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The 4 Methods Used TO Cheat Casinos

Posted on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at 6:16 am



by Simon M Skinner

It’s pretty well known that Casinos do not like cheaters. Anyone who takes money illegally from them could be in for a rought time!

However, when it comes to felony and fraud charges, it is only considered cheating when a player is using an electronic aid or similar tool designed to unfairly cheat the casino or dealer.

Contrary to popular belief card counting is not actually considered a crime however casinos will not allow it and will usually ban you if they find you counting cards. They also make it seem a much worse crime than it acutally is.

Casino management and security departments are notoriously unpleasant to people they find cheating. However here are 4 methods that are used to cheat casinos out of money.

1. Blackjack And Counting Cards. The Hi-Lo method has been used throughout the years by people looking to get the edge on the casino when playing blackjack. This is how it works - When the cards are dealt you start with a count of zero. For every face card, 10 or ace that is dealt to you or any other player, take away one point. If a player is dealt a 2-6 add a point to the total. For a 7, 8 or 9 you add zero points (or just let the cards cancel each other out). Before each hand is dealt divide the count by the the number of decks (you estimate) are left. When the total hits +2 it is a better time to bet. When you count try nmot to move your lips as casinos will quickly get wise as to what you are up to!

2.Marking in Poker poker is an easier game to “rig” since you will often play against human opponents. Marking cards involves marking the back-end of cards through a variety of methods including blocking out parts of the card, shading parts of the card or scratching it. Then the player will either use special contact lenses or sunglasses to see the alteration, or may be able to read the marks with his own eye.

3.Craps - Dicing with the dice. Craps is a game of rolling dice and betting on the outcome of the throw. SOmeone looking to cheat at craps may slip ‘altered dice’ into the came. These dice may be rounded on one side or weighted differnetly than normal dice in order to increase the odds of a high number. A player may also try to manipulate the dice throw by placing the desired number face up in the palm of their hand and then throwing the dice in such a way that there is more chance that the dice will land with the desired number showing. Casinos are obviously aware of this technique and are on the look out for it so be careful.

4.Outsmarting the Slot Machines Though slot machines are improving in technology, some are still susceptible to the old “fake quarter” trick, so as long as the fake is the same size, makeup and density as the casino-provided quarters. Additionally, scammers have found that attaching string to a quarter can fool some slot machines into thinking you have placed a bet.

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Discover How To Copy XBOX 360 Games - Make Exact Copies Of Games

Posted on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at 5:45 am


by Tommy Paxton

If you are the lucky owner of an XBOX 360, you may have wondered before if it is possible to copy xbox 360 games using your computer. This is one question that we receive fairly regularly, so we decided it would be worthwhile to put together a quick guide showing you how this can be done.

If you have a burner on your computer, there’s a good chance you have made a copy of a CD before. Almost everyone has these days. In fact, it’s so common-place that almost every computer that is sold automatically comes with CD “ripping” software.

As you many already know, this type of software does not work for copying xbox 360 games. The games are made with unique copyright guards in place that block these programs from being able to make copies.

As you might have guessed, it was only so long before software companies figured out how to bypass these copyright protections. There is now specialized video game copying software that is able to get past these guards and can produce exact copies of any video game.

Are these programs difficult to use? Not at all - you just need a burner and you’re set to go.

How does it work? You simply put the game disc into your disc drive and the program will make a mirror image of the disc on your computer’s hard drive. You then put in a blank CD-R or DVD-R disc and this image is burned onto the blank disc. You are left with an exact copy of the original game.

The best video game copying softwares will be able to copy not only xbox 360 games, but also Nintendo Wii games, playstation games and any other game that comes on a disc.

Figuring out how to use this software is very simple once you get used to it . The better software out there will come along with full instructions on using the program so you can start using it immediately.

After you install the program, we suggest you make copies of all the xbox 360 games you have. This gives you a working backup copy in case anything ever happens to the original. It’s easy to make copies of any game you get your hands on once you start using this type of software.

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Tighten Up Poker Pro

Posted on Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at 9:06 am


by Eagle Bird

One of the most important things to know when playing Texas hold em poker is that you have to play tight. If you have a table full of players and everyone plays loose then how will you end up with a winner? On the other hand if everyone plays tight then you again, can’t have any winners.

It might look like you are winning but in fact you are just losing less than the next guy. The house is going to be the winner every time. This is because everyone is playing the same game.

Always have your own style. Don’t be predictable! And make sure that no one knows your next move.

A good rule to follow if you want to win is to observe how the games are being played for a while. Do the opposite of how the game is being played. It won’t take that long to catch on.

Tight games are played loose and vice versa. This is the way to win! You gain the upper hand in a loose game if you play tight but in a tight game you won’t get the upper hand, ever.

You have to remember this because people that play this game usually know what they are doing. Players have a tendency to come and go a lot in this game. A lot of people fold right away.

The result of this is smaller pots so the game might get tighter as you play. If your game gets too tight, maybe it is time to pack it up for the night. For obvious reasons it would be a great game if you were the only tight playing player at the table in a loose game but odds are that isn’t going to occur.

Inevitably it would be a beautiful game if you were the only one playing in this manner. But in a loose game the odds are that isn’t very feasible. Often players that are loose players will tighten up their game.

However, this usually does not last for very long. This is a game of skill and in the long run you just develop a knack for it. Just study for a while and see exactly how many people call to see the flop in every hand.

Study the players and remember which ones stay in on a slim chance and which ones fold more than they do anything else. Soon you will know that the ones that stay on anything. And which are keeping their fingers crossed.

Further, this indicates that when the folders stay in, you had better have something good or drop. There are all types of things that you can learn just from watching. This is all part of developing your game.

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Creating a custom avatar in SL

Posted on Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at 8:14 am


by Cathereine Night

Hey brand new Second Life fans! Tired of looking new and boring? Want a sexy custom look that will make the other residents fall head over heels in love? Then you need to find several things to make yourself look uniquely you! Follow these steps and you will be on your way to a new impressive look.

Some things you need: Skin Texture Shape Hairstyle Windows to the soul Accessories Clothing Boots, Heels, or Sneakers Couple of Hours Lindens

To Begin you need a really good skin & shape! I put these two together because they go hand in hand. A good shape and skin are essential to both men and women who want to look good in Second Life. It is important especially if you plan to run a business.

But it is also important because how you look impacts how people react to you. Few people take a basic “Ruth” seriously. Ruth is the term used for new players who have the basic and somewhat ugly basic skin and body shape.

This is not a difficult thing to do. All you do is use the searches reinforced into the SL client and do a search for skins & shapes. Most of these cost between $L500 and $L3000 lindens.

There are cheaper deals out there, but be on guard if they do not allow you to see a demo of the skin or shape. Just like in the real world the people in Second Life are not always good or fair people.

You do not even have to stay human! If you would like to you can search for “Furry” or “Neko” and become an animal like character with your avatar. There is a large number of residents who have chosen to become a Neko or Furry Digital Avie.

The next thing you want is great hair. The basic hair is very plain and will not help you set up your individual personality very well. So go shopping around to see which hair creators are best for both price and quality.

There is no need to settle on just one store, but if you like most of the styles there, you will have a lot of hair that exactly matches color wise too! Again to find hair you simply do searches in the built in search feature of Second Life.

After skin, hair, and shape, you will need an animation over-ride, also referred to as an “AO”. By now you have noticed that you are walking around like you’re stuck to a rigid board and have a limp. Not very flattering

Yet an AO will fix that and add your personal style! Searching for AO or Animation Override can bring good results. There are hundreds of animation over-ride models out there for you to choose from, and each remarkably has a theme like “bad boy” or “sweet girl”.

Now you look so much sexier and you are no longer walking around SL like a pirate with a peg-leg. The final items you will want to acquire are things to wear and footwear.

This might take a while, but it can be extremely fun! Nice clothing from good designers will run you from $L100 to $L3000 per outfit.

The typical outfit tends to cost about $L400. There are some freebies out there that are not too sorry if you?re on a small budget as well. I hope that this has helped and you will enjoy your time in Second Life!

Some things to remember:

Prices can vary greatly, but you can find quality on a budget. Check over the last few pages of the classified, prices are usually lower. If a price seems to high.. Watch your wallet! If a photo seems blurry, avoid the product If a shoot looks photo shopped, watch out!

