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Bill Burton: About Gambling
EMaximize Your Casino Visit
veryone is feeling the e ects of the economic slowdown, and many of us are making a conscious e ort to cut back on discretionary spending. e high price of fuel is making traveling much more expensive and this is causing many players to cut back on the number of visits they make to the casino.
Having to cut back on your favorite form of entertainment may be disappointing at rst, but there is a bright side. Going to the casino less often will make your visits more special. And you will want to get the most enjoyment out of the time you spend there. Here are some suggestions to maximize your enjoyment at the casino.
and shorten your playing time. Playing two machines involves standing up or leaning out of your chair to reach over to the adjacent machine. Some players get caught up in “slot frenzy” and feel the need to play multiple machines as fast as they can. is is not very relaxing or entertaining. Sit down in the chair in front of your machine and relax. Playing slots (or any casino game) should be a relaxing experience.
Take a Break
If you decide to change machines, take a break before sitting down for your next session. If you have been playing for a few hours you may want to get a meal or just walk around. Walking around the casino is a good way to stretch your legs after sitting in one place for awhile. e goal is to stretch your casino experience.
Learn to Relax
e main reason for choosing any leisure time activity is to help you get away from your daily routine and have fun and relax. Make sure you get the most out of your casino visit by taking time to enjoy the whole experience.
Until next time, remember: “Luck comes and goes... Knowledge Stays Forever.”
Bill Burton is the Casino Gambling Guide and columnist for the Internet portal About.com, located at http://casinogambling.about.com. He is the author of 1000 Best Casino Gambling Secrets and Get the Edge at Low Limit Texas Hold’em available online at www.billburton.com. He is also an instructor for Golden Touch Craps, http://www.thecrapsclub.com.
Take Your Time Before You Start Playing
Since you may be making fewer trips to the casino, it is only natural that you may want to play as soon as you arrive, but try to avoid the temptation. Your goal is to maximize the time you spend at the casino since your trips will be more special. If you drive to the casino, take a break before you start playing. Don’t immediately run to a slot machine as soon as you get in the casino door. If you are checking into the hotel, take time to unpack. Don’t just throw your bags in the room and head for the casino. Before you start playing, take a walk around the casino to see what may have changed since your last visit. is will also give you the opportunity to look at new slot games that you might not have seen before. You may just nd a new game you want to play.
Slow Down Your Play
Once you choose a game to play, try to stretch your playing time to get the most entertainment from the money you allocated for playing. Slow down your play
and savor your time. You can start by putting the lowest denomination bill you have into the bill receptor. is will slow you down by making it necessary to have to stop and feed more money into the machine. It will also give you a natural breaking point. If you have to keep reaching for more bills to put into the machine, it may be time to switch machines or take a break.
When you start to play, wait a few seconds between spins instead of immediately hitting the spin button.
You are not in a tournament, so there is no reason to play at lightning speed. Don’t hit the maximum bet button. Take your time and press the bet one coin button until you reach maximum coins. is will take a little longer and expand your playing time. If you do want to use the maximum bet button then move your hand away from it while the reels are spinning.
Play Only One Machine
Play one machine at a time. Playing more than one machine just gives you more exposure to the house edge. In the long run you will lose your money faster
July 2008 Table Game and Slot Tournaments
BARONA VALLEY RANCH RESORT AND CASINO MONDAY, July 7th through THURSDAY, July 10th
Club Tier Slot Tournaments
Club Barona members can participate in a free slot tournament on their assigned day anytime from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. e player with the highest score receives $1,000; the next two high scorers receive $500 each.
MONDAY, July 14th through WEDNESDAY, July 16th Birthday Slots
Any Club Barona member with a birthday in July can participate in a free slot tournament held July 14th through July 16th from noon to 10 p.m. e top-scoring daily player wins $1,000, with $500 for second and third place. Just present your ID and Club Barona card to play.
Winners will have one week to claim prizes.
HARRAH’S RINCON CASINO & RESORT
SATURDAY, July 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th at 11 a.m.
$15,000 Bikini Blackjack Tournament
Register at Cabana 21 (the Bikini Pit) beginning at 10 a.m. Buy-in is $25. Guests must present valid picture ID and Total Rewards card. Each player will play 20 hands. e top ve chip leaders will win cash prizes from $100 to $1,000, and the table leaders will move to the Grand Finale held on Sunday, July 27th at 11 a.m. See page 27.
SOBOBA CASINO
WEDNESDAYS at 5 p.m.
$1,500 Weekly Blackjack Tournament Registrationbeginsat3p.m., rstqualifyingroundsareat
5 p.m. $20 buy-in/$10 re-buys. $1,500 guaranteed in cash prizes. One bonus payout per hand and per player only.
MONDAYS from 1 p.m.–2 p.m., and 6 p.m.–7 p.m.. Bonus Blackjack
Win up to $1,000 in bonuses. Bonuses for three 7’s, suited blackjacks, three blackjacks in a row and more.
TUESDAY, July 29th
$20k Ring in the Money Slot Tournament
$50 buy-in or 30,000 Club Soboba points. Cash prizes.
MONDAY through FRIDAY
Blackjack B-I-N-G-O
Pick up your Bingo Card at any table game and ll it in when receiving select qualifying hands. Turn in your completed Bingo Card for a gas card worth up to $100.
SYCUAN CASINO
Dream Vacation Giveaway
Play your favorite table games through July 31st to earn stamps for the Dream Vacation Giveaway. Every Tuesday
and ursday, 28 winners will win an instant $100 cash. And all winners will have two chances to win $12,000 Dream Vacations during the Grand Finale Drawing on ursday, July 31st.
VALLEY VIEW CASINO
MONDAY, July 28th at 4 p.m.
The Kings and Queens of Blackjack Tournament
$40 buy in, $20 re-buys, $5,000 guaranteed prize pool. All tournament participants receive $20 in Match Play if they are Players Club members. Entries may be purchased at the casino cashier. Tournament space is limited, so buying entries early is recommended. For more information, please call 1-866-view-win.
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