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How to Win Money Betting on Sports (Page 1 of 2)
Does the title of this article grab you in that sensitive place of your heart and mind? Does it touch a nerve down deep attracting you towards the time you will win and win big? There’s probably a nagging sensation in you that wants to know if there is some art or secret to winning money betting on sports. Others do it and, perhaps, you even know some who claim to win big money. There are magazines and books devoted to all types of sports betting. The theme, however, is how to win money betting on sports.
Betting on sports is a different kind of wagering than say, slot machines, or roulette, or even craps. Sports betting are closely kin to poker. Poker is considered gambling by the uninitiated and, of course, it is in that category. But poker is far more sophisticated than merely playing a hand of cards dealt to you and placing a bet on the table. Poker is a discipline all it’s own and so is sports betting. The two endeavors should be considered first cousins of chance.
It is not unusual to see a good poker player also have a certain degree of success with his sports betting. Both require a good deal of thought, observation, research, and courage. You have to be aggressive and bold in both.
There are some who would love to bet on their favorite team, but lack the basic understanding to do it. But with the Internet you can do an amazing amount of research; with Amazon.com you can purchase books online. You can do the kind of research that will start you on the right road to becoming successful. Success in sports betting is always winning more than you lose. Anything less than that is a failure; this is basic stuff.
After learning a few of the basic rules and forming an overall strategy of betting it becomes very tempting to launch out and bet a bundle. Don’t do that; sports betting, like poker is a game of patience and skill. Take time to learn as much as possible. When you get to the point you think you know the drill then make your wagers on paper. Do this for seven events. Be careful because you are not really playing with money-you might take risks on paper you wouldn’t or shouldn’t take when betting your own cash.
When you are doing paper trades you can burn any number of games. There are lots of teams and lots of games. Some bettors fear if they pass up too many good bets while doing the paper trades they will lose money. Games are like taxis in a large city. If you miss one there will be another one by in a few minutes. Be patient.
If I had to establish an unbreakable rule for how to win money betting on sports it would be: “Become a knowledgeable bettor.” That requires research and research and research. There are no short cuts to winning at sports betting. Oh you can plop down a bet here and there and you may even be lucky and win once or twice. But if you bet without doing the basic research you will soon become disillusioned and quit, or you will bet the farm and have to move out. Don’t do that. Play smart. You can win a lot of money if you do this the right way. You can lose a lot if you don’t.
Useful Blackjack Tips that Will Help You Make a Profit (Page 1 of 2)
Gambling nowadays is extremely convenient. There are numerous land based casinos and countless online casinos to choose from and a wide variety of games as well. What you must understand about casino games is that they are all entertaining and exciting, but not all of them are lucrative. You must choose your casino game carefully. Slots, roulette, lottery games and craps are all games of luck, but unless you are a very lucky gambler you should stay away from them. Poker, baccarat and blackjack are all games of skill. Baccarat requires a rather large bankroll and poker is extremely competitive. So what you are left with is blackjack.
Blackjack is an extremely popular game and for good reasons. First of all it is extremely easy to play. Then, since it is based on skill, you are the one that influences the outcome of the game. With the aid of basic blackjack strategy you can lower the house edge to about 1%. No other casino game offers such a low house edge. Take the roulette wheel for example. It offers a house advantage of 5%.
I have taken the time to put together a few blackjack tips that you should keep in mind whenever you play blackjack online or in a land based casino. The order in which these blackjack tips are presented is of no importance. What is important is for you to read and understand them and improve your gambling skills.
Learn the rules of the game.
There are countless online gambling sites that present all the blackjack rules in a comprehensive and detailed manner. You cannot possibly expect to be a good blackjack player if you do not know the rules. At least learn the basic rules that apply to all blackjack variations. In case you were wondering, there are several types of blackjack games: blackjack switch, multi-hand blackjack, Atlantic City blackjack, double exposure blackjack, European blackjack, high limit blackjack, Spanish blackjack, and so on. If you know the basic blackjack rules you should pick up on the rule variations easily.
The true goal of playing online blackjack or casino blackjack is to beat the dealer.
Forget that nonsense about getting a 21. You do not have to keep hitting until you get a 21. Just hit until you have a card total that is good enough to beat the dealer. If you get a natural blackjack, congratulations. But not even that will guarantee that you will win. If the dealer also has a natural blackjack the game will be pushed. But you could very well win with a card total of 14 if the dealer busts.
Do not play with your gut – use a basic strategy card instead.
The best way to increase your chances of winning is to use basic strategy. Sometimes you will get a gut feeling that you should hit even if the basic strategy card advises you to stand. What you probably do not know is that playing by gut feeling alone gives the house an edge of 6%. But when you use basic strategy the house edge is reduced to 1%. So keep one on you at all times and consult it if necessary.