Monthly Archives: April 2016

Very, very few companies have services which are so popular that they practically monopolize the market. There’s no “search engines”, there’s only Google, to the point where it has turned into a verb of its own (“Why don’t you google this?”). Sure, there’s other search engines around (Bing or Yahoo, for example), but honestly, nobody’s using them. Similarly, there isn’t really any other streaming service that can measure up to Netflix – a popular slang term was even created because of it, “Netflix & chill”, which at one point teenagers used as code for snu-snu. And let’s not lie to ourselves, as much as Apple wants to make iOS happen, it’s not gonna happen – Windows was, is and always will be the operating system of choice for everyone using desktop computers, to the point where people are actually installing Windows on their Macs. Nothing can stop it!

But there’s one monopoly which I’ve never seen topped, one company which is so firmly planted into the public consciousness that even though I know that it has competitors, I don’t actually know who they are beyond a couple of names and nothing more. Yes, I am, in fact, talking about PayPal. Now, some of you may be wondering just what PayPal is, and to put it extremely simply, it’s an e-wallet service which helps you manage your money quickly and conveniently. You can connect a bank account or a credit card to it, and if somebody sends you money even though you haven’t connected anything to it, then no worries, PayPal will store that money for you and allow you to spend it on stuff even without having a bank account of any sort. But don’t think that just because you’ve connected your credit card that automatically means you have to invest everything from it – as a matter of fact, you can place limits on yourself, which is very helpful if you’re a spontaneous shopper when online. “Oh, what’s this? The full Blu-Ray Extended Trilogy of Lord of the Rings for only $100? Better buy it right away even though I’ve already watched the movies a dozen times!” Don’t deny it, ladies, we’ve all been there.

You can see just how helpful PayPal can be when it comes to online casino. PayPal is extremely secure, so you can use it as an intermediary between your wallet and the online casino, just to make sure your personal information is stored in as few servers as possible. Similarly, the fact that you can limit how much you deposit is a huge help for some of us who just want to put in another fiver for a few more spins of our favorite slots. Last, but not least, many casinos allow you to withdraw your winnings into your PayPal account (if you’d like a list you can always check out sites such as ponlinecasinos.co.uk) without even getting close to linking your bank account or even having one! You could say that it’s pretty great.

Last time, we spoke briefly about the 3 biggest mistakes that you could make at the poker table, that could do some serious harm to your image as a poker player and could even get you sanctioned. Let’s do a short recap, before we continue. First of all, never mention the or give out the hand you folded, especially when the hand is still in play. The second rule is never to comment or give advice in hands that you don’t take part in and last, but not least, don’t take more time to act than you need to. Now, without further ado, here are the next 3 tips.

1. Never Give Players a Hard Time for how They Play

How could you call that, where did you learn to play poker, you are a fish and many other poor-etiquette remarks like that are indeed tasteless and will simply not be tolerated in most land-based locations. Although we have witnessed such situations many times on TV poker shows, but let’s be honest, these guys are poker pros, with millions of dollars in the bank and a whole years of experience, so they can get away with pretty much anything. So, sometimes even if you see a player calling your all in, even though the odds were very slim for him to win.

2. Don’t Over-celebrate – No Need to Rub It in

I know, it’s amazing when you can almost feel that your chances of winning are close to zero and all of a sudden the dealer turns that one card that brings you back to life. In the game, I mean. But still, there is no need for you to over-celebrate it, high five friends and gloat about your lucky break. Please keep in mind that while you won, another player lost and you know the feeling all too well. Show some respect and consideration for him, as you too were and will be once again in his place and you wouldn’t want the other player rubbing it in, right? Keep your cool, smile, but try to cheer within.

3. The Dealer Is Not to Blame

We have all witnessed sore losers and it is indeed not a pretty sight. But lashing out at the dealer will get you nowhere, except maybe out or even banned from the casino or poker club. The dealer does not, I repeat, does not have any control over the cards he turns over, nor the fact that you lost. Believe me, it makes no difference for them whether you or another player wins. Well, except if you do lash out at them and treat them poorly, then perhaps he would want you to lose, as a punishment for your lack of manners. And even so, he still cannot change the cards or deal the card that could take or any other player out. So, just be nice, smile and let karma do the rest.