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Looking Out For The Best No Deposit Offers

January 6, 2017

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Looking Out For The Best No Deposit Offers

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As the online casino industry becomes increasingly popular and competition between brands continues to rise, brands must go out of their way to gain a unique audience and grow. Although sites usually have a set of different games that appeal towards a certain demographic, there is really only one other element that truly sets them apart: the bonuses.

Whilst it may appear that online casinos hold all the cards, they are only as popular as they are enjoyable. This is why many aim to create exclusive, exciting bonuses, giveaways and promotions for their players, to stop them heading somewhere else. One of the newest promotions that online casinos have come to embrace is the No Deposit Bonus. Today, we thought we’d take a look at how No Deposit Bonuses work, and how you can figure out which one is worth your time.

What Is A No Deposit Bonus?

A No Deposit Bonus is pretty self-explanatory, or at least it is if you’ve played at online casinos before. Whilst you would usually have to make your own deposit to start earning bonuses from an online casino, a No Deposit Bonus will be credited to your account as soon as you register with an email address.

These No Deposit Bonuses have become increasingly popular amongst online casino brands and their players, as they allow new members to experience a site without spending a penny. For example, mFortune offers new players a £5 online slots no deposit bonus in exchange for signing up, thus encouraging newbies to take a look around the site to see what’s available and find their favorite games before they spend a single dime.

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What Are Wagering Requirements?

Of course, as with any bonus, one must always be aware of wagering requirements. Though seasoned casino players will no doubt be all too familiar with these tricky rules, they may take newer members aback. Simply put, a wagering requirement is the amount of money you must wager at a casino before you can eventually withdraw your winnings from your casino account.

Fortunately, there is a trick to figuring out whether a no deposit bonus – or any other bonus for that matter – is worth your time. No wagering requirement can be above 100x the original bet, so bear in mind that the higher a wagering requirement is out of 100 the less likely you are to make any sort of profit. If the wagering requirement is 2x then chances are you’ll be able to make it, especially if the bonus was meager to begin with. However, if it’s above 50x then it’s best to find somewhere else.

 

The first step to finding anything on the internet is using a search engine, so just search for sites with No Deposit Bonuses. If you’ve come across a site you like but doesn’t offer a particularly great No Deposit Bonus, or worse still one that doesn’t offer one at all, then you need to check the site’s affiliates. These sister sites may be running exclusive No Deposit Bonuses, hence why the first site you visited was a little lackluster.

Now you know everything you need to know about No Deposit Bonuses, you can head out into the world of online casinos and find which brand is best for you. Plus, since you won’t be spending a dime to play, you can visit as many sites as you please before you settle on the one that makes you feel like a winner.

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A Look At The Best Texas Hold’em Odds In Vegas

October 28, 2016
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Look At The Best Texas Hold’em Odds In Vegas

Vegas is a great place to visit almost any time of year, as it boasts pleasant weather and good flight deals all year round. However with September to November being one of the peak times for visitors to head to Vegas, (alongside March to May), it’s almost certain that the casinos are going to be rammed this time of year. You can take a virtual stroll down the Las Vegas Boulevard without even having to be there, but finding the right games with the best odds isn’t always that easy. That’s where we come in. If you’re a Texas Hold’em fan then you’re going to want to find the casinos that have the best odds, particularly if you’re a newbie to the casinos. You’ll be surprised at just how different online poker is to live poker, so starting off your Las Vegas Texas Hold’em run in the right casino with the best odds is important.

Texas Hold’em In The Casino

Unlike some of the other games you may find in the casino, like Blackjack and even Craps, the odds of Texas Hold’em are somewhat stacked against you as opposed to playing real poker in a casino. Minimum bets for Texas Hold’em tend to be a lot higher than at most tables so if you’re not very good at playing then you’re likely to lose a lot of money quite quickly at one of these tables. This applies to almost all of the casinos that you may find in Vegas. Whether you’re playing against the dealer or the rest of the table, the odds are relatively stacked against you. When it comes to Texas Hold’em you’re probably going to come up against a lot of experienced players, and because of this it is important to prepare yourself so you don’t end up losing a lot more money than expected. Whether you practice your game play with online games or you study Texas Hold’em Strategy with guides like the Ladbrokes Hold’em Poker Strategy guide, there are many ways that you can prepare – and in order to put the odds more in your favour (hypothetically) preparing is the best way.

Odds Of Texas Hold’em Hands

There are a few different odds of the poker hands that you should know when it comes to playing Texas Hold’em. For example, the chances of you getting a top starting hand (such as double aces, A-K suited etc.) is really small, with the percentage being around 2.1%. If you plan on holding out for this type of hand then you’re probably going to lose a lot of money. Using your common sense can be important when it comes to Texas Hold’em, because you’re not always going to get the best hands as you go. For example, two suited cards shouldn’t always be played just because they’re suited as this only improves your hand by about 2.5%. Another thing to consider is pocket jacks. While they look good the chances of a higher card is 52% so you may not always get the result that you want when you rely on pocket jacks.

