If you’re looking for places to gamble in Oklahoma, you may find yourself overwhelmed with choices. Casinos and bingo halls literally dot the landscape, and it’s often difficult to know which towns or cities offer the best facilities. Who offers the biggest payouts? Where is the bingo competition the fiercest? Who has the most table games?

As I’ve traveled all over the state looking to strike it rich, I have encountered the same problems. That’s why I started making notes during my trips in order to compile a list of some of the best locations to gamble in Oklahoma.

While there are plenty of other fine gambling destinations in the state, the towns and cities mentioned below offer excellent casinos and a dose of much-welcome hospitality. Feel free to explore the state at your own leisure, but rest assured that you can’t go wrong with these choices.

Clinton, Oklahoma – Sitting smack dab in the middle of historic Route 66, Clinton is known for several things. First, it’s home to the Oklahoma version of the Route 66 Museum. Second, their high school football team, The Red Tornadoes, have won an impressive 14 state championships. In addition, this city of nearly 9,000 is the birthplace of country superstar Toby Keith.

If you’re in the mood for bingo, Clinton offers two facilities to keep you satisfied. The first is the Cheyenne & Arapaho Social Service, and the second facility is the Cheyenne & Arapaho Adult EDU (both are located on Route 66). Each location serves another purpose during the day, but nightfall finds them packed full of eager bingo players.

If casino games are your thing, then head on over to the Lucky Star Casino on 101 North Indian Hospital Road. They have around 250 slot and video poker machines, and you can gamble till your heart’s content in a spacious 13,000 square foot environment.

Shawnee, Oklahoma – Besides being the birthplace of Brad Pitt, this city of almost 29,000 is also the home of the very first Sonic Drive-In franchise. And if you happen to visit in September, you might notice a large number of Japanese youngsters about. This is due to an annual exchange program with their sister city of Akita, Japan (Shawnee junior-high students visit Japan in July).

And if it’s gambling that you’re looking for, you don’t need to travel any further than the Fire Lake Casino (located at 41207 Hardesty Road in Shawnee). They’re open 24 hours a day, and have 50,000 square feet of gaming available. A race book is offered, as well as 700 slot machines and a 650 seat bingo hall. There’s also an entertainment center to help you get your country music fix.

Tulsa, Oklahoma – With nearly 400,000 residents, Tulsa is the second-largest city in Oklahoma. Located in the lush “Green Country” of Northeastern Oklahoma, this city is considered the cultural and arts center of Oklahoma (with opera, ballet companies, and numerous art museums). In 2005, it was selected as one of “America’s Most Livable Large Cities.”

There are a number of Indian gaming venues available in Tulsa. The largest casinos are Osage Million Dollar Elm, Creek Nation Casino, and Cherokee Casino and Resort. If you like horse racing, you can bet on the ponies at Fair Meadows and Will Rogers Downs. And if bingo is more your thing, then check out one of the following: Integrity Gaming, Intertribal Indian Club, Sheridan Village Bingo, South Memorial Sertoma Club, Travelers Bingo, and Super T Bingo.

Wyandotte, Oklahoma – Located in far Northeastern Oklahoma in Ottawa County, Wyandotte is a small town of around 363 residents. Besides being a very friendly community, it is also home to the tribal headquarters of the Wyandotte Nation.

In addition, several casinos and bingo halls are located in this small town. The Lucky Turtle Casino features 80 slot and video poker machines. Border Town Bingo and Casino offers 500 slot and video poker machines, as well as 650 seats for bingo. Eastern Shawnee Tribal Bingo specializes in the game that we all know and love, and the Eastern Shawnee Travel Plaza offers slots, video poker, and a race book.

Oklahoma is a beautiful state with lots of natural history and sights to see. The fact that you have a chance to win a little money while you’re looking around makes it even better. If you’ve never been to “America’s Frontier Lake State” before, I would highly recommend that you make the trip. And while you’re at it, drop in on the towns and cities mentioned above. I’m sure that they’ll be glad to see you.