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How to Inspire Your Family

Posted on Monday, November 10, 2008 at 8:52 am


by Marty Lee Parker

Teaching your kids and preparing them for the challenges and struggles in life is an on going task that requires lots of work. I have always wished that there were something that would help me share enriching values and ideas that would allow my kids to lead successful and fulfilling lives. I have discovered an aid that makes passing on words of wisdom to your kids super easy and fun. It is called the “Chatterbox”.

The Chatterbox is a box of index cards much like that of your grandma’s recipe box. Instead of cards filled with the ingredients for yummy edibles, the Chatterbox cards are filled with the ingredients on how to raise confident, motivated and responsible children that are poised for great success in life!

In our family we, place the Chatterbox on the kitchen table and every morning at breakfast I pull out one of the cards and read them to my children. My children are excited each morning as they get to discuss topics and ideas about achievement, getting along with others, money skills, goal planning and family life. I can tell in their responses to my questions that they feel important talking about their opinions and dreams.

As a parent I feel satisfied knowing that we have discussed how to act when you don’t get what you want, how when one door closes another door opens, how to get what you want out of life you need to plan for it, how you can choose to be positive in every situation.

The Chatterbox is a perfect name for this tool in growing your children’s life skills. It really gets kids talking beyond the typical “yes”, “no” and “I don’t know” responses. On each card there are questions to ask your kids, a quote from a great achiever throughout history, a valuable synopsis of the topic at hand and quick games to play.

With all the tasks to do everyday, teaching your kids morals, values and how to be a success can easily be overlooked. The Chatterbox helps parents with the important task of passing on a positive mindset and words of wisdom to their children. For more information visit www.chatterboxgames.com.

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Discover The Incredibly Easy Way To Download Full XBOX 360 Games

Posted on Sunday, November 9, 2008 at 11:07 am


by Tommy Paxton

With the number of emails that we have answered recently about downloading XBOX 360 games, we thought it would be a good idea to write a quick guide about downloading xbox 360 games.

Microsoft has to be thrilled with the success of the xbox 360. Even with the newer systems that have been launched since the xbox was released, the 360 continues to keep their loyal customers and pick up new fans every day. It’s a powerful system that has earned it position at the top of the video game industry.

For xbox owners that like to try new games, there’s no better feature than being able to download xbox 360 games. You don’t have to worry about forking over some cash each time you want to try out a new game - you just have to fire up your computer.

Allright - let’s cut to the chase and talk about how you can download xbox 360 games.

There are two options online for searching for xbox 360 downloads, although one is definately better than the other.

Option number one is to open up your favorite search engine and punch in “free xbox 360 game downloads”. Many have tried this (us included!) but you will quickly find out that any website that comes up will end up being a waste of time.

These types of sites have a bad reputation for spreading viruses and other computer infections. Because these sites don’t have any type of monitoring system, you can never be sure of what you are downloading.

Second problem - the download speeds are slow and unfortunately many of the xbox game files that are offered don’t even work when you try to use them. It can get annoying very quickly!

The second option to find xbox 360 game downloads is a much better option for xbox gamers. There are now specialty xbox download websites that have been put together by companies that saw that there was a demand for game downloads. They offer unlimited game downloads when you register at their website as a member.

It isn’t only xbox games that you download from these websites - there are also movies, TV shows and other media files that you can download. It’s impressive to see the selection that they offer.

As you may have already guessed, these website do charge a small fee to become a member. It’s only about $50 though and this is a one-time fee that gives you unlimited access to xbox downloads. Once you are a member, you are a member for life. All it takes is you logging in and you can then download as many games as you want.

As a member you also get all the software that is needed to make the games work on your xbox 360. Setting everything up takes about 10 minutes and the entire process is incredibly easy.

The one thing to watch for is websites that charge a monthly fee or “per-download” fees. There are some that do this so that they can make a few extra bucks. However, you will want to choose a site that only bills you a one-time fee for unlimited downloads.

When you do start to download xbox 360 games you really open a whole new world for your system. It gives you an easy to find new games without having to whip out your wallet each time. Enjoy!

