Apr 5 2010

Casino Reinvestment and Expansion

The Proper Care & Feeding of the Golden Goose

Under the new paradigm of declining economic conditions across a broad spectrum of consumer spending, casinos face a unique challenge in addressing how they both maintain profitability while also remaining competitive. These factors are further complicated within the commercial gaming sector with increasing tax rates, and within the Indian gaming sector by self imposed contributions to tribal general funds, and/or per capita distributions, in addition to a growing trend in state imposed fees.

Determining how much to “render unto Caesar,” while reserving the requisite funds to maintain market share, grow market penetration and improve profitability, is a daunting task that must be well planned and executed.

It is within this context and the author’s perspective that includes time and grade hands-on experience in the development and management of these types of investments, that this article relates ways in which to plan and prioritize a casino reinvestment strategy. Continue reading

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Dec 10 2009

All About Casino Gambling Online

A perfect amalgamation of the Internet and casino games, today casino gambling online is the most preferred mode of playing and gambling used by many people. Though many people like the adrenaline rush when they play with their stakes at the elite Los Vegas casinos, but a visit to those expensive casinos is not a practical solution. Imagine yourself on a blissful holiday cruise; you sure are not going to travel all the way to your favorite Los Vegas casino. Even a drive to nearby casinos is time consuming. That’s where casino gambling online comes to satiate your gambling desire. Through casino gambling online, all the fun, excitement is available at your doorstep.

Over the last few years, there has been an extraordinary increase of online gamblers which resulted into many sites offering casino gambling online. Today this online casino gaming is a billion dollar industry with players from all over the world. There are three types of online casino gaming sites. First one is web based where players needn’t have to download any software onto their computer to enjoy an online casino game. They just need to register with the casino gambling online site. When they click on any particular online casino game, it would be loaded via the browser in either Flash, or Java, depending on the programs and browser. It mode is one of the most popular choices among online gamblers.

The second type is downloadable casino gambling online where players are required to download relevant software programs onto their own computers before they start with their games. Many players prefer this as online casino games becomes a lot faster after all the required files are downloaded to local computers. The latest type of online casino game is the LIVE casino where online players get to interact and even bet with the dealers of a real LIVE casino.

With so many new casino gambling online sites coming up everyday, it’s really tough to distinguish the genuine ones from that of the fraudulent online casinos. But you can look into a few aspects while choosing a good casino gambling online site. Check out the payout percentages and bonuses that the site offers. Some of the best casinos offer a payout percentage ranging from 97% – 98%. The bonus could also vary from $200 to $3200. Many online casino gaming sites also offer No-deposit bonuses where players needn’t have to deposit anything into their account and can start with the free money offered by the online casino gaming sites. This business gimmick is of a limited trial period to attract the players into the casino gambling online sites.

Another mode of bonus is the First-time or Welcome bonuses where online casino gaming sites propose some welcome offer if you decide to visit their site and willing to deposit money into your account. This offer is worth taking up provided you read the terms and conditions of the casino gaming site clearly. Many casino gambling online sites also offer reloaded bonuses such as monthly bonuses to draw more clients into their sites. These bonuses are a good way for online players to check what’s in offer at the casino gambling online site.

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Oct 19 2009

New Casino Bonus Hunting Strategy

Online Casino Bonus Hunting Strategy In Old Day

The basic premise is simple. You deposit money in an online casino account – for example $100. The casino you signed up at will give you an equal bonus of $100, and your account now jumps up to $200. The casino requires you to play a certain amount before you can withdraw your funds. We call this the ” wagering requirement “, which you’ll find on the Terms and Conditions page of each online casino. Let’s say that at a particular casino you have to wager the amount of your deposit and the bonus money combined multiplied by 12 before you can withdraw any money from your account. Using the above example figures, this means you must place a total of $200 X 12 = $2,400 in bets before you can withdraw any funds. If it exists, wagering requirement is strictly enforced in all online casinos. If you withdraw any funds prior to meeting this requirement, you will usually lose the full amount of the bonus and any winnings from your play.

Best Online Casino Bonus Hunting Strategy Nowadays

Few years ago many bonus hunters would make a few low-risk wagers, let’s say $1/hand in a blackjack table, and then withdraw the bonus plus the deposit after the wager requirement is achieved. It was an easy and sure way to make a profit, but it usually takes more than 8 hours of playing. Also, today most online casinos develop methods to stop people from hunting their bonus, such as by greatly increasing the wagering requirement and introducing “sticky” bonuses ( these “sticky” bonuses cannot be withdrawn; you can only withdraw your deposit and your winnings ).

Does this mean the casino bonus hunting method is dead ? Not at all. If you follow our method, you could still make a killing from online casinos.

First, you need to know the basic blackjack strategy. ( e.g. when to hit, stand, and double down ). Next, deposit $100 and you will receive a free $100 sticky bonus ( now you have $200 in your account ). Enter a single hand blackjack table and start wagering $3. If you win, start a new hand with the same amount. If you lose that hand, double your wager ($6 now), and so on. Since most of the casino set their blackjack table’s limit to $100, you can only double your wager 5 times.

As blackjack is one of the quickest games in casinos, after 15 to 20 minutes of playing without losing all six consecutive hands, you should win around $200, and the wagering requirement will almost be achieved and you can cash out ( wager requirement is pretty low with sticky bonus ). You might think this strategy is pretty simple, and that’s the beauty of it; it works, and works amazingly well with you having to do minimal mental work, winning in a short amount of time. Only one out of four times would we lose six consecutive hands before winning $200.

By: Tracy Ma

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