Only do what you do best.

Are you playing Slots, Roulette, Poker, Craps, Blackjack, Pontoon or even Video Poker when you are in online casinos? All casino games have easy learning curve and most people should be able to put wager and start playing in just a couple of minutes. The question is are you good at the games that you choose to play in? Don't know if you should increase your wager or decrease it?

Honestly, I will say that there is no luck involved when it comes to play in online casinos. You have to know how to deduce the odd based on the play results. And, the odd changes during the play. Let say you are into Blackjack. You have to know that you have better odd when there is more high cards been dealt, e.g. 10, J, Q, K, and A. And, the odd is lower when the decks start to deal more low cards, e.g 2, 3, 4, and 5. All this acute observation should be considered before you put the wager for the next bet. Each new bet should be done with due consideration. I do not deny that it is easy to be carried away once the play started. Slow down a bit and think before pressing the "deal" button.

Choose the game you are best at before you even commit those chips. Personally, I play only at the blackjack tables. It is the only game that I'm best in. I know the Blackjack optimal strategy by heart and everything flows naturally. You will have to find your own favorite game. Be it Blackjack, Craps or Roulette, you need to be proficient in the game you choose. We have no room for mistakes when the real wagering starts. Before you even think of downloading the casino software, ask yourself if you know the game any of the games well enough. This should be your first checklist.

Keep in mind that each online casino may have different rules even for a same type of game. If you are not sure, ask the customer support. Only proceed when you know all the information. As for me, I normally play Blackjack. When it comes to Blackjack, I would normally ask this questions:

1. How many decks are used? More decks, higher house edge.
   
2. Does dealer hit or stand on soft 17? House edge is higher if dealer hit on soft 17!!
   
3. How player is paid on Blackjack? Standard is 3 to 2 but sometimes some online casino paid it differently, so watch out.
   
4. Is it allowed to double-down on split?
5. Is it allowed to re-split?

Remember, stick to the game you are best at. For me, it is Blackjack. The bottom line is always to verify and confirm individual online casino's rules before committing your chips!

Risk comes from not knowing what you're doing!

I'm churning out this blog to share all about my experiences in the journey of professional online gambling. Before you proceed, I would like to warn that online gambling is not for faint-hearted. It is only for those who are willing to take full responsibility of their actions and consequences. You need to have upmost discipline plus full commitment. It's not gonna be a stroll in the park! It is just like any other professions out there. There is no free lunch out there. But, if you manage to pull it through just like me, you will get back more than what you lose! Don't just take my word for it. This weblog will be the true life diary of my online gambling journey. Continue reading and be my witness!

Knowing what you are doing is the most important thing even before you click on those link to any online casinos out there. The money is real and the risk is huge. Only with proper plan and discipline, you can be a professional. I first started to play on online casinos in June 2005. My first journey was a mess. I did not know what I was getting myself into. The pain of losing is excruciating and the joy of winning is real. This two emotions will always be part and puzzle of any professional online gambler wannabe.

I started out with a USD7,000 savings, managed to raise it up to USD15,000 in multiple online casinos in a span of one month. But, those USD15,000 was gone into thin air in a matter of a week. Losing USD7,000 was real and the pain was killing me. It took me around 8 months to win back those savings and plus much more after that. So, what went wrong in the first place? Anybody that goes gambling should know that it is possible to make big bucks fast in casinos. So, what does it that stop us from taking all those big bucks from the online casinos? I'm not going to share too much into details on this posting, but just one word for you to ponder on until my next posting, "RISK!"

As quoted by Warren Buffett, one of the world richest investors, "Risk comes from not knowing what you're doing." Know the rules, handle it as a professional and walk away as a winner. I will share more about how to actually win in online casinos in our next entry. Until next time, adios!