tired today, but I am linking to my other blog so you can see what I had to say tonight. I'll have more to say over the next few days. Have a good night!!! DL https://www.empowernetwork.com/danloewen/?p=83

Risk free step by step gambling loophole!!!

A little something new for you to see: a "loophole" in the system that allows you to continuously bank $1000 more a month or more!!! Risk free, and always, tax free income. Done in only 10 minutes a day.... imagine the possibilities in full time framework. With a 100% money back guarantee, there's no downside!!!! Worth checking out, and so cheap. This highly regarded loophole is among the TOP 1% of legitimate online opportunities… ...that I'll personally help you exploit to yield an EASY £500 a month, completely TAX-FREE, for the rest of your life.

Survival in the coming meltdown....

Hey there, just a quick update of what I've been up to lately. A few weeks ago I started another blog, a wicked mlm marketing strategy that pays out 100% commissions. Best of all it's soooooooooooooo easy to do. So I figured I would start the set up and see what happens. As I spent more and more time looking into the different strategies in traffic, blogging, sales and internet presence (don't worry, it's not really part of the program, I'm just a bit of an overachiever :) )As a change in pace I figured I would touch off on some new items and ideas that have caught my interest lately and drop a few ideas down, and see if anyone has some ideas of their own. So today's touching on a subject my mind turns too every time I we have a major storm, I see a huge dip in the trade situation, or I watch an episode of "The walking dead" :)

Lately even my wife has been dropping a few hints that we should stockpile a few things. Some food and water, possibly a bow, maybe a rifle (a bit of a headache here in Canada, but still do-able) So I've started looking into it and have found a few cool websites, some neat packs and packages (we've already got a years worth of freeze dried egg) and a phenomenal amount of info. I think the biggest deal was making a list of what we needed and not just items, but ideas and chores/jobs to set up and put in motion. So I found something that I figure would fit the need for us. I put a link below, so check it out. A little reading, and whether or not you buy, hold out to the third page :) There's a freebie. Your welcome :) Anyway, this will be a quickie tonight, I have to add to my other page, and get some sleep (6 am comes way to early...)I think sometime soon I'll hit the "What's it take to get a rifle in Canada" job on, and let you know how it goes. Have a great night!!! DL Click Here!

This might make it simpler :)

https://www.empowernetwork.com/danloewen/ This might make it easier to check what I've been up too. This is the correct link (not that there is anything wrong with the other links, but this is directly to my Empower Blog, not to a sales page. Sorry about that :) Now that I've done something I absolutely despise when people do it to me, I'm checking my links BEFORE I post them :) Anyway another quick night but I'm going to leave you with the names of 3 new books I bought: American Mensa Guide to Casino Gambling - Winning Waysby Andrew Brisman (An official American Mensa Game Book) I'm actually excited to be reading this one :) Busting Vegas by Ben Mezrich, about the MIT guys who cracked the casino. I think this will be intriguing to say the least :) and How to win at gambling by Avery Cardoza, while this doesn't seem so glamorous I'm sure it has gems of wisdom as well. If they are any good I'll set up an Amazon affiliate account and some links :)Have a great night, and feel free to check my other blog (the link at the top) DL

My attempts at advertising, check my other blog :)

http://www.empowernetwork.com/danloewen/blog/getting-the-word-out/ I'm working on my blog and advertising as well. I'm thinking that CasinoCrushing.com is going to be different than I originally thought. I would love to do the forums and chat room that I was planning. and that still may come, but I think the best step is strictly an informative blog and videos with the newest ideas or musings on gambling. Unless someone would like to help me with the set-up? Hint Hint? :)Anyway, it's going to be a quickie tonight, but I'll be back tomorrow. Good night!!!

So now what.....

Here's the deal. I am broke. No bullshit, no candy coating and no happy smiley sunshine time. I make money, and as usual it's just enough to pay the basics and not go any further. Don't get me wrong, we don't "need" anything... we have a roof over our heads (and I must say, we have the best rental deal in the city....) we have 2 cars, but usually have to scramble the last couple of days before payday to make sure we have enough money for gas, we have clothes (nothing pricey, usually on sale or from Value-Village or MCC), and we never miss a meal. But that's where it ends... there is no "savings" there is no "Rainy Day or Holiday" fund. There is no RRSP (401k if your to the South), there is no retirement plan.... There is strictly a day in day out same thing to get your paycheque. Now I'm not a pessimist, and I'm not a negative person, but I can't see this ending well without a dramatic change. I honestly think this opportunity is it. If it takes a year to make my first ten sales, so be it. That will be an extra $250 minimum residual income in my pocket per month. What could I do with an extra $250? Breathe a little easier? I mean it's not retirement but it's a step in the right direction. Now I know this doesn't seem like much, but I am looking conservatively because I am really at the "Fish out of water" stage :) Not scared, just a little timid. I know they say it's idiot proof, but I have been known to push the boundary on idiot to new and unimaginable depths of stupid... So shy of really screwing up, I figure $250 is the most basic residual I could honestly expect, for now. What will I do with this windfall? Actually all of my income is slated to be re-introduced into the business. Now here's where I start to get a little excited. Now I have tons to do, and little time to do it in.... but it's what I want. so I am going to keep this journal as a step by step of what I did and how I did it. Hopefully I won't be giving away any trade secrets, but I think it'll be safe. If you haven't checked out the program, I really suggest you do. It's a perfect part time to full time starting point to get you heading in the right direction, so here's the link go take a peek and let me know what you think! :) DL

http://www.empowernetwork.com/truestory.php?id=danloewen

A different kind of gamble - part 3

So I have regaled you with the details of my work life over the last few years. Some great companies, some not so great. But that isn't the whole of it. I've always wanted to be my own boss, to work from home, and to help other people manage as well. When my daughter was born I had the great "luck" to get laid off, and spend a whole year being "Mister Mom". Spending 12 months at home with the kids, driving my son to school, and playing with my daughter ALL day.... that was the best year of my life. Going back to work after that was awful.... but it forced me to look harder at the work at home world and decide even more firmly that that's what I want. When I was in my teens and early 20's it was all about the "BIG" score, the retire by 45 and the residual income received by the sweat of the people down from me. I was expected to buy inferior products at a huge mark up, take a 10 to 20% commission and sell all my friends and family, and even any strangers that came across my path on the "Opportunity" I was giving them. I held meeting, and took phone calls, I listened to tapes, bought enough product to keep my upline happy, and went to international sales conventions. I bought books, programs, invested in coaching and mentors, to the tune of thousands of dollars. Then when I figured out I had been led along the garden path, I did it again. I have just finished paying off the last $5,000 dollar investment and have nothing but a little more frustration to show for it. Do you want to know the best part? I'd be willing to do it again.... if the right program, training, products, residual, well coached opportunity came along again. That brings us back to now. I don't like to make claims, and load people up with promises I don't know if I can keep... but I'm going to stick to this. If it takes a week, a month or a year to see something come back to me.... I'm doing it. It's no longer a matter of dabbling or trying new things, it's about drawing a line in the sand and saying THIS IS IT. So check back from time to time, see whats happening, and draw your own conclusion. Comment, be positive, be negative, let me know what you think. I'll be up front, and tell you where I'm at, whats going on and more importantly, how it's going. So I look forward to spending this time here on a daily basis, I look forward to this forcing me to be more focused, I look forward to my first sales and making a business I can be proud of. I look forward to the connections and relationships that this will offer me and will do my best to be someone that you can count on. Have a great night, I am off to bed :) DL http://www.empowernetwork.com/readytorelease.php?id=danloewen

