Cross-play is great until someone’s frame rate tanks and the table desyncs. This post explains, in plain English, what “PCVR” and “standalone” actually mean, why they feel different in a poker room or live-dealer lounge, and how to tune both so lobbies stay smooth and fair. Core terms, plain and useful PCVR streams your game… Continue reading Cross-Platform Play: PCVR vs Standalone Performance
Dealer AI vs Live Dealers: Realism vs Scale
Cross-play casino nights are only fun if sessions stay fair, readable, and smooth. This post defines the two dealer models in plain English, then shows when to pick each and how to avoid common pitfalls in VR lobbies. What the terms actually mean Dealer AI is software that shuffles, deals, calls the action, and animates… Continue reading Dealer AI vs Live Dealers: Realism vs Scale
Slot Session Bankrolls: Stop-Loss and Win-Goal Frameworks
Slot sessions feel random, but your money flow doesn’t have to be. A clear stop-loss and win-goal keep decisions simple when reels heat up or go cold. Treat the session bank as a fixed budget, not your whole bankroll, and plan the exit before the first spin. Define the session bank, stop-loss, and win-goal Your… Continue reading Slot Session Bankrolls: Stop-Loss and Win-Goal Frameworks
Hit Rate Reality: Why 30% Doesn’t Mean “Frequent Wins”
Many slot games advertise a 30% hit rate and players read that as “wins every few spins.” The truth is messier. Hit rate only tells you how often any payout appears, not whether it’s bigger than your bet or how streaky sessions feel. Hit rate, RTP, and volatility—plain English Hit rate is the chance any… Continue reading Hit Rate Reality: Why 30% Doesn’t Mean “Frequent Wins”
RNG on Chain: Oracles, VRF, and Why Randomness Is Hard
On-chain games can’t “just roll a die.” Every node must reach the same result, which conflicts with the idea of unpredictability. Getting randomness wrong creates edge cases, exploit windows, or outright bias—unacceptable for casino-grade play. What “random” means on a blockchain Randomness has three jobs: unpredictability before the spin, unbiasability during the spin, and verifiability… Continue reading RNG on Chain: Oracles, VRF, and Why Randomness Is Hard
Tax Considerations: Tracking Gains and Losses in Crypto Play
Crypto games and VR casino sessions move fast, but tax records can’t be an afterthought. The goal is simple: capture enough data per event to reconstruct cost basis, fair market value, and results without guesswork. Laws differ by country, so treat this as practical record-keeping guidance, not legal advice. What to record for every event… Continue reading Tax Considerations: Tracking Gains and Losses in Crypto Play
Line Shopping Automation: Building a Daily Routine
Line shopping saves money the same way low spreads save traders. Automating the routine turns “I’ll check later” into repeatable, low-latency decisions. The goal is simple: surface the best available price within your limits, then execute with discipline. Define goals and constraints Decide what you’re optimizing: best price at time of bet, closing line value,… Continue reading Line Shopping Automation: Building a Daily Routine
Teasers Explained: When Key Numbers Make Sense
Teasers move a spread or total by a fixed number of points in exchange for a set price. You combine two or more legs; all must win (or push) under your book’s rules. The edge comes from crossing “key numbers” where NFL scoring clusters. Plain-English basics A 6-point teaser shifts an underdog from +2.5 to… Continue reading Teasers Explained: When Key Numbers Make Sense