Page 8 - Jackpot Magazine South ~ January, 2025

PLAY TO WIN
Start the year with these simple resolutions
“New Year’s is a harmless annual institution, of no particular use to anybody save as a scapegoat for promiscuous drunks, and friendly calls and humbug resolutions.”
— Mark Twain
Mark Twain, an American institution, did not think much of New Year’s resolutions. While he was not the first to say, “The road to hell is paved with good intentions,” he did say, “New Year’s Day now is the accepted time to make your regular annual good resolutions. Next week you can begin paving hell with them as usual.”
But not everyone feels the same as Twain, as thousands and thousands of people write resolutions every year. Resolutions are a way of setting goals, both big and small, and taking control of things we hope to manage. Setting resolutions for our casino play is important, too.
Many times, we make mistakes when playing. It could be a
strategy error or just a lapse
in judgement, like chasing
lost money with more loss. Setting goals for the new year will help with these mistakes and get players on the right track.
Here are some resolutions for players. We would love to hear your resolutions, as well. See email address below and let us hear from you.
• I will only gamble with money that I can afford to lose should the worst happen. That means when heading to the casino, I will have my bankroll with me and will not visit the credit card machine or ATM for more cash. Even professional players can experience long periods of losing sessions so it could
happen to me.
• I will never risk
my entire playing
bankroll at one
session. I will always set a loss limit and if I reach it, I will not dig into my pocket for more money, but rather leave the table or machine. This means, no chasing money with just one more hand or one more spin.
• Don’t play any casino table game or slot machine until understanding what the casino’s edge is and what, if anything, Icandotolowertoit.Onewaytodo that is to always use your players club card to get extra points and casino perks.
• If I am winning money, I will be content to quit with some profit rather than continue playing and risk losing it all back to the casino.
I won or how well I played (whether true or not). And likewise, I will stop whining when I lose. Sure,
some stories are fun to tell, but not when they’ve been told time and time again.
• Remember to tip your dealers, cocktail servers, slot attendants and even the cashiers. And, if you can’t always tip, be kind. Say thank you, be patient and show a smile.
• Don’t try to “help” someone play, which means no tips on slot machines, which numbers to bet, or when to hit or stand. This is just bad manners — and when it doesn’t go as planned, it can be a bad mess.
• Know the rules to giveaways and promotions. If it takes 100 tier credits to get a free blanket, don’t try to get one with 90 tier credits. Pay attention to your offers and take advantage of your free play.
• Keep track of your wins and losses so you know how you did at the end of the year. You may learn something about the way you play and where you could do better.
• If I find myself spending too much time and losing too much money in the casinos, I will seek professional help.
Casino gambling is fun, but it doesn’t have to be expensive. Let the other players pay for the glitz and the glamour. You resolve that you will play to win.
Do you have a question on the best way to play to win? Email us at loribeth@ m2mediacorp.com.
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• When playing a new game for the first time, I will do so for low stakes. Only when I feel confident about the game and have learned the rules, will I consider increasing my betting level. I will also find out what the
bets are before laying down my money.
• This one goes back to something already noted: If I haven’t already, I will join every casino’s players club. But the key here is to use the card every time I play. That means, checking in at the kiosk for that day’s special offers, including playing the swipe and win games.
• I will stop bragging on how much
STOP BRAGGING & WHINING
8 JACKPOT! MAGAZINE • January 2025
THE SOUTH’S LARGEST GUIDE TO GAMING & FUN • www.jackpotmagazine.com