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Top 10 Most Known Gambling and Casino Strategies in North America

Published

2 years ago

November 10, 2022

Betting and casino games are all forms of gambling that most people from diverse regions of the globe partake in. While gambling is a leisure activity, it feels good when you play it and also get to win at times. Unfortunately, gambling is usually wired in a way that the gambling service providers are the ones that usually end up gaining. So, could there be strategies that players can craft to help them win against the service providers?

Well, in this article we take you through some 10 most known gambling and casino strategies in North America:

1. Always consider your bankroll

It is best to always be considerate of your budget before you decide to engage in any gambling activity. As good rule, always set a fixed budget for your gambling session and stick by the budget whether you win or lose. Trying to chase your losses will only lead to making massive losses too expensive to afford.

2. Consider playing the free games

Another tip you can follow is to go for the free games that are most commonly offered by the online bookmarkers. Try doing this just before you decide to put in your real hard earned money. Always, practice makes perfect and by playing free games you will soon master the art of the game. Once you get acquainted with the slots games or any other gambling games, then you can begin placing small wagers to try your luck.

3. Never gamble under the influence

Gambling under the influence of intoxicating substances is the worst mistake you can make. Drugs impair your ability to make rational decisions that would otherwise help you decide when to stop chasing losses. This strategy advises you to steer clear of betting when you are drunk from alcohol or merry after taking other drugs. In fact you can only be able to win serious bets when you are sober and understand what you doing.

4. Opt for games with the best odds

Odds are usually designed in a way that they give the casino an edge. This is why it is best to look for table games or the slots machines that feature the best odds. There are claims made by players that table games usually have better odds than the slots, however doing some more research is even much better.

5. Learn the gamble laws of North America

North America is a huge continent with big countries such as the USA, Canada and Mexico among others. Each jurisdiction has its own set of laws that govern the gambling activities within it. In Canada for instance, each state usually has its own set of gaming laws that as a gambler you will need to acquaint yourself with.

6. Always go for promotions and bonuses

Some casinos offer monthly promotions or bonuses to their clients based on their criteria of offerings. You can always take advantage of such promotion or bonus offerings to win big and also benefit as you enjoy fun. To enjoy this strategy you have to shop around for casinos that are offering bonuses or promotions.

7. The Parley strategy

This strategy works on the fashion in which it encourages you to increase your bets when you are winning. Parley is a progressive betting strategy where you move on to the next action based on the result you get from your initial wager. This strategy comes in handy for players who have previously made losses trying to chase lost wagers. Play it if you wish to avoid making huge losses from gambling.

8. The Pivot strategy

This strategy works best for the roulette games and is also a progressive betting strategy aimed at reducing losses. As with many other types of progressive betting strategies, the pivot strategy aims at cutting losses and reducing the level of risk that’s taken when your winning increases. It can also be used in other casino games like baccarat or blackjack.

9. Flat betting

This strategy is commonly used when playing roulette and blackjack games of casino. This strategy is best used by beginner gamblers as it helps them study things out first before they slowly venture into serious gambling. With this trick, you stick to a flat rate regardless of winning or losing a bet. A case of example in this strategy is continuously wagering $6 whether you win or lose.

10. The Martingale strategy

In this betting strategy, the player is required to double their bet or wager after a loss. The reasoning behind this strategy is that there is a chance that you could win and recover your loss. It sounds awkward but should you be able to win after a doubling your bet, you smile all the way after making a recovery.

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Play’n GO announces partnership with Canadian operator Loto-Québec

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24 hours ago

May 16, 2024

GamingAmericas.com

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Play’n GO, the world’s leading casino entertainment provider, has today announced a partnership with Canadian operator Loto-Québec, launching the Swedish gaming giant’s games into another Canadian province.

Already active in another Canadian province , this partnership sees Play’n GO’s content available in the province of Québec exclusively with Loto-Québec, a state-owned corporation, where online players now have access to titles such as Tome of Madness.

Magnus Olsson, Chief Commercial Officer, Play’n GO said: “At Play’n GO, we have always been clear in our vision to be active in every regulated market in the world, and this partnership with Loto-Québec is the next step on that journey.

