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Find out how to win in the Pittsburgh area Casinos. Discover the correct way to play the Casino games.

You must have a plan to follow when you go to the Casinos. Here is my basic plan to manage your money and how to play. Bring only the money that you can afford to lose. When you double your money, leave the Casino as a winner. If you lose all your money, stop.

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The Rivers Casino http://theriverscasino.com is located in Pittsburgh on our North Shore. Heinz Field, The Carnegie Science Center and PNC Park are all across the street.

You must be 21 years old to enter the Casino and their garage. They have a free parking garage for 3800 cars. Remember where you have parked. Valet parking is also available at the front entrance.

The garage has elevators that are clearly marked to take you to the Casino on the First floor. Go to the Players Club and sign up for your Players Card.

The Rivers has 450,000 square feet of gaming entertainment. Over 2,900 slot machines and 107 table games. There is a Poker Room with 30 tables. They have 4 bars and 5 restaurants including a great buffet. There are two free self-serve beverage areas if you become thirsty. They also have a nice gift shop.

There is a private club called the 44six Club. They have discounted drinks and more for you to enjoy. To qualify for membership to this club you must earn a lot of points on your Players Card. They also have a High Limit room.

The Rivers Casino has a great location on the bank of the Ohio River. When you look up river to your left, you will see Downtown Pittsburgh, Mount Washington and our famous Point. The Allegheny, Monongahela and Ohio rivers are all visible from the Casino. Just outside the Casino’s back door is the 1,000 seat outdoor ampitheater.

The Meadows Racetrack and Casino http://meadowsgaming.com is located 25 miles outside of Pittsburgh in Washington County. We have made the trip in 30 minutes. It is not a sure bet and does take a little longer at certain times of the day.

To enter the Casino you must be 21 years old. They will check your ID if you look too young to enter. You will be given a bracelet or a stamp on your hand. If you are at least 18 years old you can bet on the horses at The Meadows. That is how we got our start.

The Meadows Racetrack and Casino will let babies, children and anyone under the age of 18 enter the racetrack area. Anyone who would like to watch the horse races is welcome to do so. If you are under 18 years old you can’t bet on the horses.

The Meadows Racetrack and Casino has two free parking garages with no age restrictions. They also have numerous outdoor parking lots. The 24/7 free shuttles will take you to the Casino. You can also walk from the parking lots to the Casino entrance. Remember where you are parked. Valet parking is also available at the front entrance.

The first garage has elevators to take you to the Casino. They are clearly marked to take you to the Fourth floor. You can only enter the Casino if you are 21 years old.  In the second garage you will need to go to the First Floor to enter the Casino.

The Meadows has 350,000 square feet of gaming entertainment and much more to do. There are over 3,300 slot machines and 84 table games. The Poker Room has 26 tables. They have a  nice gift shop, 24 Bowling lanes, two large Food Courts, 2 bars, restaurants, 2 High Limit Rooms, a Racebook and a horse racetrack.

All the Casinos have cashier cages with cashiers to cash your vouchers or to make change for you. They also have automated change machines everywhere in the Casino for your convenience.

You do not have to put a $20 bill into the slot machines to start playing. The machines will take at least one dollar. You can’t put coins into the machines. Only vouchers and paper money are accepted. One dollar bill is really all it takes to get started.

Depending on your Players Card useage, you may qualify for the Club House and/or the Adios Room. You will enjoy discounted drinks and free snacks in those private clubs. Sometimes they even have free meals.

They have live and simulcast horse racing. The live local racing is held on Monday and Tuesday afternoon at 12:55pm. On Wednesday and Friday night they start at 6:55pm. Schedules are subject to change.

We understand that gambling is just another form of entertainment. This entertainment does offer you the chance to make some money. Once in awhile you will win. Dinner and a movie do not offer you the same opportunity to make any money. We also believe that gambling is not for everyone.

You must be careful when you gamble. Having a plan and sticking to your plan is a great way to start. When you are winning, leave if you have doubled your money. If you lose your initial bankroll, stop gambling. The ATM is not your friend.

Yes, you can win in the Casino. Will it be every time that you gamble?  We don’t think so. Gambling experts do not win every time. Good luck will help.

Have fun when gambling. If you get upset, stop playing. If you are not having fun or you are tired, why are you still gambling? When you are out of money, do not keep playing. Come back to play another day. Stick to your plan.

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Before you start to gamble in the Casino, sign up for their free Players Club Card. When entering the Casinos ask the security people where the Players Club is located. There is no fee to sign up. You will earn freeplay, comps and other special perks based on your wagering.

The Meadows has kiosks (called BOB) throughout the Casino. You must insert your Players Card. Then you must quickly pull it out. Just like a gas card. Then type in your secret pin. You can check your points, perks, plus  daily and weekly promotions.

The Rivers kiosks are located next to the front entrance of the Casino. If you come in through the garage they are on your far left as you enter the Casino. When you find them, insert your Players Card the same way as before. Their kiosks will also show your points, freeplay, perks and promotions.

All the Casinos have an edge over you on all their games. This is called the ”house advantage”. They are in the Casino business to make money when we lose. If you learn the rules of the games, it is possible to win by cutting down their advantage.

You must follow your plan. If you are lucky, that wil help. We know that luck is fickle and does not always stay with us. So you must learn the correct way to play the Casino games. Have fun!