Showing posts with label game. Show all posts
Showing posts with label game. Show all posts

11 September 2009

Online Gaming: Who Is Game with Whom?

Online Gaming: Who Is Game with Whom?

Many people around the world play at online casinos, and that's fine if it's your only source of gambling. However, online casinos are nowhere near as close to the real thing when it comes to simulation. Take Craps for example. Do you have a good craps strategy? The casino determines what number rolls by using a random number generator. However, just how random is random? If you have been in a casino, you know that every single person at a table has a unique rolling pattern. Some stack the dice and casually vault them into the air. Others shake them up and rocket them to the back wall, while other frequently launch the dice off the table or fall short of the back wall. There are even players who change their rolling pattern every roll or point.

An online casino does not have the ability to simulate this. Sure, they can manipulate the random number generator, but there's still no way to accurately simulate table action. Having programmed, I know that a random number generator is not all that random. Worse, if the computer simply "picks a number", it is not even a proper setup to being with. Let's keep looking at Craps. Does the casino have a random number generator that simply picks a number between one and twelve? If so, all the numbers have an even shot at coming out, which is against true probability. Perhaps they list out all probable combinations and then the computer selects one. This would be a little more accurate, probability wise, but it still lacks the real randomness of live action—and weird events are more likely to ensue.

What I'm about to tell you is true and happens more frequently that one would imagine. A tester recently played at an online casino (online casino craps) to monitor number frequency in the field. Within the span of just 150 rolls, the computer rolled 11 non- field numbers in a row and then followed it up a handful of rolls later by rolling 12 non-field numbers in a row. What's the big deal you ask? Well, first, the field has a 44.5% chance of winning on every roll and second; the probability of throwing 11 non-field rolls in a row is .0015%. The probability of throwing 12 non-field numbers in a row is .0008%. These events should happen once every 667 rolls and once every 1176 rolls respectively, yet both where seen within a handful of rolls from each other within the 150 rolls monitored.

Try computer blackjack and Deuces Wild Poker while you're at it!

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16 August 2009

Online Gaming: Who Is Gaming Whom?

Online Gaming: Who Is Gaming Whom?

Reviewed by Wiratri

Many people around the world play at online casinos, and that's fine if it's your only source of gambling. However, online casinos are nowhere near as close to the real thing when it comes to simulation. Take Craps for example. Do you have a good craps strategy? The casino determines what number rolls by using a random number generator. However, just how random is random? If you have been in a casino, you know that every single person at a table has a unique rolling pattern. Some stack the dice and casually vault them into the air. Others shake them up and rocket them to the back wall, while other frequently launch the dice off the table or fall short of the back wall. There are even players who change their rolling pattern every roll or point.

An online casino does not have the ability to simulate this. Sure, they can manipulate the random number generator, but there's still no way to accurately simulate table action. Having programmed, I know that a random number generator is not all that random. Worse, if the computer simply "picks a number", it is not even a proper setup to being with. Let's keep looking at Craps. Does the casino have a random number generator that simply picks a number between one and twelve? If so, all the numbers have an even shot at coming out, which is against true probability. Perhaps they list out all probable combinations and then the computer selects one. This would be a little more accurate, probability wise, but it still lacks the real randomness of live action—and weird events are more likely to ensue.

What I'm about to tell you is true and happens more frequently that one would imagine. A tester recently played at an online casino (online casino craps) to monitor number frequency in the field. Within the span of just 150 rolls, the computer rolled 11 non- field numbers in a row and then followed it up a handful of rolls later by rolling 12 non-field numbers in a row. What's the big deal you ask? Well, first, the field has a 44.5% chance of winning on every roll and second; the probability of throwing 11 non-field rolls in a row is .0015%. The probability of throwing 12 non-field numbers in a row is .0008%. These events should happen once every 667 rolls and once every 1176 rolls respectively, yet both where seen within a handful of rolls from each other within the 150 rolls monitored.

Try computer blackjack and Deuces Wild Poker while you're at it!

15 August 2009

Learning the Rules of Poker by Playing Free Online Games

Learning the Rules of Poker by Playing Free Online Games

Reviewed by Wiratri

Learning a new game can be difficult; especially if you’re seated at a table with masters of the game who are going to take you for every cent you’re worthwhile “teaching” you the basics of that game. However, when it comes to poker, many people have discovered that by playing poker free online games, they can master the basics of this popular card game while at the same time keep track of their money and not lose it all.

Before you even log in to one of these poker games, you will find that the internet is a huge resource for learning about poker and its many different versions—five card stud, Texas hold ‘em, and many, many other poker games exist, and learning all the rules and tricks to winning each version can take some time. However, just about every poker games rules can be found somewhere online, whether it’s on a poker playing website or on an informative site. Any of these sites can give you an idea of the basic rules and how to play the game.

However, when it comes to poker, just reading the rules isn’t enough. You’ve got to actually get out there and play a few hands to really get a feel for the game. That’s why poker free games are so popular. Even the most novice player can join an online poker game and get in the action right away. There are some games out there that require no money to play, and they’re the perfect type of free online games to get new players started. Once you’ve played for a time and have learned how your poker game of choice works, you may want to take the risk and move to games that actually require you to buy chips using your credit card or PayPal account. These online poker games can be a bit more stressful since real money is on the line. Remember, though, that since you can lose money, you can also win money.

As with any game you play, it’s very important that you get the basics down. Before you start playing for cash, take the time to learn the rules of poker. With the internet, it is very easy to jump into an online poker game before you really know what you’re doing, and while you can learn that way, you may find that the lessons are quite costly if you’re playing for money.

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