Category: Gambling and Casinos

If you pay it close attention, there’s all kinds of ways to make a fortune in the business of sports. Here’s a story about an idea a whole bunch of law firms must be wishing they had thought of first.

For roughly sixty percent of the take, Curtis Management Group of Indianapolis has built a booming business and reputation for success, negotiating contracts and developing the business interests of inactive star athletes. That in itself isn’t unique, but their list of clients certainly is.

The majority of the inactive star athletes Curtis represent no longer play because they’re dead!

It is long established that there’s huge money to be made in appearance fees, licensing and endorsements by popular figures at the height of their careers. And, a ton of agents are waiting to pounce on the opportunity to do the marketing in an overly competitive field.

Back in the early 80’s, Mark A. Roesler, a young Indiana attorney saw his unheard of niche.

Armed with a legal knowledge of the rights of estate, and an inventive mind, Roesler set out to build his business, first focusing on deceased entertainers. Not long into his new venture, he unearthed a wealth of interest and lots of earning potential in sports legends. Promoting and protecting their rights is the bulk of his business.

Roesler’s list of clients under contract has grown to include some 80 deceased sports personalities; some of whom are earning the biggest paychecks of their er…lives. CMG’s “who’s who” stable includes the likes of Vince Lombardi, Johnny Unitas, Cy Young, Babe Ruth, and yes believe it…. Cigar.

Technologies such as realistic computer animation and super-imposed video imaging can bring sports legends of the past into the present to share the screen with live actors in modern day situations. The possibilities seem boundless and it all seems so natural.

There’s some very real advantages working with personalities whose never say die attitude is what made them famous in the first place.

Which kind of poker are you best at? There is no quick way to find out and only keeping poker statistics can help you. For math wizards, you may do this manually and be sure that you never forget a game. Or if you feel that you need a professional to help you, you may use a program at websites such as http://www.checkyourbets.com.

Once you know which poker you are good at, you should be able to answer another important question: Why are you winning most of the time at one variation of poker and losing often at the other? Is it because you have mastered the technical aspects of the game? Or is it because you are simply topnotch at the people aspects of poker? The technical skills of poker involve being adept at poker math, such as pot odds. The people skills involve bluffing and being able to modify the style of play.

You will find that poker players have different opinions about which of the two types of skills are more important. Many poker blogs are dedicated to their theories. However, here are personal theories about skills and games that you may want to check out.

In Longhand Limit Hold’em, the most important advantage of a poker player is his technical skills. The winning player must be patient and understands hand value. Your people skills won’t contribute much to your winnings. It is hard to bluff and it is useless to read your opponents since many hands reaches the showdown. The pot odds make a river fold make a river fold extremely chancy.

Your people skills will be more useful in Shorthand Limit Hold’em since there is more bluffing done, compared to Longhand Limit Hold’em. A winning player in Shorthand Limit Hold’em knows precisely when to increase his aggression and when to cool his heels. But you must not forget that it is still a limit hold’em poker. Mastering pot odds is still vital in winning the pot.

To win in a No-Limit Hold’em, both sound technical abilities and fairly accurate people skills are needed. Your technical abilities should include knowing when to call, to raise, to check, or to fold. Your people skills involve the reading of styles of your opponents. If opponents are timid, you can win and steal a lot of pots by bluffing. But you must also know when to fold if your opponent shows obstinacy. If your opponents are reckless and loose, you can win by patiently waiting for that opportunity to trap them. Then, wipe them out in one hand.

If you have a “gambling spirit”, you may be able to tolerate the huge swings in the Pot-Limit Omaha. The winning player should also be good at avoiding a tilt. A tilt is to play poorly or wildly after losing big or winning over awesome players. In Pot-Limit Omaha, you should be an expert at dealing with your opponents and at controlling yourself. Have fun.

Which Type Of Casino – Online or Traditional ?

Back in the early nineties before casinos came online, I used to visit my local casino in the city about two or three times a week to play roulette. Now, I don’t go at all. I now play all my casino games online in the comfort of my own home.

Since the introduction of online casinos in the mid-nineties, the growth and popularity has rocketed and will continue to grow due to the large internet population explosion. New casinos are appearing online almost on a weekly basis.

Compared to the traditional city casinos, the online casinos have many advantages, so lets look at some of them :-

Any Time, Anywhere.

As long as you have access to a computer you can play online casino games 24hrs a day, it doesn’t matter where you are or where you live. If you happen to own a portable lap top computer you can play any game you choose while on the move, no longer are you restricted to set hours or locations.

