The first tip I have for you is to know your limits. The worst thing you can do when you enter a casino is to having no limits set for yourself. Knowing how much you can afford to lose is key to success. I know how difficult it can be to stop visiting the ATM when you fall on a bad streak. Your gut instinct is to wager more money in order to recoup what you have lost. This is always a bad idea and just about always leads to heart ache and trouble. So make sure you have a limit on what you can afford to lose. But having a limit on what you can lose is not where this ends, you also need a limit on your winnings. This may sound a little strange, but take it from someone who has spent their share of time in the casinos. This limit is just as important as the previous. Nothing feels better than a hot streak at the craps table, but what is a hot streak can turn downhill as soon as you can blink an eye. And if you don't have a limit and know when you should walk away, when that streak turns into a losing streak will make it that much harder to walk away when you start losing. This will inevitably end with you losing a substantial amount of money. So check your pride at the door and don't be afraid to call it quits, even on a hot streak.
Another tip is to know your game. While bouncing from casino game to casino game can be exciting, at least having the basic knowledge of the games you play is crucial. While it is possible to learn on the fly, it usually comes at a cost, the cost of a lot of losing. So know the games you play. By no means does this mean being an expert of the rules and how to play. But you should know at least the basics. It is always fun to experiment, and if you are willing to accept a loss then have at it. If you know nothing about blackjack, become a spectator for a little while before sitting down. Learning the basics will pay off in the end, and will give you a much better experience. In my experience, if I start playing a new game that I know nothing about and lose immediately, it leaves a sour taste in my mouth and my interest is lost. So read a tutorial, or at least watch the game in live action to get an idea of the basics, it gives you that much more of an advantage.
The last tip I have for you is to be held accountable. When you go out gambling, do it with someone you trust, never by yourself. Going solo leads only to trouble. Having someone to hold you accountable in the casino is necessary. It is too easy to change your limits when you are alone. A partner will help you keep your limits. Also, having someone there to share the experience is a plus too.