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Poker Etiquette and Commo Decency

Posted on Sunday, November 9, 2008 at 9:33 am


by PS Cracker

People play poker because it is something they enjoy doing and they enjoy playing. Texas Hold ‘Em is a game of money. You should not enter a game because you need or think you are going to make money.

The fact is that most people don’t win. If you need to make money you would probably enjoy something that involves far fewer risks. Sometimes there is a player at the table that you think maybe will drive you up a wall.

Sometimes there is a player at the table that you think just might drive you up a wall. Nothing can be more annoying than having to sit next to that person. So, make sure that you are never that person.

There are certain rules to follow and things that often do or do not make sense. You have to follow the rules anyways. Well, that is if you want people left who are willing to play with you.

The first rule is not to react while you play cards. Have a stone face when you look at your hand. Do not let anyone read you at all.

If you are going to let people read you then you should just play all your cards face up. Never let anyone see your hands while a hand is in play. There may or may not be technical regulations you’ll breach.

There may or may not be technical regulations in place. So think about it for just a minute. People will believe that you’re crazy for beginners if you show your hand, and planned to stay.

You are going to look like a fool for starters! If you show your hand and planned on staying in, kiss that thought goodbye. That stunt is an automatic fold, a dead hand.

If this happens as a simple “accident”, better say that you’re sorry a lot. There are some other stupid and rude things that you should never do. Fold your hand, sit back and watch the flop.

Then react so that everyone knows what happened. Again, it can potentially destroy a pot by giving some players an advantage. Again, this will make people angry.

Again, it can potentially ruin a pot by giving some players an advantage. These are just a couple of rules to follow. Know this so that you are at least humble about what you are doing and don’t make your opponents want to walk away from the game because they can’t stand playing with you anymore.

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Sudoku’s Storied History

Posted on Sunday, November 9, 2008 at 7:16 am


by Terence Uniacke

Modern generations marvel at the intelligence and creativity displayed by ancient civilizations. The great pyramids of ancient Egypt are the perfect example of incredible design and unmitigated human accomplishment. In ancient times, people were dependant on their minds to create, solve, and entertain. Today, most people turn their minds off and turn on the TV or radio when it’s time to be entertained.

Every once in a while, when media gets dull and our minds need sharpening, people will turn to riddles and brain twisters. It’s how we explore our thought processes, and how we develop our creativity. Without puzzles and riddles, our brains become stagnant. Humans innately love and need activities that twist the mind and form new ideas.

Some of our most enduring games and puzzles were based on the ideas of ancient peoples, with changes and innovations applied along the way. Beautiful in its simplicity yet intoxicatingly challenging, Sudoku is one of the games that may well have existed since the ancient times. The history of Sudoku is as interesting as the puzzle itself.

The game also has a fascinating history. First published in 1979 in an American puzzle game book, it was likely invented by veteran puzzle creator Howard Garns. Japanese publishers brought it there a few years later, and gave it a new name, meaning “the digits must remain single”, which was later shortened to Sudoku. Japanese players instantly loved the game, and after 1984, it began its long rise to world domination. Millions of adherents around the world have improved their mental agility by playing Sudoku rather than staring at mindless TV shows.

Sudoku was created by Howard Garns at the end of his career as a puzzle maker. A retired architect, Garns enjoyed making puzzles as a freelancer, and he knew how to make a great one. He based it on the Latin Square puzzle work by Euler, an ancient game that Garns improved by adding a third dimension. With the addition of a partially completed grid, Garns had a winner on his hands that players immediately loved.

Once the game had arrived in Japan, a few years after its invention, its name was changed from “Number Place” to “Sudoku.” A Japanese company copyrighted the name later on, and helped launch the game to Europe and around the world.

For the first few years, players used paper and pencil to play the game, but in 1989, a computerized version was introduced. More recently, a Rubik’s Cube style version of Sudoku has been constructed.

In the year 1997, the popularity of Sudoku in the media had reached overwhelming heights. A Hong Kong judge named Wayne Gould became so engulfed by the game, he developed his own computerized version of a Sudoku creator.

