You have probably heard the expression, "losing your shirt." Unfortunately, that expression is right at home when it comes to gambling. Whether you are in an online casino or the brick-and-mortar of the everyday, the chances of you "losing your shirt" are better than the alternative. How come? Frankly, most people are too quick to throw caution to the wind. They make big risks without being fully aware of a system for winning. They mistakenly assume that winning is all luck and no skill, and that they can be just as lucky as a seasoned pro.

Not true.

If you want to escape an online casino with more than just your shirt - like, say, a pocketful of cash - here are the six ways to make it happen:

Walk before you run. If you are a beginner, it is never wise to start out making big bets and hoping luck falls your way. In fact, it's not really that smart to make bets at all - at least, not until you've had a chance to try out your online casino and make the most of it. Luckily, most online casinos offer their games for free. This allows you to build a level of comfort and skill that makes it possible for you to excel.

Stake your money on reputation. Don't bite in to big promises until you've had the chance to wisely research and analyze an online casino. You don't want to put yourself at financial and mental risks before you have confirmed that an online casino will do what it claims - pay what they owe!

Find your niche. The expression "jack of all trades, master of none" seems fitting here. Not even the best gamers are pros at every single game online casinos offer. They specialize and hone their talents in one or two specific areas. Reasons are twofold: one, it's easy to be passionate when you're good at something; and two, it's easy to get good at something the more time that you spend with it.

Hang in there. If you are making wise bets, you should not get discouraged if you find yourself losing a lot. Just be conservative until the time comes that you can feel the tides start to turn. Help those tides turn faster by choosing games such as poker and craps that favor you the longer your play continues.

Live to play another day. Sometimes it just isn't your night. Keep a budget, and if you feel yourself slipping in to a rut where the losses are too frequent and the successes aren't big enough, it's time to walk away. There will be other nights!

Keep it about the fun! As long as you are having fun, you are building passion and experience doing something that you love. Keep it about the fun, and playing online casinos will always be a winning proposition.

An online casino isn't for everyone. But if you fashion yourself a shrewd, observant, risk-taker, online casinos can be the answer for you!