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If you are new to casino gaming, it can be very intimidating at first! Money coming and going, players cheering and high fiving, dealers dealing and casino workers darting back and forth, it can be a lot for someone that is not accustomed to the casino environment. And while it can certainly be a bit overwhelming when you first walk in the door, once you start to figure out the...

Anybody that has ever played, and lost, at a casino, whether online or brick and mortar, may have at some point questioned... Whether or not the game is rigged? It is a logical question, as anytime that you lose your hard-earned cash, you want to know that the casino is legit and that you weren’t cheated. So, are casino games rigged? In this article, we are going to explore that question by ...

Online casinos come in all shapes and sizes. While some are certainly better than others, attempting to differentiate the great ones from the mediocre ones can be a tall task for an inexperienced player. Fortunately: That's where we come in. We at The Sports Geek have scanned the interwebs, far and wide, in search of the best online gambling sites for both new and returning pl...

Video poker burst onto the scene at a beautiful time. The poker boom hadn't hit, and the slot machines were enjoying the same immense popularity they do today. That gave video poker a unique opportunity to lure players away from both games. Slots enthusiasts didn't have as many options at the time, and the progressive jackpots weren't nearly as substantial. Meanwhile, savvy blac...

Casino giveaways have been part of the business since the very beginning. Casinos are the rock stars of the loss leader marketplace and have long been the land of the $1.99 prime rib dinner and free hot dog buffet. There’s no round number or magic dollar amount that will lead to free parking, a loss rebate, free bets, or a comp’d hotel room. Every casino does things a little di...

Slot machine payout percentage determines your chances of getting that big win. In this guide, we can identify four basic ways to figure out the payout percentage of a particular slot machine. We also help you determine the payout percentage of a slot machine you’re about to play. I thought of four solid methods for working out a machine’s theoretical RTP and decided to put them...

If you’ve been looking for the secrets that winning gamblers may have been keeping you from winning, you’re in luck. I’m going to share six big secrets in the gambling world that can help you win. Just knowing these secrets alone isn’t going to make you a winner. You’re going to have to take these secrets and work on your skills in order to use them efficiently. The good news is th...

Across the spectrum of casino games, slot machines most resemble modern online gambling as we know it today. There’s a rapid pace of play, menus spanning hundreds of different titles, and of course, those elusive progressive jackpot payouts. The slots look and feel nearly identical whether you’re playing online or in person. By far the most popular online casino option around, slot games attract ...

Blackjack is one of the most classic casino games. It has existed in some form or another for hundreds of years. Amazingly, blackjack is still perhaps the world’s most popular table game. Many gamblers love the challenge that this game presents. Nevertheless, even blackjack can get stale after a while. This is why some physical and online casinos offer unique variations. Develop...

Blackjack return to player (RTP) indicates how much money you can expect to win in the long run. For example, 99% RTP means that you’ll earn $99 back for every $100 wagered. You definitely want to play at tables that offer high RTP. Some blackjack games can even feature over 99.5% payback. Unfortunately, not every blackjack game provides a simple RTP figure. This is especially true at l...

Online slots aren’t exactly the most generous casino games when it comes to payout frequency. They pay rather inconsistently will take your bankroll on a volatile ride. As a result, you may wonder how often online slots pay out. After all, you don’t want to be left in the dark regarding your odds of winning. The matter of slots payouts, however, is somewhat complicated. It contains different...

Almost every online casino in existence offers bonuses. Therefore, you’ll have no trouble finding deals to take advantage of. You could earn hundreds or even thousands of dollars in some cases. Even if you don’t plan on depositing and chasing this kind of money, you can still cash in on bonuses. Taking everything into account, it seems like online casino bonuses don’t have any downsid...

If you’re trying to get better at playing casino games, practice would definitely help. But is there a benefit to practicing free casino games, for when you play blackjack or baccarat online? In this post, I’ll delve into playing baccarat online and whether there’s any good reason to play a free baccarat simulator. Is there a difference between playing for free or for real money? W...

Betting systems are a losing proposition in the long run. That’s an established fact, and I won’t argue with that fact here. What I will say is this: Betting systems can make for some entertaining gambling sessions. And you can sometimes win with a betting system, just like you can sometimes win without a betting system. You’re welcome to try any of the bet...

One of the most popular ways to gamble is to play card games. But what if you’ve never played a card game before? I know it seems impossible, but I’ve met people who don’t know the first thing about a deck of cards. This post aims to provide a concise introduction to card games for people who know absolutely nothing about the subject. The Features of a Standard Deck of Ca...