• Three pair: Always play highest pair in front.
• Three of a kind: Always play three of a kind in back unless they are aces, then play a pair of aces in back and one ace in front.
• Three of a kind twice: Always play highest pair in front.
• Straights, flushes, straight flushes, and royal flush:
  • With no pair: When choosing whether to play a straight, flush, or straight flush play the category which will allow the highest two cards in front.
  • With 6th or 7th card: Play the lower straight or flush in the back to place the highest cards in front.
  • With one pair: Play pair in the front only if a straight, flush, or straight can be played in the back.
  • With two pair: Use two pair rule.
  • With three pair: Use three pair rule.
  • With three of a kind: Play pair in front.
  • With full house: Use full house rule.
• Full house: Always split unless the pair is twos and you have an ace and a king to play in the front.
• Full house with three of a kind and two pairs: Play the highest pair in front.
• Full house with three of a kind twice: Always play the highest pair in front.
• Play according to the rank of the four of a kind:
  • 2 through 6: Always keep together.
  • 7 through 10: Split unless a king or better can be played in front.
  • Jack through king: Split unless an ace can be played in front.
  • Aces: Always split.
• Four of a kind and a pair: Play pair in front.
• Four of a kind and three of a kind: Play pair in front from the three of a kind.
• Five aces: Split aces and play three aces in back and two aces in front unless you have a pair of kings, then play five aces in back and kings in front.

The strategies of what should be played vary with each variety of poker this section however should give you good tips and guidelines to follow for all varieties of poker.

1. Bring the appropriate amount to the table. as a rule of thumb you should bring about 40-50 times the table limit.
   
   
2. Watch the table. You should study the game and players before you play. You would be lucky to win in a game full of better players and it also gives you the opportunity to study how they play their game fast, loose, aggressive etc.
   
   
3. Skill level. you should find a game with players at your level and steer clear of experienced better players.
   
   
4. Know the Game. If it is a game you do not know the variety being played then stay away. Not only will you not know the probabilities you will also be protected from bad decisions
   
   
5. Trust no one. If you want to play a good game you must forget friendships and give the game all you have got.
   
   
6. Watch your hand Keep you hand away from any of the players on the table and also make sure no onlookers can see as many a good hand has been ruined by watchers poor poker faces.
   
   
7. Vary your strategy. Don't play the same way the whole game as a smart poker player will be watching and know what you will try next.
   
   
8. Always practice. If you want to be a better player you should take every opportunity to play in low stakes games. Experience will make you a better player.
   
   
9. Get out early. If you have nothing in your hand it is better to get out early than in the middle or the end
   
   
10. Take a break. If things aren't going well then take a break to keep yourself fresh and fed.
    
    
11. Know the probabilities. Make sure you know the odds of certain hands coming up. If you're betting heavily hoping to make an inside straight then you could be in trouble.
    
    
12. Treat every game the same. Don't let previous wins or losses cloud your judgment and play all hands sensibly.
    
    
13. Number of players. Remember that the amount of players determines what is a good hand. An average hand with three players is a poor one with seven.
    
    
14. Bet the big hands. Make sure that players have to pay to see a big hand.
    
    
15. Keep a poker face. Try to give a little away as possible and do not become emotional or wrapped up in the game as a good player will take advantage of this.
    
    
16. Calling. Only call a player if you think your hand can beat theirs and not call because you think that they are bluffing

Baccarat is played with eight or six complete decks of cards. The cards are shuffled by the dealer, and then placed in a special box called the "shoe."The deal rotates among the players by passing the shoe counterclockwise around the table, and each "Player" alternate being the "Banker". This rules may be intimidating at first, but there are always "Callers" at the table to assist you, and if you do not want to deal, you may pass the shoe to the next player. The same person will keep dealing as long as the "banker" hand keeps winning.The player with the shoe represents the banker-hand, although the player takes no additional risk and the casino remains the banker. Even though the player dealing is acting as the Banker, he is not obligated to bet on the Banker's hand.Four cards are dealt face-down:

1. First card to the player's hand. The dealer takes a card from the"dealing player" and passes it to the player who wagered the largest amount on "player's hand".
2. Second card to the banker's hand - placed next to the shoe.
3. Third card to the player's hand.
4. The fourths - to the banker's hand

Aztec Riches Casino has a nice balance between the bonuses and the competitions and drawings. They are offering a tiered bonus for new players on their first three deposits:

• The initial welcome bonus is a 100% matching bonus with a minimum deposit of $20 and a maximum of $100.
• The second deposit bonus is a 50% matching bonus with a minimum deposit of $20 and a maximum of $500.
• The third deposit bonus is a 25% matching bonus with a minimum deposit of $20 and a maximum of $2000.

Their drawings and competitions are as follows:

• Super Saturday – Cash prize drawing every 30 minutes
• Power Power Poker – Sundays play Jacks or Better Power Poker
• Turbo Charged Tuesdays – Play Five Reel Drive and win.
• Wild Wednesdays – Cash prize drawing every 30 minutes
• Thursday Thunder – Play Thunderstruck Slots and win.
• Blackjack Bonanza – Monthly tournament

The Casino Action group likes to keep some information close to their chest. On the Aztec Rewards page they mention loyalty points and state the following: "The more you play, the more we pay! Bonus points are paid out in units of 1,000. Redeem 1,000 points for $10 or redeem 5,000 points for $50! Our Silver, Gold and Platinum VIP members can redeem their Rewards at a higher rate - meaning more cash every week." This sounds wonderful but means nothing. How do players earn points? Are there games that are better for points than others? I have no idea, and their customer service reps aren't telling. This does not make the rewards program much of an incentive for me to join.