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Flash Casinos and Firefox Browser

Posted by: SharpGambler on Fri, 21 Sep 2007 09:00:01(316 Reads)

Firefox users have a lot of problems to find flash casinos that work correctly on this browser. This is a real issue found on every Microgaming casino. Although Windows users can switch from Firefox to internet explorer, Mac and Linux users have to go into more creative actions.

Online Casino Free Play Bonus

Posted by: SharpGambler on Thu, 16 Aug 2007 15:44:27(889 Reads)

In recent months it appears that a new kind of casino bonus is becoming more and more popular amongst online casino new player offers - The Free Play Bonus. What is a free play bonus? How the free play bonus compares with match bonuses and no deposit bonuses? What to expect from a casino free play bonus? These are some questions that I want to answer in this article.

Online Casinos For Mac OSX

Posted by: SharpGambler on Tue, 24 Jul 2007 16:26:58(473 Reads)

I know that there is a growing community of mac users that want to play at online casinos but don't find real mac compatible casinos. There are some casinos that are compatible without any specific action needed and there are also some simple solutions to this problem.

Playing An Online Casino On Mac OSx

Posted by: SharpGambler on Mon, 18 Jun 2007 13:55:52(505 Reads)

Many people have a lot of difficulties to play at an online casino with an Apple computer equipped with Mac OSx. There are some casinos and poker rooms with software versions that run natively on Mac OSx, but almost all are incompatible. Well, incompatible is what we want to change in this article. We will show you a simple solution we applied that had good results. We were able to play a Microgaming Viper Casino inside Mac OSx.

Roulette La Partage and En Prison Rules and Implications

Posted by: SharpGambler on Tue, 15 May 2007 10:31:08(543 Reads)

Several European casinos apply La Partage and En Prison rules to the game of roulette. These rules are extremely important to a player because they reduce the house advantage, and the game become more fair.

Roulette History and Origins

Posted by: SharpGambler on Mon, 14 May 2007 23:37:36(585 Reads)

The game of Roulette is one of the most popular casino games. With an unclear history, the modern game was first played in France, and rapidly evolved to a leading game at European casinos. Roulette was ported to America in the 19th century by the French, and played a very important role in the development of one of the leading World casinos - Casino Monte Carlo.

Roulette - American or French?

Posted by: SharpGambler on Wed, 02 May 2007 12:00:44(544 Reads)

Most online casinos have several variations of the game of roulette. In this article we will concentrate on the two most known versions of the game - American and French Roulette. Understanding the odds on both games is crucial for effective play.

Casino Bonus - Good or Bad Thing?

Posted by: SharpGambler on Fri, 13 Apr 2007 14:49:30(775 Reads)

Almost every online casino offer bonuses to new players. Understanding the implications of playing with these bonuses is crucial if you want to win money and to avoid problems when the time to withdraw arrives.

Safe Online Casinos

Posted by: SharpGambler on Tue, 08 Aug 2006 17:16:58(829 Reads)

When playing at an online casino, one of the most important issues is safety. Every player is concerned with safety of playing from the first deposit transaction until a final withdrawal. It is very important to learn how to identify safe online casinos where you can play without having any problems.

Online Casino Bonus

Posted by: SharpGambler on Wed, 26 Jul 2006 15:52:08(1789 Reads)

Almost every online casino rewards new players with a bonus offer at the first deposit. It means that when you open an account and make your first deposit, you will receive some extra money to play with. Generally, online casinos offer a match bonus in the form of a percentage of your first deposit up to a certain amount. It can be 100%, 200%, 300%, or even more.

Keno Payout Calculator

Posted by: SharpGambler on Wed, 19 Jul 2006 16:34:34(633 Reads)

This is a spreadsheet tool to help you with Keno probabilities. You need to insert the specific Keno payout schedule and it does all the calculations from you, including the optimal strategy to follow.

Keno Math and Payout Report

Posted by: SharpGambler on Wed, 19 Jul 2006 16:22:26(739 Reads)

This document helps you understand the math behind the game Keno. The first part of the document is dedicated to the math of the game, and helps you understand an optimal strategy to follow. The second part makes a comparison of the implicit payouts between some online casinos.

European Blackjack Strategy Card

Posted by: SharpGambler on Wed, 19 Jul 2006 15:22:16(684 Reads)

If you are a lover of blackjack, this article is of interest for you. Read how to maximize your winnings when playing European Blackjack. See our european blackjack strategy card published on this article.

Microgaming Blackjack

Posted by: SharpGambler on Tue, 18 Jul 2006 14:35:37(692 Reads)

Blackjack is one of the most well-known casino games. There are many variations of blackjack that you can play. In this article we review all variations of blackjack you can play at microgaming casinos.

Highway to Fast Withdrawals

Posted by: SharpGambler on Wed, 29 Mar 2006 23:58:30(1724 Reads)

Everyone wants to get winnings as fast as possible, but sometimes it seems that your money never comes home. Learn how to avoid delays and to get your money fast

eCogra Approved Casinos

Posted by: SharpGambler on Wed, 18 Jan 2006 15:15:08(1929 Reads)

eCogra is an independent entity that provides protection to online gambling players, ensuring that gambling operators are honest, games are fair, monetary transactions are secure, and bets are paid in a timely manner.

No Risk Wagers Requirement

Posted by: SharpGambler on Sun, 08 Jan 2006 03:31:14(439 Reads)

Did you ever read on casino terms and conditions "no risk wagers allowed"? What do they mean with this? Learn more about this on this article. Using the promotional bonus for no risk wagers or to wager on Roulette, Progressive Roulette, Sic Bo, Baccarat, or Craps does not fulfill your obligation with regard to the total amount wagered prior to cash in.

Best Banking Methods

Posted by: SharpGambler on Wed, 28 Dec 2005 15:56:15(1120 Reads)

One of the most important things when you play respects your money. How fast can you start play? How fast can you have your funds at your account? These questions are very important and I'll try to give you some light in order to improve all the process.

Sticky Casino Bonus

Posted by: SharpGambler on Tue, 20 Dec 2005 16:20:03(2021 Reads)

Do you know what is a sticky casino bonus? What are the implications? This article will help you better understand what a sticky bonus is and its implications.

All About Sign Up Casino Bonus

Posted by: SharpGambler on Mon, 19 Dec 2005 12:48:00(2430 Reads)

Almost every casino offers sign up bonuses to new players. What can you expect to get? And what are the implications of accepting a bonus? I hope I can answer these questions in this article.