World Of Free Gambling – Get In On It

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Category : Online Gambling

The gambling industry is currently one of the most economically thriving industries in the world, and the increasing number of casinos and games offered in them only make more people play with their money. Las Vegas is the home to such casinos and the gambling industry as such, but what if you could simulate the Vegas environment from your own home? Here comes online gambling that is free of cost and double the fun. The same value for money adrenaline quenching but at a markedly lower cost, or no cost at all. How’s that for a change?

Undoubtedly the internet must receive the main credit for the growth of this form of gambling. The earlier rules of placing the bets on the table and waiting for the draw are long gone and replaced by a few clicks of the mouse. The only rule existing is that persons below the age of 18 are prohibited from entering such gambling sites. This rule has been enforced strictly keeping in mind several incidents that have happened in the past. Certain people may argue saying that its just for fun, and this isn’t a real casino like gaming experience; all said and done, minors can get into serious trouble if they are caught gambling with their parent’s money.

Experienced gamblers can choose from a variety of games to play, or select their specialty game. The choices are however limited, because there is no money involved. For those who wish to graduate to the next level of game play, registering to the site and paying a small amount will guarantee you extra gaming experience. Considering amateurs free gambling sites are advised. This is because they need to get used to the competition and the environment of a virtual casino. After developing their skills, and developing confidence in themselves they can register in other gambling sites where they can match their wit and skill against strong competition.

Sites such as the Pacific Poker, 888 Casino offer free gambling to amateurs and novices who wish to practice and perfect themselves. These sites do not require any registration or registration fees to be paid by the player. A player can play on these sites for however long he wants and then graduate to the other gambling sites. 888 Casino offers you games that are available at casinos, such as roulette, slots etc. Certain other gambling sites offer family games such as Monopoly etc. that can be played and enjoyed by people belonging to all age groups. Thus these websites cater to people of all age groups by offering games that can be enjoyed by one and all.

Now that we’ve analyzed the pros of free gambling, here are the cons; gambling is cited to be the most addictive habit in the world. It beats alcohol and drugs to the top position. People have been known to waste all their time and money on gambling activities and end up wasted on the streets. People walk into casinos hoping to make a fortune and walk out without a penny. It’s more advisable to limit your gambling during the lazy hours of the week rather than make it an everyday habit.

If I was Supreme Ruler of the World and I made the following things illegal, would you agree?

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1) Guns
2) Weapons of any sort (things made for use as weapons)
3) Gambling/casinos/poker machines
4) Alcohol

Whaddaya reckon? Am I crazy? Or are there more things you think I should ban?
I only did things that are currently legal… drugs are already illegal. These are just a few of the adjustments I would make to the current rules.
Wow. That got a huge number of responses. Guess I hit a nerve. I have read them all, it took me ages. Lots were the same.

Some stuff that stood out:

Yes, I could combine 1 and 2. I typed it quickly and made them up as I went.

I was only referring to alcohol made for human consumption.

I meant a ban on things specifically made for use as weapons, i.e. combat knives not kitchen knives. However, I intended it to include military weapons. No country would have a military.

The title ‘Supreme Ruler’ got a lot of criticism. I wanted opinions on some idealistic rules and it was just a tongue-in-cheek scenario to set the scene. I wasn’t after criticism of dictatorships or shortcomings in law enforcement; I just wanted to know if you agreed with the actual rules.
The situation is theoretical and practically impossible. There would be no way of enforcing the laws, especially with unarmed police. The only way it would work is if people willingly obeyed the laws. From the answers here, it is evident that many wouldn’t.

Of course people break laws, but that doesn’t make the activities right. Most laws are still regarded reasonably highly and provide a direction for what is considered acceptable behavior.

As for giving the thumbs-down to answers who agreed with the rules: thumbs down is for spam and unrelated comments, I never understood giving it to opinions you don’t agree with.

To ban ‘immoral’ behaviour such as greed would be infinitely more difficult. I was deliberately going for actual physical things and substances that lend themselves to such behaviour.

I did forget to ban smoking, pornography, prostitution, abortion, and the death penalty.
As for the ‘only criminals would have guns’: guns are only for killing. Killing is as good as a crime, so only criminals have guns right now. All of these things I consider crimes against humanity.

Some quotes:

“how would you slaughter animals to feed your people without weapons of some sort”
I believe at the moment we slaughter in factories with machines, not with weapons.

“what if armagedon did come true and we didnt have the tech to blow away the astroid we would be screwed”

“Maybe what we need to do is to start killing some of these people that have no regard for human life”

“Banning alchahol im in two minds really im a heavy drinker but to be honest i wish i never started so yeah ban alchahol.”

“If we did not have guns or weapons, then the animal populations would grow out of control and humans would lose dominance.”

Of course I’m not actually crazy, I just asked because I knew people would tell me I am anyway :)

Women: a New Power in the World of Casinos

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Category : Online Gambling

Men have always dominated casinos and the world of gambling for quite sometime now. This includes not only casinos all around the world but also Internet casinos although there has been a significant change in the last couple of years.

This change is particular in case of online casinos where, these days, more and more women have been found to gamble.

Even a few years back, bingo was the only socially acceptable gambling that women could indulge in but over the last few years with Internet spading its wings, online gambling has really caught the eye of the net-savvy women who spend more and hours gambling at the various online casinos.

One of the main reasons for the popularity of online casinos is that women have more access online, especially to online portals of gambling.

Online gambling offers women physical security, which means that they can play at their own secured location without being intimidated by other male players.

