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Internet Craps – Mastering the Basics of the Online Game

We all know the image of the high-roller. Poised expertly at the end of the craps table, die in hand and helped along with a blow for luck from an adoring fan; with a flick from that knowing wrist, the squares tumble to the end, and the outcome: exactly what was foreseen.

Through the erupting crowd, the high-roller then exits, the famous table receding behind and all who surround it turned to watch the departure. Each head filled with wonder and fascination at the mysterious stranger heading from glory to untold winnings.

The high-roller, there to win, there to play casino craps, there to risk all to the beauty, mystery and uncertainty of the game.

Internet craps may not hold the same glory, adoration and atmosphere for the high-roller, but the science and complexity of this, a purely chance-based game, is the same. And so is the rush of winning.

With the ease of a mouse stroke and the instant of a click, you choose the bet you want to make. Each bet has its own area on a virtual craps table and pointing and clicking on the desired square, will activate that bet.

Once you’ve made your bet, click the ‘roll’ button and take your first step toward possibly becoming a high-roller in your own right.

Basic internet craps follows much of the same rules and principles as regular craps, but all with the option to change your playing style and with an array of selections at your fingertips, and all in the comfort of our own home. A far cry from the chaos and distraction of what it means to Play Casino craps, and a perfect platform to build your gaming strategy.

Most players are introduced to the Pass Line Bet as their first foray into the world of craps, and, in fact, never progress to more complicated areas of the game, as the Pass Line bet showcases exactly the basic nature and experience of what it means to play this age-old gaming and casino stalwart.

Here’s how to play:

The first roll in any game is called the Come Out roll and with the Pass Line bet, there are a number of ways you can win with your Come Out roll.

Firstly, rolling a natural wins you the game every time. A natural number in craps is 7 or 11 and if you roll either, watch the credits in your virtual bank roll up.

Second, the dreaded craps roll will, in turn, lose you the game. Craps numbers 2, 3 and 12 are the ones to steer clear of.

Thirdly are Your Point numbers. These numbers, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, or 10 are your cue to roll again; to give it another shot. If you roll Your Point again with a number before 7, the game is yours, but roll a 7 before Your Point and watch your winnings dwindle.

Internet craps may not have the admiring crowds, the cool synthetic air or the slot machine jingle-and-light din that plays as a constant casino soundtrack, but is, nonetheless, a great way to get the most out of craps in a strictly non-gaming environment.

In the privacy of your own home, you can become a high roller too, and, with enough practice online and mastery of the basics, the next time you play casino craps, all heads may be turned your way as you flex your knowing wrist, and send the die rolling toward the glory and riches therein.

How To Play Video Poker

Video Poker has so many forms, its hard to keep track of what is what. Of course, you could look at the instructions while you are sitting at the machine, but why not memorize some of the ways to enjoy this pile of metal and wires? I’ve spent some time in casinos and learned some of the different games when it comes to video poker, and I want to share some of the more popular ones with you so you can learn how to play video poker before you even sit down. I’ll even break out some of the payout percentages too so you know just what it is you are looking for.

Deuces Wild

Deuces wild is a fairly easy game. If you know how to play five-card draw, then you are already three quarters of the way there. The game starts by dealing five cards. Any twos you come across can be substituted for any card you want. So if you have these cards (I’m going to leave suits out) 8-9-J-Q-2, the 2 becomes a 10 and you’ve got a straight. The payout is pretty decent too. In most casinos, Dueces wild has a theoretical return of about 101 percent. That means that if you play perfectly, with the maximum credits, you can double your money in very little time.

Jacks or Better

Jacks or Better is another relatively easy game and actually has numerous cousins. (10’s or better, kings or better, etc.) The game plays the same way as 5-Card draw, except that in order to win, you must have a pair of, you guessed it, Jacks or Better. So if you draw that last 3 to get a pair of 3’s, sorry my friend, try again. The theoretical return for this game is about 99 percent. In other words, if you were to spend a hundred dollars on Jacks or Better with perfect play and a maximum bet, you would expect to lose about a dollar.

Ace Invaders

Ace Invaders is a different animal. Ace Invaders is a three line poker game. The top two games are played like stud Poker, and the third line is played like traditional draw poker. Once all the games are played, then the payout system kicks in. You see, Ace Invaders doesn’t pay out immediately. First the game checks the top line for a paying combination, and then pays out for that. Then it checks to see if any of the top cards help you on the second line, or are aces. Those cards drop down and become part of the hand on the second line. This repeats itself on the second line, paying out, then checking to see if the cards would help on the first line, and then drops those cards down again before finally paying out on the first line. Finally, after all that, the third line is calculated. A bit confusing, but you get to understand after a while. The theoretical return on Ace Invaders is also a little tricky. The top two hands hold about a 65 percent return. However, in order to compensate that low return, if you win the bonus hand, the return is around 200 percent. Not too shabby after you figure out all the other stuff.

These are just a sample of how to play video poker, and the games that are out there, and the ones that I find the most profitable. Of course, it is up to you to pick your winners, and have fun!