Stupid Question

[parkmyjag]

Hi,

I am new here. I would like to ask a stupid question here if I can, does anyone on this forum make money playing on online casinos? If so, which games to you make it in?

The reason I ask this is that I have been playing online for the last 3 months for fun money on various casinos. I have been doing ok, but as soon as I convert to real money I lose. Is it possible that when you play for free these online casinos work out what you are trying to do but let you win, and as soon as you play for real they clean you out?

I have bought many systems and I have to see one, just ONE that wins consistently, whether in the short-term or long-term.

I would really like some good advice on which game offers a good chance to win some real money, over these few months I have got the impression that the majority if not all lose to online casinos...am I wrong??

Thanks,

park

 

[sirius]

Your systems won't make any difference but you always have a good chance of winning, especially if you know how to play the games properly. It's only after a large volume of many thousands of plays will the casino be sure of being ahead of the players. Any individual player has a good chance of winning. These are the current poll results that members of my forum have answered to a similar question to your one.

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Is your gambling expenditure under control?

Yes, I don't spend more than I can afford.
66% [26]

I am a big loser overall and am in debt because of it.
20% [8]

I am an overall winner with gambling.
12% [5]

Total Votes : 39

 

[caruso]

I have bought many systems and I have to see one, just ONE that wins consistently, whether in the short-term or long-term.

Then you're seeing faces in the clouds. There are none.

 

[Slotster!]

I'm defo down overall as a high risk slot junkie - but that's where the fun is for me. I sometimes spend a few days/month creeping back up on Blackjack, but I like the buzz of knowing the next spin might be a good few thousand, as opposed to 3/1 at best.

I did reasonably well on roulette for a good while, but quit before it would've inevitably all got sucked back in!...

Gotta be patient, determined and plenty of free time to do the blackjack thing and stand the best chance of finishing up!

Pick a reputable casino, don't ever try to make a living out of it - and only play with money you can afford to lose. Stick with that and you won't go far wrong. You probably won't become a millionaire, but then again you might

 

[Vesuvio]

The reason I ask this is that I have been playing online for the last 3 months for fun money on various casinos. I have been doing ok, but as soon as I convert to real money I lose. Is it possible that when you play for free these online casinos work out what you are trying to do but let you win, and as soon as you play for real they clean you out?

Nothing that personalised or time consuming, but would you make your free play casino slightly more forgiving to encourage players to play for real? - of course!

I have bought many systems and I have to see one, just ONE that wins consistently, whether in the short-term or long-term.

There's a surprise. Logically/mathematically none of them can win in the long term on games where the odds are against you - except by getting people to buy them There's a chance a system might exploit rigged on-line software, but you can be 99% sure that anyone trying to sell you one of these hasn't really cracked it.

I would really like some good advice on which game offers a good chance to win some real money, over these few months I have got the impression that the majority if not all lose to online casinos...am I wrong??

All games give you a chance of winning short term & will almost certainly lose you money in the long term... unless you combine low house edge games (blackjack, video poker etc.) with bonuses in which case you can turn the odds in your favour. It needs patience, discipline & can be very boring, so you'll have to decide if it's really for you. Think of it as a well paid part time job rather than gambling. If you just want to have fun then you have to expect to lose overall, but if you use some money management and set targets there's no reason you can't keep your potential losses down to a reasonable level for any form of entertainment.

 

[Macgyver]

I have bought many systems and I have to see one, just ONE that wins consistently, whether in the short-term or long-term.

I think what parkmyjag meant to say was "I have YET to see one ..."

It just makes more sense in the whole context of his post.

 

[Simmo!]

What i make on Video Poker i lose in true Slotster fashion...on the slots. However my tip of the day - Double Bonus Video Poker on Cryptologic casinos like Intercasino or Littlewoods - 99.94% expected return with 0.1% cashback = 100.04% ER

Juts gets a bit boring after a while unless you've the bank for 10-play

 

[GrandMaster]

I'm defo down overall as a high risk slot junkie - but that's where the fun is for me. I sometimes spend a few days/month creeping back up on Blackjack, but I like the buzz of knowing the next spin might be a good few thousand, as opposed to 3/1 at best.

