I had a good laugh when I read this headline, “Gambling Goes Green”.
Yeah sure buddy… who you trying to fool? I can’t think of an industry that is probably more further from The Green Revolution. Just look at Vegas for a start… its all about entertainment, no matter the cost to the environment.
But apparently some of the big hotel groups are implementing some projects that help to save energy and water. It makes the most sense to start with energy consumption, as this is probably one of the largest expenses in the casino and gambling industry. Lighting alone has a huge contribution to energy consumption and there have been some huge technological breakthroughs with energy efficient LED lighting. Vegas neon lighting can be seen from outer space… so its a good place to start! 
There must be a portion of the market that would demand “environmentally friendly” places to stay. People are becoming more and more aware of their footprint on the planet. If it comes down to choice, between staying in a hotel that makes an effort to be “green” and one that doesn’t, then some customers may choose the environmentally friendly hotel. Its a tough, competitive market out there. Although most wouldn’t even bother to ask about how “green” the hotel or casino is.
Reducing energy and resource consumption will also reduce expenses, something that all companies must be looking at during these tougher times.
I hardly think its going to make headlines in the world of gambling or poker news, yet everyone should be doing their part to save the planet and reduce their impact.
One of the newer online gambling platforms starting to gain some traction, is live casino gambling. And as a perennial casino favorite, blackjack was one of the first games to be rolled out in the live online format.
The difference between live blackjack and RNG blackjack, is that rather than playing against a machine with game outcomes determined by random number generators, you are being dealt by a real dealer. You sit at home on your PC and watch a live video feed of a real dealer, dealing real cards via a betting interface that allows you to place bets and chat to the dealer as you play.
It’s a novel solution to the skepticism surrounding fairness or true randomness of traditional RNG games, but one that is not without its own shortcomings. Chief among these are the quality of the vision and deal speed. Despite all the leaps in webcasting technology, the quality of the feed provided, will be severely hampered if your connection isn’t fast enough. And, its probably not a great format for impatient players.
Unlike RNG blackjack, when you can call the deal when you want it, live blackjack deals are set to a fixed timer to allow all participating players ample time to place their bets. This can be anywhere from 40 to 15 seconds depending on the provider.
Apart from sampling food and drink when I travel, I also visit local casinos. You cant help keeping a mental log of all the casinos and comparing casinos from all around the world. Unfortunately most of the time they are so busy trying to out-do each other, they end up being the same and offering the same things.
Apart from a few exceptions that usually have taken up a local theme that is unique. Or others that offer such fantastic, professional and friendly service, that they stand out in your mind, even though their product is ordinary.
Ok so there has to be some standards when it comes to the casino game rules… so that when you walk in and play blackjack it is understood by all the visitors, no matter where they are from. I understand that. But when it comes to decoration, comforts, service and themes… then surely there could be more originality. Or does everyone want to be like Vegas???
That’s the thing with globalization, we are all becoming the same. Metamorphism into the same grey, uniform, undistinguishable blobs around the world… OUCH!!
What I really like about traveling and seeing new places, is sampling the local food and drink. When you sit down to a meal or a sample of the local beverage, it tells you so much about the local culture.
So whenever I travel, apart from checking out the local casino scene I always find a local restaurant or pub and sample the local produce. I like the smaller places that are family run, not the big chain restaurants where you are not sure that what you are getting, is actually local fare.
And then I have a look around at the people and see how they interact and talk to each other. Once again that tells you a lot about people, just by watching them. For example having a coffee on a sidewalk in Italy is going to be different to eating tachos in Mexico…
It also depends on the time of day that you go out. I remember traveling in Spain and it is almost impossible to get dinner before 9.00 pm, they eat late and that’s just the way it is. If you go and sit in a restaurant at 7.00pm which may be more of a normal time in other countries, then you will have a completely different experience compared to going out to eat at 10.00pm. In fact you will be lucky to eat at all at 7.00pm in Spain.
Next time you travel sample the local food and drink, it tells you a lot about the people…
I’m going to play in an online blackjack tourney this weekend. Can’t wait!!
