| Play for the sake of playing, that way you'll always come out a winner. Enjoy! |
| Never make decisions based on how much money you have already won or lost. |
| Block out outside factors. Always make a decision based on sound principles. Long shots do sometimes come in but they are long shots for a reason. |
| Never be afraid to fold or stop. Better to lose a little than a lot. |
| Have a number in mind which will see you stop gambling when you reach it. |
| Have a game plan and strategy in mind when you sit down to play. |
| Try to stay focused and calm. Small hiccups do happen but let them stay as that. |
| Do your gambling homework: Know that game rules change from casino to casino and find out which rules the casino you're playing in is using. |
| Think you've learned a tried and tested betting system? Don't be fooled - you haven't. Betting systems have never and will never work. |
| Don't get angry if you lose! Set a losing limit so you never lose huge and consider the lost cash the price you paid for a day of pleasure and entertainment. |
| Everyone is a beginner at some point. Don't be afraid to ask the dealer questions or advice. |
| Those with the best luck usually know the games really well! Nobody starts off as a professional but make sure you know a game's basic rules before you start betting. |
| Friends don't let friends drink and gamble! There's a reason why casinos give out free booze, you need a clear head to win the games. So the more you drink, the more the casino wins! |
| Be aware of advertisements. Many casinos promote themselves with 'Our Slots pay 97% payback.' Most of these great payback slots can be found in back out of the way areas. The slots at the front and center don't usually pay that high so find out if you're playing at the machines you want to be. |
| Remember that beginner's luck is just that – luck. Beginner's luck won't last forever so make sure you know the game strategy and knowledge to fall back on when the first run of luck stops. |
| Be nice and polite to the other gamblers. You won't be alone at a casino and what you do will influence the other players' gambling pleasure. Rude gestures at dealers, swearing at slot machines, being crude to cocktail waitresses are just a few examples of inappropriate casino behavior. Etiquette – it's not just for table manners anymore. |
| Even if you're not a superstitious gambler, you should keep in mind that keeping good casino karma is important. Don't forget to tip! |
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