Why Some Casino Games Make Some People Nervous

by Bodog Casino | Apr 21 2009

There are a lot of casino players that will shy away from any new experiences and stick with the same games for numerous years. You can find millions of people that only know how to play and enjoy the big two: Blackjack and slots.

Why is that?

Maybe it's because Blackjack and slots is where they make money? We don't think so. We think it's because, to them, some of the non-Blackjack table games are scarier than a celebrity without makeup.

What is it about these games that make these players nervous? We explain and outline why they need to change that mentality.

Craps
From afar - or through the power of film - Craps looks like a fun, flashy game. But when you pull up to the super-sized table with a bunch of betting categories and terminology and are handed pair of dice which control the fate of you and everyone at the table, you might chicken out and run for the exit.

With terms like "come out" roll, "Pass", "Don't Pass" and "Hard Way" wagers, Craps can look like sport you'd see on Star Trek, not one of the most traditional casino games you'll find in a casino.

A little research will change all that. Check out Bodog's Casino school for Craps and you'll learn all the terms and rules you need to jump into the game without fear.

Baccarat
We think it's because James Bond looks so badass playing Baccarat in his movies that gamers may be scared to give it a try. It also could be because new players are liable to meet some douche who corrects them when they pronounce it ba-ka-rat instead of ba-ka-ra.

But despite Baccarat's elitist image, it's one of the easiest games to learn and play.

The object of the game is to correctly pick which hand will have the higher score - the Player or Banker (you can also choose the Tie, which pays 9-1 odds in the Bodog Casino), with the highest score in Baccarat being 9 and the lowest being 0. 10 through King have no value while Aces only count as one.

Choose the Player and the Dealer will be Banker and vice versa.

The only time Baccarat can get a little complicated is when the dealer is supposed to draw a third card for the Player or Banker. We suggest checking out Bodog's Baccarat School to get the complete rundown.

Video Poker
A couple of things might intimidate gamers who have never touched this game.

First, we think it's the "Video" part. We think that gives newbies the impression that the game is some kind of new, high-tech game.

Second, we think it's the layout. If you choose a multi-hand video poker game you can have up to 100 hands on your Bodog Download screen at once.

And third, it's definitely the payouts. When you have up to 100 hands turning over different cards it can be confusing how much you're supposed to get paid.

Video Poker can be pretty confusing but it's also known as one of the games with the lowest house edge. And nothing makes more sense than getting paid.

Check out Bodog’s Casino School or Video Poker to get the 411 you need.