A different kind of gamble part 2

So $40,000 in the hole, no prospects and little hope, I found myself a bankruptcy attorney. I was brutally depressed and I think without the relationship I was in then, which turned into a marriage not to long after, I probably would have crawled into a bottle somewhere and and stayed. But that was indeed a turning point for me. I spent a nice chunk of time reflecting on my life, reading a lot (huge amount of Tony Robbins) and began looking for a new route to make a living. It didn't take to long and I was working in a small shop building machines that cut keys... nothing glamorous, but it was a nice change. I worked on two long tables facing a guy who worked on another two long tables, listening to music and putting together the intricate parts of the machine. The guy was a real ass, so we got along famously. I enjoyed the work immensely, and found that I was figuring out different layouts and tweaks to speed up production. Not to toot my own horn, but I got good, I was doubling the previous assemblers rate, and making 40 machines a month. I know it doesn't sound like much, but 40 machines at $5,000 apiece.... lets just say they were having trouble keeping enough sales to match my production. I approached the bosses about a raise ($13 an hour not really being enough to support my new fiance and her 2 kids) but was told no... I was later informed that they thought I was stuck there :) So I was off. I found another job, working in a foundry, pouring aluminum and brass. What an absolutely beautiful job. It's hot and nasty, but while you're pouring, it's magnificent.... like a small volcano, drooling lava into a hole in the sand... I loved it. Long story, slightly less long, the foreman went upstairs to talk to the bosses about giving me my 3rd raise and came down to talk to me. I remember he actually got choked up. He told me that he had told the owner I should get another raise, and he was told that it wouldn't happen, and that he would have to let me go. I didn't realize but this was the big economic downturn, i was the first of almost 2/3 of the staff to get laid off. They did give me a glowing reference, and with that, I was working again in days. This time a glass production plant. I was working on the receiving end of a heat treating oven, and it was HOT. The shifts were long, and the work was fast paced, but the money was good. I was finally making enough money to keep us ahead of the game, and my first cheque (excuse my Canadian spelling) was over $3,000. A few months rolled by and while the money was great, and we were actually ahead of the game, and the heat and pace helped me loose 35 lbs in just 2 months, the hours were brutal. But once again, things would change. I won't bore you with the details, but one night a foreman and I disagreed on what was legal and what wasn't in treatment of employees. She felt that screaming and belittling people was an appropriate management tool, and told me that if I didn't like it I could leave. The loss of pay and the fear of being jobless again was totally worth the look on her face when I handed her my radio and coveralls, wished my fellow employees good luck, and walked out the door. I got home early that night to an incredibly supportive, but understandably concerned wife. I took stock again, and went back to look for yet another job. That brings us to the current company I am working for. On that note I'll leave things until tomorrow :)

A different kind of gamble.

