ALT-2 Get Paid to Play Games on the Internet
Yes, you can make money on the casual gaming sites. I've done it for over two years. There are a few rules for success though.
Choose your sites carefully. If you shine at rock-paper-scissors,try GameColony. Virgin Games,SkillJam and others have focused trivia contests, profitable if you know lots about a particular music genre or such. WorldWinner has lots of games and a user friendly cash-back program. All these sites have a wide variety of games.
I use King.com most. King is the largest,so I can generally get a good match fast. There are battle rooms with a transparent rating system, designed so I can get an idea of the caliber of the opponent before I play. I'm a player of moderate skill,so this is crucial. In any case, I want a site with a wide assortment of games, so I can find the particular type at which I can succeed.
You should first play free,to practice and learn. Evaluate your results coldly. Don't go by the games where you're almost getting it, or, please,the games you enjoy most. It's for money! Keep track of your actual wins,and plan to play the ones that use your skills.
Older,slower people(like me)may find they prefer word games. Vocabulary increases with age. Others have good fast-twitch skills,and some have good pattern recognition. Only do what you're good at.
When you're ready, send them $20 or so by Paypal,check,or plastic. Your winnings,if you succeed,will be sent you by the same channels.
There's a huge takeout(just like at the races),so winning half the time isn't good enough, except in multi-player games. So play multi-player battle-room games and larger tournaments. In these games, the return is bigger than the stake. I'd say never play head-to-head, except to qualify or learn. If you are sure you're the superior player, then play one-on-one.
Never play impaired. Don't drink and play,don't play tired or upset. It slows you down. If a loss upsets you,then stop playing until you are calm. Never chase your losses. Somebody plays better than you. Duck that guy in the future.
Do not play distracted. No TV, no kids, no phone. Some people can play in Internet cafes. I've never won there. I have won plenty though, and had fun doing it. Maybe you can too.
