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Craps buy bets are one of three types of craps bets where you must pay the casino a commission (vig) to place. This is because you’re getting what's known as ‘true odds.’ For buy bets, the casino pays the gambler winnings based on the real chances of rolling that specific number before losing.  If this seems confusing, then continue reading below as we further explain what craps buy bets ...

In the ultimate battle between old-school cool and new-age popularity, we are going to compare the world’s most popular poker game, Texas Hold’em, to poker’s pioneering game, five card draw. Comparing Texas Hold’em vs five card draw will pit the venerable poker games against each other, to decide once and for, which game is better! In order to decide which game is the best, fir...

The craps table can be intimidating for new players with all of the different types of wagers available. A perfect example of a bet that tends to be daunting for inexperienced players is the craps field bet. Let’s get acquainted with the field bet in craps, dispel any misconceptions, and learn some field bet strategies that you can use at the top online craps casinos.   What Is a Fie...

One of the biggest concerns I hear from players that are hesitant to give online blackjack a try is, is online blackjack rigged? While I can certainly understand the skepticism, I am here to tell you once and for all, that online blackjack is NOT rigged! In this article, we are going to highlight some of the reasons why people think that online blackjack is rigged in the first ...

If you’re learning how to play craps online, you should start with basic bets like the come bet and don’t come bet. The come bet craps wager is one of the simplest bets to make, and often the first bet you’ll make while playing at the top craps betting sites. Let's examine the craps come bet and don't come bet, the come line craps odds, and some strategies for using these two wagers. Wha...

If you have ever played roulette, you know that it can be one of the most exciting games on the casino floor. The action is fast-paced, and the payouts can be huge. Gamblers have been testing their fate on the roulette wheel for hundreds of years, and while the game can certainly be a lot of fun, at the end of the day, we are gambling to win money, and if you don’t know what you ar...

If you've ever walked past a roulette wheel in a casino and wanted to get in on the excitement but weren't sure how to play, you are in luck, as we here at TheSportsGeek are going to explain the game and tell you which roulette numbers to play! Roulette is one of the most popular casino games in the world, whether at a land-based casino or an online casino live dealer game, but if you have nev...

Scams on the internet are unfortunately a daily occurrence that most of us will come in contact with one way or another. If you are an online gambler: Then you open yourself up to online gambling scams. Being exposed to an online gambling scam doesn’t mean that you have to be a victim, though. It’s important to pick up on the warning signs and clues before online casino scam...

If you have ever dropped a crispy hundred dollar bill into a slot machine only to watch the machine suck your money away and leave you with nothing more than a story, you might have wondered to yourself... Are slot machines rigged? That isn’t all that surprising of a question to have pondered, as I am sure that over the course of the history of all casino gaming, both online and bri...

If you are a gambler that is looking for your best opportunity to win money, you may have asked yourself at some point, which game is better, poker or blackjack? Both games offer an opportunity to use your skill to better improve your chances of winning, so they tend to attract some of the same players. But I am here to tell you that while both games require a similar skill set...

Online gaming is the wave of the future. I can’t imagine that there will ever be a time when brick-and-mortar casinos aren’t an option. But the ability to sit at home and gamble on your favorite casino games is very appealing. Online gaming’s growth has far surpassed traditional casino gaming, as more and more players decide to log on, rather than walk in, when it comes to getting in on the acti...

Craps can be intimidating to new players. There are lots of places to put your chips and plenty of craps bets you can take. Knowing which craps bets to make and when to make them will have a big impact on your success. Some bets are more complicated than others. The more complex betting options are best reserved for experienced players with advanced craps strategies. On the other hand, there a...

The layout of a craps table can be intimidating for newcomers. There are numerous craps bets spanning across a table that can be up to 12 feet in length. With that in mind, one of the most recognizable craps wagers is the Pass Line bet. The Pass Line is an easy-to-access spot on the craps table. It resembles an “L” shape and wraps around the betting area. However, just because it’s easy to fin...

If you are new to casino gaming, it can be very intimidating at first! Money coming and going, players cheering and high fiving, dealers dealing and casino workers darting back and forth, it can be a lot for someone that is not accustomed to the casino environment. And while it can certainly be a bit overwhelming when you first walk in the door, once you start to figure out the...

Anybody that has ever played, and lost, at a casino, whether online or brick and mortar, may have at some point questioned... Whether or not the game is rigged? It is a logical question, as anytime that you lose your hard-earned cash, you want to know that the casino is legit and that you weren’t cheated. So, are casino games rigged? In this article, we are going to explore that question by ...