Been playing this game for 14 years.. go with the flow would be a good tip for beginners.. if the banker or player is running then keep betting the run..if the player and banker keep alternating by one win,,then bet that it will continue to alternate.... i hit 21 bankers in a row online a few months ago.....On the real tables I only play no commission which includes a panda bonus bet that pays 25-1 and a dragon bonus bet that pays 40-1......several times I have been down overall with just banker and player bets but then these bonus bets hit often and make up for it.... everytime i cut the shoe at least one dragon hits and thus I will chase down a 40-1 payout until it hits if necessary...some casinos have altered this game by taking the panda out completely or by limiting the amount you can bet on these bonuses which tells me there must be an advantage to the bettor here.,,..I think this is the best game in the casino because nobody can affect the outcome and you can essentially win every hand if you pick right.