You should consider video poker. Royal flush usually pays 800 times your stake, which is comparable to many slots, but the house edge on video poker is much smaller than on slots.

 

[mitch]

It needs patience, discipline & can be very boring, so you'll have to decide if it's really for you. Think of it as a well paid part time job rather than gambling.

I totally agree Vesuvio.

I'm interested to know how you control the boredom factor.
After two years I get no thrill from the process of internet betting. Far from a tingle of anticipation at the prospect of my next betting session I almost have to force myself to start as I am bored out of my tree by the whole process.

It's only the money that makes me do it, the hourly rate is well in excess of my day job!

I play blackjack nearly all the time, sometimes I play blackjack switch for interest but this takes me much longer to play through the WR. Gain in one way and lose in another!

I play a progression system for a bit of interest and it gets my money down quicker but, of course, this tests the willpower somewhat and could be the start of a slippery slope.

Have even considered playing some slots only bonuses but wonder whether it's worth the risk of getting hooked on the game the casinos love you to play.

I play on a laptop in front of the TV but it's hard to become involved in a programme when you have to concentrate on playing BS.

I have done autoplay occasionally but I feel too much of this will get you barred from bonuses thereby defeating the object somewhat!

Any tricks of the trade you want to share Vesuvio or do you just put up with it for the sake of your financial wellbeing?

Mitch

"win don't gamble"

 

[galimberti11]

Your question is not stupid:
i notice that some casino let you win great sum the first time you deposit and other seems to let you lose to have an advantage over you

Then in the long run you lose.
This is the basic concept.
It happens also in landed casino, but there is more difficult to return like in online casino.
It must be said that they can also control your game by their server!

If you play Bj you have to avoid MG and Playtech and find some reputable casino to play. In my opinion there are only few.

try to take an advantage by reaching monthly bonus without betting anything else during the month: this is very difficult, and it's not funny, but it's the only way to win.

 

[Vesuvio]

Mitch,

I feel the same way, but I don't really have any magic solution. I guess we just have to accept a little boredom in return for the extra cash!

I tend to play more VP than BJ now as it's slightly less mind numbing. You're right, if you want to have any fun playing BJ you have to manufacture your own entertainment by upping the stakes or adopting weird and wonderful progressive systems. I'd never turn down the chance of using the autoplay, though you may be right that it makes you less likely to get a few extra bonuses.

It's worth having a go at the MG slots-only offers as you should come out ahead overall (for once variance really is your friend - the total you can lose in lost deposits isn't that high & one or two good wins should cover it). I found it fun but not really addictive - you lose money and most of your deposits too quickly for that! Bizarrely the only casino game I think I'm in any danger of becoming addicted to is Let it Ride

 

[mitch]

Mitch,

I feel the same way, but I don't really have any magic solution. I guess we just have to accept a little boredom in return for the extra cash!
I tend to play more VP than BJ now as it's slightly less mind numbing.
It's worth having a go at the MG slots-only offers as you should come out ahead overall (for once variance really is your friend - the total you can lose in lost deposits isn't that high & one or two good wins should cover it). I found it fun but not really addictive - you lose money and most of your deposits too quickly for that! Bizarrely the only casino game I think I'm in any danger of becoming addicted to is Let it Ride

Cheers Vesuvio.
I feel a slots session is just round the corner.

Mitch

 

[Slotster!]

Cheers Vesuvio.
I feel a slots session is just round the corner.

Mitch

Ah! You know it makes sense

 

[KasinoKing]

I am new here. I would like to ask a stupid question here if I can, does anyone on this forum make money playing on online casinos? If so, which games to you make it in?

I don't want to be boring by continually repeating myself , but I have made profit in 34 of the last 37 months by careful use (not abuse) of bonuses.
So yes, some people here do regularly make profit from online casinos.
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I'm interested to know how you control the boredom factor.
After two years I get no thrill from the process of internet betting. Far from a tingle of anticipation at the prospect of my next betting session I almost have to force myself to start as I am bored out of my tree by the whole process.

