Backgammon on REAL money

WANT TO PLAY FOR MONEY?

Now why does that phrase playing for money bring some people out in a cold shiver? Possibly it can mean one of two things; either you are going to win, or you are going to lose. In the majority of cases the latter is why people start to shake. The very concept of losing money to a complete stranger is abhorrent to the financial standings of some people's wallets or bank balances.

However, gambling on line is now respectable and for backgammon players adds more spice to the traditional fun element of the game. But before you start to take out your credit card and put your money where your mouth is, play in fun play and get good, get real good: because there are some players/sharks in the virtual world that you need to be aware of for even in a sophisticated and gentlemanly game such as online backgammon they will swallow you whole, given half a chance.

So, to help you in your search for the pot of gold at the end of the inner board,
Here are some tips.

REDOUBLE:

When your opponent doubles, you double too, up to four when it's your turn.

Double always when it won't cost you. If you are down 2-0 in a match to 3 and win the next game the Crawford game, you are now at 2-1. Double on your first roll of the next game! If you lose? Too bad, but if you win you win the match, It makes no difference if you lose 4-1 or 3-1 does it? Take the chance!

Avoid safe play, hit in unsafe positions, it takes your opponent by surprise, but it is a risky ploy to try.

Stick to your plan, in this unpredictable game, it is always best to have a back up plan as you never know how the dice will fall.

Learn your equity tables, if need be go to the online backgammon school to do this; it will pay dividends in matches later.

If you have to leave a shot, put yourself in a position that profits you best if you are not hit.

Finally, always remember when playing for money, the status of the game will change depending upon the prizes involved, small events won't attract as many participants as the larger prize money tournaments and matches, which can range from $25,000 upwards to $100,000, a month. That's why when playing for money; some players treat it very seriously, very seriously indeed.