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Tip 58
It can be very hard to choose between player or banker. What should you bet on when you feel it is a coin flip? Answer: banker. In traditional baccarat played with eight decks of cards, in the long run the player is a 17% worse bet than the banker.
Tip 57
When playing mahjong, calling pung or chi exposes your hand. Remember there is strength in secrecy!
Tip 56
Poker is a skill. The more you play the better you get. Practise makes perfect!
Tip 55
Single zero roulette pays better odds than double zero roulette.
Tip 54
Even when you try your best you sometimes fall short. Pick yourself up and try again.
Tip 53
The Spa at Grand Waldo at Cotai is affordable, clean and great for families. Even though it’s a bit out of the way, it’s worth the trip.
Tip 52
When playing blackjack, you should vary your bet size. Betting the same amount every time is generally not the best strategy.
Tip 51
When a price shortens it doesn’t guarantee the bet is a sure thing. Most of the time it just means that some smart money thought that it was paying too much.
Tip 50
You can win some huge jackpots on slot machines. Look around and follow jackpots that are ready to go off.
Tip 49
Macau’s biggest event each year is the Macau Grand Prix, held in the second or third week of November. Hotels completely book out, so plan ahead if you intend to come!
Tip 48
Tournament baccarat could be the next big thing in the gambling world. Learn the best tactics and you could be on the way to a life changing pay day.
Tip 47
Bluffing is part of poker but it is a skill that needs to be learnt. Bad poker players pass off their bad play as “trying to bluff”. Good players bluff when they know the time is right.
Tip 45
Be careful of betting on a team that you support. Your judgment might be clouded. Bet with your head, not your heart.
Tip 44
For great Portuguese food on the beach in Macau, take a taxi down to Fernando’s. The drive is scenic and the food can’t be beat.
Tip 43
When playing in the casino, wear a suit. You’ll feel like James Bond.
Tip 42
A smart mouse can outwit a stupid elephant.
Tip 40
When playing craps, it is considered very bad luck to say the word “seven” aloud (unless it is the come out roll).
Tip 39
When playing baccarat, make sure you hand over your players card. The casino is willing to give you rewards and comps for your patronage and if you don’t use a players card you are throwing this value away.
Tip 38
Tournament and cash game poker are like chalk and cheese. Learn to play them both but remember they require different skill sets.
Tip 37
Sports betting can turn your expertise into cold hard cash.
Tip 36
Life is like a box of chocolates.
Tip 35
When playing casino games, don’t blame the dealers for any bad luck, as they simply deal the cards.
Tip 34
When playing fortune three card poker, you should play any hand of Q-6-4 or better. If you can’t remember that, play any queen or better, as the difference is negligible.
Tip 33
When playing poker, choose a game that suits your budget and skill set. There’s no point playing in a game you can’t afford or one where you are nearly certain to lose.
Tip 32
The tie bet in baccarat may not be the best value bet but at least you will have a big 8 to 1 win if your luck is in.
Tip 31
The best way to improve your long-term profits on sports betting is to consistently find a good price for your bets. Not getting the best price is like throwing money in the bin.