By: Shane Rivers

We have all heard about the house advantage in all the casino games, both online and off. But do you really know who has the advantage in which games?

Let’s start with two simple questions:

What game does the casino make the most money on? What game does the player have the best advantage?

Keep your answers in mind.

Smart players will know what to play and how to play. I was in Vegas one time with a friend who had never been before. Oh he had done some OTB play and poker with his buddies, that kind of thing, but never in a real casino. After we had been playing in the Luxor for a while, he came up to me very excited and said “Now I get it, you have to give ‘em enough money before they let you win!” He had just won quite a bit at the roulette wheel. But of course he had made quite an investment before the win.

Believe it or not, many players play this way, making big bets time after time until they get a lucky hit. Some times they come out ahead, but a lot of time they wind up just breaking even or a little better.

So let’s get back to our questions. What game did you say the house make the most money from?

If you said BlackJack you would be right. This is the house gravy money.

And which game does the player have the best advantage at?

Surprise! BlackJack! Yep, number one for the player is BlackJack and number two is Craps!

Doesn’t seem to make sense does it? The reason is that of all the people that play BlackJack, only about 2 percent know how to play the game. The other 98% are the house gravy. I know, I know, YOU know how to play. Are you sure? Have you studied the game? Read books on it? Know the odds on each hand base on the dealers up card? It’s not as simple as that 98% thinks.If you learn to play the game properly, you will be playing the house head to head with no house advantage.

Craps is the absolute king of the table games and like BlackJack the player can win.

I wrote this to make people realize that if they learn the games, and play the games where the player at least has a chance, they will come out a winner.

By: George Savery

Casino gambling online has been phenomenally successful. People who hitherto did not find time to visit a casino or were apprehensive about the atmosphere, are now able to enjoy the game from the comfort of their homes. The industry is making millions of dollars today.

Casino Gambling Online: Some Basic Things to Do

Given the growing use of the Internet, online gaming, especially casino gambling online has become so popular that there are numerous gaming sites that you can choose from. However, for a safe and enjoyable experience, keep some basic things in mind:

Casino Reviews: Players, both beginners and advanced, can benefit from casino reviews. Good reviews provide insight into the gaming quality and customer services of various online casinos. If you are looking for a casino that suits your style or want to begin gambling, casino reviews can help you immensely. The only caveat is that you should read reviews only on reputable sites.

Learn the Rules: Each online casino has different rules for its games. Always read the rules and regulations thoroughly before you begin playing.

Fundamental Strategies: Beginners are advised to learn some basic strategies regarding casino gambling online before trying their luck. Choose a good gambling online guide that will give you some useful tips.

Try Free Games: Hone your skills with free games before you go for the real thing. Gamers who directly plunge into the midst of things are more likely to lose.

Bankroll Management: You must also learn the basics of bankroll management, which plays crucial role in gambling online. This will help you protect your winnings and make solid profits while casino gambling online.

Casino Gambling Online: What to Look For

While looking for the perfect company for casino gambling online, you need to factor in several aspects:

Security: Good online gaming service providers keep all activities under regular surveillance. Always play on casinos that use secure addresses, i.e., their URLs begin with ‘https’ rather than ‘http’. A tool called ‘transport layer security,’ used on these websites, guarantees complete privacy in online transactions.

Mode of Payment: Opt for casinos that offer several modes of payments and deposits. Credit cards and electronic wallet facilities are available on most casinos, for withdrawing and depositing funds. However, the better ones offer other methods of payments as well, such as checks, wire transfer and ACH (automated clearing house).

Customer Services and Disputes: Go through the rules regarding customer services and disputes before joining a service. Most sites take time to issue payouts and you will have to wait for a few weeks to withdraw your money. In case of disputes, you must be ready to accept whatever the online casino decides.

By: Orson Dixon