The 11 Gambling Commandments

ELEVEN COMMANDMENTS? Now that's what we call a bonus! Follow these simple rules below and get to gambling heaven in a jiffy, and without suffering from the common pitfalls too many online casino players do.



No. 1 Thou Shall Drink and Play. NOT!
Consuming liquor will dull your senses and reduce your ability to concentrate. If you are gambling at an online casino with real money plus real hopes of winning, save the drinks for the partying after you win.


No. 2 Thou Shall Follow Thy Local Laws
Especially with the new legislation in the United States outlawing American residents from betting over the Internet. Make certain you are familiar with and follow the laws in your country or region governing online gaming.


No. 3 Thou Shall Not Be Sucked In By Betting Systems
Unless your 'winning gambling systems' are based on reasonable mathematics and/or probabilities, you are better off avoiding these methods altogether. Focus on the tried and true systems. But remember, these are also not guaranteed. If they were, heck, we would all be winning.


No. 4 Thou Shall Set Thy Loss Limit
Before you begin playing, remember to always set a limit of how much cash you're prepared to lose, and then stick to this number. Failure to do so could spell s.e.r.i.o.u.s. t.r.o.u.b.l.e. What often separates a successful gambler from an unsuccessful one is the former's ability to establish a loss limit and stick to it!


No. 5 Thou Shall Have Realistic Expectations
Setting out to gamble with a $100 bankroll and the expectation of flipping that $100 into $1,000 is not only unrealistic, it's dumb. In all likelihood you'll waste the $100 way before getting even mildly close to your goal. Set rational goals. Winning 20% to 50% of your initial bankroll is a reasonable expectation.


No. 6 Thou Shall Not Wager More Than Thy Can Afford to Lose
Gamble with only as much money as you can afford to lose. Sneaking into your children's college funds or spending the rent money on gambling is one of the worst faux pas one can make. Any player guilty of this should seriously consider seeking professional counseling immediately.


No. 7 Thou Shall Take Thy Winnings & Run Like Hell
Unless somebody is pointing a gun to your forehead and forcing you to continue gambling, enjoy the freedom you have to stop playing anytime it suits you. If Lady Luck's been generous towards you, take that generosity and cease playing before her mood swings. And believe us; her mood WILL swing!


No. 8 Thou Shall Shop Around for Thy Biggest Bonuses
Beyond fun and dependable games, fair gaming, fast payouts and customer service etc., one of the key ways to optimize your gambling winnings on the whole is to capitalize on online casino bonuses. Naturally, some will be larger than others, but you may not be getting the entire picture. To avoid feeling like you've been screwed (in a bad way), always read an online casino site's Terms & Conditions before accepting their bonus offers.


No. 9 Thou Shall Trust Thy Odds, Not Thy Hunches
Land-based and online casino venues hardly rely on the luck of their dealers to keep them in business. Rest assured, the odds are in the casino company's favor with basically each and every bet. It's true, however, some casino games promise better odds than others.


No. 10 Thou Shall Demonstrate Proper Gambling Etiquette
Online gaming is a whole lot more pleasant when you play with polite, courteous gamblers who respect each other. So, prior to joining any action, be sure you understand the rules of a game and all that is expected from you.


No. 11 Thou Shall Enjoy Thyself (or else!)
If the reason you are gambling is to get rich fast, stop now; you're already well on your way to losing. Online casino games are designed for recreation and yes, you may win occasionally. One bet's for sure though; the casino's going to win more. So approach gambling like a blind date; limit your expectations to simply having a good time first and foremost. Do this and you will always come out a winner. Guaranteed!