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Innovation In Bookmaking

2005-06-14T07:50:00.000-07:00

Q & A with
Dalton Wagner, Founder V.O. Group, S.A.

As Founder and Proprietor of V.O. Group, S.A., Dalton Wagner has the reputation of ferreting out new markets and attacking while other companies sit on their hindquarters and watch. One market that has always eluded offshore bookmakers is the ‘guy who likes dealing with his credit bookmaker’. Typically this market has been untouchable for the offshore bookmaker, but NOT for Dalton and V.O. Group, S.A. We had an opportunity to catch up with Dalton Wagner on his last visit to Panama.

Vegas Offshore: Tell us about this new product that you are calling your Price Per Head Agency Relationship.
Wagner: As you know, one market that a post-up sportsbook has historically been unable to attack is the huge market of bettors that have been betting with their local guy for years. The reason this market exists is the personal relationship that an onshore bookie has with his clients. Sportsbooks have attempted to educate the player and lure him away from the local bookie, however we have taken another tact. We have partnered with local bookies around the world to make their offering better and more valuable.

Vegas Offshore: So instead of attacking the local guy, you actually approach him with your offer?
Wagner: Exactly. The fact is that the relationship is the last thread holding clients to a local guy. Yes, there is the fact that the local guy extends credit, but with bonuses and promotions we can overcome that offering. The key is the relationship.

Vegas Offshore: I’m confused, please explain.
Wagner: As you know, the onshore bookmaking market has lost steam to the offshore providers like V.O. Group, S.A. The reason is that the offerings that I can provide are far superior to those that any onshore bookmaker can offer. The PPH concept is based on allowing the onshore bookmaker to provide his clients my offerings on a purely anonymous basis via an online automated tool. Rather, by signing up with my PPH service, an onshore bookmaker can compete with all offshore sportsbooks on equal footing offering 24-hour wagering, 365 days a year. All the bookmaker does is use an online system to assign PINs and PASSWORDs and pay me a small fee per week for the service.

Vegas Offshore: Wait a minute. So, this means that a small time operator in Cleveland, Ohio can offer all the same things that V.O. Group, S.A. does without making the multi-million dollar investment?
Wagner: Now your catching on. For as little as $25 per head per week, a guy in Ohio can compete with the biggest sportsbooks in the world. And, better yet, never answer another wagering phone call again.

Vegas Offshore: OK, I get it. They use your automated tool to drive their clients to your software online, and they simply pick up the figures at the end of the week.
Wagner: Exactly correct with one exception. Their clients can bet on the phone via our call center staffed with 250 people OR bet online. Again, they have access to all of the offerings V.O. Group, S.A. provides including call center access, client services and technical support.

Vegas Offshore: Is the PPH product only based on sports wagering?
Wagner: Very good question. The answer is no. We actually have the ability to offer clients two (2) casino products including blackjack, baccarat, slots, 3 card poker, roulette, etc. And, clients may also bet on horses at over 350 tracks worldwide.

Vegas Offshore: Wow! That truly is incredible. So, a bookie that has one client can compete with the likes of MVPsportsbook.com on equal footing?
Wagner: Exactly correct. But, there are two keys to the success of the product launch. The first is being able to compete head to head with the biggest sportsbooks in the world. But, arguably the most important factor is that since the onshore bookie no longer has to answer phones or track plays, he can spend all of his time picking up new clients, NOT writing bets.

Vegas Offshore: I remember that in a prior interview you had stated that the key is not winning, but finding more losers.
Wagner: An embarrassing quote, but true. Amateur bookmakers think that the key is to beat the clients you have. That is a huge mistake. The key to getting rich as a bookmaker is finding a new client every single day of the year. The numbers take care of themselves, the key is to get more and more people playing. That is the TRUE BEAUTY of the PPH software and agency relationship.

