The One-armed Bandits

What is it exactly about Vegas that transform even the very prosaic among us into adventurers? Is it the ambience, the magical background, the glitz and the glamour? Or is it the smell of win in the air, the fantasy of winning something with almost nothing?
I guess, as always, the truth lies somewhere in between. But not all who visit these mesmerizing behemoths of entertainment are skilled punters who can hope to have a certain amount of skill helping their luck on the way to hard cash. So why and how do these people get attracted to the magic that lies in this desert wilderness of Nevada, USA?
Well to the young at heart and not so high rollers the draw lies in the Slot machines. These casino-gambling machines with three or more reels which spin when a button is pushed to come to stop at various combinations of graphics symbolizing events in the hand are extremely popular with all but the seasoned, skilled poker player. In other words the machine pays off founded on patterns of icons noticeable on the front of the machine when it stops. Originally slots are also called as one-armed bandits because slot machines were originally run by a lever on the side of the machine (the one arm) instead of a button on the front panel, and because of their ability to gobble up your last penny. Many modern machines still have a legacy lever in addition to the button just for a hint of nostalgia.
Today although many variations has appeared in these machines yet the basic principle remains the same where anybody with just luck on their side can win a lot of money without any need of any show of skill whatsoever. Just keep pulling the lever or pushing the button and you just might beat the One-armed Bandits.

How to play poker

Poker is a card game with numerous variants; most of them are dealt with a single deck of 52 playing cards. It is generally played for money (frequently in the way of "chips") but may also be played for scoring tokens. Poker is usually played by a set of about two to ten players; it cannot be played alone. Although there are lots of kinds of poker, but all of them follow the same basic rules.
No House Advantage
Poker does not allow any "house advantage", though most other gambling card games played for money do. If the cards are mixed up and dealt justly, all players at the table have equal statistical probability of winning more than all other players. This is exactly opposite to a conventional gambling card game like Blackjack, where the person who is the "dealer" has a huge statistical advantage.
Skill versus Luck
Players have a lot of chances during the game to make choices which shape the result of the hand being played. The ability of any single player has a significant impact in shaping the general result for a player because accurate decisions made at the proper times can boost a player's winnings at the game and reduce their losses. While luck plays a hand in dealing of the individual cards to the player (and to the other players), ultimately, luck will peter to average for all players - however each player's ability in playing the different hands they have been dealt with will decide their overall net earnings. The more number of decisions a player must make to win some particular kind of poker, and the additional information accessible to help in making those assessments, the more that any individual player's skill will influence their earnings. More than all other varieties of gambling card game, Poker, offer a huge range of decisions for a player to take, and therefore a much higher likelihood that an able player will win.

The German Good Luck

The Germans are known the world over for their precision, well they sure also know how to party and enjoy with the same pin-point precision as they work! Nowhere is this accuracy more apparent than its casinos! These temples erected to the whimsical goddess of luck are also run with the precision of well oiled clockwork machines to ensure complete satisfaction for their patrons. Although almost all of Germany’s cities feature at least one casino yet it is in a few of the more well known ones that one can find the glitterati of the world challenging Lady Luck.
Lauded for the hot springs since the Roman era the Baden-Baden, Germany is an elegant town with a rich history now celebrated for its elegant spas. The best place to unwind and chill out, this town is sure to enamor you with its beauty.
Today, the white ball still rolls in the celebrated, opulent rooms that casino lessee Edouard Bénazet had created by interior designers from Paris. And now, some 200 years afterward, the Baden-Baden casino is still considered among the world’s most elegant. The panache of the historic gaming rooms mesmerizes all who stopover them, and the casino’s guest book is crammed with famous names.
Hanover again throbs with its nightlife choices. In fact, amusement in Hanover is one field where variety is the catchphrase. You want it, Hanover has it. Speaking of casinos, Hanover has only one, the Spielbank Hannover. But, the Spielbank Hannover just Leads from the front amongst the casinos in Germany and is a tradition of sorts in Hanover.
This casino in Hanover is jam-packed with betting options and they come loaded at the 175 slot machines and the eight table games. Roulette is played at five tables and Blackjack is enjoyed at three tables. Besides these, you also have poker at this casino in Hanover, finishing the gaming coup. There are also provisions for food and beverages at the premises. The Spielbank Hannover, the only casino in Hanover draws the gaming buffs not only from all the other parts of Germany but also from all parts of the world.

