Gambling trade secrets

pokismoki · October 14, 2021

Please post up any other tricks you know when it comes to card games, this guy lays out quite a few in this clip...

Edited October 14, 2021 by pokismoki

KARNUT · July 15, 2022

43 minutes ago, Cligerson said:

Only the casino owners know these secrets

The wife and I play cards at casinos when traveling to visit the father in law. I get amused at how people feel they have to beat the casino. It’s entertainment and should be viewed as such. You don’t expect to get rich at hobbies or entertainment. Our rooms, meals and drinks are comped. They must spend big bucks your saying I know. Compared to my past hobbies hardly. My wife and I usually spend 1K a trip usually 3 days up and 3 days coming home. All rooms, meals comped. We always have a blast. Sometimes we even win, imagine that. During the week is the best for older people. Lots of free games and drawings. If you done the math counting the comps we spend very little. Like everything in life you can abuse it. Then it’s no fun.

Edited July 15, 2022 by KARNUT

KARNUT · March 1, 2023

It’s pretty much random. I’ve been playing about 30 years. I started on cruises. I’ve been on about 30 cruises when I was working. I do regular casinos now on the way visiting my father in law about 18 days a year. As a hobby it’s pretty cheap. Not for everyone. I split between cards and slots. I only play slots that will jackpot on even minimum bets. We actually budget for these trips, winnings are a separate account. There’s no secrets it favors the house, obviously. You buy a boat it’s a hole in the water you throw money in. A hobby car, hunting same difference. Done them all, expensive. Maximum playing time is the goal, and of course beating the house. This last trip I hit a jackpot. My wife did well too. The gambling account is doing well. Next trip in May. I can’t wait.

The Zip · April 6, 2023

JacksonRichards - I remember playing a card game made popular by Blues and Jazz musicians in the south, worn out by military guys in barracks. While on patrol one day, I had a guy 1000's in the hole, even had his new washer and dryer. He was in serious panick mode about the appliances. We were a two man patrol, I was the leader and he was the member for a nuclear aircraft base. Ultimately I found out he was not at my level and let him off the hook by intentionally losing some hands, couldn't have a member in panick mode while guarding nuclear weapons. The game was called Tonk, no luck all guts.

Donstar · August 2, 2023

My gambling is limited to lotteries. The odds of breaking even or better over the long term are miniscule. However, you'll seldom find me without a few lottery tickets for the next draw in my desk drawer. I remember my brother and I arguing over wasting a dollar on a lottery ticket during our broke university days. My mother chimed in and said a lottery ticket is a, "cheap dream". I always have a dream and often shop online for what to buy in case I win big! Gambling can/will destroy any future hopes and dreams if you are not able to maintain easily affordable limits. We have close friends whose son was partially supporting himself by his successes in Las Vegas. I guess he surpassed his affordable limits because our friends now have an almost 50 year old son living in their spare room!

KARNUT · August 2, 2023

I’ve mentioned somewhere casinos are our hobby. We budget for it. The funds come out of our rent house account. We actually live off social security. Our kids inheritance are intact. They don’t have a clue. I’m not going to sit here and say I’m ahead of the game, it’s like most hobbies. There’s cost. Along with my meals, lodging that are free. Over the years my winnings have paid for a roof, driveway, a super charger, a 64 elcamino. I get offers for free cruises and frequent trips to Vegas. My winning account is plus 15K currently. I didn’t get that with my other hobbies.

Edited August 2, 2023 by KARNUT

KARNUT · December 12, 2024

We’ve been going to my brother in law’s house often to help him while he’s still working in Slidell. There’s a casino just a few miles away from the new house. It’s small but has a Texas Holdum table that opens at 4 every day. We usually play about two hours a couple nights while we’re there. The play is very cheap in comparison to larger casinos as are the jackpots. It’s very friendly reminds me of watching Cheers where everyone knows your name. My comps are building as is my status. I already can stay for free at their larger casinos at the red river. They don’t offer free drinks. Luckily I don’t care about that. My last trip I got a straight flush. One of those trips where I couldn’t lose. It doesn’t happen often, it’s fun when it does. Once my brother in law moves in permanently we’ll start stopping on the way at the red river to spend a night. Then visit him. I don’t do the hey let’s go to the casino. If a person can’t handle it I wouldn’t want to be the one who suggested it. It’s not for everyone.

DeployVortex · March 20, 2025

It’s true that casinos always have the edge, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t ways to make the most of the experience. If you go in expecting to get rich, you’re setting yourself up for disappointment. But if you treat it like entertainment, like any other hobby, you can actually get a lot of value out of it - especially with comps, bonuses, and promotions.

I like seeing how different people approach gambling. Some focus on odds and strategy, trying to minimize the house edge, while others just enjoy the atmosphere, the social aspect, and the perks that come with it. Personally, I always look for games where I can at least increase my chances, whether that means playing with proper bankroll management, sticking to better-paying games, or taking advantage of promotions. I’ve been checking out different sites for reviews like this one to see which places offer the best deals, bonuses, and payout rates.

At the end of the day, the key is knowing your limits and making sure you’re having fun rather than chasing losses. Anyone who thinks they can consistently beat the system is in for a rough time, but if you approach it the right way, you can still maximize your enjoyment and even come out ahead once in a while.

KARNUT · March 1

We started playing on cruises 40 years ago. Been to Vegas a few times before we could go locally. As hobbies go. I’ve done cars (about 100) boating for awhile. Drag racing etc. I like to drive still. Going to our favorite casino that’s 7 hours away satisfying my driving passion. And playing cards at my favorite casino has turned out to be a cost effective hobby compared to my other hobbies of the past. They treat you like royalty free comps are aplenty. Unlike other hobbies sometimes you get a return from it cha Ching. The best part my wife and I enjoy it together.