Hidden Secrets Casinos Don't Want You To Know

By Editorial Staff in Facts On 24th August 2016

All of the thrills, flashing lights, free booze, and whooping sirens make the casinos seem like it might be possible for you, too, to win a load of money. Many amateur gamblers arrive at the casino floor with the aim of taking their early winnings and running, but casinos don’t make it that easy on you. After all, they spend hundreds of millions of dollars examining the best practices to keep you inside the adult theme parks spending your hard earned cash.

#1 Addiction Is A Science At Casinos

The casino works very hard to get you on the floor and keep you there, spending your money. Researchers, specialists, and even psychologists have worked to understand the best layout of the casino floor and what will keep people shelling out big bucks, even when they are losing.

#2 Flashy Lights And Fast Music

Research has shown, for example, that flashing lights, fast music, and even the use of the color red, make people bet more money at a faster pace. Women tend to spend more money if the casino floor is less crowded, and a nice scent pumped through the vents might encourage a gambler to play that slot machine just one more time.

#3 Odds Vary From Casino To Casino

The ideal, romantic Vegas vacation no doubt involves a trip to the glamorous and famous strip. From its luxurious hotels to its spectacular themed resorts, the glitzy casinos on the strip will always draw a crowd and can tilt the odds in favor of the house.

#4 Las Vegas Casinos On The Strip Are For Tourists

The casinos located in other areas of the city are less touristy and tend to pay better odds than the famous locations. Those located in North Las Vegas or The Boulder Strip try to lure gamblers and non-tourists away from the glitz with considerably better odds. For example, twenty-five cent slots paid out 95.41% on each bet on The Boulder Strip as compared to only 90.20% on the strip. In North Las Vegas it's even better, with odds averaging around 96%.

#5 Good Gamblers Love Full Tables

You might assume that an expert or professional gambler would like to be alone as he or she studies the cards and the dealers. You probably think it's better to have less distractions like new players, inexperienced players, and excess chatter, but the more experienced player just loves a crowd. More players at a table allow more time to study the game and the casino hands out complimentary rewards based on the amount of time spent in the casino. Longer hands extend one's stay without forcing them to spend more money and bring the prospect of free rooms, meals, and other accommodations to fruition.

#6 Blackjack Is Getting Harder To Win

If you're a regular blackjack player and think it's getting s little harder to win, that's because it actually is. In the past few years, many casinos have quietly gone about lowering the payout on hitting blackjack from 3:2 to 6:5, In other words, if you bet $10 on a hand and draw an ace and a face card you will now only leave the table with $12 where you once took home $15. The payout is not always listed or visible either, so you need to ask your dealer what it is at that table.

#7 Free Drinks Can Cost You A Lot

Nothing is ever really 'free'. You have to win a whole lot of money to duplicate the triumphant sensation of finding a server with a tray of complimentary beverages to offer you while you try to work your magic on the casino floor. Some people think that free alcohol is the best part of playing at a certain location. Unfortunately for most players, the experience of getting those free drinks winds up being a losing experience at best. Casino executives want the alcohol train to keep chugging so as to impair judgement and decision-making skills. It's the losses from inebriated gamblers that have been shuffled back into the coffers that allow you to have that "free" drink.

#8 The Big Shiny Wheel Sucks You In

They are present in every casino just about everywhere you go, those huge, big shiny wheels that scream for your attention and serve as a visual centerpiece in an area of eye-catching sights. They look and sound like all sorts of fun, but their only purpose is to guarantee that nearby spectators will be watching you play and want to be a part of the action. These big and flashy machines also carry the biggest house edge of any machines in the room. It's exciting when you win, but those wins are few and far between, while folks playing on less snazzier machines in the far reaches of the floor are winning more than you are on that brand new machine that's all bells and whistles.

#9 Baccarat Is A Good Game For Beginners

The game of baccarat has long been associated with wealth and royalty, thus, most people steer clear of the tables completely. However, baccarat is actually a fairly easy game to play and understand, and best of all, there are better odds against the dealer than any other game in the casino.

#10 Larger Chips Make Losing More Palatable

You'll notice that in many casinos you are now encouraged to take larger chips rather than smaller ones. While some tourists view these large chips as a souvenir of their gaming experience and love the idea that it makes them look like bigwigs, most gamblers do not appreciate the bigger denominations. The casino is hoping that you won't notice or care about the difference in the denominations while tossing in your chips to play a game or two. The larger sized chips are psychologically advantageous for the casino. It seems easier to throw in a single $25 chip than it does to count our five $5 chips. The temptation is always there to bet more than you actually wanted to.

#11 Identical Machines - Different Odds

Regular gamblers are creatures of habit. They often carry superstitions with them about the place, time, date, or the machine they must play on. The know how much they want to bet, which machines they want to play and what patterns they want to follow. But maybe those superstitious people are on to something. Machines that all look the same are actually all very different. They pay different returns and are set to pay at different intervals than the others beside it. Good players always view the pay tables on the machines before putting their money into it, to maximize their potential payout.

#12 Security Is Everywhere

You might not see them, but they are everywhere. The casino knows that there would be no greater buzzkill in a gambling environment than seeing a constant stream of intense authorities to make you feel uncomfortable. You know there is some level of security on the casino grounds but you can immerse yourself in the slots or tables without feeling any looming presence over your shoulder. Every casino has their own set of law enforcement officials who are posed as guests. These gambler watchers will typically move around the casino playing a game or two, placing small bets at a table, and watch every move being made along with the rooms full of security watching from above on hidden cameras.