Gambler's Right Attitude
Gambling as a social activity and as well as a profession has its accepted rules and standards of behavior. Be a good casino citizen by following these guidelines:
Good Gamblers' Traits
- Good gamblers don't gamble with more money than they can afford.
Gambling is just like other means of amusement. If it hurts for you to buy a $1,000 concert ticket, why throw away the same in gambling? Give yourself peace of mind by gambling only what you can afford to gamble with.
- Good gamblers budget their bankroll.
Just as you have a budget for amenities and luxuries, you should have a budget for your gambling. It can be small or big. The important thing is it must suit your lifestyle. Set a fixed amount of your monthly earnings to your bankroll, and no more than that. Then play the casino games it can accommodate.
- Good gamblers pay their debts.
It is an honorable thing to pay your debts on time, whether it involves gambling or not. Pay your debts and protect your reputation.
- Good gamblers know they can lose.
A mature gambler doesn't whine when he or she looses. Even with the best strategy, you can still lose big. Good gamblers know this and since they risk only what they can afford to, they don't lose sleep over it.
- Good gamblers don't put their faith in betting systems.
Betting systems are for suckers. You can use them for fun or for short-term use. But they never work 100% and you can't count on them to make you a guaranteed millionaire.
- Good gamblers don't cheat.
Cheating is a crime, PERIOD.
- Good gamblers pick the games they will play.
You must choose the most profitable games only. If it's slots, pick the best payout spread, for example. If it's blackjack, you must avoid 6 to 5 blackjack payouts and avoid shoes with low penetration. If it's roulette, you must play only European roulette and so on.
- Good gamblers don't abuse bonus money.
Bonus whoring is just that - being a whore. Casinos give you bonus money to entice you to join them, not to put themselves out of business. If you profit from a casino, show your loyalty and thanks by returning there to play again.
- Good gamblers are good people.
Gambling is a social activity. You do it to have a good time and enjoy the company of other people. Tip the dealers, be nice to your fellow players and treat waitresses with respect. This will make the experience more rewarding for all of you.