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The Ultimate Guide for Beginners
For the most part, the best way to learn a new game is through personal experience. That’s true for casino games and esports alike. A newcomer can read all of the beginner guides they want, but they’ll have to learn a few skills the hard way. After all, that’s where the most robust strategies come from—a blend of instinct, experience, and plenty of studying.
But learning the ropes for casino games isn’t quite the same as cutting your teeth in a game like chess. Because there’s an element of chance involved, learning how to handle certain situations at the tables is even more important. And, as any casino gamer knows, there’s also an element of self-control at play.
In other words, games like blackjack and baccarat challenge players to bridge their problem-solving skills with their cold-cut experience playing that game. They’ll also need to factor in other considerations, like their competitors, house edge, probabilities, and managing their bankroll.
Everyone will offer you advice as you start competing in these games—but which beginner advice is actually worth your time—especially when you’re just starting out? Let’s dive in below.
Blackjack: Follow the Numbers
Blackjack is one of the most popular casino games because it offers a high edge for the player. It’s incredibly popular both at online platforms, which tend to offer a few variations such as High Roller, and at brick-and-mortar casinos. While you might be swept away by the romantic ideals of popular players like Stu Ungar and Ed Thorp, don’t be distracted by those Hollywood-caliber stories. Stick to the numbers instead.
As mentioned above, blackjack offers a stronger edge to the player. Whether you’re playing online or in person, you can approach each hand from a mathematical perspective by calculating the probabilities and knowing how to make the strongest play. In other words, study up to excel early on at blackjack by understanding the probabilities attached to hitting and splitting.
Poker: Temper the Tilt
Similar to blackjack, poker comes with plenty of myths attached. Plus, poker has tons of variations, from three-card stud to Texas Hold ’em, which will greatly affect a player’s strategy. For this reason, we’re keeping our beginner advice for poker very basic: focus on your emotional reactions when playing to avoid sliding into an undesirable mental state. In the professional poker world, this is known as ‘tilt’.
When tilt takes over, it’s easy to start playing based on emotional reactions—not a strategy, experience, or how the game is unfolding. Regardless of which variation of poker you want to excel in, you’ll first need to keep your focus. Keep in mind that this is what separates amateurs from pros, and even separates pros from masters.
Roulette: DIY Strategy
When it comes to casino games, there are few titles with as many strategies tacked on to them as roulette. There’s the Fibonacci sequence, the Martingale system, the d’Alembert system, the reverse-Martingale system, and much more. These approaches lay out how much to wager on roulette and when.
But roulette’s outcome is entirely determined by a spinning wheel, which means strategies like these don’t offer nearly as much dynamic advice as in blackjack and poker, where the player has a mathematical insight into the game or the ability to bluff. If you want to succeed in roulette, be careful what advice you take from these strategies—and don’t be afraid to craft your own. Just like with sports betting, you should take into consideration your bankroll more than anything else.
Slots: RTP vs. Volatility
Similar to roulette, the outcome in slots games is entirely chance-based. For those who play digital slots, the outcome is determined by an RNG or a random number generator. And just like roulette, though an outcome is up to chance, that doesn’t mean there isn’t a strategic way to approach each game.
For slots players, keep a lookout for things like RTP or return to player rate, and volatility. RTP shows what a player could hope to win in terms of their total bets. Keep a lookout for games with an RTP over 95%. Volatility relates to how often a game pays out—the higher the volatility, the more often a win comes around. While it’s not easy to find a high-volatility and high-RTP slot, they’re certainly out there.
Amusnet, a leading international provider of all-casino solutions, has announced its participation in the third edition of SiGMA Americas, taking place from April 8 to 10 at the Transamerica Expo Center in São Paulo, Brazil. With over 18,000 delegates expected, the event stands as one of the region’s most important gatherings for the gaming industry. Brazil plays a pivotal role in the global gaming landscape and is a central focus in Amusnet’s expansion strategy. In line with this commitment, the company will showcase its latest products and actively contribute to the event.
“SiGMA Americas is a key moment for us to reinforce our long-term commitment to Brazil. With over 180 games already certified for the newly regulated sector, we are fully prepared to support our partners and deliver top-notch products and entertainment to local players. At the event, we will showcase a strong mix of top-performing and exciting new releases set to differentiate in the dynamic and rapidly growing region,” said Georgi Izov, Head of Business Development LATAM at Amusnet.
As part of the official agenda at SiGMA Americas, Marco Pequeno, Amusnet’s Country Manager for Brazil, will join the discussion panel “Excitement in Real Time: How Live Games Transform the Gaming Experience.” His participation underscores Amusnet’s strategic focus on Brazil’s evolving gaming landscape and the company’s commitment to driving meaningful conversations around the future of the industry in regulated markets.