Vegas Offshore: Do you have any success stories to tell?
Wagner: I have many, but will tell you one that emphasizes what the PPH program can do. I have a bookmaker that has been working out of San Antonio, Texas for 10 years. The guy has historically made $200,000 a year from his 25 or 30 players. He was introduced to our product in July 2004, and today he is writing over 185 clients. The ability to outsource answering calls and writing tickets to us has allowed him to grow his business 600% and his revenue over 1000%.

Vegas Offshore: Why did his revenue grow more than his business? Is it because your lines are sharper than his?
Wagner: There you go again. That is the obvious mistake that everyone makes. Again, don’t worry about beating the clients. Worry about getting more clients to play. But, to answer your question directly, the ability for his clients to play in the casino, play 24 hours a day, play games/halves/quarters, props, etc. is where the extra revenue comes from. Our lines might be sharper, but the advantage is more clients betting more often.

Vegas Offshore: How many bookmakers do you currently work with?
Wagner: We are writing business for over 250 bookmakers now. Some represent groups as small as 2 or 3; and others represent groups as large as 500. Again, remember the key is finding as many clients as possible. If you get to where you are writing 15 clients or more, it is almost impossible to lose for an extended period of time.

Vegas Offshore: So how does a bookmaker learn more about this?
Wagner: Simply go to any of the V.O. Group, S.A. sites to learn more. I suggest starting at www.BettorsNet.com or calling 1-877-512-1001 or emailing agents@bettorsnet.com to get more information.

State of the Offshore Gaming IndustryQ & A withDalton Wagner, Founder V.O. Group, S.A.

