New Year resolutions

As the hangovers fade and the Christmas decorations come down, it’s a good time to make plans for the New Year. It’s time to start afresh, leave your worries behind and think of ways to make this year better, more fun, richer. 

• Try something new : Why not have a go at a new game? A change is as good as a rest, and if you’re stale from playing the same old games, start something new and renew your gaming passion. If your thing is slots, try a game of roulette for a change. If you’re a poker nut, have a go at blackjack – you might just like it. When you go back to your regular game, you’ll see it from a fresh perspective. 

• Keep your bankroll under tabs : Every time you sit down to play at your favourite online casino or poker room, make a conscious decision of how much you want to spend, and only put that much money in your account. Bank any winnings and stop playing once you run out of chips. However tempting it seems to continue, when you’re sure that the next hand will be the winner, it’s just not worth it. 

• Enter a tournament : Take a risk this New Year. Many online poker sites allow you to enter satellites for a small buy-in. If you win the game, you get through to the next round and can play for a place in a major tournament. Why not have a go? You’ve got nothing to lose, and you could go further than you ever dreamed possible. 

• Go for a walk : It’s easy to get sucked into the game and spend hours cooped up with your computer, playing the slots. If you’re not having much luck, take a break, get some fresh air or take a night off and meet some mates. When you come back to play again, you’ll more than likely find your luck has improved. 

• Keep a cool head : Emotion is the enemy of the poker player. It’s hard not to get angry when you catch a bad beat, you just feel it rising up in you, until it totally throws you off course. If you absolutely can’t fight it, walk away from the table until you’ve cooled down. Screaming at your opponents, even through chat, will only make things worse. 

• Use the chat: One of the best features of online casinos is the chat facility. Take advantage of the opportunity to meet people from all walks of life, and from places you’ve never even heard of. People make lasting friendships and even find love on the Internet. Join the community and discover who’s out there. 

• Donate your winnings : If you’re lucky enough to win a big jackpot, why not donate some of your winnings to charity? You can even find some online casinos that donate money for you.