“Our past success in Canada gives us confidence that players in Québec will enjoy the best Play’n GO content, and we look forward to many years of success with Loto-Québec in the province.”

Stéphane Martel, Head of Product and Innovation at Loto-Québec added: “As the sole iGaming operator in Québec, we pride ourselves on offering titles that truly add value to our platform, lotoquebec.com. We are happy to bring Play’n GO games to our players.”

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Court Decision Upholds iGaming Ontario’s Model

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2 days ago

May 15, 2024

GamingAmericas.com

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iGaming Ontario has welcomed the decision of the Ontario Superior Court, which found that iGaming Ontario’s model is consistent with the Criminal Code and that iGaming Ontario is conducting and managing igaming in the province.

“We have always been confident in our model and are pleased that the court has ruled in our favour, and that Ontarians can continue to play with confidence in our regulated igaming market,” said Martha Otton, Executive Director of iGaming Ontario.

“Ontario’s model meets the requirements and contributes to the public good by protecting players, their data and their funds, while helping to fund priority public services in Ontario, and bringing well-paid, high-tech jobs and economic development to Ontario,” Otton added.

In dismissing the application brought forward by the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK), the Superior Court found that iGaming Ontario is the “operating mind” behind Ontario’s competitive igaming market in accordance with the conduct and manage requirements of the Criminal Code.

iGaming Ontario will continue to conduct and manage igaming as it has since the launch of the regulated market on April 4, 2022.

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Bragg Gaming Appoints Renowned iGaming Executive Neill Whyte as Chief Commercial Officer

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1 week ago

May 10, 2024

GamingAmericas.com

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Bragg Gaming Group, a global iGaming technology and content provider, announced that Neill Whyte has been appointed as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), effective 1st May 2024, establishing a new global commercial structure at the Company and bolstering its leadership team.

Whyte brings over 18 years of experience in the iGaming sector, most recently in the role of Chief Commercial Officer at Digital Gaming Corporation’s (DGC), B2B iGaming Division. After joining DGC in early 2020, he was responsible for the commercially successful launch and growth of its content distribution business in the US.

Prior to joining DGC, Whyte held multiple positions in the gaming industry including as Head of Business Development at Isle of Man-based iGaming specialist Apricot Investments, as Board Member at Swedish iGaming product and Lottery content distributor Genera Networks, and in various senior roles over eleven years at leading iGaming content supplier Microgaming, including as Head of Product Channels.

In his new role with Bragg, Whyte will be tasked with leading the Company’s global commercial teams to drive growth across all of the Company’s product verticals which include proprietary online casino content from its Atomic Slot Lab, Indigo Magic and Wild Streak Gaming studios, exclusive content from content partners, HUB a leading casino content aggregation platform, Fuze player engagement, as well as its award-winning player account management (PAM) platform and turnkey solutions.

Matevž Mazij, Chief Executive Officer at Bragg, said: “I am very pleased to be announcing today the appointment of Neill Whyte as Chief Commercial Officer at Bragg. His iGaming product and market knowledge, together with his record in driving growth from developing successful and mutually beneficial commercial partnerships are exceptional.

“As we leverage our broad content and product portfolio to grow in existing and new markets, including in the United States, Canada, Latin America and Europe, Neill’s unique combination of knowledge, skills and experience in this sector are a perfect fit for our ambitions at Bragg.”

Neill Whyte, Chief Commercial Officer at Bragg, said: “It’s an honor to join Matevž and the wider teams at Bragg already in place across North America, Europe and in India. I have been impressed with the depth and quality of the content, product and technology offerings at Bragg, and its ability to rapidly adapt, certify and deploy this content and technology in newly regulated markets is a distinct advantage.

“We also have a huge opportunity to grow our footprint with our existing customers in markets in which we are already established. Our content and product roadmaps are second to none, and I’m planning to get on the road in the coming weeks and months to meet the team and our customers and to start building for the next stage of mutual growth. I can’t wait to get going.”