The Dice Rolls South

South Africa is a haven for those who find the greatest thrill in the campaign against Fortune. The most cosmopolitan of all gambling spots of the world, it offers a mind boggling range of options for punters and high-rollers alike. South Africa's has more licensed casino resorts than most European countries, due to its decentralized legislation model. More than 40 licensed operators mean excellent gaming facilities at all venues even if the small ones can’t offer the fringe delights of a bigger establishment.
The obvious pleasures of Sun City Resorts and Carnival city resorts are there but the real draw even at these mega entertainment centers are their casinos. So here goes a list of the very best casinos in South Africa in random order:

Carousel Casino

The Carousel Casino is a casino cum entertainment structure in the North West province of South Africa. It is located 55 km north of Pretoria, on the way to Polokwane, Gauteng, along the N1 highway.

Gold Reef City Casino

Gold Reef City is one of the trendier tourist attractions in Johannesburg, Gauteng, both for local 7and foreign tourists alike as it is located literally above an old gold mine.

Montecasino

Montecasino is a cosmopolitan place for everyone. From the incredible casino, to lovely meals, cinema and a fantastic night life, it is a first-class enterprise. Located in the center of Johannesburg's new nightlife hotspots, it’s undoubtedly the place of choice in the Gauteng.

Caledon Casino

The Caledon Casino, Hotel and Spa in Caledon is South Africa's crowning glory in stress-free and opulent vacation indulgence with an unbelievable nightlife thrown in. One can find this jewel in the Western Cape, an hour from Cape Town.

Mykonos Casino

The Mykonos Casino is a symbol of ultimate luxury on the Western Cape coast. The casino offers some of the best promotions in the country and draws holiday makers and locals by the droves.

Windmill Casino

The racy ambience of the Moulin Rouge acts as the inspiration for this exuberant French styled casino! The Windmill Casino and Entertainment Centre is situated in Bloemfontein, in the Free State province of South Africa.

The Venetian Luck

Giacomo Casanova chose Casinò di Venezia, the world's first casino since 1638, as the setting for his elegant romantic exploits. Prestige and skill, class and custom seamlessly blend to offer thrill like no other in the two casinos of Venice. It is located at Ca' Vendramin during the winter and at Ca' Noghera (Lido) in the summer.
Enjoy the delight of a challenge in a captivating and sophisticated background. This is the opportunity the Casinò di Venezia offers you in its two locations, both comprehensively outfitted and both with their own, very special character. Traditional card games (Chemin de fer, Trente et quarante, Caribbean stud poker, Black Jack) and roulette (French roulette, Fair roulette) in the historical palazzo, Ca' Vendramin Calergi and impressive slot machines and American-style games in the vibrantly coloured setting of Ca' Noghera. The tradition and innovation of great entertainment go hand in hand in Venice both in the past and at present.
In 1999, Cà Noghera, the first American style Casinò in Italy was opened near the Marco Polo Airport. A thousand gaming places in an area of 5500 square metres of entertainment, including Black Jack, Fair Roulette, Caribbean Poker and a floor of more than 400 slot machines. Cà Noghera also acts as a display area for other gaming houses on the watch out for the hottest electronic games. Like the "Wheel of Future", a new, European elite, 9-station machine and “Pepo", the Ferrari of Roulettes, with its original, ahead of its time design.
The Venice Casino is your destination for fun and exhilaration and excitement like no other! Anyone visiting this island city must visit its casinos at least once, even if they are not interested in gambling. Those with membership are offered a very special welcome: free admission, welcome drink & snack.
Trying out all the new cutting-edge games of Cà Noghera is A not-to-be-missed occasion. The Venice Casino, offers cards, slot machines, a restaurant and more in the shape of exciting extravaganzas of music, dance and dramatics. The facility is open year-round, with the exception of December 24th and 25th.
So the roll the dice and see what fortune has in store for you!

The Best Casinos in the World II

The rest of the must see casinos in the Forbes list are:
St. James Club, Antigua

This fashionable establishment situated on a 100 acre private peninsula lovingly ensconced by the sea. There are many alternatives other than the casino for patrons of the St. James Club, such as yacht sailing, discos and boat rides, and posh restaurants and of course the tempting beaches. The casino itself has roulette, poker and blackjack tables and 55 slot machines.

Casino Baden-Baden, Baden-Baden, Germany

The Baden-Baden casino, or as it’s locally known, the Kurhaus, to the west of the Oosbach River, is Germany’s first and biggest casino. The right wing houses the actual casino itself while the left wing bears a high-brow restaurant overlooking the gardens. The casino, which first opened in 1809, changed owners and was closed down during both world wars. Marlene Dietrich is known to have called it as “the most beautiful casino in the world”.

Mandarin Oriental, Macau, China

Macau, that was once a Portuguese colony is now governed by China, is extensively supported by the earnings of its gambling industry. Although the Mandarin Oriental is not the largest casino in Macau, it is the more upmarket and less crowded one. The opulent hotel has a round the clock casino with 11 gaming tables of Baccarat, blackjack, and roulette and 60 slot machines.