It's only the money that makes me do it, the hourly rate is well in excess of my day job!

I play blackjack nearly all the time, sometimes I play blackjack switch for interest but this takes me much longer to play through the WR. Gain in one way and lose in another!

You poor old sod! I couldn't even turn on the PC if it was boring!
Repeating myself again, but I play very little Blackjack (it's rigged! ) or Video Poker, but I still do very nicely, thank you, playing more exciting games like Stud, PaiGow, 3-card, and slots. I know the house edge is higher, but you only need a little run of good fortune to let you quit ahead, then switch to a different game.
I used to play Let-it-Ride as well, but about the last 10 times I played it, it took the P like nothing on earth, so now I just can't face it!
Tell you what, you give my games a try, and I promise I'll do a few bets over $20!

 

[vgyhnji]

'I am new here. I would like to ask a stupid question here if I can,

Welcome to the forum parkmyjag - not a stupid question but you rarely get a straight answer!

'does anyone on this forum make money playing on online casinos? If so, which games to you make it in?'

I do - playing BJ only.

'The reason I ask this is that I have been playing online for the last 3 months for fun money on various casinos. I have been doing ok, but as soon as I convert to real money I lose. Is it possible that when you play for free these online casinos work out what you are trying to do but let you win, and as soon as you play for real they clean you out?'

No - not unless you subscribe to conspiracy theories (I don't). Some casino's use the same server/RNG generator to play the games for 'fun' as play for 'real money'. Some do not. If more players spent time and effort testing and recording the results for both 'fun' and 'real money' they might be surprised as to how many 'fun' sessions would put you off playing for real. No doubt there are and have been casino's who tweak the 'fun' games but they are probably well known for being rogues anyway and you would obviously be well advised to stay away.

'I have bought many systems and I have to see one, just ONE that wins consistently, whether in the short-term or long-term.'

You are more likely to be succesful if you invest your own time and energy into your own research to develop a strategy that works best for you. (I often liken this game to that of horse racing and the 'tips' that abound from there, most of the 'info' for sale is rubbish, (those really in the know will keep it to themselves for personal gain, or, those who sell their 'info' with genuine intent, are probably mis-informed themselves).

My own systematic approach to winning consistently from online BJ is 'hopefully' somewhat unique, I dont win every single session but I win overall.

'I would really like some good advice on which game offers a good chance to win some real money,'

For me its BJ.

'over these few months I have got the impression that the majority if not all lose to online casinos...am I wrong??'

Not at all - you are quite correct - otherwise there would be no casinos left.

Best of luck in your 'real money' gaming parkmyjag.

 

[mitch]

I still do very nicely, thank you, playing more exciting games like Stud, PaiGow, 3-card, and slots. Tell you what, you give my games a try, and I promise I'll do a few bets over $20!

KK

I downloaded a new casino today. They offered a 200% sticky bonus but didn't allow blackjack to be played until you had met the WR. I deposited $100 then bet $150 on my first ever hand of 3-card. Drew K,Q,10, played, dealer drew an Ace! $300 lost!

So are you going to do a few hands over $20 now?

Mitch

 

[galimberti11]

KK

I downloaded a new casino today. They offered a 200% sticky bonus but didn't allow blackjack to be played until you had met the WR. I deposited $100 then bet $150 on my first ever hand of 3-card. Drew K,Q,10, played, dealer drew an Ace! $300 lost!

So are you going to do a few hands over $20 now?

Mitch

Hi mitch,
i have seen one person playing at my table who were betting 100 eur per hand at bj.
He first lose 200 eur and then win a hand. then dealer give him 2 aces: of couse he split and obtained 13 and 12 (dealer got 20 ).
Then he quit.
Never, never play big hands online. Go to landed casino instead. This is my little personal opinion.

 

[mitch]

KK

I downloaded a new casino today. They offered a 200% sticky bonus but didn't allow blackjack to be played until you had met the WR. I deposited $100 then bet $150 on my first ever hand of 3-card. Drew K,Q,10, played, dealer drew an Ace! $300 lost!