Among the player-favorite titles to be showcased is the video slot 20 Golden Coins. Visitors can explore the vibrant cascade slot Candy Palace, bursting with colorful visuals and additional features, along with Hot Deco, a stylish fusion of classic fruit slot aesthetics, smooth graphics, and a captivating soundtrack.
Amusnet will showcase top-performing Live Casino titles, including Dynamic Roulette 120x, and three next-generation Virtual Roulette games: Virtual Monaco Roulette 72x, Virtual Space Roulette 120x, and Virtual Vegas Roulette 500x. They offer thrilling gameplay, excellent-quality graphics, captivating themes and soundtracks. Inspired by iconic casino destinations, they feature additional multipliers of up to x500 and have gained significant recognition in many European markets.
Join the Amusnet team at Stand L145 to explore its latest gaming offerings, experience high-quality entertainment, and discover partnership opportunities in Brazil’s fast-evolving gaming market.
White Hat Gaming has entered into a multi-year partnership with Wisconsin’s Potawatomi Casino Hotel – one of the largest casino operators in the Midwest.
Under the agreement, White Hat Gaming will deliver its world-class PAM platform to support mobile sports betting and Class II slot wagering for patrons located on tribal land in Milwaukee and Carter Wisconsin. This partnership underscores White Hat’s commitment to providing cutting-edge, compliant gaming solutions tailored to the unique needs of tribal operators.
White Hat Gaming’s pioneering platform technology – already live in multiple U.S. states and Ontario, Canada – will power Potawatomi transition into mobile wagering, enabling the tribe to deliver a seamless, best in-class player experience.
Potawatomi Casino Hotel selected the White Hat platform for its robust in-house cashier, which offers a wide range of payment options through multiple integrated gateways. The platform’s real-time risk monitoring capabilities help identify and manage potential issues instantly, while its award-winning Traveling Wallet technology provides multijurisdictional flexibility within a single player account. Additionally, Potawatomi recognized White Hat’s early leadership in the emerging Class II mobile slots sector – a promising and potentially transformative sector for the tribal wagering industry.
White Hat’s PAM platform stands as the most widely distributed independent solution in the U.S., and its latest partnership with Potawatomi Casino Hotel underscores the company’s commitment to supporting the tribal gaming sector. By delivering advanced technology and operational tools, White Hat empowers tribal operators to optimize performance, enhance player experiences, and maintain long-term adaptability in a fast-evolving market.
Max Wright, Founder at White Hat Gaming, said: “We remain focused on expanding our presence in North America, continuously evolving and enhancing our PAM solution to empower iGaming operators with the technology needed to elevate the player experience and drive operational efficiency. This collaboration further demonstrates our commitment to delivering a cutting-edge platform that combines flexibility and speed to market. We’re confident that Potawatomi’s mobile presence will significantly benefit from our proprietary cashier, expert compliance and regulatory support, and Traveling Wallet technology.”
Dominic Ortiz, Chief Executive Officer of Potawatomi Casino Hotel, said: “We continually seek strategic opportunities to strengthen our market position, and our partnership with White Hat Gaming represents a key step forward as we enter a new era of mobile on premise gaming. By integrating White Hat’s PAM solution, we are enhancing our digital capabilities with industry-leading expertise and providing a best in class experience for our guests.”
BETBY, an industry-leading sports betting provider, has announced a long-term partnership with Calímaco, a premium B2B sportsbook supplier with a strong foothold across Latin America. This collaboration aligns with BETBY’s expansion strategy in the LATAM market, reinforcing its commitment to delivering state-of-the-art sportsbook solutions in the region.
As part of the agreement, Calímaco will integrate BETBY’s award-winning sportsbook solution, including its proprietary esports feed BETBY Games, and comprehensive trading and risk management services. Additionally, by leveraging BETBY’s AI-driven technology, AI Labs, Calímaco’s partners will gain access to an unparalleled betting experience tailored to the needs of the LATAM market.
Known for its scalable and robust casino and lottery platform, Calímaco will significantly enhance its offering with an additional 300,000+ events, 8,000+ markets, 125+ sports, and 35+ esports provided by BETBY, cementing its position as a go-to supplier in the region’s competitive iGaming landscape.
Stefanos Karakidis, Head of Business Development at BETBY, commented: “We are excited to partner with Calímaco, a company that shares our vision for technological excellence and operator-focused innovation. Integrating our complete sportsbook solution into Calímaco’s platform will enable brands across LATAM to elevate their sports betting offerings and provide their users with an exceptional experience.”
Alejandro Serrano, Head of Business Development at Calímaco, added: “BETBY’s sportsbook technology is renowned for its flexibility, scalability, reliability, and comprehensive coverage. Incorporating their award-winning solution into our platform will empower our partners with world-class sports betting capabilities, further strengthening our presence in the Latin American market.”
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