Blog entry published on 14 February 2011

My Hotter than Hot 5 Top Online Gambling Tips

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Author: Anton Johan

For me as an avid online gambling fan, online gambling is the most fun I can have with my clothes on. (And sometimes I even gamble online in the nude, in the privacy of my own home of course.) Which is why this week I have decided to use this blog to give both budding and long-time Canadian online gambling fans a few simple - and I believe super helpful - tips to playing, enjoying and winning at Canadian online casino games.

So without further ado, I present to you my hotter than hot 5 top online gambling tips to always remember when gambling online. (I hasten to add that I have been following these self same tips for the better part of a decade, and as a result have ended up winning more than I have lost overall.)

1. Always choose the best Canadian online casinos.

Once you've decided to join the ranks of one of the fastest growing activities on the internet, don't be afraid to do a little research to locate the best online casinos out there. And by the best, I mean casinos that have been in operation for years rather than months, that are fully licensed, that regularly publish their payout percentages, that are powered by the world's top online gambling software vendors (like Microgaming, Playtech, Cryptologic, RealTime Gaming and Rival gaming to name a few), that run regular and generous promotions and that offer the most lucrative welcome bonuses to help your playing funds go as far as possible.

2. Set yourself an online gambling budget and stick to it.

Many a land and online gambler has fallen fowl of this tip and lost more than they can afford. Be responsible by setting yourself an affordable gambling budget, i.e. playing funds that you can realistically afford to lose. That way, you will always be in control of your online gambling and never the other way around. If you eat through your budget, be strong enough to write it off as an unlucky day or session, and log off ready to do battle next time. The golden rule is never gamble with what you cannot afford to lose.

3. Play casino games and coin sizes to suit your budget.

To make your budgeted playing funds go as far as possible, seek out games to suit your budget. For instance, say you have a daily limit of $100 and you're an avid slots fan, then seek out slot games where you can play the maximum bet for the lowest amount of money on a smaller coin size. This will ensure you get the 'biggest bang for your buck' if you hit a big payout or jackpot. Don't be tempted to play high limit games on the minimum bet, because you'll only kick yourself if you win the jackpot, but you've only played a few credits.

4. Change games that do not pay out.

If you believe that plugging money into a single game means it will eventually pay you out, think again. All, repeat all, online casino games - just like their land counterparts - are powered by Random Number Generation software, which means every spin of the reels, flip of a card, throw of a dice, reveal of the numbers or spin of a wheel is completely random. Just because you've 'invested' $100 in a particular game does not mean it 'owes you' and will pay you out. So don't be afraid change your games if they're not paying. Set yourself a rule such as 8 spins on a slot game without a win means change the game and so forth.

5. Don't be afraid to cash out when you're ahead.

Just because you've had run of good luck doesn't necessarily mean you're a shoe-in to win a multi-million dollar jackpot. By all means, push your luck on some days if you feel you're on a particularly lucky streak. But most days learn to quit while you're ahead. That way you'll always log off in a good mood, will always have something to show for your efforts, and can play your next session using previous winnings and not new savings. It's always a good idea to keep a log of your deposits, losses and wins, so you can track your online gambling journey as you go.

And while more common sense than a hotter than hot online gambling tip, always remember that online gambling should always be fun and entertaining, so try to keep it that way. By following my hotter than hot 5 top online gambling tips you should be well on your way. Good luck!
 Posted by Anton Johan at 08:30 on 14 February 2011

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