While my choice in playing smart and close is well known now, I also have a penchant for sales which isn't quite as well known. I have always loved being in a position to buy and sell products and services people need. That being said I spent about 2 years doing direct marketing selling cheap, made in China, odds n sods to people I wandered up to "cold". Not the easiest way to make a living, but truly one of the high points of my working career. At least it was... I honestly believed I was selling quality products and while I was sure of that, I was on cloud nine. I loved going to work every day, I enjoyed training (even the idiots), and I genuinely felt as though I was a positive influence. The first few months went fantastically. I was making good money, and was surrounded by a great staff, I had the largest sales team in the office, all personally trained by me, and all loving the work.... it was awesome. But then it happened... The crash. One day I realized that a new product we brought out had a problem in it. It was flawed, to say the very least. We called head office in Toronto, and were told to blow them out anyway. The product was a steal, and even if 50% of them failed, for the price, nobody would complain. That's when I started slipping in my sales. I just couldn't get excited about selling something that I felt wasn't worth it. So that being said, the next 1 1/2 years really took a toll on me... mentally, physically and spiritually. I became depressed and could barely make enough in sales to cover my rent, food and cigarettes (yes I used to be a smoker, stick around and you may even find out a few other things you didn't know about me ;) )Eventually things got so bad, I couldn't train anymore and the sales team of champions, became the sales team of Chump... just me. After one particularly bad day, I managed to hurt my back, and it laid me up for a week. Now normally, a week off would suck, but not be the end of the world... normally. But for me, I was broke before I got hurt, I was "paid" daily, so I had no savings, and because of the place I lived in, I paid rent on a weekly basis. After 2 days, with no food, and more importantly (at the time) no cigarettes, I decided I was out of the sales business for good... by day 5 of no food, I was sure of it. I managed to contact my parents, and get some cash for a bus ticket back to B.C. When I got back I put together a resume and went to work in a warehouse, doing the 9 to 5 for just a little bit more than I needed to live on. To make a long story short, while I did enjoy the work, there was no challenge or thrill. I missed the interaction I had during sales, and the pride I felt went I first started, not to mention the money :) So it wasn't too long before a new opportunity dropped into my lap, and I was able to start my own business, with a pre-made sales list. No cold calls, and clients who new the ropes and wanted what I was selling. I was so happy and things were moving along so fast it was a major blur. I was making money like I had never made money before (my take home after tax was over 3,000 some weeks) and it seemed to be getting better every week. I had a full time employee a work van and was enjoying the "sales" game again. When I took over the business I failed to realize that there was a HUGE problem coming and I was nowhere near prepared for it. Christmas.... That may seem like no problem at all, and for a guy in the gift supply business, it was absolutely crazy. The week before Christmas was my best week to date, and my cash take home was near 4,000. I managed to get credit like I had never seen before, a line of credit for 20,000, a few credit cards with limits of 5,000 and store credit cards with a few thousand more. My Credit was fantastic, because I had learned that any time you get a bill, you over pay. Not a lot, just round it up to the next 5 dollars. Before too long I was getting calls from companies trying to give me credit, and I was eying a 78 corvette w/ T roof that I had wanted ever since I was old enough to appreciate cars. Things were going awesome. Enter Boxing day. I took Christmas day off, but boxing day was back at it (while the money was great, I found I had to be out and working every day just to make sure it kept coming in). $200. $200 *#$*@ dollars. That was my week after Christmas, before tax, before expenses, before my employees. It hurt, but I knew I could get it back. I didn't. My January sales were close to $400 and I couldn't figure it out. In 3 short months, I had maxed out everything.... and with a bill looming over my head of over $40,000 I was packing it in, and looking for a real job. Tomorrow I'll fill in the rest.... But here's where I am today While my choice in playing smart and close is well known now, I also have a penchant for sales which isn't quite as well known. I have always loved being in a position to buy and sell products and services people need. That being said I spent about 2 years doing direct marketing selling cheap, made in China, odds n sods to people I wandered up to "cold". Not the easiest way to make a living, but truly one of the high points of my working career. At least it was... I honestly believed I was selling quality products and while I was sure of that, I was on cloud nine. I loved going to work every day, I enjoyed training (even the idiots), and I genuinely felt as though I was a positive influence. The first few months went fantastically. I was making good money, and was surrounded by a great staff, I had the largest sales team in the office, all personally trained by me, and all loving the work.... it was awesome. But then it happened... The crash. One day I realized that a new product we brought out had a problem in it. It was flawed, to say the very least. We called head office in Toronto, and were told to blow them out anyway. The product was a steal, and even if 50% of them failed, for the price, nobody would complain. That's when I started slipping in my sales. I just couldn't get excited about selling something that I felt wasn't worth it. So that being said, the next 1 1/2 years really took a toll on me... mentally, physically and spiritually. I became depressed and could barely make enough in sales to cover my rent, food and cigarettes (yes I used to be a smoker, stick around and you may even find out a few other things you didn't know about me ;) )Eventually things got so bad, I couldn't train anymore and the sales team of champions, became the sales team of Chump... just me. After one particularly bad day, I managed to hurt my back, and it laid me up for a week. Now normally, a week off would suck, but not be the end of the world... normally. But for me, I was broke before I got hurt, I was "paid" daily, so I had no savings, and because of the place I lived in, I paid rent on a weekly basis. After 2 days, with no food, and more importantly (at the time) no cigarettes, I decided I was out of the sales business for good... by day 5 of no food, I was sure of it. I managed to contact my parents, and get some cash for a bus ticket back to B.C. When I got back I put together a resume and went to work in a warehouse, doing the 9 to 5 for just a little bit more than I needed to live on. To make a long story short, while I did enjoy the work, there was no challenge or thrill. I missed the interaction I had during sales, and the pride I felt went I first started, not to mention the money :) So it wasn't too long before a new opportunity dropped into my lap, and I was able to start my own business, with a pre-made sales list. No cold calls, and clients who new the ropes and wanted what I was selling. I was so happy and things were moving along so fast it was a major blur. I was making money like I had never made money before (my take home after tax was over 3,000 some weeks) and it seemed to be getting better every week. I had a full time employee a work van and was enjoying the "sales" game again. When I took over the business I failed to realize that there was a HUGE problem coming and I was nowhere near prepared for it. Christmas.... That may seem like no problem at all, and for a guy in the gift supply business, it was absolutely crazy. The week before Christmas was my best week to date, and my cash take home was near 4,000. I managed to get credit like I had never seen before, a line of credit for 20,000, a few credit cards with limits of 5,000 and store credit cards with a few thousand more. My Credit was fantastic, because I had learned that any time you get a bill, you over pay. Not a lot, just round it up to the next 5 dollars. Before too long I was getting calls from companies trying to give me credit, and I was eying a 78 corvette w/ T roof that I had wanted ever since I was old enough to appreciate cars. Things were going awesome. Enter Boxing day. I took Christmas day off, but boxing day was back at it (while the money was great, I found I had to be out and working every day just to make sure it kept coming in). $200. $200 *#$*@ dollars. That was my week after Christmas, before tax, before expenses, before my employees. It hurt, but I knew I could get it back. I didn't. My January sales were close to $400 and I couldn't figure it out. In 3 short months, I had maxed out everything.... and with a bill looming over my head of over $40,000 I was packing it in, and looking for a real job. Tomorrow I'll fill in the rest.... But here's where I am today http://www.empowernetwork.com/almostasecret.php?id=danloewen

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYRBELWSOUA&feature=related Another roulette software, for free..... based on the Martingale? or is it Martindale? method... plays penny bets.... might be worth checking out too :)

http://www.roulettebotplus.com/ Not a paid link, just something I'm checking out tonight.... Roulette Bot.... while the idea sounds fine, I don't hold out to much hope of it being legit.. I mean really, free software, and free support? I wouldn't be surprised if the Casino's it are linked to allow a few wins, to help you raise your bets, when your balance is high enough "Poof" the Bot looses all your money.... :) We'll see and get back to this later :)

So I've realized something lately.... I need more time :) I am also sorely under-taught in the art of web page development. Sigh... But it is still on my list, and I am currently trying to learn what I can to get the page up and running (thinking WordPress) But just so you know, I haven't given up and am still trying to move forward. Also I currently have over 600 Gambling and Casino related guides and documents to share :) So it will be good. Thanks for being patient.

I haven't forgotten...

Hey there!!! I haven't forgotten, or given up. I have been swamped.... taking on more projects than I have time for. But I have added a couple of talents to the mix I hope to be putting to use soon, and some newer ideas which I think will rock the house :)So don't worry, I'm not going anywhere!!!

5 tips to winning at video poker

"Video Poker combines both Luck and skill. The luck part is the cards that are randomly dealt to the player. The skill part encompasses much more then simply knowing what to hold and what to fold. In this article we'll discuss some of the things every video poker player should be doing, regardless of their game play strategy. 1. Only Play At Full Pay Machines One of the smartest things any potential video poker player can do is to check the payout schedule before he or she starts playing. The payout schedule tells you how much you'll be paid for each winning hand. In a Jacks or Better Video Poker game 9/6 is considered full pay. That simply means that 9 coins are paid out for a Full House and 6 coins are paid out for a Flush. Many casinos pay out less then 9/6, meaning that in the long run, you'll simply win less money. 2. Always Play Max Coins A Mistake many novice players make is to play fewer coins, thinking this will keep them in the game longer. The problem with that theory is many machines will give you proportionately more coins for hitting a Royal Flush with max coins then they will for hitting with less then the max. If you're worried about going through your bankroll too quickly, play at a low coin size. Or, if you're really not sure how to play, us a play for free version of the game until you've gotten your feet wet. 3. Plan How Much You're Willing To Lose --And Stick To It. There is a lot of luck involved in winning Video Poker. Unfortunately, too many players keep pumping coins into the machine, thinking their luck is bound to change. Successful players know that some days you have it and some you don't. Before you start playing, have a set amount that you're willing to lose, once that money is gone quit playing. 4. Take Your Time Video poker is a game of man against machine. Always remember that there is no time limit. Make sure that you carefully review your cards, with each hand. Take as much time as you need, no one is waiting for you so don't feel pressured to make your move. Don't hit that draw button until you're ready. 5. Take advantage of the "Play for Free" Games Novice players need experience; obviously the best way to gain experience is to play. Fortunately, many online casinos offer "Play for free" versions of some maybe even all of their video poker versions. Take advantage of these and develop your strategy before you plunk down your money."DL