2005-06-13T08:48:00.000-07:00

As Founder and Proprietor of V.O. Group, S.A., Dalton Wagner has the reputation of making one-dollar work like three in online marketing. With formidable competition, Mr. Wagner founded V.O. Group, S.A. in 1998 and has quickly risen to be one of the largest offshore operators in the world with over 50,000 active clients. We had an opportunity to catch up with Dalton Wagner on his last visit to Antigua.
Vegas Offshore: This year has been interesting for V.O. Group, S.A. and the offshore industry as a whole (advertising changes, etc.). How do you feel about the industry at the current time?Wagner: I feel the industry is as strong as it has ever been. We are still finding that our advertising is bringing us new clients at an ever-growing rate. Some competitors are complaining that the crimp on advertising is affecting the industry, but we are not seeing this trend. Consolidation within the industry has begun, and I am sure you will continue to see smaller competitors gobbled up, and medium to larger companies merging. The weaker will go by the wayside.
Vegas Offshore: What about the rumors of V.O. Group, S.A. being bought?Wagner: I am glad you used the term 'rumors'. The fact is that in July 2004 three suitors approached V.O. Group, S.A. because of our record-breaking profit year. In two of the cases we did see 'value' in a merger/relationship. However, at the end of the day, we could not come to terms that were agreeable on both sides. At this time V.O. Group, S.A. stands independent. And, we are happy being independent, profitable and growing.
Vegas Offshore: It is rumored that Bet On Sports (PLC; BSS.L) was one of the suitors. Is that true?Wagner: There were three suitors that approached V.O. Group, S.A. And, in all cases confidentiality agreements were signed. For this reason, I cannot confirm or deny who any of the potential suitors were. What I can tell you is that one was a major sportsbook player, one was a major casino player and two were PLCs. I doubt that helps.
Vegas Offshore: Well, if Bet On Sports was involved, I bet you are happy you weren't involved in their November 24, 2004 stock debacle.Wagner: The Bet On Sports stock debacle was an over-reaction by the market in my opinion. In one day you saw their stock drop 50% in value. And, the reason was poor performance in a very short period. If you looked at the other publicly held offshore gaming companies, you saw the same thing, just not as drastic as with BSS.L. Simply put, I know the founder of Bet On Sports, I know the management of Bet On Sports, I know the staff at Bet On Sports and I would not hesitate to invest in Bet On Sports. They were, and still are, undervalued in my opinion. They are a great competitor and a great company. I wish I had some of their stock at the new adjusted price. I just don't see how you can lose.
Vegas Offshore: It is rare to hear the 'competition' speaking so highly of a major competitor. Why would you do so?Wagner: Simple. Bet On Sports is a great company. And, I am sure they would tell you the same about V.O. Group, S.A. The fact is, that there are companies out there that make our industry stronger. And, ones that make it weaker. Bet On Sports and V.O.Group, S.A. strive to make our industry stronger and more legitimate on a daily basis (as do BetCris.com; BoDog.com; etc.). What kind of ambassador for the industry would I be if I downplayed a 'good' competitor like Bet On Sports for my own benefit?
Vegas Offshore: If Bet On Sports did approach you, would you consider a merger?Wagner: I like being independent. But, simply put, NEVER say NEVER.
Vegas Offshore: What of the rumors that you are looking at Panama as a potential relocation site?Wagner: Our operation currently has offices in Costa Rica, Antigua and Belize. In Costa Rica we currently have over 400 employees. With employment costs in Costa Rica on the rise, the burden of Caja and the ever-changing political climate, we have looked at several alternative locations. One of the most desirable is/was Panama. However, due to the massive failure of BetPanAm.com and the political debacle involving their past gaming commission, we have decided to stay put for the current time. I think it is very safe to say that our primary location will be Costa Rica for the next 5 years. Pending any crazy licensing or governmental changes.
Vegas Offshore: I have visited your office in Antigua, however had no idea that you employed 400 individuals in Costa Rica. Why do you need such a large staff?Wagner: Our industry has a reputation for being lazy and getting by on a shoestring budget. Most sportsbooks, casinos, racebooks and poker rooms answer phones when it is convenient and buy computers when the ones they are operating blow-up. Most are simply embarrassing to the legitimate operators. To run an operation like ours, servicing 50,000 bettors, you need lots of space, a 1st rate phone system, fiber and satellite phone and Internet backups, IT professionals, accounting professionals, etc. V.O. Group, S.A. is currently located in 35,000 square feet of space, operating 24-hours a day, 365 days a year, and we are busting at the seems. At the current time, we are negotiating to buy the building next to us for future expansion. I think we will employ 600 people come this same time next year.
Vegas Offshore: I have noticed that you are still branching into other products. How has this strategy worked for V.O. Group, S.A.?Wagner: In 1998 we started with our sports product. We then branched into the casino product. In 2001 and 2002 we opened several major race books and poker rooms. The fact is that we are profitable in all products. However, our core product, and hub for our advertising, is focused on the sports product. The strategy has worked, but we will not desert our core product. You can look for our re-launch of interactive betting in early 2005 and bingo in mid 2005.
Vegas Offshore: What other changes do you see in 2005 for V.O. Group, S.A.Wagner: I think you will see V.O. Group, S.A. work more on our Internet interface to make it more gamer-friendly; you will see our company move into land-based gaming; and you will see us acquire two or three smaller competitors. Rather, you will see what you have always seen, expansion.
Vegas Offshore: What other changes do you see in 2005 for the industry as a whole?Wagner: The strong will get stronger. The weak will get weaker. And, the acquisition race will be on.

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2005-03-14T14:20:00.000-08:00

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Innovation In Bookmaking

2005-03-14T13:11:00.000-08:00

Q & A with Dalton Wagner, Founder V.O. Group, S.A.

As Founder and Proprietor of V.O. Group, S.A., Dalton Wagner has the reputation of ferreting out new markets and attacking while other companies sit on their hindquarters and watch. One market that has always eluded offshore bookmakers is the ‘guy who likes dealing with his credit bookmaker’. Typically this market has been untouchable for the offshore bookmaker, but NOT for Dalton and V.O. Group, S.A. We had an opportunity to catch up with Dalton Wagner on his last visit to Panama.

Vegas Offshore: Tell us about this new product that you are calling your Price Per Head Agency Relationship.

Wagner: As you know, one market that a post-up sportsbook has historically been unable to attack is the huge market of bettors that have been betting with their local guy for years. The reason this market exists is the personal relationship that an onshore bookie has with his clients. Sportsbooks have attempted to educate the player and lure him away from the local bookie, however we have taken another tact. We have partnered with local bookies around the world to make their offering better and more valuable.

