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Poker in Casinos - how to play multiplayer poker at break and mortar casinos
By: John Harney
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Playing poker in casinos can be intimidating at first, but once you sit down and play a couple of hands, casino poker gaming is a great way to gain experience and (hopefully) to win a bit of money. In this article, we’ll give an overview of poker in casinos and present some tips for playing a winning hand.
The first thing to know about casino poker games is that you are not required to place a bet when you’re at a table. In casino poker play, this means that there’s no initial ante. Also, you’re not required to play every hand. After the cards are dealt, you can simply fold without making a bet. Because of this, playing casino poker can be relatively economical.
Another thing to know is that the dealer at a casino poker table can be a great deal of help to you if you let him or her know that you’re a newer player. Other players at poker games in casinos can be either helpful or not, depending on the table. If you’re starting at a low limit table, chances are some players will try to help you along while there may be others who act exasperated, forgetting that they were once newbies themselves. This will all straighten out once you have some experience with poker gaming in casinos.
As far as casino poker games go, the most popular are 7-card stud and Texas Hold’em. Always look for games like these that use a single deck. Stay away from multiple-deck games. In casino poker, you aren’t playing against the casino, since the casino makes its money by taking a small percentage of each pot. And since you’re not playing against the casino, there’s no “house edge.” It’s just a true game of poker. This is a double-edged sword, however, meaning that you have to pay close attention to the cards the other players are holding.
Most casinos offer poker lessons given by an experienced dealer. These are usually free and will provide valuable background and insights into both the game and the gambling etiquette needed when playing casino poker. Also, don’t be afraid to stand at a table and watch, especially a low-lit table where you might want to play. Game-watching is an accepted practice by casinos and players alike.
Poker playing in casinos is a great way to spend an afternoon or evening. It often costs a lot less than a nice dinner for 2 and may even turn out to be profitable if you play carefully and bet strategically.
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