9 ways to win at sports betting

"If you are looking to try your luck at sports betting then know that you do have greater odds of winning in this game than you would in roulette or craps. While those are games of chance, sports betting is a game of predicting a foreseeable outcome. Here are some tips on how to win big at the big game. 9.Place Bets on the Right Sports Book Statistics suggest that placing bets with the correct sports book will make a big difference, and increase the odds of winning by 3%. 8.Bet Against the Public There are some that claim that “fading the public” can be profitable. This has led many bettors to bet on the other team than is predicted. 7.Do Your Homework Before the Game The best way to win sports betting is to research all aspects of a game, especially circumstances and data that others would not consider. Not even bookies will have time to research every sport and every game. Therefore, if you can create a niche for yourself, you could become an expert on a smaller conferences and find yourself winning big money. 6.Choose the Underdog at Home Statistically speaking, it’s a good idea to bet on an underdog at home. A team will put forth their best effort at home stadium and underdogs have a way of triumphing over the odds in general. Using this strategy you may beat the odds too. 5.Bet at Just the Right Time Bettors who bet on underdogs usually bet early. Therefore, if you are betting on an underdog try and bet late. If you are betting on the favorite then bet early. Going against the grain in sports gambling is often a smart move. 4.Make Arbitrage Bets You can make money on sure bets regardless of the outcome of a game with arbitrage bets. The advantage of these bets is that it doesn’t matter what the outcome of a game is, since the only bet you made was on a specific happening. 3.Square or Sucker Lines Many betters try to stay away from square lines (that is, lines that are designed to lure public opinion into betting a certain way) and in the end, can even make money off these phony wagers if they can closely monitor the betting percentages. 2.Never Gamble While Drinking This may be common knowledge to some, a great shock to others. However, when you drink an alcoholic beverage, your judgment will be significantly clouded. A drink may also give you that extra “courage” to make a rash and expensive decision. 1.Manage your Gambling Money Another lesson in common sense that is often ignored when it comes time to put down a wager: never bet more than you can afford to lose. In fact, it is recommended that you set aside a portion of your money for betting and to stick with it, regardless of your winnings or losses. Lastly, try to spread your total among a few smaller bets rather than risk it all on one sure thing that may not be as predictable as everyone thinks." DL

10 tips to picking an onlline Casino

"Casinos are becoming easier to access thanks to the power of the internet. The internet allows gamblers to play 24/7 wherever they may be. Because of that, there have been more and more casinos popping up online. How do you know which one is the best online casino to pick? Here are some tips to pick the best online casino out there. 1. Find out which software the company is using to run their online casinos. Some major software providers are Microgaming, Cryptologic, Net Entertainment, Boss Media, Playtech, and Rtg. A company that uses tried and tested software means that they are trying to make a name for themselves. Software created by major companies is not cheap, if they use expensive software; it only means they are probably serious. 2. A great casino should also offer great customer service support. They should be available where ever, when ever. They should also be able to be contacted in every way possible, 24/7. They should also be friendly, helpful and quick to respond to player’s problems. 3. Try to ask around for the best online casinos. Why believe only what you read in their sites? Try to find out what other users think about their site. 4. Find a casino that fits your computer and internet connection. If you have a slow connection, you may have a long time to download the games. If your computer components are also kind of slow, it might affect the images and game play. The main reason people play online is to experience a better gaming experience. If your computer and the casino are not compatible, why play online? 5. Always look at the terms and conditions. There will be online casinos that offer bonus play, but only after some conditions are met. 6. Always check out the different games offered. The more games that you like, the better. If you love playing slot machines, try looking for a casino that offers great slot machines. 7. Always consider how you'll be able to pay for those games. Are there easy ways to pay for them through the bank? Always pay in the most efficient way . 8. Consider how you can be paid. Some casinos pay within 24 hours, some takes long weeks and could even reach months. If you win a big amount, some will pay you in staggered payment. I.e. if you win $15,000 you’ll be paid for 3 weeks. This is because some casinos limit their pay to $5,000 per week. So check their holding and process terms. 9. Do more research about the casino. There are online casinos that are linked with land casinos. This gives them less chance to run off with your money (unless the casino can be folded up and flown away). 10. Follow your guts, all of the things mentioned above may be correct. But in the end, your gut will tell what is right and what isn't." DL

Free Iphone gambling apps

Given the opportunity and that this is my nTH attempt at posting this I would cause your ears some damage.... but I am back online so lets get down to business. FREE APPS, whats better than that? FREE GAMBLING APPS. Tonight I am not posting any links, I am not trying to sell anything, I am just letting you know which FREE gambling apps I downloaded from the Apple Store for my Iphone. I've been having some fun trying these out and a few of them I would even consider posting direct links too, but not tonight :) The list currently, and in no order other than the order they appear in my phone: Free Cell, Slingo Supreme Lite Poker Tips, Analyzer, Poker Vs.,pSicBo, Randomness, iSicBo, Subway Bingo, Spin2Win, Sure Win Bet Calculator, Football Odds, jRoulette, Great Solitaire, Holdem Calc, Craps Lite, Keno4Free, Casino, Bettina 21, BSBingo, Casino War, Black or Red. While all of these are not "Casino or Gambling Apps/Games" they do fall into the gambling "type" all seem to be fun, and best of all they are free :) If you keep searching there are plenty of Calculators and Odds apps and the Randomness and Black or Red apps are just the tip of the iceberg for "choice" making apps that appear to be random number/colour generators. If you see any good ones let me know!!! DL

I haven't forgotten :)

I've been immersed in something new.... I picked up an iphone. That isn't the impressive bit though. The apps, dear Lord, the apps :) I'm currently reviewing 6 apps that were FREE, from odds calculators, to sicbo and poker games. I will start posting my thoughts on them and link them where I can. But I will do my best to make sure its only the free apps. Be back in a couple of days!!! Thanks! DL

one more roulette strategy

Like this one too :) DL

More Roulette

I want to put some effort into this one.... but it can't really be this simple can it? DL

