Jim Wagner

Most poker players stick with poker when they gamble. But if you find that you can’t play poker right now, or you’re simply looking for poker alternatives, you need to know what your best options are. I’ve put together a list of the top 11 alternatives for poker players looking for another gambling game or activity to do. Each item on this list includes a quick explanation of the plusses and minuses, so you can find s gambling activity that fits what you’re looking for. 1 – Blackjack Read more [...]

If you’re like most gamblers you want to win when you gamble but you don’t know how. Instead of using proven advantage gambling methods to win, you rely on luck and hope. But hope and luck don’t equal profit. You can learn how to win when you gamble, but you have to start doing what winning players do. These advantage players have learned what works and what doesn’t, and you can learn the same things. Here are 11 advantage gambling methods that you can use to start making consistent Read more [...]

When I teach new gamblers to play, one of the things I focus on is helping them limit the number of mistakes they make. Every time you make a mistake when you’re gambling it costs you money. The best gambling games for beginners are simple games you can play without making any mistakes. Here’s a list of 11 gambling games for beginners that anyone can learn how to play quickly. Some of these games can be learned in less than a minute, and even the more complicated games on this list can be Read more [...]

When you’re stuck in your apartment because you’re sick or simply don’t have anywhere to go, it can be challenging to find ways to gamble at home. But there are plenty of ways you can still gamble at home when you can’t leave. I’ve made a list of 11 ways I’ve gambled at home over the years to share with you. This list covers just about any type of gambling you can think of, and probably includes a few things that you haven’t thought of. One of the upsides of gambling at home is Read more [...]

If you want to be a good blackjack player you have to learn how to use the best strategy. Some hands are easy to play, but many hands are more challenging. The best strategy is to get a strategy card or chart and use it when you play, but most players don’t use them. Here’s a list of 11 challenging blackjack hands that many players make a mistake on. You can find information about what the best play is for each hand, and an explanation of why you should play these hands a certain way. 1 – Read more [...]

Casinos are synonymous with glitz, glamour, and winning money. Everyone wants to stay at the best hotel-casino, eat expensive food, and hit their big payout. What people, and the gambling industry, don’t talk about is the ugly side of casino gambling. In this post, I'm going to cover 7 big casino gambling truths -- Vegas or not. 1- The Casino (House) Edge Is All Math Math. It’s a language of truths. It only lies to you if you do it wrong. And every casino game you sit down to gamble Read more [...]

One way casinos keep those wallets strolling through the door is by adding new gambling card games. This not only provides new customers, but it also improves their bottom line. When a casino launches a new game -- and especially a game that is exclusive to that casino -- people start talking. Obviously, the casinos won't do this unless the new game is profitable. And that's their prerogative. I often find myself in front of a new game, looking for similarities and variations to other more Read more [...]

Gambling has been traced all the way back to ancient civilizations of China and Mesopotamia. Venice legalized the first recorded casino nearly 400 years ago in 1626. Relatively speaking, casino chips are still very much in their infancy. Indulge me if you will and imagine a time not long ago when the Doyle Brunson and Johnny Chan of their day saddled up at a poker table. Only it’s not the poker chip you and I are accustomed to. No, they pull out small nuggets of gold or even gold dust. Obviously, Read more [...]

Gambling has always been a provocative means of entertainment. A night at the tables or the proper bet may be a life-changing event. Fortunes are decided, that is why it is no wonder that the gambling sensation ignites curiosity. Today I want to share some of the most inconceivable gambling facts about which you may not have heard. Here are 7 gambling facts that will blow your mind and quite possibly your socks off: 1 – Ancient Peoples Used Dice Games to Distribute Justice Historians have Read more [...]

Do you play slot machines? What most people don’t know is that slot machines are big business. Slot machines and other video gambling options are a big bulk of the dollars earned by casinos. Did you know that most Midwestern Casinos make the majority of their revenue from these games? Slot machines make up a little bit less than 90% of their annual profits. The big question is this: Should you play slot machines? I don’t think so. Let me tell you why: Why Slots? Reel spinning Read more [...]