Specifically, I focus on blackjack which is the most popular table game to play in Las Vegas. When I do Las Vegas casino game research, I focus on this low-to-middle level of gambling. Not all casinos have gone back to lower limits now that all seats are open. In order to keep revenue somewhat close to normal the more popular and busy casinos increased limits from $15 to $25. This problem grew last year when Las Vegas casinos had limited positions available. The most popular casinos on the Vegas Strip have been removing some of the best affordable blackjack games and replacing them with options that are less than optimal. Unfortunately, over the years this research takes less time. I probably spend as much time looking for the best lower-limits games. Obviously, playing the game with the smaller edge for the casino is the best bet. The next table could have a 3% house edge for a game with the same minimum bet. A single casino might have five types of blackjack games. The casino floors are flooded with different gambling options and it can be confusing - especially for blackjack players. My friends who don't gamble regularly hate how I bet (basic strategy at the tables, under in games) Finding the best bet isn’t always easy and sometimes isn't the most fun. Research is important for both parts of my gambling life. I always try to be a sharper gambler in sportsbooks and in the casino.

My gambling budget remains similar to what it used to be but it’s now spread out between more visits so the units are usually a little lower. Nowadays, I tend to keep my wagers on the low side since I visit casinos so often. Since moving to Las Vegas, I’ve become more of a low to medium roller. The best bets aren't always the most fun bets. While a max bet is usually recommended for the best returns, many players don’t bother.

Video poker players usually play at the quarter denomination while the majority of slot machine players may play the penny games. Machine players are similar to sports bettors and table game players.

Bigger bettors tend to play blackjack in the privacy of high-limit rooms. Medium and high rollers will play green ($25) and black ($100) chips. Most people at the blackjack tables on the main casino floors are wagering a few red chips ($5 units) each hand. Gambling on the main casino floor is no different. For reference, I read somewhere that the average sports wager in Las Vegas is around $20. The majority of people who visit Las Vegas aren’t high rollers.

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