Stepping into a casino for the first time in your life may be intimidating. You may not look like James Bond in that black-tie outfit, you may not be as professional a poker player as Ben Affleck, and you may not have as much money to burn as Paris Hilton. But do not worry! Playing casino games is not that complicated, it just takes a little practice. In this piece, we are discussing tips for beginners in online casinos and land-based establishments with the help of a Canadian casino expert, Michelle H. Thomas.
The etiquette
While in real-life casinos people rarely look as elegant and fancy as in Hollywood movies, certain casinos have a dress code that guests are required to adhere to. In North America, rules are usually more relaxed. In Vegas, you can wear pretty much anything you want considering that most casinos are part of resort hotels that feature swimming pools. However, on the old continent dress codes are usually in place expecting you to wear at least a smart casual outfit. Flip-flops, shorts, and T-shirts will not grant you access to casinos in Monaco, London, or Sweden.
Of course, in the best online casino Canada real money, you’ll not have to worry about what to wear, but there is still an etiquette in place. Being rude to a live dealer can get you blocked from the site and so can offensive language towards other players in chat messages.
Stick to simple games at first
Don’t sit down at a poker table if you are not sure about the rules or poker terminology. Those guys at the table are usually seasoned poker players who don’t want to be explaining the rules to you. In a land-based casino, go for the video poker machines instead. It is a good way to practice those poker hands, you can set your wagers to the amounts you are comfortable with, and besides, video poker gives you some of the best return to player figures!
If you don’t want to learn the rules of a new game or simply don’t want to make decisions along with your gameplay, stick to the good old slot machines. Another example of an online beginner casino game is roulette where all you have to decide is which number(s) or colour to bet on.
Don’t drink too much
Getting drunk while playing games of chance is a bad idea both in online casinos and brick-and-mortar ones. When alcohol reduces your inhibitions you’re more likely to lose all your money because you may take risky bets you wouldn’t take if you were sober. Stick to soda or an alcohol-free cocktail instead and hit the bar after your gambling session is over.
Set a loss limit
Decide what’s the maximum amount of money you can afford to lose during your casino visit and stick to that budget. When it is gone don’t go to the ATM to withdraw more in the hopes of winning everything back. It is a rookie mistake. Leave your wallet in your hotel room and just take that $100 bill you decided to risk tonight.
Reputable online casinos offer a simple tool for setting loss limits. If a casino is legit it will have responsible gaming measures in place. If you are not sure how to look for a trustworthy online casino, check out this article.
Try the free games first
Naturally, you cannot play free games in physical casinos but most online casinos that operate in Canada do offer demo games. Playing free games is a good way to practice. You can also try different betting strategies and see if they work out for you. Once you are comfortable with the gameplay you can try playing real money games. The great thing about online casinos is that they offer games with all sorts of bet levels. You can practice with one-cent bets on various slots and virtual games.
Conclusion
Hitting the casino floor for the first time is not as difficult as you may think. Setting a loss limit, starting with simple games, and staying away from alcohol are the first steps. In online casinos, you can practise with free games until you are confident to play against more experienced people either online or in land-based casinos.