Milos Markovic
August 11, 2021
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Milos Markovic
July 11, 2019
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June 1, 2023
Milos Markovic
Online gambling has not been around for that long. Live casinos are even newer! Every innovation will have to face a bit of scepticism from existing players. It needs to make a strong argument as to why it is better than the real deal. For the most part, both online casinos and live dealer games have succeeded in doing this. Still, that did not mean it was not an uphill battle. Back then, online transactions were not nearly as commonplace as they are today. Developers and operato...
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Blackjack and baccarat stand out as by far the most popular card games you can play at a casino table. Both are acclaimed casino classics, played and enjoyed by millions of people worldwide. However, these two games are also fundamentally different on many levels. While blackjack has a reputation as the game of choice for dedicated punters, baccarat has recently come into the spotlight as a favorite among high-rollers and big spenders. Most notably, UFC president and renowned gambler Dana Whi...
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You’ve probably wondered if online blackjack is really fair – or just cleverly rigged. The short answer is no – it’s not. However, it’s incredibly important to understand that “not rigged” simply means that online blackjack follows the standard rules of the game. According to these rules, the casino has a built-in statistical advantage. Like any gambling game, blackjack was designed so that the house will always win in the long run. We should also note that online blackjack i...
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Roulette just might be the most fun game in the casino. It is super easy to play and makes for great socializing. Yet at the same time, gamblers come up with all kinds of imaginative betting strategies to get ahead. Some of those are related to names, dates and birthdays. Others are tied to bankroll management practices, some of which are foolish. Before implementing any strategy, the roulette player must choose which type of bet best fits his strategy....
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Dragon Tiger is easily one of the simplest games you can play at a live dealer casino. It only offers two main bets, and this binary choice of Dragon and Tiger is what makes the game so appealing to many players. However, this simplicity also makes Dragon Tiger an excellent candidate for extra features and options such as side bets. Side bets in Dragon Tigers are additional, optional wagers that allow players to bet on various aspects of the current round besides the standard Dragon, Tiger...
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How Roulette Odds Work Odds in roulette primarily revolve around numbers covered by the bet – the wider the bet, the better the odds are that it will win. The more numbers your bet covers, the higher the chances of winning are, but the lower the payout. However, the standard European roulette wheel has 37 pockets. That’s 36 regular red and black pockets and a single green zero, which totals 37 possible outcomes in every round of roulette. This is important because the green zero is no...
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Bending cards in baccarat is a long-standing tradition that ties into the game’s storied history as well as its flashy nature. If you ever wanted to know why players and dealers often bend and squeeze cards as they flip them, this article offers a straightforward answer while also diving deep into the cultural, psychological and rule-based aspects of the practice. Picture this: you’re sitting at the high-limit baccarat table of a Macau hotel-casino. You have a solid streak and a lot ridin...
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The term ‘Monkey’ in blackjack is slang for any card with a value of ten: 10, Jack, Queen, or King. It’s believed to originate in Asian casinos, where it’s used to signify good luck. Since 10-value cards are widely considered to be ‘good’ cards for most blackjack hands, players tend to either hope for a ‘Monkey’ or use the term to express excitement for drawing a strong hand. Although it’s not a particularly common term in online casinos, its use is becoming more common ...
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Perfect Pairs is an optional side bet in blackjack that wins if the first two cards you draw are of the same rank. The bet pays more if the two cards are also of the same color or suit. Perfect Pairs are typically marked by ‘PP’ on blackjack tables and games. What does PP Mean in Blackjack? PP = Perfect Pairs (a side bet)...
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Blackjack side bets are optional wagers placed alongside the main bet during a game of blackjack. They typically involve predicting some aspect of the cards that will be drawn in the upcoming round, but the specific rules, odds, and win conditions of these bets can vary greatly. Side bets in blackjack are an extra feature that isn’t always available, nor are they necessary to play the main game. They are typically used to add some color and variety to blackjack tables, which would otherwise...