Reason #2 why the Wizard likes Bovada:

No-hassle practice games

Most online casinos spend more effort trying to separate you from your money than they do trying to give you a good experience. They have all kinds of popup windows, they usually make you download their software, and if they do offer play-in-browser games then you have to register an account before you can play. And if you register they start sending you emails trying to get you to deposit real money.

But Bovada is different. They have no popup windows at all, and their practice games play right in your browser, with no download, and no registration required. You don’t even have to give up your email address. It couldn’t be simpler: just one click and you’re playing the game.

I wish all online casinos showed this much respect for their players. Other casinos practically ask for your first born child to play for free. Meanwhile Bovada is patient and does not twist anybody’s arm to play for real money. You can play as long as you like for free with no obligation. The real-money games are available if that’s your preference, but if not, you can play the free practice games for as long as you like without hassle.

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The Ten Commandments of Gambling

Last Update: May 10, 2011

Thou shalt not cheat.

No explanation necessary.
Thou shalt honor thy gambling debts.

A true gentleman honors his debts, especially gambling debts. When making a bet with another person you are putting your honor on the line. If you lose, you pay. No excuses!
Thou shalt expect to lose.

The Las Vegas Strip was not built by winners. Even with good rules and strategy the odds are still usually in the casino’s favor. So don’t get mad if you lose. Think of it as the price you pay for entertainment.
Thou shalt trust the odds, not hunches.

If you want to maximize your odds then believe in mathematically proven strategies, not hunches. If hunches are so great why are there so many psychics working the Boardwalk in Atlantic City as opposed to playing?
Thou shalt not overbet thy bankroll.

Before you gamble determine what you can safely afford to gamble with - as entertainment money. Stick to your limits and don’t gamble with money you need for necessities.
Thou shalt not believe in betting systems.

For every one legitimate gambling writer there are a hundred charlatans trying to sell worthless betting systems promising an easy way to beat the casinos. I know it sounds like a cliché, but if it sounds too good to be true it probably is.
Thou shalt not hedge thy bets.

Hedge bets usually carry a high house edge. For example, never take insurance in blackjack and never bet the any craps or any seven in craps. Exceptions can be made for insuring life changing amounts of money.
Thou shalt covet good rules.

Rules vary from casino to casino. To improve your odds know good rules from bad and then seek out the best rules possible.
Thou shalt not make side bets.

Side bets are sucker bets. Period.
Thou shalt have good gambling etiquette.

Gambling is a lot more fun when people are polite and respect each other. It is also good etiquette to tip for good service.

Links

German translation of this page.

I also recommend Nick Christenson’s reviews of gambling books.

If you didn’t find the book you were looking for, try searching at Amazon.com .


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Reason #2 why the Wizard likes Bovada: No-hassle practice games Most online casinos spend more effort trying to separate you from your money than they do trying to give you a good experience. They have all kinds of popup windows, they usually make you download their software, and if they do offer play-in-browser games then you have to register an account before you can play. And if you register they start sending you emails trying to get you to deposit real money. But Bovada is different. They have no popup windows at all, and their practice games play right in your browser, with no download, and no registration required. You don’t even have to give up your email address. It couldn’t be simpler: just one click and you’re playing the game. I wish all online casinos showed this much respect for their players. Other casinos practically ask for your first born child to play for free. Meanwhile Bovada is patient and does not twist anybody’s arm to play for real money. You can play as long as you like for free with no obligation. The real-money games are available if that’s your preference, but if not, you can play the free practice games for as long as you like without hassle. Visit Bovada	The Ten Commandments of Gambling Last Update: May 10, 2011 Thou shalt not cheat. No explanation necessary. Thou shalt honor thy gambling debts. A true gentleman honors his debts, especially gambling debts. When making a bet with another person you are putting your honor on the line. If you lose, you pay. No excuses! Thou shalt expect to lose. The Las Vegas Strip was not built by winners. Even with good rules and strategy the odds are still usually in the casino’s favor. So don’t get mad if you lose. Think of it as the price you pay for entertainment. Thou shalt trust the odds, not hunches. If you want to maximize your odds then believe in mathematically proven strategies, not hunches. If hunches are so great why are there so many psychics working the Boardwalk in Atlantic City as opposed to playing? Thou shalt not overbet thy bankroll. Before you gamble determine what you can safely afford to gamble with - as entertainment money. Stick to your limits and don’t gamble with money you need for necessities. Thou shalt not believe in betting systems. For every one legitimate gambling writer there are a hundred charlatans trying to sell worthless betting systems promising an easy way to beat the casinos. I know it sounds like a cliché, but if it sounds too good to be true it probably is. Thou shalt not hedge thy bets. Hedge bets usually carry a high house edge. For example, never take insurance in blackjack and never bet the any craps or any seven in craps. Exceptions can be made for insuring life changing amounts of money. Thou shalt covet good rules. Rules vary from casino to casino. To improve your odds know good rules from bad and then seek out the best rules possible. Thou shalt not make side bets. Side bets are sucker bets. Period. Thou shalt have good gambling etiquette. Gambling is a lot more fun when people are polite and respect each other. It is also good etiquette to tip for good service. Links German translation of this page. I also recommend Nick Christenson’s reviews of gambling books. If you didn’t find the book you were looking for, try searching at Amazon.com .
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The Ten Commandments of Gambling

Thou shalt not cheat.

Thou shalt honor thy gambling debts.

Thou shalt expect to lose.

Thou shalt trust the odds, not hunches.

Thou shalt not overbet thy bankroll.

Thou shalt not believe in betting systems.

Thou shalt not hedge thy bets.

Thou shalt covet good rules.

Thou shalt not make side bets.

Thou shalt have good gambling etiquette.

Links