Roulette strategy

I am going to post a few of these tonight.... Does anyone know the actual odds of getting more than 7 red or black in a row? At what point do the numbers enter the absurd (I've hit a ten in a row that put me over the $500 limit, makes me leery) Who has the most accurate "randomized" tables? Regardless, have fun, play safe!!! DL

9 Ways to win at Sports Betting

"If you are looking to try your luck at sports betting then know that you do have greater odds of winning in this game than you would in roulette or craps. While those are games of chance, sports betting is a game of predicting a foreseeable outcome. Here are some tips on how to win big at the big game. 9.Place Bets on the Right Sports Book Statistics suggest that placing bets with the correct sports book will make a big difference, and increase the odds of winning by 3%. 8.Bet Against the Public There are some that claim that “fading the public” can be profitable. This has led many bettors to bet on the other team than is predicted. 7.Do Your Homework Before the Game The best way to win sports betting is to research all aspects of a game, especially circumstances and data that others would not consider. Not even bookies will have time to research every sport and every game. Therefore, if you can create a niche for yourself, you could become an expert on a smaller conferences and find yourself winning big money. 6.Choose the Underdog at Home Statistically speaking, it’s a good idea to bet on an underdog at home. A team will put forth their best effort at home stadium and underdogs have a way of triumphing over the odds in general. Using this strategy you may beat the odds too. 5.Bet at Just the Right Time Bettors who bet on underdogs usually bet early. Therefore, if you are betting on an underdog try and bet late. If you are betting on the favorite then bet early. Going against the grain in sports gambling is often a smart move. 4.Make Arbitrage Bets You can make money on sure bets regardless of the outcome of a game with arbitrage bets. The advantage of these bets is that it doesn’t matter what the outcome of a game is, since the only bet you made was on a specific happening. 3.Square or Sucker Lines Many betters try to stay away from square lines (that is, lines that are designed to lure public opinion into betting a certain way) and in the end, can even make money off these phony wagers if they can closely monitor the betting percentages. 2.Never Gamble While Drinking This may be common knowledge to some, a great shock to others. However, when you drink an alcoholic beverage, your judgment will be significantly clouded. A drink may also give you that extra “courage” to make a rash and expensive decision. 1.Manage your Gambling Money Another lesson in common sense that is often ignored when it comes time to put down a wager: never bet more than you can afford to lose. In fact, it is recommended that you set aside a portion of your money for betting and to stick with it, regardless of your winnings or losses. Lastly, try to spread your total among a few smaller bets rather than risk it all on one sure thing that may not be as predictable as everyone thinks." Oddly enough I've noticed a common theme in the basic steps in almost ALL of the _ ways to _ at __ :) Remember number 1 and 2 are important enough to be in a vast majority of these! Still working on the website, sorry about how long it's taking, but soon!!!! DL

Another Craps Hedge.

Hedging (Insurance) in Blackjack

7 point 7 craps

http://www.5min.com/Video/The-7-Point-7-Craps-Bet-458423840 Hedging your bets, that is going to be my focus for the next little while. If you can't beat the odds, cover them. I'll post a couple of videos tonight. DL

Something I wouldn't normally do...

Today I was scrounging around the internet and found a site that has shareware versions of their gambling software. http://www.deepnettech.com/download.php3?file=http://www.handheldblackjack.com/DeepNetBlackjackSetup_shareware.exe I'm not selling their product, I make nothing off this, but it's free to try, so why not... it may be what your looking for. I installed it and am going to take a trial run at it just for fun. If you try it out, let me know. I'd be interested in your input. Normally though, I would just download a hacked copy and take it for a joyride before deciding on something.... if there is no trial version. While I don't condone illegal downloading, I find that sometimes the restricted trial versions don't always give you all the features to decide if you want to pay the $50 + to purchase it. The few times I've purchased based on a restricted trial version I've been very disappointed.I have in the past attempted to post these links on my Facebook page ( http://www.facebook.com/pages/Casinocrushingcom/165366163534576 )As per usual the website is coming.... feel a bit stupid for it taking so long, but I am truly running out of excuses. Brand new laptop, new storage drives, hundreds of PLR articles for your perusal... links, links and more links. Possibly a freeware/shareware page to boot. I would like it to be the gamblers one stop FREE shop to evening the odds :) I am getting things underway this week, and will keep you posted. I will have everything that I am going to start with (PLR pages) organized and ready to go by next weekend, and plan to have at least these items posted on www.casinocrusing.com by Valentine's day. So if there are anythings you want to see, any thoughts you want me to hear, or things that you don't want to see or hear, let me know!!! Thank for reading!!! DL

The Can't Lose Craps System

"Ah, so you're interested in a craps system that can't lose? Well, there is no such system, but today I'll share with you a craps system that's pretty darn close. In fact, there's only one roll where you “could” lose. After that it's money in the bank. Warning: If you like high-paced action and make you sweat types of wagers, this isn't for you. To make a system for playing craps very safe, we have to get very conservative. Still interested? Okay, let's go. I'd recommend playing this system with larger units. Playing $5 or $10 units isn't going to accomplish much of anything. It's a decent way to get used to the system, but after that, step it up some. You'll see why soon enough. This craps system is so easy that your grandmother could do it in her sleep. The system starts on the come out roll. Don't know what this is? Look it up. We need to get moving here. Okay, on the come out roll make a wager on the Don't Pass Line. For demonstration's sake, let's imagine that you just put $30 down on the Don't Pass Line. Now it's time to sit and wait. The come out roll-before a point is established-is the only time you can lose. Once the point is established, you can't lose and you'll see why in a second. Since we have a Don't Pass Line wager, we'll lose if a 7 or 11 is rolled. But we'll win with a 2 or 3-12 is barred. Let's imagine that the next roll is a 4. The point is now 4. Your next, and last, move is to place the point. Again, if you don't know what this means, check out any Craps 101 guide. You need to place the point for the exact amount of your Don't Pass Line wager. Let's review. You now have a Don't Pass Line wager for $30 and a place bet on the 4 for $30. Possible outcomes include: A 7 is rolled. If this happens, you lose your place bet, but win your Don't Pass Line bet. Thus, you break even. The point is made. If the point is made, you lose your Don't Pass Line wager, but you win your place bet and you win it-key phrase here-with odds. So, that $30 bet on the 4 just paid $90 total. Deduct your $30 loss on the Don't Pass Line and you've just made $60." Let me know what you think of this one DL

Play craps 4 free online

You can play craps 4 free online and on some gambling websites even, as long as you want. Many of these free sites have great game software as well as lots of free credits. So it's just to start playing the craps game. On some of these sites the craps game software is downloadable, which means that once downloaded you can play craps for free off-line. Many of these free downloadable craps and other game software sites are using Flash players. If you don’t have such software installed, it's easy to install it for free. Before you start to play the craps game seriously, it is important to develop a gambling strategy. To be able to do that you need to study the craps game rules. Fortunately Craps rules are simple to understand. The only thing that can be a little difficult to understand in craps are the betting rules. For beginners these can cause a little confusion The craps game contains

• a pair of dice.
• a roller.
• betting on the outcome of each roll.