Vegas Offshore: So instead of attacking the local guy, you actually approach him with your offer?

Wagner: Exactly. The fact is that the relationship is the last thread holding clients to a local guy. Yes, there is the fact that the local guy extends credit, but with bonuses and promotions we can overcome that offering. The key is the relationship.

Vegas Offshore: I’m confused, please explain.

Wagner: As you know, the onshore bookmaking market has lost steam to the offshore providers like V.O. Group, S.A. The reason is that the offerings that I can provide are far superior to those that any onshore bookmaker can offer. The PPH concept is based on allowing the onshore bookmaker to provide his clients my offerings on a purely anonymous basis via an online automated tool. Rather, by signing up with my PPH service, an onshore bookmaker can compete with all offshore sportsbooks on equal footing offering 24-hour wagering, 365 days a year. All the bookmaker does is use an online system to assign PINs and PASSWORDs and pay me a small fee per week for the service.

Vegas Offshore: Wait a minute. So, this means that a small time operator in Cleveland, Ohio can offer all the same things that V.O. Group, S.A. does without making the multi-million dollar investment?

Wagner: Now your catching on. For as little as $25 per head per week, a guy in Ohio can compete with the biggest sportsbooks in the world. And, better yet, never answer another wagering phone call again.

Vegas Offshore: OK, I get it. They use your automated tool to drive their clients to your software online, and they simply pick up the figures at the end of the week.

Wagner: Exactly correct with one exception. Their clients can bet on the phone via our call center staffed with 250 people OR bet online. Again, they have access to all of the offerings V.O. Group, S.A. provides including call center access, client services and technical support.

Vegas Offshore: Is the PPH product only based on sports wagering?

Wagner: Very good question. The answer is no. We actually have the ability to offer clients two (2) casino products including blackjack, baccarat, slots, 3 card poker, roulette, etc. And, clients may also bet on horses at over 350 tracks worldwide.

Vegas Offshore: Wow! That truly is incredible. So, a bookie that has one client can compete with the likes of MVPsportsbook.com on equal footing?

Wagner: Exactly correct. But, there are two keys to the success of the product launch. The first is being able to compete head to head with the biggest sportsbooks in the world. But, arguably the most important factor is that since the onshore bookie no longer has to answer phones or track plays, he can spend all of his time picking up new clients, NOT writing bets.

Vegas Offshore: I remember that in a prior interview you had stated that the key is not winning, but finding more losers.

Wagner: An embarrassing quote, but true. Amateur bookmakers think that the key is to beat the clients you have. That is a huge mistake. The key to getting rich as a bookmaker is finding a new client every single day of the year. The numbers take care of themselves, the key is to get more and more people playing. That is the TRUE BEAUTY of the PPH software and agency relationship.

Vegas Offshore: Do you have any success stories to tell?

Wagner: I have many, but will tell you one that emphasizes what the PPH program can do. I have a bookmaker that has been working out of San Antonio, Texas for 10 years. The guy has historically made $200,000 a year from his 25 or 30 players. He was introduced to our product in July 2004, and today he is writing over 185 clients. The ability to outsource answering calls and writing tickets to us has allowed him to grow his business 600% and his revenue over 1000%.

Vegas Offshore: Why did his revenue grow more than his business? Is it because your lines are sharper than his?

Wagner: There you go again. That is the obvious mistake that everyone makes. Again, don’t worry about beating the clients. Worry about getting more clients to play. But, to answer your question directly, the ability for his clients to play in the casino, play 24 hours a day, play games/halves/quarters, props, etc. is where the extra revenue comes from. Our lines might be sharper, but the advantage is more clients betting more often.

Vegas Offshore: How many bookmakers do you currently work with?