So are you going to do a few hands over $20 now?

Mitch

Well KK I played my second ever session of 3-card tonight.

Inter Casino were offering a bonus of 30 if you played at least 400 on 3-card.
Played for the bonus and won over 500 in the session.

Obviously didn't play minimums, but illustrates how variance is your friend as often as it is your enemy!

Still like the low house edge games better however.

Mitch

 

[KasinoKing]

Well KK I played my second ever session of 3-card tonight.

Still like the low house edge games better however.

Oh c'mon! You gotta admit that 3-card session was more exciting than any Blackjack session at the same bet level!
Yeah, it's a rollercoaster - but I love rollercoasters!

WTG on a great win!
KK

 

[oldman]

Nobody has mentioned Vegasdude (Kim Larsen) and his chaos theory roulette beating strategy. Do you think it's useless..?

 

[webber286]

keep in mind that casinos are in business because the odds are stacked in favor of the house...the best you can do is look for the online casinos with the best payout percentages, especially if they are audited by pricewaterhousecoopers...

some of the best casinos i've found payout-wise are:
99.80% 999 Casino
99.20% Jamaica Bay Casino
99.05% Reef Club Casino
99.02% Jungle Palace Casino
98.76% Winward Casino

 

[KasinoKing]

I am new here. I would like to ask a stupid question here if I can, does anyone on this forum make money playing on online casinos? If so, which games to you make it in?

I wonder where parkmyjag went? Maybe to park his jag himself?

Anyway, good timing for this question, cos I've just 'closed' January with the biggest profit I've EVER made in one month - $1,231!! This goes way past my previous best of $915 in October 2003.

This may not sound much to the high-rollers here - but it's a mega result for a low-roller like me!
I'm a dancin' I tell ya!!

Have to admit this figure was strongly boosted by a great (successful) slots-only MG SUB that started with a deposit in November, but took til January to complete! Also great SUB's at Virgin, Harrods, and CON - casinos I only joined this year after seeing good reviews on this forum.
THANKS GUYS!!!

PS: Which games do I make money on? Not telling - it's a secret!

 

[mitch]

Anyway, I've just 'closed' January with the biggest profit I've EVER made in one month - $1,231!! This goes way past my previous best of $915 in October 2003.

Good job KK.

Because you win constantly each month all these 'small' wins of yours must be adding up to a large amount now. Great strategy mate.

However, with over 3 days still left in January and knowing your gambling habit can you go so long without a bet?

Anyway I insist you make at least one more bet this month..... on Bolton to win!

I am relying on your inherent ability to always get your football bets wrong.

But don't bet more than $1231 or that will ruin your record.

Mitch

 

[KasinoKing]

Good job KK.

Because you win constantly each month all these 'small' wins of yours must be adding up to a large amount now. Great strategy mate.

However, with over 3 days still left in January and knowing your gambling habit can you go so long without a bet?

Anyway I insist you make at least one more bet this month..... on Bolton to win!

I am relying on your inherent ability to always get your football bets wrong.

But don't bet more than $1231 or that will ruin your record.

Mitch

Hmmmm... Tempting!

Yep, my bit by bit approach has now netted over $12,500 since May 2001

What I'll do now is play a little bit of poker - tourneys for very low stakes!
(BTW my last deposit into TruePoker was $60 on Jan-13th.... 2004! I now have well over $120 in my account, after playing $7 tourneys 3-4 times most weeks )
I also have some free $ from Chatmaster's Piggs Peak poker to dabble with

Hmmmmm.. I foresee Bolton 1 Oldham 3 - what's the odds on that?

 

[KasinoKing]

Hey Mitch - I've done the dirty deed!
Put a bet on Bolton to win!
If they do win - Birmingham fans are going to have a field day - because I've doubled Bolton with Chelsea!!
KK

PS: Put a little side-bet on Oldham to win 3-1 at 80/1 - just in case....
PPS: I got a $50 bonus for refering a friend to a casino - turned that into $140, withdrawable. Makes this month even better!!