Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Online Blackjack: Strategies for Winning

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We know how simple it is to play the Online Blackjack game. Our ultimate goal is to hit 21 or bring a hand total closer, but not beyond, to this number. But, 21 doesn't always come and so are the numbers closer to this total. What do to when you are dealt with low cards? Strategize!

Know When to Hit and Stand

Perhaps, one of the basic blackjack strategies is to know exactly when to hit or stand. Based on the fundamentals of this game, you are to hit when you have a hand total of 16 or less and stand on 17 or more. Though this might not give you most of the win you need, it sure is a way to lessen the losses.

Friday, July 1, 2011

The Bingo Game and Its Varieties

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Like any other casino games, Bingo, with its hundred years history, has also made its way to stardom. You might ask what types of Bingo are played and where it can be played nowadays. There probably are different Bingo games played at Bingo Hall, land-based and online casinos. This article will explain the distinction and styles at playing this popular game.

Perhaps, the main factor that brought distinction between Bingo games is the number of balls each of the version used. Some versions of the Bingo game use 80 balls, others us 90, while most often than not, 75 balls. Some unusual variations of Bingo include but not limited to U-Pick'Em bingo, Quick Shot bingo, Bonanza bingo, Horse Racing bingo, Table bingo and Electronic bingo.

Being the first to block off all the numbers in the card is probably the most common way the Bingo game is played. In traditional Bingo, this is the goal of every player. Balls are called out one by one and the first player to mark all the numbers in his card wins. The traditional bingo card usually has five columns and rows to give space for 24 random numbers excluding the middle square which is blacked out.