Axis Power Craps - Surviving Your Next Casino Disaster

In case you haven’t noticed, it’s hurricane season again. It was just three years ago that Katrina wreaked havoc on the U.S. Gulf Coast. To my knowledge, all of our board members from that part of the world survived the storm - many against harrowing odds. In every disaster it seems some miraculously survive while others perish. Sometimes the survivors just happened to get lucky. But as often as not, they survive because they are prepared.

Survival experts say the difference in living and dying often boils down to simple preparation. Survivors usually have a plan. They prepare to execute that plan in advance by doing things like assembling a disaster supply kit. They keep things like bottled water, freeze dried food, and essential medical supplies on hand. They have a specific goal in mind, including a place to go to, how to get there, and what they’ll do if they encounter problems along the way. Most importantly, they never give up.

Survival at the casino requires some of the same advance preparation. Every player should have a plan for play. He should have everything he needs to survive his casino session, including knowledge of the game, sufficient bankroll, a correct betting strategy, and an exit strategy for when things don’t go his way. Most importantly, the savvy player never gives up. He may run from the storm - but when it’s all clear he’ll be right back in there - digging out and doing what it takes to survive. You can rebuild a bankroll. You can come back with better skills that and stronger discipline. You can come back and win.