Other important aspect would be the independence a woman might have while gambling online, which might be curbed at a casino by other players.

Finally, most women enjoy online casinos because it is easy and convenient and it can take you to a different world for a couple of hours.

You can actually shut yourself off from the rest of the world while you are at an online casino.

This is really important for a woman as it helps her to mentally and emotionally be at peace with oneself while indulging in a game of poker or casino.

It has been found that many women are put off by the face-to-face social interaction of games at a casino. A net casino can do away with such situations and allow women to play whatever game they choose and at their own comfort zone.

Online casinos are not fake websites. These websites are real and they offer real money. Moreover, they give you a feel of the casino and make woman players comfortable creating a like-like environment.

These online casinos cater to different sorts of women, as their design is at times specific to a color or a choice of design or sound.

These online casinos have the option of playing with “fun money” if one does not want to risk with real money. Women find this really satisfying as playing with fun money is a great way to gain experience and learn the rules of the different games.

It has been recognized that solitary games such as slot machines and video poker are the most popular among women who gamble.

Although these games are uncomplicated games and do not require any interaction with others, or complex strategic decisions, nonetheless they make you a better gambler.

When a woman is playing a slot or a video poker game it is easy to ignore the world around you, and forget your every-day troubles. But this does not mean that women do not play more complicated games like blackjack, craps and poker.

They are infact very good at it and some of the best poker players are women. For example, 18-year-old Norwegian girl Annette Obrestad won the 2007 World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) Main Event in London, and took home €1,000,000 in prize money.

Online Gambling – Galloping Around the World

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Category : Online Gambling

Online gambling casinos have been in existence now for 10 years, and their business is growing. In 2005, $8 billion was wagered – but in 2006, this figure is growing to $12 billion. That’s 50% growth in one year. Clearly, a lot of people are enjoying their time online.

The choices are vast, perhaps as many as 3,000 gaming sites. The most popular choices are online casino games and online Texas Holdem poker. When you play at an online casino, you are playing against the “House” – in other words, the online casino loses the money that you may win and vice versa. In online Texas Holdem poker, however, you are playing against other “real players” from around the world – the House only takes in a small “rake” for each hand played. (Typically, the rake averages about $0.45 per hand played, spread across as many as 10 players.) If you win money in poker, the other players have lost that amount to you.

Why do many players prefer to play at an online casino? For many who enjoy gambling online, their preference is for games of chance – roulette, slots, and many other games. For new players, their lack of experience does not matter as much.

The other group of players is seeking games of skill – poker primarily. Online Texas Holdem poker has taken over as “the rage of the Internet” due to many factors:

• It is played in “ring games” with real players from around the world, and has a true poker-game feel, including the ability to “chat” with other players.

• There has been a recent surge in popularity of poker on television, especially Texas Holdem, with extensive coverage of tournaments.

• A number of Hollywood celebrities have shown their love for online Texas Holdem poker – James Woods, Ben Affleck and others.

• Even in at-home play, Texas Holdem has become “the poker game of the 21st century”, replacing 7- and 5-card stud, draw and other poker variations.

How do you find the best online casinos? There are many “affiliate websites” that list leading gamesites, and these should be your first stop. Just enter “online casino” or “online poker” (or whatever your preference) into Google, Yahoo! or MSN, and these sites will appear.

Hesitant about gambling your money without any experience? Nearly all gaming sites provide free or “fun” games, and you can register there and play as much as you want. This will give you a chance to see the online casino games and to decide if the site is to your liking. If it is, you can later convert to a “real money player” by depositing as little as $20. At this point, you will select an online payment method to transfer funds from you to the gamesite. In most cases, this is a simple process to complete.

Another way to select a casino game online is to look at the online casino bonus for “real money” play. For new players, there are nearly always special bonuses available. Typic-ally, they give you “virtual money” to play with, depending on how much you deposit. The different bonuses will vary in the percent of your deposit that is matched (sometimes in the 100% or higher range), the maximum amount of the bonus (some in the $500 – $900 range), and the number of times the bonus must be wagered before it becomes “real”. Real money is money that you can withdraw; a bonus usually has to be wagered 10 – 15 times to achieve that status. Remember that you can’t just get a bonus and withdraw it as real money – this is money to be used in extending your play. As you play more and more hands, the bonus eventually becomes real money to be played or withdrawn.

Is there one, single best online casino? That’s like asking for the best recipe for chocolate cake – every casino is different, and every player is different. No one casino is “the best” – you just have to find the one that suits your tastes best. For example, if you just love online casino slot machines, there are many online casinos that cater to this taste. In fact, you can find almost every variation of gambling you want – almost as if the entire Internet were one, big Las Vegas online casino.

What are the typical games offered in a casino online? Many online casinos offer 90-100 different games. Since we can’t handle so many games in a single article, expect to see these future articles on specific games available in online casino gambling:

• online casino blackjack

• online casino slots

• roulette online

• online sports gambling

Is there a single “online-casino.com” that offers the best online gambling? We haven’t seen that one yet, but maybe you will. If you do, just contact us so we can spread the word. But I’m sure you’ll have a lot of fun looking for it.

Author: Richard Taymor, www.casinotropez.com

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The Most Degenerate Poker Player in The World

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I met this guy outside of Crown Casino in Melbourne, he came up and wanted to borrow a lighter and then out of know where asks whether I wanted to buy his jacket off him for $80 so he can play 2/3NL (as he had already lost everything), I said it wouldnt fit, and he said anything you can see is for sale. I gave him $10 to go on camera and this was the result. Enjoy the most degen poker player I have ever met/