Where can you play online blackjack tourneys? Well most online casino sites will offer you options to play blackjack, but to find a tourney you should do a search for one and find a recognised gambling site to play at. There are loads of blackjack tourneys available 24/7 you just have to find them.
Why do you like playing in a tournament? I enjoy the thrill of trying to beat other gamblers and not just the dealer or the casino. For me its a true test of my blackjack skills, am I good enough?
How to win at blackjack tourneys – Its all about out-lasting and out-smarting the other players and I think I’m good enough to do that. Some like the quick thrill, I like to apply my strategies and use my stamina and patience to win at blackjack tourneys. Its steady consistent play that will get you there in the end.
Card counting in blackjack will help you reduce or better the house edge, so its worth learning how to do card counting. Most experienced gamblers will already know how to count cards as they apply the skill to other casino games.
People learning how to master blackjack always ask is it difficult to master the art of card counting? Do you have to be a mathematical genius or have aphotographic memory? No, you don’t. But you do have to learn to card count and then you have to practice it a lot, in order for the skill to become second nature.
There is a lot of mystery around card counting, but when you get down to the basics of it, then it is just a skill that you learn and apply whilst playing card games. People think that card counters always win in the casino and that they have certain powers to beat the system. But the truth is that they also lose often, but they do reduce the casino odds by selective play and betting.
There is so much to cover on this subject that I am not possibly going to cover it all in one go, but over the next few weeks I’ll try and reveal more that I know about blackjack card counting, to show you how to master blackjack!!!
So many times I have seen people get flustered at the blackjack table and start doing crazy things to try and beat the dealer. Don’t!! It is best to stick to the plan, stick to your blackjack strategy, to play consistent and to be steadfast. Boring, I know but it is the best way to play blackjack. That way you play with the best odds of beating the dealer and winning.
There are many casino games that you can play that rely on intuition and guessing what will come up, if that is what you like doing, then rather play them than blackjack. Even if you are having a bad run of luck and despite following the guidelines your stack is dwindling, don’t start to do crazy things because your stack will disappear even faster. If they guy next to you is doing crazy things and winning hands down, don’t try and do the same.
Luck comes and goes, play consistent and your turn will come.
Do you believe in the Hunch Backer’s blackjack strategy?
At first I misheard him and thought that he was being derogatory.
The hunch backers man, they have a hunch and back it… get it? What do you think of that as a blackjack strategy?
Now how do you go about answering that sort of question? If it works for you, then use that approach by all means, but personally I prefer to cut down the odds and use my blackjack strategy chart, play my blackjack the scientific way and work out the best probability for beating the dealer.
Sure, sometimes you get a hunch or a feeling, your sixth sense kicks in and you back yourself – whatever works for you. But whenever I have done this, I have lost big time so I prefer not to rely on it too much.
Why is blackjack or “21″ such a popular casino game? If you have the time to look around casinos, take note of how much floor space is taken up by blackjack. And, if you look at online casino sites, check where online blackjack appears in the top 10 casino games. I bet you that blackjack appears at least in the top 3 of the online casino games list and that it occupies the most floor space of all the card games.
So why is blackjack so popular? Well, one reason is that in blackjack everyone plays against the dealer and the dealer represents the house or the casino. Everyone wants to beat the casino and win money off them – blackjack is the one casino game where gamblers can challenge the house directly – it becomes an “us against them” scenario…
If the dealer goes bust and fails, everyone around the blackjack table succeeds. This creates a feeling of goodwill around the table and a sort of “team spirit” as everyone bands together to try and take on the casino and beat the dealer.
Blackjack is probably one of the greatest “earners” for the casino. Gamblers always think they can win at blackjack, but the reality is that the house edge is very hard to beat. Casinos have earned well from blackjack and profited from people who think they have a winning blackjack strategy.
Another aspect is that it is very easy to learn blackjack and it has become a very widespread casino game. Players are able to use an element of skill and their own decision making can affect the outcome of the game. Not every casino game offers these qualities to gamblers, as many casino games rely only on luck or chance.
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