Wagner: We are writing business for over 250 bookmakers now. Some represent groups as small as 2 or 3; and others represent groups as large as 500. Again, remember the key is finding as many clients as possible. If you get to where you are writing 15 clients or more, it is almost impossible to lose for an extended period of time.

Vegas Offshore: So how does a bookmaker learn more about this?

Wagner: Simply go to any of the V.O. Group, S.A. sites to learn more. I suggest starting at www.BettorsNet.com or calling 1-877-512-1001 or emailing agents@bettorsnet.com to get more information.

Baccarat Rules Online Casino Betting

2005-03-14T10:09:00.000-08:00

THE GAME

It is played with eight complete decks of cards. The cards are shuffled by
the dealer or "croupier," and then reshuffled and placed in a special
box called the "shoe." The game is played by set rules outlined below.
There is no option in the game on drawing or standing. The object of the game
is to come as close to the number nine as possible. Face cards and tens, or
any combination of cards totaling ten, count as nothing. The ace is counted
as one, the deuce is two, etc. The player with the "shoe" is considered
the banker. He may place his bet either with the bank or with the players. The
words "bank" and "players" are used as terminology for the
game.

TO PLAY

A player will place a wager on which of two hands (the "Player"
or the "Banker") will have a total point closest to 9. Each hand will
receive at least two cards but no more than three. Baccarat is played with eight
decks of cards. The first and third cards dealt from the shoe constitute the
"Player's" hand, and the second and forth cards constitute the "Banker's"
hand. Face cards and tens count as 0; Aces count as 1, and all other cards count
as face value. If required, a third card is dealt to each hand according to
specific rules outlined in the chart below. If the point value of the first
two cards drawn for either hand is 8 or 9, that is known as a "Natural"
and no additional cards will be drawn. The hand with the highest point total
closest to nine wins. Winning bets are paid even money. However, a winning "Banker"
bet pays a 5% commission which is withheld from winnings after each such bet.
If both hands result in identical totals, the "Tie" bet wins, paying
8 to 1. When a "Tie" occurs, all bets on the "Player" and
the "Banker" are neither paid nor taken.

THE RULES (Player)

When the first two cards total:
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 0	DRAW
6, 7	STANDS
8, 9	STANDS (natural)

THE RULES (Bank)

Banker Having	Draws When Player's Third Card is:	Does not Draw When the Player's Third Card is:
3	1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9-0	8
4	2-3-4-5-6-7	1-8-9-0
5	4-5-6-7	1-2-3-8-9-0
6	6-7	1-2-3-4-5-8-9-0
7		Stands
8-9		Natural Stands

When the player stands on 6 or 7, the Banker must draw on totals of 0,1,2,3,4,
and 5, and stand on 6,7,8 and 9. The Banker must draw on totals of 0,1 or 2,
then observe the rules for Banker.Online Casino Betting

CASINO FAQ's online casino betting

2005-01-24T10:29:00.000-08:00

CASINO FAQ's
online casino betting
New to Casino Online Gambling?
For everyone who has heard so much about online gambling, but have been hesitant to actually give it a try, we’ve put together a short guide to help you address some of your fears and concerns.
Which casino should I choose to play at?
The Internet is loaded with online casinos these days, each one claiming better odds and greater software.
Okay, I’ve found a casino. Now how do I play?
Most casinos require you to download their software (similar to downloading, say, a video game) in order to begin gambling on their site. There is no reason to be concerned; the download and software are 100% safe, and are no different from any other download. Follow the instructions and download the software to an area on your computer that will be easy to locate.
Why do I have to register?
Once you’ve downloaded your casino software you’ll need to register at the casino before you can begin to play or access any of the casino games. The reason you need to register is to provide the casino with your contact information, so that they know who to contact and who to send your winnings to. Make sure that the information you provide is accurate, and once again, you can be assured that it is 100% safe. As soon as registration is complete, you’ll be provided with a username and password. Be certain that you write it down somewhere and keep it in a safe place; you will be responsible for all activity on your account.
I’ve got my software, I registered my account, now what?
So it looks like you’re ready to play! Online casinos offer just about every game currently offered at traditional land-based casinos. If you already have experience playing, take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with the casino software before starting to play, and good luck! If you’d like to hone your skills before beginning, you can access our Guide: Gambling Strategies, and read up on all of your favorite casino games.
I have a credit card but I’m scared to submit it online, what else can I use?
Most online casinos offer various options to fund your account. If you’re uncomfortable using your credit card, you can most likely use options such as, Western Union, a bank wire transfer, PayPal.com, and NetTeller.com -- to name but a few.
Do people ever win playing at online casinos?
They sure do! As a matter of fact, online casinos have a higher payout than land-based casinos.
I won! Now how do I get paid?
Most casinos have a “cash out” or redemption button for you to click to initiate a check request.Since most casinos are located outside the U.S., mail delivery may take a few weeks. However, you will have lots of options available to you, including express check delivery, or you can have your PayPal or NetTeller account credited almost immediately after making your request.
Good Luck!!

