What to remember for your first bet in a casino
Your first bet at a casino is a big deal.
It could be the start of a career spent beating the casinos at their own game, a one-off event you rarely think about in the future, or something in between.
You could win a nice sum or lose everything you bet.
There’s even a small chance that your first bet could be the start of a life filled with gambling addiction.
There is also a small chance that you could win a life-changing amount.
What if you win a million dollar jackpot?
The unknown is one of the things that draws us to things like gambling. We don’t know what the first bet will lead to.
But the element of possible reward versus risk is something many can’t ignore.
Below are the things that every gambler thinks about when choosing their first bet at a casino, they are in no particular order we have gathered them from years of experience and talking to players at online casinos. They are among the hundreds of things that fly through your mind every minute.
What if I lose my money?
The possibility of losing your money is one of the first thoughts that pop up before placing your first bet.
It’s really hard to answer for yourself. Don’t give a quick answer. Think about it and tell the truth.
What happens if you lose the money you made your first bet with? Decide what the worst case scenario is and see if that is acceptable to you.
Will the world come to an end? Will you go without food, lose your home or have your electricity cut off? If any of these things happen, you shouldn’t place a bet.
Almost everyone who thinks about placing their first bet does so as a form of entertainment.
If it helps you feel better, use the money you were going to spend on other entertainment such as the cinema to place your first bet. In this way you replace one form of entertainment with another.
What will I do with the money if I win?
I enjoy it. Sometimes I still think about what I would do if I hit a big win and my first bet was placed so long ago that I hardly remember.
It’s good to dream about what you will do with the money if you win. Many people buy lottery tickets to dream about having millions.
If you start thinking about spending your gambling winnings, think about the game you plan to play. Some games offer higher possible returns than others. You won’t win a million playing craps or blackjack in one afternoon. But you have a better chance of hitting the big jackpot on most slot machines than by playing the lottery.
On the other hand, you have a better chance of doubling your money playing blackjack in one session than playing the slots.
What happens if I make a mistake?
What happens if I make a mistake? Will someone laugh at me or make fun of me?
So what? What if you make a mistake and what if someone laughs at you? What is the worst that can happen?
I’ve been laughed at so many times I can’t count how many.
I laugh at myself more than others when I do something stupid – after I stop being mad at myself.
The dealers are almost always helpful. Sit down at a blackjack table and tell the dealer that it’s your first hand and you’d like some help getting it right.