Doubtless casino gambling is fun, but there are precautions that every player must follow (FYI: this includes you). These precautions are necessary whether you're in your bathrobe playing online or in a suit and dealing with actual croupiers. These precautions are meant to keep you safe and save some moolah in your pocket. Casino gambling is entertainment; it's meant for leisure and enjoyment - but it's not reason enough to let go of your senses and act stupid.

Do your research about the casino - actual or online - and learn about the offered bonuses, cashouts, and details about the games. Remember to do this BEFORE, not after, to save you from inconvenience. Casino gambling is about winning money. You know, personal jet planes, SUVs, and 20 mansions for your dog. But do not get carried away by thoughts of much moolah. Set a limit to your betting and stick with it. Keep a budget for losses and winnings. It's a good idea to put a ceiling on your expected winnings to save you from being unrealistic and the temptation of betting more. Before you go gambling, tell yourself that you will leave after you lost $50 in five straight games and do it. Likewise, set a winning goal, say $200. When you achieved that amount, leave. It's better to leave when you're ahead; think of it as luck preservation. Dealers are known to overturn your luck if they noticed that you're winning too much.

Speaking of luck preservation, you have more chances of preserving your luck by keeping low profile. Avoid drawing attention to yourself whether you're losing or winning. Don't jump and shout when you win, for starters. Don't sulk and whine or act demented when you're losing, either. Instead of attracting praise, you're more likely to attract negative reactions. The world of casino gambling, despite the bright lights, exploits the darkest of human souls. Croupiers and dealers will gang up on you with encouraging words to make you bet more and before you know it, you lost the $1000 you won and more. If you are on a losing streak, you look like prey to the other casino players. The best way for preys to survive is camouflage - act ordinary and blend with the crowd even if you just won the jackpot. If you can't resist, go home and boast to your wife - it will teach you a good example of what I'm saying.

This last precaution applies only to actual casino gambling. Service is a big part of casinos. Unfortunately for the ushers, dealers, and other service persons, they do not earn as much as the casinos. In fact, they earn just a little over the minimum wage. So tipping them will most likely get you somewhere. The ushers can show you the best tables and fill you in about the latest happenings in the casino. Before you sit at a table, you're sure to be prepared with the who's who of the night (i.e. who's winning, who's losing, etc.). Dealers are your best friends when you tip them. They'll tell you when things are looking bad for you so you'll know what to do. Dealers are known to influence game outcomes in games like roulette. Treat them right and you might just come home with the biggest roulette winnings ever.

Casino gambling, with the proper precautions is probably the best way to have fun with cash. But if you think that you're gambling too much, or more than you used to, you're probably right. Addiction with casino gambling is not uncommon. Check yourself for symptoms as soon as you suspect it or somebody brings his suspicions to your attention. Other people see what you can't. Being addicted to gambling takes the fun out of the game, so take action as early as you can.