Don't ever gamble with money you can't afford
to lose. I know this sounds like an obviously good
piece of advice but you'd be surprised how many
gamblers ignore it. Don't be one of those gamblers.
Gambling with money you can't afford can lead to
financial ruin, and other severe problems. So please,
whatever you do, don't get carried away. Control the
gambling, don't let it control you.
Don't gamble while intoxicated or tired. In
order to make wise wagering decisions you need to have
all your wits about you. If your tired or intoxicated
your more apt to make poor decisions. Don't drink or
use other drugs while gambling and only gamble while
wide awake.
Don't chase your loses. By this I mean, if
you've had a bad day at the casino and nothing you do
seems to going your way, quit for the day! Don't start
betting erratically with the hopes of getting all your
money back quickly. I can almost guarantee that if you
do that you'll probably wind up losing even more. Many
novice and amateur gamblers panic and make the mistake
of increasing their bets wildly with the hopes of
getting all their money back quickly.
Do stick with your gambling strategy. If your
on a losing streak decrease the amount of your wagers,
if on the other hand your on a winning streak increase
your bets accordingly.
Don't throw your money away while on a losing
cycle. If you lose 5 or 6 rolls of the dice, hands of
blackjack, spins of the Roulette wheel or any other
game, quit for that day. Go to another casino, or do
whatever you feel necessary to break the cycle. But
don't beat your head against the proverbial brick wall.
You'll get nothing but a headache if you do.
Do set yourself realistic win-loss limits and
and have the self discipline to stick with it. This is
probably the biggest mistake most novice gamblers make,
they'll get ahead a bit and then they start getting
greedy, with the hopes of beating the house. But you
must remember that the odds are in the houses favor and
if you keep at it long enough you'll most likely lose
back everything you won and then some.
Don't think of gambling as entertainment.
When you do your more apt to become careless in your
wagering decisions. Think of gambling as a source of
income. Think of your bankroll as an investment that
you expect a return on. If you think of gambling in
these terms your more apt to make good wagering or
betting decisions.
Do understand fully the particular casino
game or games you like to play. Many online casinos
offer guest or fun accounts. This is a great way to
practice your strategies and or systems. Read any
information you can find on your game and strategies or
other information that may give you an edge.
Don't become stuck using some betting or
wagering system because someone has told you that it's
foolproof and guarantees you'll win. No system can
guarantee that. The best system you should develop is a
good, well planned out money management system.
Do set yourself a time limit for your play.
Sitting to long in front of your computer or too long
at the blackjack table will tire you out, and like I
said before when you become tired your more apt to make
mistakes and bad wagering decisions. Take a break and
let your mind rest, you'll have a lot better chance to
beat the casino if you do.
Don't rely on luck. Base your betting or
wagering decisions on good sound judgment, base your
decisions on how your game is going, not on your gut
instinct. Luck is unpredictable and unreliable.
Sometimes it's in your favor, sometimes not :)
If you ever feel your losing control of your
gambling do seek out professional help. Gambling can
become addictive and possibly lead to financial ruin.
There are organizations like Gamblers Anonymous that
can help.