Newspapers in many countries began printing Sudoku puzzles, and they would sell out for that reason alone. Some analysts stated that Sudoku was the world’s fasted growing puzzle, and it perhaps peaked in popularity in 2005.

Knowing something of the history of Sudoku adds a nice touch to this enjoyable pastime. From its beginnings in the ancient world, to adaptation using modern computers, to global acceptance, Sudoku has come a long way in a short time. Thanks to Howard Garns for creating a puzzle that brings pleasure and brain stimulation to millions of people every day.

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Texas Holdem Skills and Tips

Posted on Sunday, November 9, 2008 at 3:57 am


by Thirty Something

The basics of Texas hold’ em has play beginning with each player receiving two cards, face down. The player in the small blind gets the first card and the player in the button seat gets that last card. A standard poker deck is used.

The cards that each player gets down are what are called the hole cards. These are the only cards that the player will get that he doesn’t have to use as community cards. These cards will not be shown until the show down.

These cards will not be revealed until the show down. The first agenda is the pre flop betting round. Beginning with the player to the immediate left of the dealer and rotates in a clockwise position.

Betting rounds go on until each player has folded. The other options that end the game are if a player puts all of their chips in or matched the other player’s bets. If there are at least two players left after the pre-flop betting round the dealer deals a flop of three community cards face up.

Then there is an additional round. A single card called the fourth street card or the tower card is played after the flop. Another round is then played.

This is followed by another betting round. Another community card is laid. It is called either the river card or the fifth street card.

Next, another betting round is played. Then, if needed, the showdown will occur. Traditionally, if you play this game in a casino, don’t be surprised if the dealer burns a card before the flop.

This is done so that other players can’t see the bottom card. In the event that a player does bet and the other player has the best hand, he does not have to reveal his hand. If two or more players remain post last bet then the remaining players will face what is called a showdown.

If a player bets and all other players fold, then the remaining player is awarded the pot and is not required to show his hole cards. If there are two or more players still in after the final round of betting then there will be what is called the showdown. At this point each player would be working from seven cards, the two in the hole and the five community cards.

When he does this then he chooses to play the board. Players that play the board will likely spilt the pot. Pots are always split equally.

If the best hand is shared by more than one player, then the pot is split equally among them, with any extra chips going to the first players after the button in clockwise order.

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Strategies for Online Casino Gambling

Posted on Saturday, November 8, 2008 at 9:34 am


by Johnson

Online casino gambling has lured the hearts of every game lover with its quick and easy procedure. If you move back to the history of gambling, you’ll realize the factors that led to flourishing development of online gambling in today’s growing scenario. If you are a true game lover, you must have been enjoyed the pleasure of free online gambling. You’ll be positively realized why the virtual casino games are set to become even more popular than they already are.

Gone are the days when people had to visit traditional gambling centers to play their moves but in modern world playing a trick or bet have become so easy and enjoyable. Reading and studying poker books and forums are good methods to use but to really get down to the details of your poker game and improve them significantly you need a few select poker tools. Just login to different gambling websites to see different online casino gambling that can give you real fun. This can easily amount to a great deal of hours but the best poker tools are definitely worth your time, as your long term improvements will be worth the effort. Once you decided to go for a particular game, playing your trick or bets can be easily done.

In some websites registering to websites is not necessary, just choose your game and start playing. Within minutes you can transit a heavy sum. Once you know a little more than the basics of the game it is time to start thinking about which online poker tools can best help you improve. They provide a brief detail about the game and give a facility to ask your query. Furthermore, you can see your seniors in the game and learn a few lessons.

The love of casino and gambling is clinching the interest of people from around two thousand years if you hope pick up a few poker tools, but them on your PC. If you are looking for safety of the betting, these websites follow a strict safety method to protect the interests of online gamblers to bring trust and confidence.

Online casino gambling is gaining a huge attraction and popularity. According to the recent data, the online gambling market is involving millions of dollars every day. Improvement or success with poker tools are not automatic anyone trying you tell you otherwise is not being entirely truthful Good poker tools all demand that you put in a big effort trying to learn how to use and understand them. If you have some gambling desires and want to pursue them, visiting free casino games would be fun. Besides, trying your luck you also can learn some valuable tricks too.

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