Craps History online casino betting

2005-01-24T06:38:00.000-08:00

Craps History in
online casino betting
The casino dice game of craps is of American origin, adapted from the game hazard by Bernard de Mandeville in New Orleans in 1813. In hazard the banker, or setter, sets a stake. The player, or caster, calls a main (a number from 5 to 9, inclusive) and then throws two dice. If he throws in, or nicks, he wins the stake. Five is nicked by 5; 6 by 6 or 12; 7 by 7 or 11; 8 by 8 or 12; 9 by 9. The caster throws out, losing the stake, when throwing aces or deuce-ace (crabs, or craps ) or when throwing 11 or 12 to a main of 5 or 9, 11 to 6 or 8, and 12 to 7. Any other throw is his chance; he keeps throwing until the chance comes up, when he wins, or until the main comes up, when he loses. When a chance is thrown, the setter pays more than the original stake, according to specified odds. In French hazard the player throws against the house. In English, or chicken, hazard the player throws against an opponent.Bernard de Mandeville
Mandeville simplified hazard into the present game of private craps. Private craps then moved up the Mississippi river on steamboats and spread to casinos and gambling hall throughout the country. This original version of craps allowed only field and come bets, which made the game very vulnerable against fixed dice, which were often used. It wasn't until John H. Winn, a dice-maker by trade, created an innovated version of craps, where players could bet for, or against the roller. This eliminated the usefulness of fixed dice and created the very popular versions of craps that are played today. By 1910, craps had become the most popular casino game in the world.Craps Myths
When the dice or a die leaves the table, the next roll will be a seven. This might be avoided by making sure that the dealers give you the same dice for your next roll. This is why you'll hear the shooter yell out: "Same dice!"
When the dice hit someone's hand, that roll will be a seven. This is why you'll hear so many people shouting: "Watch your hands!" as the shooter starts to roll. Even the casino crew will shout this out and be careful of where they place their hands. Many a craps player has accused the casino of jinxing the roll by letting the dice hit a dealer's hand.
When a good roll is in progress never throw money on the table to cash in while the shooter is shooting. If the dice hit the new money the next roll will be a seven.
A woman who has never rolled the dice will have a hot roll the first time out. This is the Virgin Principle. Female dice virgins are a much sought after breed. When one appears, the veteran players will sometimes place bets for her to win her and her god's favors.
Men who have never rolled the dice before will have bad rolls. Who said sexism doesn't exist in craps? We prize virginity in our female rollers and despise it in our males. The males must have experience to know how to give a good roll!
Never open a table or be the first or only player at a table. Dice are cold at a new table and have to be handled before they can warm up.
A wrong bettor at a table will increase the likelihood of the seven coming up. And the more wrong bettors at a table, the more the seven will come up.