Different Tables

While all different casinos will have various minimum and maximum bets, there are a few different variants of Texas Hold’em poker that you may want to consider before you decide where you want to go, as this can ultimately affect your odds of winning. For example, Ultimate Texas Hold’em (played in Bally’s) has an average house edge of 2.185%, Heads Up Hold‘em has a house edge of around 2.36% and regular Texas Hold’em has a house edge of around 2.04%. Although it may not seem that much of a difference, you’ll be surprised at how the different variants can affect your winnings.

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Vegas Style Slots Tournaments

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Do you enjoy playing slots and are interested in entering a tournament? The most important thing to do before entering any type of Vegas style slots tournament is to know how they work. This is where you are going to need a resource about slots tournaments explained. The next step is to find a tournament that is available at Red Flush Online Casino.

The Buy-In
A slots tournament you want to enter may have what is called a buy-in. This is a fee that you need to pay based on the prize pool of the tournament. A tournament that has 100 players, with a $10,000 prize pool, will have a buy-in of $100. This means the first place prize can be $7,000, the second place prize could be 2,000, with 10 prizes of $100. The prize pool may vary, if the casino takes a small percentage of the prize pool.

Some players may have their entry fee waived or comped by winning a previous tournament. An entry fee will essentially be paid by the casino. A good rule that you need to follow is to check the prize pool amount for a tournament before entering.

Tournament Play
A Vegas style slots tournament will start once the buy-in has been paid. Some tournaments might have a scheduled start time with a specific buy-in period. Each player will receive a set amount of credits to use in tournament play. A timer is used to keep track of the time allotted for the tournament. You want to get all the spins you can in the time that is allotted.

Tournament Types
Not all slot tournaments are the same. You may find that a lot of smaller tournaments need to be played before a large tournament takes place. Multiple rounds may be played before a final round where you have an opportunity to win big prizes. Placing high in these smaller tournaments is how players will move to the next stage of tournament play.

The Tournament Winner
The winner of the tournament will be the player who has the most credits after the time has expired for the event. Second place and other prizes are also determined by credits achieved. One thing you should keep in mind is you do not win the value of your credits. The tournament payout schedule will be used to award the prizes.

Advantages Of Tournaments
Slots tournaments give you a much better chance of winning prizes than regular slots play. You should not be trying to hit a top jackpot in tournament play. This means you have better odds of winning as you need to accumulate credits. You know how much you are spending, so you are not feeding more money into the machine. A small entry fee is all you pay to possibly win a big prize amount. Your status at the casino may even get you a free entry.

Tournament Strategy
Concentration and speed of play are the two main factors to keep in mind when playing in tournaments at Red Flush Online Casio. You need to play the maximum amount of spins as there may be a time limit that is in force.

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On This Date, October 21, 1991 Apple’s PowerBook 100 Unveiled In Las Vegas

October 21, 2016
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Macintosh PowerBook 100 Unveiled in Las Vegas at the 1991 COMDEX Trade Show

On This Date, October 21, 1991, The Macintosh PowerBook 100 was unveiled at the COMDEX computer expo in Las Vegas, on at an affordable $2300. It was still powered by the fast 16MHz processor, 2-8MB of Memory, 9-inch monochrome backlit LCD display with a resolution of 640×400. The iPad today is thousands of times more powerful than this machine. The PowerBook 100 was manufactured and designed by Sony in collaboration with the Apple Industrial Design Group. It did not have a floppy disk drive but was popular for its compact design and a conveniently placed trackball pointing device (what we call a track-pad in our modern laptops). John Sculley, then CEO of Apple, who was famously brought on board by Apple founder Steve Jobs from Pepsi, personally oversaw the product development of the PowerBook 100.

Editors Note: This was the first laptop that I ever owned.

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The Evolution of Online Gambling

September 16, 2016

Casino ChipsThese last few years or so have seen a revolution in online gambling, no longer it is considered as a somewhat shady operation, in fact the industry is widely respected for its transparency and fairness towards its customers, so what has changed?

Firstly it is a matter of course that as the number of people that enjoy to gamble online increases then, just the same as any other ecommerce business, gambling online has become a credible, established alternative to bricks and mortar venues.

Now, online gambling has proven to be so popular and has become so well organised that no legitimate operator would even think of possibly ripping off any of his customers as it would certainly damage the future of his business, bad new travels quickly over the internet.

