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Baccarat: First Principles

10.07.11 | No Comments »

In most casino rooms in Las Vegas, Punto Banco baccarat, which remains the single most popular version of the game, will often be played in specially demarcated rooms that are fairly removed from the main casino floor. Besides giving baccarat players a sense of elitist separation from the other “plebeian” casino wagerers, the sense of spatial separation also exists for practical purposes: baccarat players are well known for wagering in very high-stakes games, which requires additional security resources for player protection. The smaller space aids casino is keeping a closer eye on even the most subtle mechanics of play.

Betting On The Hot Woman

10.06.11 | No Comments »

Craps players are universally known for being the most suspicious of all casino patrons. It’s unclear why, but if you’re ever in doubt about how violently and seriously craps players take their superstitions and myths, then go and blithely mention the number seven the next time you’re at the craps table. Chances are, you’ll get a bunch of very dirty glances at best, and at worst you’ll be chased around the casino floors by an angry mob of witch-hunting Puritans, probably enough to make the Salem witch trials seem like an afternoon picnic.