Casino Baccarat for Beginners online casino betting

2005-01-21T14:23:00.000-08:00

Casino Baccarat for Beginners
Baccarat (pronounced "Bah-Caw-Rah") means zero in Italian. Although it is often associated with classy James Bond types in tuxedos, playing for big stakes, the game itself is quite easy to learn. It's a table game you use cards to play it. Unlike Blackjack, it is impossible to overdraw in Baccarat. The most important thing to know is whether you are betting on the Player, on the Bank or on Tie in every online casino betting.
Betting on a Tie is not really recommended because it decreases your odds of winning. Baccarat, like most casino games, is a game of chance and relies completely on then luck of the draw. Unlike games like poker with multiple hands played, there is no key strategy, bluffing or serious decision making in Baccarat. All you must decide is which hand you think will win.
It doesn't matter where you sit at the baccarat table because unlike in Blackjack you are not playing against other players or against the house. The only thing you are betting against is the cards. It doesn't matter what the other players bet on or how much they bet.
Casino Baccarat is played with eight decks of cards Jokers are not allowed. At the beginning of a new casino game or when the Cut Card in the Shoe is dealt, the dealer will shuffle all decks together and put them back in the shoe, also called "The Bank". Then he will take the first card out and the value of this card decides how many cards will be Burned (or removed from the game). If the value of the first card is a four, for instance, the dealer will take the next four cards out of the shoe and discard them in a tray next to it along with the first card. The baccarat game is now ready to play.
At the beginning of the new casino game the shoe or the bank is given to the player on the right of the dealer. Each player is given the bank in turn and can hold the bank as long as the bank wins. Once the bank looses it moves on to the next player. Before the cards are dealt each baccarat player must place a bet.
The hand closest to nine wins. If the first two cards dealt count Eight or Nine it is called a "Natural" and wins automatically, unless both hands have the same value then it is of course a Tie. When nobody has a natural additional cards are drawn to determine the baccarat winner. If the hand you bet on wins you get a one to one payoff. You can also bet on a Tie where you get a one to eight payoff but a Tie is very rare, it occurs less than once in ten hands. When there is a Tie and you did not bet on it nobody looses or wins.
Value of the cards in Baccarat:
• Tens, Jacks, Queens and Kings count 0.
• The Ace counts One
• Cards from Two to Nine are at Face Value.
At first the value of the cards might seem a little odd, but it's really simple to understand. In Baccarat you always have to keep in mind that the fist digit in a two-digit number does not count. That is why the Ten, Jack, Queen and the King count 0 and the Ace only one. This is not only the case with single card values but also with the result of two cards combined. So if you draw an eight in baccarat and a three, for instance, the value of both together would be eleven but since the first digit does not count your hand counts only one.