Atlantis Resort, Bahamas

The Atlantis Resort has the largest casino in the Caribbean and is one of the most pricey hotel suites in the world! It’s “Bridge suite” costs $25,000 per night. The casino has unbelievable sweeping view of the entire resort and boasts 80 gaming tables including blackjack, baccarat, roulette, craps and Caribbean stud poker and nearly a thousand slot machines.

Sun City, Sun City, South Africa

The beautiful expression of Vegas in the African grasslands is called Sun City resort. Possessing four hotels, some safaris, golf course, a private park and even a wave pool, the most lavish part of the resort is The Palace of the Lost City. However, most of the gambling takes place in the Sun City Hotel. The casino has 40 poker, blackjack, roulette and punto blanco and more than 800 slot machines. It even has a gaming school for newbie and out of luck folk!
So, enjoy the roll of the dice as long as the Lady Luck keeps smiling upon you.

The Best Casinos in the World – according to the Forbes Magazine

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Las Vegas, Atlantic City, Monte Carlo, Baden-Baden, London, Moscow…Have you seen the most luxurious casinos in the world yet? Well it’s about time.Back in the day casinos were inclined only towards gambling and almost ignored all other facets of accommodations that the average player, not to mention high rollers, might look for. However, since the 60’s the casinos began to elaborate their appeal and offer more attractions to draw the players.Nowadays, every casino provides many interesting accommodations and entertaining incentives. The casinos have understood that it is not enough to have numberless Blackjack tables or huge Poker rooms - it’s what’s around them that count. Those attractions namely the free refreshments, floor shows, and buffets, are the things that make the players come to a certain casino and keep coming back.The real difference lies in everything else but in the gambling pits. From the hotel suites, the fascinating shows and concerts they arrange where everyone from Sinatra and Elvis to Celine Dion and Cher perform and exotic cuisines.According to Forbes magazine, these are the best and most luxurious casinos in the world. Here are the first terrific three -The Clermont Club, London, United KingdomLocated in Berkley Square, The Clermont Club is one of the most exclusive clubs in London. The casino bought in 1972 by Playboy was later sold off. Today the club offers six tables for blackjack, English roulette and baccarat.Casino de Monte Carlo, MonacoCasino Monte Carlo has always been a big attraction for royalty and business tycoons. Within the opulent casino are 35 craps, roulette, and blackjack tables, and 315 slot machines. For private room action wearing a jacket and tie is a must.Casino Metropol, Moscow, RussiaThe Casino Metropol is one of the most elegant and safe casinos, located in the vicinity of the Kremlin. You can enjoy the 11 blackjack, poker and roulette tables round the clock for a minimum stake of $25 business attire is a must.Stay tuned for the other casinos in the next postings.
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Casinos of Nepal

Through the decades, Kathmandu has seen many alterations; in trends and people. However, one thing has always been in vogue that of South Asians coming to Kathmandu to play in the Casinos of Nepal. The four Casinos in Kathmandu situated inside the city’s top hotels provide 24 hours of round-the-clock fun and games like roulette, flush, baccarat, poker, pontoon, blackjack and other card games and slot machines. All the games are played with chips which are bought with US dollars or Indian rupees. You'll get free food and even disco if you put some lucre on the tables. Nepali's are officially forbidden from entering in Casinos.
Gambling has always been a part of South Asian culture. When you look at ancient paintings and text, you see kings and their women playing dice. When you look at Holy Scriptures, you read of gods and sages gambling. The attractions of the casinos of Nepal are round the clock play, multilingual service staff, food and beverages and even smoking materials provided to all players, polite dealers provide training for beginners or to introduce new games, and free transportation service.
Since opening in 1992, Casino Anna became the most patronized of all casinos in Nepal. Situated in Kathmandu's most popular tourist center, Durbar Marg, it allows you to be in the heart of the action. Travel agencies, hotels, banks, airlines, shops and other requirements are located next door.
Although located ideally for easy airport access, Casino Everest lies in the placid area of Baneswor. The adjacent towns of Bhaktapur, Patan, Katmandu and the Temple of Pashupatinath offer possibility of quick excursions for the visitor.
Casino Nepal, the oldest casino in Nepal, is also the most frequented casino in the Valley. The other casinos have followed in its footsteps as it sets the trend for different games and tournaments.
Casino Royale, located in a building that is part of a 125-year-old Rana Palace. It is the pride of the Rana kings who built many fantastic palaces and parks in Nepal. Most of the mirrors and chandeliers were brought abroad from Europe and brought into mountainous Nepal on the backs of humans.