Choice is the name of the game with online gambling, there is now a massive selection of games to choose from and a wide selection of top quality casinos to play at.  Most of the most popular games are offered with variations, for an example, if you play Conquer Casino you can play a complete selection of games including slots, a live casino, a full range of table games plus a great selection of jackpot games and for those who like to play on the go there is a great mobile option available.

This greater variety of games compared to those offered at a bricks and mortar venue is what pulls in a lot of people, and because any successful online business wants to protect its reputation besides guarding its integrity then players can enjoy their time spent online knowing that their safety and security have been covered by the site.

Today, games are offered with high quality graphics, audio and video clips to enhance player experience and gameplay is almost seamless with pages loading and opening up almost seamlessly.

One tip for the new player would be to invest a little of their own cash at a time when they first go online, this is to make sure that the site suits you and gives you the type of bonuses and promotional offers that appeal. Another tip is to read a few reviews on the sites that jump out at you. These reviews are much like the ones you will look at before you commit any of your money online and work in the same way, rating and ranking the casinos on their performance in the market.

It is a simple fact that millions of people like to gamble and those people come from all sectors of life.  The reasons behind this are the same whether they gamble in physical venues like casinos, betting shops or race tracks, or indeed whether they have a bet online. Taking a gamble is in-bred into our societies or none of us would ever cross a road or make a decision, so using this trait as a form of entertainment is natural.

One thing is for certain, and that is that online gambling is here to stay, whether we use our computers or mobile devices to source our favourite casino games, online gambling provides a little bit of excitement with the possibility of a win and if we keep any bets to a sensible amount, the thrill of this type of entertainment can be one of the best to experience.

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How Bitcoins Are Taking Over Online Casinos

September 9, 2016

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Bitcoins have started to make a splash in an unexpected location: online casinos.

Bitcoin is a type of currency, similar to American dollars or pounds, that is used primarily for transactions made on the web. You’re never going to have a physical bitcoin, instead, it’s a form of digital currency you can use to make purchases. The currency was originally used primarily for purchasing of things online you didn’t want tracked, for instance, illegal firearms or drugs; however, now it has started to enter the mainstream, and can be used to purchase everything from a new pair of shoes to takeout for dinner.

Using bitcoin for online gambling can have many benefits, the largest of which is that the currency is by default international. That means that from your home in America, you can gamble in online casinos that are located everywhere from the UK to China, just as if you were a native in those countries. On a basic level, that might allow you access to a casino you might have otherwise not been able to use, but it can also have a dramatic effect on your winnings. The good news for the casino, and even better news for gamblers.

Typically when you gamble in a foreign casino you’re required to transfer the funds that you’re gambling with into the native country’s currency. Then when you’re done gambling, you have to exchange the money once again back into the currency for your country. Depending on the casino you’ve chosen and how you’re handling the transaction (your bank account, credit card, etc), that could mean paying exchange fees on both sides of the equation. Depending on how much money you’re transferring in and out of the casino, that could add up to a ton of cash.

With bitcoin, you’re using an international currency, that means there are no exchange rates on either side of the transaction. Depending on the cost of the transfer, that could equate to big savings for you.

Another reason people are moving toward using Bitcoin over other forms of currency online is for security reasons. Bitcoin is one of the most secure ways you can conduct business online. The highly-secure currency is less susceptible to fraud than other forms of payments like credit cards. Using it can be a great way for you to gamble, without handing over private information to a foreign entity.

Speaking of private information, the private nature of Bitcoin is one of its largest advantages. With Bitcoin you’re able to conduct transactions completely anonymously. That’s why the currency gained such popularity in the “black” market because it could not be traced by the government (or any other), so you were able to make purchases of whatever you want without fear you were being tracked or watching.

In a casino environment, that means you could gamble online without anyone knowing that it was you specifically doing the gambling. Despite this being a feature of the currency, you might run into issues where the casino still requires that you provide some form of identification in order to gamble. That need isn’t currency based, however, so it might be bypassed in some situations.

And then there’s the matter of Bitcoin casinos. Bitcoin gambling sites have started to pop
up all over the web. With these, they’re counting on you coming to the
party with just Bitcoin, in fact you can’t use anything but Bitcoin to
gamble in them. When you win, that’s also what you walk away with: more
Bitcoin.

Bitcoin casinos do have another strong advantage: they often have better odds and high payouts. With traditional casinos, the owner has to deal with the cost of taking in and distributing funds to bank accounts, credit cards and the like. While you might take on some of those charges, there are others in place for the casino, and they can add up to be something pretty high.

With a Bitcoin casino, everyone is able to transfer Bitcoin in and out freely, that means there’s no cost for the casino when it comes to bringing cash in or out. Since they’re saving there, they can afford to pass some of that saving on to customers through bigger jackpots and better odds.

Visit bitcoincasino.best for a great selection of trusted bitcoin casinos.

 

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