Thursday, July 26, 2012

Make The Most Of It

online blackjack and chinese horse letterPerhaps the two most famous of all the online blackjack strategies are those of card counting and the strategy chart. Although using the strategy chart is the easier of these two options, it is said that the most successful blackjack players are those who managed to become proficient at counting cards. Counting cards takes a lot of practice and many hours of work, at the online casino the player is able to play the games for free before beginning to play for real money and he is therefore given a great opportunity to practice his card counting skills. In the land based casino card counting is often frowned on and although it is not illegal players will often go to great lengths to conceal their skill and be sure not to win too much real money at one sitting. Some players also adopted a team method of card counting so that one team member would count cards whilst the other would receive the data.

Thursday, July 19, 2012

Casino War - What is the rush?

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The modern casino is designed on a huge scale and is often marketed to the entire family. Casinos are increasingly being marketed as both a complete entertainment centre and a vacation destination for the whole family. In the past, a casino with its flashy bright lights at the entrance was a place that players would come to play casino games. The inviting entrance was designed in a way that the casino would attract crowds of new players who were attracted to the inviting and flashy building. Today, the casino has begun to change its image due to the stiff competition that it faces. The casino has now begun to market itself as a place that the whole family can enjoy with many additional attractions such as luxurious spas, exciting shows and even fancy are galleries. The casino is also facing competition from the popular online casinos who are further taking away business from the traditional land based casino.

Sunday, July 15, 2012

Shaken Not Stirred - The Casino Martini

Some casino marketers work according to the theory that "perception is reality and reality is perception." Their main objective is to bring in the crowds by providing visual delights and dazzle that will ultimately propel the visitors to the gaming tables. The casinos don't profit through the services that the casino provides, though these services are a major draw that attract people to the casino. The casinos present an ambiance of luxury and comfort through posh furnishings, cascading fountains, superior accommodations and outstanding restaurant alternatives. In addition some of the best live entertainment with the entertainment world's top performers is found at the casinos and casino guests are often rewarded with free or reduced-price tickets. All of these elements combine to attract people to land-based casinos where they can play any of the exciting casino games at any time of the day or night at the gaming tables where the casinos make their profits.

Thursday, July 5, 2012

I dream of casino art



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Many gamers make their decision regarding their preferred casino based on the casino atmosphere. Internet casinos feature promotions which relate directly to the games, such as a Welcome Bonus, a Find-a-Friend Bonus, New Game Credits, Loyalty Points and Bonus options which are offered at specific times of the day, days of the week or seasons of the year. The promotions at land-based casinos can dazzle the player with an aura of luxury mixed with exhilaration. Gamers at brick-and-mortar casinos often thrill to the opulent ambiance of flowing fountains, top eateries and comfortable surroundings alongside the neon lights and bright gaming machines which populate the casino. Each gamer makes his decision about his preferred casino based on the elements which appeal to him as the casino marketer ensures that the casino offers something for everyone.