Things You Should Know Before Going to the Casino

Whether you want to hit the slots, roll the dice on a table game, or play poker, casinos are the place to satisfy your gambling urges. But don’t go in blind – there are many things you should know before you gamble away your hard-earned cash.

While casino games are often based on luck, some skill and strategy can help you win. Knowing how to play the games correctly will ensure you have a great time at the casino. However, the best tip is to be a responsible player and don’t gamble more than you can afford to lose.

Beneath the flashing lights, free cocktails and swanky gambling halls lie some very serious mathematics, engineered to slowly bleed patrons of their money. For years mathematically inclined minds have tried to turn the tables, using probability and game theory to exploit weaknesses in a system designed to take advantage of human weakness and greed.

Besides the obvious glitz and glamour, casinos offer five-star hotels, Michelin star restaurants, designer shops and top-billed entertainment shows ranging from high-flying circus acts to the latest musician concerts topping the Billboard charts. Some of the biggest casinos in America are huge resorts such as Foxwoods (pictured), which is home to a staggering 38 restaurants, two golf courses and an enclave of exclusive villas with butler service. The casino itself is the second largest in America and houses 380 gaming tables and 6300 slot machines. It’s owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation.