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Taking the extra time to lay out a clear path toward success, and detail all of the steps along the way, is something that often falls by the wayside in today's "go, go, go!" culture. It can seem like a lot of effort to put forth at the get go and can be misconstrued as a waste of time - but that assumption couldn't be further from the truth. Planning can be the most pivotal ingredient to success, second only to the percentage of effort that is output. Without a decent plan, even the most tiresome amount of effort  with not lead to success. 

For example, if you did not research which online casino it would be in your best interest to play at and did not create a plan of play for your bankroll - you could easily end up squandering your budget on an online casino that (a.) does not have a decent pay out percentage  (b.) has tons of hidden terms and rules for withdrawal  (c.) is untrustworthy or unreliable in there payments.  Any of those three things would render even the most advantageous session of play pretty useless. 

This is why it is so incredibly important that you do your research and find a reliable casino guide that can point you in the right direction concerning all of those particulars I just pointed out.  Casino Guides can make or break your ability to turn a decent investment at an online casino. Never play blind at an online casino, and think, "whatever, i'm sure they are all the same.." , because they are NOT. 

Of course determining how you would like to portion out your playing budget is another very important part of planning  a successful session at an online casino. Sure, having fun is an important part of the experience, but too often people get caught up with the excitement of playing at an online casino and lose track of how to really work it to their own advantage. And that takes research, planning and self-control. The casinos themselves would love it if you would just "lose yourself" in the games. Duh. That's how they make their money - by being good at getting you to lose yours.

If you measure your effort with a degree of forethought, you can be the one that maintains contol of the underhand. An excellent casino guide will help you discover the tips and techniques that are geared toward you as a player, and your success. This doesn't mean you will be guaranteed wins or any such nonsense... The odds are the odds. But, you can get much better at how you manage your bankroll and follow you plan of gradual income accumulation.

The California congress has been in the process of drafting a bill that would legalize and regulate online poker within its borders, and the outlook on this legislation is looking progressively more positive.  The house is putting place amendments that would allow  any establish and capable online poker rooms or casinos to apply for a license, and long as they are able to fulfill certain requirements. For example, in order to apply there will be a 5million dollar up front application fee. This is in place in order to deter casinos or companies which may not have the initial resources to be able to manage the financial responsibly that comes with running a online gambling and or online poker site.

The state would also receive 10% of the cut of the overall rake, and other upfront fees. California loves to be first at things, and it  certainly is apparent that they have sturdy cred as being one of the the nation's most progressive state. The California spirit is fabled to say the least. Personally, I have not spent much time in California in order to experience it, but I feel as if I still know it somehow. From Hollywood to Northern California Hippies, there is a free-ness of spirit and a zest for life that cannot be denied. When I think of life in California - I imagine golden sunsets and fresh healthy food, and outdoor parties with fire pits and swimming pools, all of which I could take doses of in large quantities.

And now I may be able to add online poker to that list of California joys! I would have to incorporate it into my "perfect" California Day. which would consist of: waking up in my modern asian-ranch style bungalow in the hills or Malibu - working out with a skills dance focused trainer - having a fresh fruit filled breakfast with a tea or coffee - then meetings with film, entertainment and design collaborators ( one of these meeting being lunch somewhere adorable) - then swinging by a secret beach spot with my hubby and catching a few rays and waves - then heading home and getting ready for the intimate dinner party we are hosting by the pool - laughing, conversation, wine, food, relaxation - then taking a shower with my love ;) and crawling into bed for some snuggle time.

I know that online poker will be a hit in the state. It is already very fashionable among the glitterati set, and with its history of be part of the "old west" there is just a proclivity to poker that cannot be denied for them. Hopefully, slowly the entire country will warm to some of California's more positive progressive approach, particularly when it comes to online poker and online casinos. 

The online casino industry has been struck by a very interesting time in which it has never before received such a high percentage of both negative attention and interest at the same time. The recent legal battles that some of the top performing online poker sites have been up against highlight the negative attention that the online casino industry has succeeded in drumming up for itself, while the high profile partnerships occurring between established casinos in both the land based and the online casino industries, prophesying a much bright future then the former would convey.

These sharp contrasts are usually a signature of  dramatic change. Just think, a tornado is born from stark shift in the temperatures of colliding weather fronts, and social change usually comes when the pendulum has swung to far in one direction - a equilibrium will always be found  between to extremes, even if the course is a turbulent one. Hopefully, the turbulence will ease as far as the online casino industry is concerned, and there will be a resolution that will establish safer and more responsible regulation of the online casino that are able to conduct business within the United States borders and accept american players for their selections of real money slot machines and blackjack and other online casino games.

Finding a balance in our personal lives can also be a turbulent journey, especially if you are a person you struggles with impulse control ( we all do on some level about certain things) And yet the answer is also not to simply deny yourself of all things - there must be a balance to our own impulse to control as well. We must allow for a certain percentage of freedom and impulsiveness in order to keep our spirits supple and spontaneous. Finding our happiness relies on testing a large portion of the compulsive fears that have ingrained themselves within us, and also listening to the wisdom that may be acting as a means to protect us from harm. It is not surprising that the addiction toward self-sabotage would utilize a facsimile of something so important to our survival from the dawn of our evolution. Fear can act as a gift and a canary in the mine-shaft. Particularly when feelings of fear arise and there is no mortal danger ( more likely embarrassment or emotional pain) we can quickly determine that if we are feeling the fear - it is a test that our soul needs to be challenged with in order to grow and shine with its greatest potential. Sticking a balance is a task we will constantly be at, and finding the joy in it is key.

Who are these people?? I really am wondering. Ever since the UIGEA and Black Friday the means by which online casino can get winnings to players has gotten really murky and it freaks me out a little. Right now, the conspiracy theory side of myself is seeing this whole thing as some f*cked up plan by the "money mafia" to circumvent whole flows of cash into their dark greedy unseen paws - and we can all thank our own government and the conservatives for handing us over to the wolves. The "power" behind this dark underground  have successfully tapped into how to control the conservatives and that is with the fear of "god" or the maintenance of "christian values" . I find it interesting that those things don't include giving people the right to marry who they want...

I really am tired of this whole third party payment processor bullshit. Reputable casinos are getting their reputation drug through the mud because they have to go through these underground payment services. I mean seriously. These things have organized crime written all over them. The aggravating and evil thing is that the UIGEA was written in to "protect" us from funds being funneled into terrorist causes - instead they have created the perfect storm for massive amounts of money to land in the wrong hands.

REGULATE! REGULATE! REGULATE! I'm tired of this shady bullshit, congress. You have gotten us into this mess and now it it time for you to suck it up and get this thing back into the light. Honestly, don't be such a pussy. I take that back. Pussy would never tolerate crap like this.

In the end I want to ensure that money is not ending up in the wrong hands and I don't want any more people to lose their jobs of lively hood because of jack-wagons that can be bought easier then a piece of gum. I'm tired of having to explain to players that the reason they haven't received their money doesn't have anything to do with the online casino they are playing at ( don' t get me wrong sometime it does) but instead it is because their own government is forcing them to go through unregulated thrird parties.

So it is in the hands of the people now. US players need to demand that they congressmen and women and senators regulate the online casino industry. They need to write letters make calls and let their voices be heard. The longer this goes on the longer there will be Americans vulnerable to unscrupulous crooks, and I'm over it.