No Need To Dress Up.

The traditional casinos usually have a stuffy dress code. In other words you need to wear the correct clothing outlined by the casino, and if your not dressed to their liking then you will not be allowed in. Not so with using the online casinos, you can even play in the nude you want, or maybe you just want to sit in you underwear !

The Weather’s Not A Problem.

With the online casinos you don’t have to venture out anywhere, just make yourself comfortable and log on to an online casino, pour yourself a drink, and start playing.

No Travel Required.

Why waste time and money travelling when all you have to do is switch on your pc ? By the time you’ve travelled to and from your city casino, you could have played numerous games at an online casino in the comfort of your own surroundings.

The Safety Element.

There can be a safety issue when visiting the traditional casino, especially for women and people travelling on their own. The average casino can be a bit intimidating for single women so the online casinos provide an obvious solution by making it possible to play from home in safety. According to the media a very large percentage of online casino players are now female.

No Smoking Problems

Speaking from my own experiences I’ve found smoking to be a real problem especially when the casinos become busy. It’s a known fact that most heavy gamblers seem to be heavy smokers too, and at times the smoke can become unbearable. Even with air conditioning and the extractor fans in operation the smoke never seems to clear properly.

No Crowds

If you’re a shy quiet person, then a busy casino is not for you. On a busy table, there can be a lot of noise as well as people pushing and shoving. At times it can be difficult to get near the table to place your bets. At home, you can play quietly on your own without all the hassles that we’ve already mentioned.

Many More Games Online.

The online casinos also offer many more games to choose from, far too many to mention in this article. Check it out for yourself, you’ll be amazed at the choice of games that the online casinos have to offer.

Methods Of Payment.

The traditional casinos usually only accept cash, but the online casinos offer dozens of ways of paying, mostly by credit card so there’s no need for hard cash.

Play For Free.

The online casinos will let you set up a dummy account so that you can practice without using real money. You can practice as long as you want until you’re confident enough to start playing for real.

Free Money.

Yes, free money. In order to get your business most casinos will offer you a free cash deposit. The amounts can be anything from $20 to $50, and in certain cases much higher so shop around for the best deals.

So there you have it, these are the main reasons why I choose to use online casinos. I think these reasons are good enough to keep me away from the traditional land type casinos but maybe you don’t agree. If you’re one of those people who would sooner dress up, trail down to the city at night in all weathers, get pushed and shoved in a crowded smokey room, then I wish you good luck.

Author John Moore – please use my link http://www.casino-information-guide.com

Copyright 2006 Michael Heighen

Online casinos, also known as virtual casinos, are online versions of traditional (“brick and mortar”) casinos. Online casinos enable gamblers to play and wager on casino games through the Internet. Online casinos generally offer odds and payback percentages that are comparable to land-based casinos. Some online casinos claim higher payback percentages for slot machine games, and some publish payout percentage audits on their websites. Assuming that the online casino is using an appropriately programmed random number generator, table games like blackjack have an established house edge. The payout percentage for these games are established by the rules of the game.

Playing the games with better odds can help you win more often and collect more money. In games like roulette, there are many different types of bets all offering different odds. The best bets can sometimes be the one’s with the worst payout. In roulette betting on many numbers lowers payout, but increases your chances of winning. Games like craps can have worse odds than others, so it is advisable to stay away from those types of games.

The best games to play in online casinos are the games of skill like poker and blackjack. In poker, you are playing other players, so if you have higher skill, you can make quite a bit of cash. Tipping the odds in your favor is easy in games of skill because all you need to do is study up on how to play the game better. In blackjack you are playing the dealer. Blackjack is slightly tougher than poker in terms of odds because you have to get as close to 21 as possible without going over. Even the odds in blackjack can be tipped in your favor if you are smart with when to take a hit and when to stay.

Online casinos also have slot machines. The odds in slot machines are pretty bad. The payouts can be great, if you know exactly when to press the buttons, but there are still odds against you, one of the bad things about online casinos is that you are not physically present in a casino. Therefore, games that you usually have a physical impact on do not serve you as well. Video poker is also not as good because you are simply playing against a computer. You only win if you get certain hands, so skill is not as important. In online poker where you sit down at a table against other players, you can bet well, and make a lot of money. Video poker is completely random.

Online casinos are great places to have fun and make money. It is important to know a lot about every online casino game that you play. Stay away from games that you have no impact on, and try to play the games that require a certain level of skill. Following these suggestions will tip the odds in your favor and increase your chances of having a very successful and fulfilling online gambling experience.