Reason #3 why the Wizard likes Bovada:

Excellent Odds

In my opinion many online casinos are too stingy when setting the odds on their games. They think they will make more money that way but I believe they are misguided, because when players lose too quickly it’s not fun, and those players might not come back.

Bovada is one of the few casinos that understands this. They offer generous odds to let you play longer and get you a better chance of winning. Among their generous offerings are Full-Pay Jacks or Better returning 99.54%, six other video poker games paying over 99%, single-zero roulette, and my favorite, Pick ’em Poker, returning 99.95%!

Kudos to Bovada for not being afraid to give their players a good gamble.

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Gambling Information

Last Update: Jan. 3, 2012

Ten Commandments of Gambling

The 10 most important tips you need to keep in mind when it’s time to start gambling.

The Truth about Betting Systems

One of the biggest myths about gambling is that games of luck can be beat by methods of varying bet size to manipulate the odds.

Gambling Etiquette

This section is for those who have never played a table game before. It will benefit everybody if you know the basics of gambling protocol before you sit down for the first time.

Frequently Asked Questions

My FAQ covers myths and facts, betting systems, probability, blackjack, craps, roulette, and more.

Gambling Glossary

Learn the definitions of many gambling terms.

Money Management

Everything you bet is real money and anything in front of you is your money. Even the most cynical gambler is still bucking against the house edge.

Gambling Quiz

Test your knowledge with this gambling quiz.

Gambling Book Reviews

Learn about books on gambling and specific games.

Gambling Directory

Our list to high-quality websites that pertain to gambling.

The House Edge

Quickly find the house edge on several popular casino games.

Promotional Chips

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Kelly Criterion

The Kelly Criterion is a bet-sizing technique which balances risk and reward for the advantage gambler.

Dice Probabilities

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Poker Probabilities

The odds of any hand in lots of kinds of stud poker.

Standard Normal Table

Find the probability of a specific goal for a gambling session that involves simple bets.

Phantom Bonuses

by “G.M.” How to get the most value out of these bonuses, which are more like a loan you pay back only if you win. (PDF)

Loss Rebates

by “G.M.” How to get the most value out of rebate-on-loss promotions. (PDF)