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Red Dog Poker, unlike other card games that rely on quick wit and skill, is a game of chance. The game was originally a banking game, where players bet that their cards were in the same suit as, or higher than, the card that will be drawn from the pack of 52 cards. A variation of the in-between game, the game starts with the player placing his initial bet on the table. The game is measured by the spread (the distance of the two cards from each other) of the two cards. For example, the spread between 2 and 10 is 7. The dealer then draws two cards from the pack and places them face up on the table. The cards are considered as a push, if the two have consecutive figures. The player’s bet is then returned to him.
If the two dealt cards are equal, the dealer should draw a third card to determine the player’s winnings. If the third card is still equal to the first two cards that were drawn, the player wins the game 11 to 1. Further, if the two cards drawn are neither consecutive nor equal, the dealer should then calculate the spread and let the player decide whether to raise or call his bet. Raising one’s bet means doubling the initial bet that he placed at the start of the game while calling means simply proceeding with the play.

The third card is then drawn. The dealer then checks if the card fits or misses the spread. The card fits the spread if it comes between the first two cards. For example, the first two cards were 4 and 9 and the third card drawn is a 5. Should this happen, the player wins and his winnings are determined from the official payout table.

Alternately, the card misses if it doesn’t fit the spread. This happens when the third card doesn’t fall in between the range of the first two cards, say, the third card drawn is a 2 and the first two cards are 3 and 7. A card is also a miss when the third card matches one of the first two cards. In both cases, the player loses. Finally, Red Dog Poker is a relatively easy game to learn and play but entertaining nonetheless. While it may be a game of chance, the payoffs can prove to be very big, if the player assigns it to be such.

By Adel Awwad

Filed under: Online Casino Info by admin on December 23, 2010
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Keno is one of the easiest gambling games to play. When you learn how to play Keno, you’ll be able to find a Keno game in just about any Las Vegas casino hall or online casino. Similar to Lotto, Keno originated in China and was brought to the United States by Chinese immigrants in the mid-1800s. One of the best reasons to learn how to play Keno is the potential payout: in most online casinos, a $1 bet can pay out up to $50,000 in winnings. The rules for how to play Keno are just as simple as playing your state’s lottery.

Would you like to know how to play Keno? There are no cards involved in this simple game of chance. Keno play consists of selecting a minimum of four and a maximum of ten numbers, called spots, between 1 and 80. Your game is called according to the number of spots you select; for instance, if you pick eight numbers, you’re playing 8-spot Keno. Winning numbers for each Keno game are randomly selected, and winners are determined by how many of your numbers match the winning numbers. In some cases, such as in 10-spot Keno, payouts are given if you don’t match any of the numbers. If you know how to play the lottery, you know how to play Keno!

Generally, there are two options for how to play Keno. In most Las Vegas casinos there are Keno lounges specially designated for playing the game. Screens called Keno boards are located in the lounge and display the results of each Keno draw. Most casinos hold Keno draws every ten or twenty minutes. For players who want to participate in Keno outside the lounge, Vegas casinos have Keno screens throughout the hall to display the results, and employees called Keno runner circulating through the crowds, who will collect your ticket and deliver your winnings. Knowing how to play Keno means you’ll always have something going on when you’re at the casino!

Another method for how to play Keno is video Keno. This is the version available for online casino play. Video Keno is similar to live Keno, except you don’t have to wait ten minutes between games. Like a slot machine, you can play video Keno as many times in a row as you wish. The payouts for video Keno can be as high as $100,000 on a $1 wager. Video Keno is available at just about every online casino. So, now you know how to play Keno. See you at the boards!

By Adel Awwad

Filed under: Online Casino Info by admin on December 21, 2010
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Caribbean Stud has more in common with Blackjack than it does with poker, though the hands are scored in the same manner as poker hands. So, ultimately, if you are familiar with the scoring techniques of Poker, then you will be equally familiar with the scoring techniques of Caribbean Stud Poker. Further, because of the similarity with Blackjack, some serious poker players do not consider this game as a variant of poker. The issue is that, unlike poker, the players all play against the house and not each other and there is no bluffing. To serious players this means that the game is pure luck and any hint of skill has been removed. Finally, because the game of Caribbean Stud Poker is based more on luck than skill, it becomes an increasing difficult game to win.
The Caribbean Stud Poker begins when all players’ lay out their ante and the dealer calls for no more betting. The dealer then hands out five cards, all face down to the players. Then the dealer deals his or her own hand, face down as well. The dealer then flips their last card and indicates that it is time for the players to decide whether to stay in or fold. The players then look at their cards. Even though they are only playing against the dealer, players cannot look at the other players’ cards, nor can they discuss them with each other. If the player folds, their ante is forfeited. Finally, if the player decides to stay, they then have to double their ante.

After all players have either folded or placed their bets, the dealer reveals his or her hole card. The dealer must have an ace/king combination or higher to play. If a player’s hand beats the dealer’s, the payoff is even money on the ante and his follow-up bet pays the following:

Royal flush pays 100 to 1

Straight flush pays 50 to 1

Four of a kind pays 20 to 1

Full house pays 7 to 1

Flush pays 5 to 1

Straight pays 4 to 1

Three of a kind pays 3 to 1

Two pair pays 2 to 1

One pair or less pays 1 to 1

Finally, if the dealer does not have an ace/king combination, all bets are void and the players who did not fold will receive even money on their antes.

By Adel Awwad

Filed under: Online Casino Info by admin on December 20, 2010
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Whether you call it Pontoon, 21, or an investment; Blackjack is easy to learn and even easier to play. The aim of Blackjack is to accumulate a winning hand of 21, or as close to 21, without going over (bust.) That’s all there is to it. No flushes, straights or trying to outsmart the other players, who, like you, are all just trying to beat the Blackjack dealer.
Despite its simplicity (Blackjack is truly accessible to all); some players inevitably try to complicate Blackjack. For all the talk of systems and odds, all you need to know is how to win and how to avoid losing! Here’s how it works: Two cards are dealt to every player and play moves from the dealers left – each participant elects whether to hit (take another card,) stand (play with the cards they were dealt,) or surrender, in which case they fold at the cost of half their original bet. Once all the participants have finished hitting, the dealer plays his hand and pays out to players who beat his score.

The good news is: Blackjack dealers are bound by the house rules; you’re not. For example, dealers stand on all 17’s. In other words, he’ll keep hitting until he reaches or exceeds 17. If he draws a king and a six, he’s bound by convention to play on, while you’ve got the get-out clause of an early surrender.

The better news is: you can ‘Double Down’ and double your winnings! Double your bet on a potentially winning deal, provided you can hit once and stand. You can even ‘Split Your Pairs’ and double your chances! If you’re dealt two cards of identical value, split them and play two hands for the price of one!

The best news is: in Blackjack, you can win big and win quickly. Blackjack is the name and the aim of the game. A Blackjack is a total of 21 in your initial deal; a picture card / ace combination. A blackjack can only be beaten by a dealer’s blackjack. Any other score of 21 just won’t cut it.

Blackjack is a truly elegant game: uncomplicated enough to engage players, but sufficiently captivating to keep them coming back – once you start playing Blackjack, you might just find you can’t stop. Blackjack is enjoyable, exhilarating, and instantly compelling. No wonder it’s played and enjoyed the whole world over.
By Adel Awwad

Filed under: Online Casino Info by admin on December 16, 2010
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