When and how to place bets in the Craps game

• To buy into a craps game a player lays his money on the table and yells "change"
• The box man then hands over the appropriate amount of chips to the player.
• To place a bet the player announces his bet to the dealer on his side of the table.
• The dealer then places the bet in the appropriate location on the table.
• As soon as a shooter makes a point on the come out roll, the dealers place a puck on the board to designate the point. The puck has a black side and a white side. When a point is established, the dealers at the table turn the puck over to the white side and place it on the board next to the point number. The purpose of this puck is to show all betters at the table.

Craps bets that can be placed before the beginning of the game

• the pass line.
• don't pass line.
• field bets.

Examples of Craps bets that can be placed after the come out roll.

• the come
• don't come
• big six
• big eight

Examples of Craps Bets that can last for more than one roll.

• come bets
• place bets
• lay bets

Play Craps Like a Pro

"To the beginner, a game like Craps can be rather daunting. Once you have learned the basics and know the rules, however, you will find the game rather simple to grasp. As always, strategy plays an important role and following a calculated and intelligent strategy will assure any player of good, if not always winning, results. A crucial part of craps is for the player to understand that it is a game of rounds. Not much can be done to manipulate the outcome at craps. Instead of trying to predict the result of a single roll, a strategically well-planned game involves riding on the outcome and accordingly varying the amount of a bet. You must bet more when you are winning and less when you are losing. Using the Odds Try to use high-odds bets and be mentally prepared that you will not win each time the dice is rolled. Hence, take the best odds you can manage, use them in your favor as far as possible and play cleverly. The best odds on the table, in a game of Craps are Pass, Don’t Pass, Come, Don’t Come. Most bets can be added to, removed or deducted from, at any point of time. There are certain exceptions to this which are the come and pass bets where the player cannot go beyond the maximum bet on the odds. It is said that a Pass bet gives the house a 1.41% edge whereas a Don’t Pass bet gives a little less than 1.41%. These Line Bets form the core of a winning strategy. A part from this a player, in order to improve the best bet, must concentrate upon the Odds. He must either buy Odds in a Pass or Lay Odds in case of ‘Don’t Pass’. This plan improves your initial bet because the house takes on edge on Odds. Place an Odds Bet by supplementing the initial Pass/ Don’t Pass with an incremental amount after the Come Out roll. Generally you must buy the biggest Odds possible for the greater the Odds bet, in betting the maximum here you minimize the house advantage. Here’s a basic rule that you can follow: If you’re Laying Odds, let the Initial Don’t Pass bet be a multiple of $6 and then bet full on your Double Odds for a multiple of $12. Similarly, when Buying Odds, make your Pass bet a multiple of $5 so as to make the Double Odds, multiples of $10. Don’t Pass for Success Most players choose to play right and Buy the Odds as the paybacks appear to be larger. But here’s a piece of advice to those, playing seriously to win. The strategy is to look at playing wrong so as to take the smaller house edge and grind it out. Playing Wrong and Laying Odds is for seasoned players with a big roll and who for those who have the perseverance to spread the wins over longer play time. "When it comes to Double Odds, it may be safer to not Lay Double on each round. Let’s take a look at probabilities. You will find that there are four ways to roll a 5 and 9, three ways to roll 4 and 10 and five ways in which you will roll 6 or 8. Finally, there are 6 ways to roll a 7. Here’s the catch, when you’re betting wrong and going for Double Odds, the 6’s and 8’s will appear frequently making you lose the bet. Hence a good strategy will be to play Double Odds on the 4’s and 10’s. Be Humble One last piece of advice which comes direct from experience: Before you arrive at the table, try to know the rules and the basic terminology used in the game. Craps has its own language which may seem complicated to a novice but can easily be learned with practice. There is nothing more annoying than a pushy player who has no idea what he (it is usually a he) is doing. Make sure to learn the basic terminology, and be humble enough to admit that you may not know everything about the game"

Craps: Books for Beginners and Advanced Players

"Although craps is not a very complicated game, many people find themselves confused by its strange terminology and large numbers of betting options. This article focuses on the most recommended craps books available in the market including beginners books, strategy books for the advanced player and books that introduce the concept of dice control. 1) Craps for the Clueless: A Beginners Guide to Playing and Winning by John Patrick As its name indicates, it provides basic information on playing craps. The book is written in simple language that makes the terminology easy to understand even if you have never seen a craps table before. In addition to the object of the game, Craps for the Clueless, reveals the winning secrets of professional gamblers. John Patrick is a professional gambler, an author of many gaming guidebooks and the former host of the TV show "So You Wanna be a Gambler", which was aired on national cable network for over a decade. According to Patrick, a successful gambling is a result of four essentials, he calls "The Big Four", which are a proper use of the bankroll, knowledge of the game, money management and discipline. 2) Beat the Craps Out of the Casinos: How to Play Craps and Win by Frank Scoblete This book supplies useful information for the newbie as well as for the experienced player. The book explains how the game can be beaten including explanations on which bets can lower the house edge and which bets should by avoided by the smart player. Frank Scoblete is one of the top selling gambling authors in the US and the director of Golden Touch, which offers seminars on craps and blackjack. Other recommended books by Scoblete are "The Captains Craps Revolution", "Forever Craps" and "Get the Edge at Craps". 3) Craps: Take the Money and Run by Henry J. Tamburin Take the Money and Run focuses on how to make fast profits from playing at casinos. In addition to introduction on the mechanics of the game and recommendations on best bets, the book offers the Increased Odds craps betting system and the Take the Money and Run discipline, which both promise to maximize the profits. The book also provides a special chapter on using the pass line bet for maximizing your profits. Take the Money and Run has special chapters on tournaments and new variations. Dr. Henry J. Tamburin has been playing for over 25 years, and his betting system and discipline are based on his winning experiences. 4) Dice Control for Casino Craps by Yuri Kononenko. This guide book offers an easy to understand introduction to the concept of dice control from the mathematical and mechanical points of view. Other recommended books that teach how to gain advantage over the house by using dice control are Frank Scoblete's "Golden Touch Dice Control Revolution" and "Craps Underground: The Inside Story of How Dice Controllers are Winning Millions from the Casinos", which offers a fascinating inside look on the game system. Conclusion: Unlike poker or blackjack, this game is not very popular, but in that lies the biggest opportunity. The casinos focus on getting a profit from the popular games. Take advantage of this, and make your profit at this game instead."