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About Online Gambling
People everywhere love to gamble online casino betting. Every day, all over the world, millions of people from all different walks of life are hard at play, furiously counting and stacking their chips, throwing the dice, and dropping coins into slots. It's almost a universal vice whose appeal has spread like a brush fire.
In the United States alone, for example, the past 20 years has seen an unprecedented increase in both the popularity and social acceptance of gambling as a form of entertainment. What was once considered akin to the Devil's work - completely banned in all but two states - has now exploded to include 48 states and generate revenues in excess of $60 billion a year, a staggering sum that's greater than all of the money generated from spectator sports, theme parks, cruise ships and recorded music combined.
But despite such enormous growth, the type of gambling available from one region to the next is, no pun intended, a craps shoot. While some places allow casino gambling, others restrict play to one of the more genteel varieties, such as charitable bingo and state-sanctioned lotteries. Considering these limitations, what's a diehard blackjack player stuck just east of Nowheresville, USA supposed to do? Take a road trip, or hop on a plane bound for the nearest casino-friendly city for a night of gambling? Not likely. Until science develops a method that allows people to instantly travel from one place to another at the touch of a button, such a thing is rarely, if ever, feasible.
But in a way, science has done just that, hasn't it? The Internet. And with its creation, players the world over now have access to multiple gambling forums at any time, from any place, simply by turning on a computer.
Online gambling, also referred to as Internet gambling and I-gaming, is a recent phenomena. The next evolutionary stage of the gambling industry, it is the marriage of the world's love affair with games of chance to a burgeoning technology that provides 3-D digital realism and real time actions. Through this exciting new venue, gamblers can use their credit cards to bet on their favorite games of chance or sporting events, play the lottery, bet on the ponies or almost any other type of wager they can imagine. It's a tremendous advance in gaming technology and a boon to the travel-weary gambler who need no longer be a victim of distance. Now, that same gambler trapped in Nowheresville can go online, log on to a casino based in Costa Rica and play against gamblers from Africa, Canada, Australia, Greece…almost anywhere in the world. It's a virtual melting pot of gamblers, and all are welcome.
But despite its seemingly innocuous presence, such convenience as online gambling is not without its pitfalls. While there is an inherent risk involved with anything done online, especially when it involves money and personal information, online gambling has had more than its fair share of scam artists. Illegal sites, "rigged" games or just a casino's refusal to pay winners has left many a virtual player holding an empty bag. And while the online gambling industry has come along way in just the past few years and is now for the most part reputable and safe, there are always a few sharks swimming around trying to make a meal out of whatever they can. And that snack is you.
Because of this, it behooves any would-be Internet gambler to always ensure that their chosen site be beyond reproach. Check out the payout percentages, peruse the Internet forums for first hand descriptions of the site's accountability to its member-players, and most importantly take the advice of a reputable gambling portal when selecting a site. At Casino.com, for instance, each of our listed sites are proven safe and reliable, with a long history of professionalism and customer satisfaction. (For a complete list of our current sites, visit the "Casino Selection" area of our homepage.)
With that, we welcome you to the world of online gambling, and wish you endless hours of gambling entertainment, good fortune and most of all, prosperity.

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2005-01-20T13:02:00.000-08:00

A History Of Online Casinos
Ten years ago, the Internet was just a bunch of text, mainly messages from one computer savvy person to another. Now, we play online roulette at virtual casinos, with graphics so impressive that you would think you were actually standing at the roulette table at Las Vegas. How did online casinos come so far, so fast? How did a million dollar industry become a multi-billion dollar industry?
The first online casinos came online just about the time that Internet heavyweights such as AOL and Amazon.com started to become popular. The innovators of the online casinos thought: there must be a way to leverage Internet technology so that we can provide a low-cost solution that allows people to gamble from the comfort of their own homes on online casino betting.
Unfortunately for the casinos back then, there were a few major stumbling blocks, including: slow Internet connections, poor graphics, and a distrust of computers and the Internet in general, so that people would not use their credit cards to wager online. There was also a feeling back then that online casinos were run by the "mob." I can't speak on the situation back then, but nowadays, you would be surprised to see who runs the largest online casinos. Real businessmen and real companies. The days of dingy back offices and seedy people running the online casinos are long over .. this is a multi-billion dollar industry, and it has attracted the best and brightest.
Anyways, there were a few big breaks for online casinos throughout the years. First off, the introduction of high speed Internet connections meant that people could download highly detailed casino games in a short amount of time. Five years ago, a 10 megabyte download could have taken several hours, if not longer .. now it just takes a few seconds. The larger software packages allow for better graphics.
Secondly, with the wide-spread acceptable of online stores such as Amazon.com, people began to feel safer playing online. Sure, there is always a chance of your credit card getting stolen online, but there is probably a greater chance of it getting stolen in real life; written down by the kid at the gas station or swiped from your wallet.
Over the past few years, the market for online casinos has gotten competitive, to the benefit of the customer. Online casinos now offer lucrative bonuses in exchange for signing up; and they seem to be increasing every day.
What is the future for online casinos? Lawmakers in Washington are still trying to pass legislation that would make using credit cards at online casinos illegal; it is hard to say whether or not it will pass, but it seems that support for the bill is weakening, compared to say 5 years ago when the anti-gambling bill nearly passed.
Graphics will continue to improve, and I think we will continue to see a move towards multi-player gaming. Expect to see even more competition, and expect the bonuses to continue to grow, to your benefit. The future looks bright for online roulette, and online casinos.

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