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The name Sic Bo varies depending on the location in which it’s played. Other names include Tai Sai and Dai Siu. In Asia specifically, all three names are used to describe the game, it simply depends on which country you’re playing. The English translation is hi-lo or big and small.

Until recently the game has never been a big deal in Asia. North America wasn’t exposed to the game until the late 1900s. It was introduced by immigrants from China that brought the game with them. Just years later, the game can be found in several casinos throughout North America.

There are six specific Sic Bo terms that should be memorized:

• Tai Sai or Dai Siu
• Spin
• Re-Bet
• Clear
• Chips
• Layout

As previously stated, Tai Sai or Dai Siu is a regional name for Sic Bo depending on which area of Asia you plan on playing in. A three version translates to hi-low or big and small. Spin is another important term in that it indicates the action of the dice being shaken in the cup. Those that spin must place a wager at the Sic Bo table.

A re-bet occurs when a player places the same wager value within the same betting section on the table for the next betting round as they did in the previous. For instance, if a player bets on the small with a $10 bet and then places the same wager for the next round.

Clear is a commonly used term for many dice games and it generally indicates when the table is wiped clean and all wagers are given to their prospective players. Chips indicate the physical pieces of plastic and clay that the players bet with. Different colored chips represent different monetary values within different games. When playing online, the process is to simply click the wager you’d like to place.

Finally, the layout is the grid of the table. This includes different areas of betting that players are allowed to make. Similar to a craps table, the grid has different sections for different actions like an area to throw the three dice. The dealer usually regulates where to place a bet, where to throw the dice, etc.

Knowing the history, rules and proper terminology used at the table will help you become a more proficient player. Sic Bo has been in the United States for only a short time. As more casinos add the game to their property, it could become one of the most popular games available.

Soccer is the most-watched and followed sporting event in the world. Both online and sportsbook players are big fans of the sport. As a result, more soccer-themed slot games have become available. However, one little-known game is the progressive soccer keno game, aptly name Soccer Keno Progressive.

The Board

There are few differences from keno except for one twist: the soccer theme. The game is played with a grid consisting of 80 numbers laid out on a horizontal soccer field. Each half of the field has five columns of numbers. From the nine total options available, the player must first pick a shirt color. When the player selects a number from the grid, a colored shirt appears with that number on the back.

The layout of the grid is conducive to the player becoming creative with their number choices. For instance, the player can choose numbers that consist of their favorite soccer formation on one side of the field. On the other hand, the player can create a formation on both sides of the playing field.

The Game

20 keno balls are selected and are rolled into slots. The pattern of the balls is representative of a soccer ball. Each one has a specific number marked on them. Finally, tiny soccer balls appear on the grid in specific number slots. If any of those match the selected numbers, the background changes to yellow, and the sounds of cheering spectators are released indicating a win.

One nice aspect of playing a Soccer Keno Progressive name is that it can be played for fun without the need to wager money. Unfortunately, the progressive jackpot is only available to those who wager money and mark 15 numbers on the screen. If the player guesses 12 or more numbers, they win a portion of the jackpot. The total amount won is calculated from the amount wagered and a multiplier based on the number of matches played.

Soccer Keno Progressive games are tremendously easy to learn and follow due to the basic features. At many casinos, there is an Auto Pick feature. This allows the player to select their numbers once and then automatically play those same numbers during their session.

Soccer Keno Progressive is a fun and exciting way to place bets consistently and easily. With the theme of the most popular sport in the world, there are sure to never be a lack of available players.

Texas Hold’em is one of the most popular forms of gambling to date. This is primarily due to the commercialization of the game. Everywhere you look; there are advertisements for online poker rooms and television shows featuring Hold’em tournaments. The World Series of Poker (WSOP) has greatly expanded over the past decade.

Texas Hold’em is a fairly simple game to learn. There are two types of Texas Hold’em games:

• Limit
• No-limit

Limit Hold’em games have arranged betting rounds with an incremental and maximum bet. On the other hand, No-limit Hold’em has some structured betting with no increments or maximum bet. This is the most popular form of Texas Hold’em for tournaments. Both types can be found in online poker rooms.

What differentiates the pros from the amateurs is their ability to not “go on tilt.” This occurs when players make long-shot bets to attempt to catch up. In the end, this will cost more than simply stopping play.

The game begins with the player in the small blind posting half a bet and the big blind posting a full bet. These are considered an ante. The small blind is direct to the left of the button and the big blind is to the left of the small blind. The button moves to the next person after each hand.

Next, two cards are dealt with each player. These are known as starting hand or whole cards. After the starting hand is distributed, bettors can make their first wager. The player sitting to the left of the big blind makes the first move with the option to call, raise or fold. Players may take action until everyone has had a chance to bet. The competitor in the big blind can check (if no one else has raised), fold, or raise.

Three community cards are then dealt face-up into the middle of the table (the flop). Another betting round ensues starting with the first active player to the left of the button either checking or wagering. After betting commences, an additional card is dealt face up into the community cards. Another betting round occurs with the first active player to the left of the button taking action. This is known as the turn. The final card is dealt face-up with another betting round (the river).

Any players still left in the hand show their cards (known as the showdown). The person with the best five-card hand (two hole cards and three community cards) wins the pot. In the chance there is a tie, the pot is split evenly.

Texas Hold’em is an easy game to learn but extremely difficult to master. The best way to be a winning player is by experiencing many different hands and reading Hold’em books about strategy. The most important idea to remember is always to play your hands the same way regardless if you are winning or losing.