Craps Tournaments: Winning Tips and Guidance

"Craps tournaments popularity is increasing lately. If you are a novice craps player who is still intimidated by the great selection of bets or you find the fuss around the craps tables too loud, you might not be able to enjoy playing craps tournaments. If you are an enthusiastic craps shooter, taking part in a craps tournament is a great way to enjoy a more intensive craps playing experience, meet other craps fans and, of course, a chance to win bigger cash prizes as well as the desired title. Many casinos hold different types of craps tournaments to suit the different levels of skills and budgets of the players. Here you can find tips on the different types of casino craps tournaments including tips on how to choose the most suitable and enjoyable craps tournament as possible. In addition, you can find here tips on how to win in craps tournament. Choosing a Craps Tournament Cost: The cost of playing in a craps tournament can range from a free entry and a low buy in to an expensive entry fee with a high buy in. The prizes, needless to say, are corresponding; the higher the entry fee the larger the grand prize. The free tournaments are usually held on a weekly basis for promotional purposes while the high stack tourneys are pre scheduled, last for more than one day and their expensive entry fees include a cocktail party, free accommodation and other freebies. Competition: Evaluating the level of the competition you are going to face in advance can be tough. However, the number of entrants allowed to take part in the tournament can give you a basic indication on the level of the competition. Rules: Casinos often set different rules in craps tournaments. For example, some casinos require players to place a pass or dont pass bet each play on top of any other bets or limit the proposition bet to 25 dollars. Winning a Craps Tournament The main difference between playing a traditional craps game and a craps tournament is that with the latter you suddenly find yourself surrounded by competitors. While in a regular craps game you are used to compete against the house, in a craps tournament you are playing against the other entrants and especially against those who have managed to accumulate the biggest amount of chips. Therefore, playing craps tournaments requires amending of you strategy. Primarily, you can no longer ignore your opponents; you must keep an eye on their moves! Tips Always pay attention to your opponent’s chips; bear in mind that they might have been hiding chips to confuse the other players. Pay attention especially to your closest opponents; watch their moves and conclude your future bets so you will stay far behind. Start by playing conservatively; place small bets on pass and come bets. When an opportunity comes up, for example after making two consecutive points change your pattern and make dont pass bet. If during the final rolls you are still not leading, it is time to play aggressively; place large even bet your entire bankroll on one number and then hope for the best."

Craps Tips

"If it is hard to beat the house in casino game craps, it is impossible to beat it regularly. When playing casino game craps, do not expect to win most of the times. No real winning strategy exists for craps casino game. But you can minimize your losses and make the game more enjoyable to play, more entertaining if you follow some simple craps tips. Casino craps is a sophisticated game, it has so many kinds of bets that the first thing you need to do is to learn the casino craps game rules. There are two most common bets in the casino game craps rules - the pass line and the don't pass line. Whenever one of them wins, the other one loses. We will mention two other casino game craps bets which are also more important than the rest: the come bet and the big 6 and big 8 bet. Both of them as well as the pass line bet have lower house edge. - Pass line bets. The basic bet that the shooter will make a pass. Wins if you either throw a 7 or 11 on the come-out roll or repeat the point number before rolling a 7. - Come bets. In the casino game craps it is identical to the pass line bet, except it may be made on every throw once a point has been established. - Big 6 and 8 bets. The Big6 and Big8 bets are wagers that a 6 or 8 will be rolled before a 7. These craps bets pay even money. Take all odds bets and bet the maximum allowed amount in the casino game craps. If you are loosing the game, do not increase your bet as some craps players recommend. Do not forget that after all craps is a game of luck! If luck is against you, quit the game. Try your luck, play craps online, hope for the best and have fun! We do not claim that these craps tips will help you win money, this article is for information purpose only."

Craps for the Beginner

"Craps is one of the most exciting and social casino games in the world today. But the loud crowd and complicated-looking table can sometimes scare beginning players away. Craps, at its core, is actually a simple game. There is only one main bet that players need to learn before heading over to the table or checking out a virtual table online. After this one main wager, the other bets will come in time. Luckily, for the players, this one main bet has better odds than any of the other possible wagers in craps. More money is played at craps today than at any other casino game. The game is also one of the oldest of all the casino games and the only popular dice game at American casinos today. Its popularity isn’t it doubt and after a player learns the one basic bet in the game, its simplicity will not be questioned either. Before starting to play craps, a player needs to learn the basic etiquette and vocabulary of the game. Craps players have a language all their own. The terminology is also rivaled by the etiquette and politeness rules. This game is ancient and many of the players’ superstitions date back to its historic origins. Most players claim that learning the terms and etiquette is actually more complicated than learning the game rules and strategies. There are two rounds in craps. The first round is called the Come Out Round and the second is called the Point. Even though there are two rounds, there is really only one basic bet. The bet is this: the shooter – the person throwing the dice – needs to throw a 7 or 11 in the Come Out Round. These numbers mean an automatic win. A 2, 3, or 12 being rolled means an automatic loss. Any other number: 1, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, or 10 will become the Point and the game moves to the second round. The objective in the Point round is to roll the Point number before rolling a 7. If the shooter rolls a seven before the Point this is an automatic loss and a new game will begin." Basics for craps. I have more coming for the advanced. DL

Craps, terms.

