Casinos cater to every type of Gambler
Once considered to be elite establishments only patronised by the rich and the famous, almost every town and city now has some kind of casino. Frequently represented in films as being run by corrupt, sharp suited businessmen with the trophy bimbo on their arm, they are seen as having elaborately decorated interiors to make their rich clientele feel right at home while they plat the tables and socialise.
These kinds of opulent casinos can still be found in resorts such as Monte Carlo or Las Vegas, but the majority are for every day people to come and try their luck. Some resemble dark, gentleman’s clubs, while other have so much neon lighting you could be excused for thinking when you enter that you have walked into a strip club. There will be the smart croupiers, probably a few scantily clad women, and lots of different games that you can choose from.
Whether you visit a bricks and mortar casino or a virtual one online, the chances are that there will be the same games to play. The standard fare is roulette, craps, blackjack, baccarat, various types of poker such as Texas hold ’em and Omaha and a wide array of slot machines. If you are a complete novice, stay away from the likes of baccarat and stick to roulette or blackjack, easy to understand and play.
If you have at sometime in your life visited the kind of amusement arcades that litter the sea front resorts, or thrown a couple of quid in a pub bandit, you may think you are pretty savvy as far as slots are concerned. Casino slots, however, are a whole different breed. With high stakes and large payouts, you can go through a week’s wages in the time it takes to say three cherries, so steer clear unless you know your stuff.
Many hotels around the world have now their own casino listed amongst their facilities. This is a clever way of keeping guests in house and stopping them spend their money elsewhere. These are generally great fun to spend some time in, and the social aspect also gives you the option of getting to know fellow holidaymakers, and with this kind of entertainment on tap why go trawling around the resort at night?
If you are going somewhere on holiday where you know there is a casino and you plan on paying it a visit, checking out the online versions while give you an idea of how to play the games and what bets to place. Games such as roulette have numerous bet combinations and it’s easy to get caught up in the atmosphere, whereas online you can study the betting strategy and prepare yourself for the real thing.