"So you want to play Craps huh? Well, you better know some terminology. In today's article, I'll show you some key Craps terms. There are countless Craps terms out there, but we'll go over just the main and fun ones. Aces: This is a roll of two. When a two is rolled, both dice show one dot, hence the term. 2-Way Eleven: Dealers love this one. When you bet a 2-way eleven, you're making a bet on eleven for you and the dealers. It's a good move to tip the dealers when playing if you're doing well. Any Seven: This is a one-roll wager. Make this bet and if the next roll is a seven, you win. A seven can be rolled: 1-6, 2-5, 3-4, 4-3, 5-1, and 6-1. The bet pays 4:1. The house edge is high on this one since it's a one-roll wager. Of course, you'd think it was a pot of gold when you're standing at an ice-cold table. Big 6: This bet is located in the lower section of the layout. It's called the big 6, because the wager space is a huge 6. It's a gimmick wager though, because it only pays even money. If you were to place the 6, you'd get odds on your payout. This bet stays up until it loses or you take it down. Big 8: It's the same as the Big 6, except it's an 8. You'll win every time an 8 is rolled and lose when a 7 is rolled. It pays even money. Unless you're very lazy, place the 8 instead. Big Red: No, it's not a stick of gum. This is a codeword for making a wager on Any Seven. Bones: Throw them bones. The bones are the dice. Black: This is slang for a $100 cheque-also called a chip by the layman. "Give me a stack of black," would be saying that you want a stack of $100 cheques, which is $2,000-there are 20 cheques/chips in a stack. Boxcars: Keep making this wager and you might be living in a boxcar. This is slang for the number 12-6-6 on the dice. Boxman: This is the guy who is in the suit and sitting down in-between the two dealers on the inside of the Craps table. He's the boss of the table. It's his job to make sure payouts are okay and to watch the game. You'll also see him tracking players for rewards. The Boys: Perhaps a bit sexist in these days since there are more and more female Craps dealers, but this is slang for the dealers at the table. "Here's $20 for the boys," means that you're giving $20 as a tip to the dealers. In the old days, you'd only find male Craps dealers. Buffalo: Okay, it's not an animal. When you make a buffalo wager, you're betting on each of the Hardways and Any Seven. If you want to mix it up, you can make a Buffalo-Yo wager, which is all of the Hardways and a Yo (eleven) bet. Buy: When you place a number, you can buy it. When you buy the number, you're paying a 5% commission for true odds. You'll rarely see the 5,6,8 or 9 bought. It's almost always the 4 and 10. Why? Well, when you buy the 4 and 10 you get 2 for 1 odds rather than 9 for 5. Imagine you bought the 4 for $25. Each time the 4 hits, you would be paid $50. Your commission would be $1. The commission is off the bet not the win. Also, the commission is rounded down, as most Craps tables don't have 25-cent cheques. C and E: This is an extremely common wager on the come out roll. When you make a C and E wager, you're betting on Any Craps and Eleven (Yo). It's a one-roll wager. You can make this bet any time, but most people do it on the come out roll to protect their Pass Line bets. Charting: If you go to the casinos in Downtown Las Vegas, you're likely to see a charter. Charting is when you record the action of a table. Usually this is done on a notepad. Why chart a table? Many people who do it believe there are patterns in the dice-not true. Others do it on a person by person basis, because they believe people have certain patterns. If you play online, you can do this easily and without standing out like you would at a real table. Change Only: IMPORTANT! If you do nothing else, remember this command. When you are at a real Craps table and you throw money down, it plays where it stays unless you say "Change Only." Many unsuspecting people have thrown their money down expecting change only to see it gobbled up after it lost. Now, if you want the money to be a bet, just don't say another word or say "Money Plays." That's the command for letting the money sit and play. The dealer shouldn't touch the money. Cheques: This is the official term for what many call chips. Let's say you have a $100 cheque and you want a stack of $5 cheques, you would put down your cheque in the Come area and say "Cheque Change." That's the dealer's cue that you don't want it to play and that you want smaller cheques/chips. Coloring: There are various terms that involve color. The first is color in, which is said by the dealer to let the boxman know that cheques are coming in. The next is coloring up, which is said to inform the boxman, or whoever, that the cheques are being exchanged. For instance, if you handed in a stack of red ($5 cheques, which is $100 total), the dealer might say color in, then coloring up. Next, he'll say color out and hand you one $100 cheque. Come Bet: To place a Come wager, you place the desired cheque(s) in the Come area, which is that big space right below the numbers. Think of the Come bet as the Pass Line bet. First, you place your wager. Second, a number is rolled. Your wager is moved to that number. Finally, when the number is rolled a second time, your wager is taken down and paid. You can put odds on your wager once it gets placed in a number. When you place a wager in the Come area, it will win instantly if the next roll is a 7 or 11, but it will lose instantly if the number is 2, 3 or 12. The Don't Come Bet is just the opposite. If you bet this, you want to see the shooter throw a 7 before your number. Come out Roll: This is sort of the start of every cycle if you will. The purpose of the come out roll is to establish the point. If the shooter throws a 7 or 11, all Pass Line wagers win and all Don't Pass wagers lose. If the shooter throws a 2, 3, or 12, all Pass Line Wagers Lose. The Don't Pass wagers win on 2 and 3, but push (bar) on 12. Comps: These apply to any game. When you get a comp, you get something for free from the casino. For instance, maybe you're playing Craps and the pit boss decides to comp you lunch. Comps are usually handed out to players who meet certain criteria. It's important to note that there is no way you can get a comp unless you're being tracked. This means you must register for the casino's player card. And when you get change at a table, give them your card to. Comps are also called rewards these days and most casinos have went to a system to reward players automatically. Crap: So, what is a Crap anyway-aside from the obvious? The numbers 2, 3 and 12 are Craps. And if you wager on Any Craps, these are the winning numbers you want to see rolled. When someone throws a 2, 3 or 12 on the first roll, it's called Crapping Out." My appologies again... My definition list ends at "c". So this will have to be updated at a future date! DL

Craps.... The History of.

"The historian may have a little trouble clearly defining the history of Craps. In some circles, Craps has a debatable history. I found it fairly challenging to trace the game of Craps back to one single origin. If popularity is to rule the day, then we should go with a widely accepted origin. It's largely accepted that Craps evolved from an old game called Hazard, which was allegedly created by Bernard de Mandeville. While his name might sound French, Hazard didn't come into being in France or even Europe. Nope. Hazard was forged right in the USA. The time was 1813 and the place was none other than party town New Orleans-figures right? As the legend goes, Hazard grew in popularity. And here's something to completely throw you. Many found Hazard to be too complicated, so they simplified it. The new name? Craps. Many people today think Craps is extremely complicated. Can you imagine what Hazard must be like? The tables in Vegas would be barren-only a couple rocket scientists here and there. Come on baby, daddy needs a new pocket protector. In the glory years, Craps was part of American culture. It was played in casinos and on many American streets. It was a game that was at least known about by most of society. And then the fall came. Some believe that gamblers just don't want to think much. They want to put their money down and have a set path with limited choices. The popularity decline of Craps over the past 20 years would seem to support this theory. Craps' decline helped give rise to other games-like Blackjack. In the early 1990s, Las Vegas casinos experimented with a simpler version of Craps. Many of the decisions were taken out and it was more of a carnival came. There was one dealer-think Blackjack table here. You'd make a bet and throw the dice. It failed. Real Craps players weren't interested in the novelty game and non-Craps players just didn't give a, well, crap. The casinos saw that there wasn't any real money in the game and ditched it. I think the game failed, because of one critical issue-community. Most real world Craps players play the game, because of the atmosphere. They want to be where the action is. Also, they want others to throw the dice to mix things up. There's nothing better than a full table of happy Craps players. No matter where you are in the casino, you'll hear the shouts. Craps also has an interesting twist. An empty table is hard to fill. Craps players go where other Craps players are. Take a look at any other game, like Blackjack. An empty table can be a welcomed sight. There's no other game as passionate as Craps." Gonna be a lot of posts today, my appologies for the 2 weeks down time :) DL