Here are a few tips to help you give the house a run for its money.

Never chase an inside straight. For example, if you have a 7, 8, 10 and Jack, there’s a 1 in 20 chance you’re going to pick up that 9. Forget it.

You’re not allowed to touch your cards in Blackjack, unless it’s a single deck.

In Texas Hold ’Em, the first three cards is the flop, the next card is the turn, and the fifth card is called the river or 5th street.

Set a limit to gamble with and stick to it. If you hit a hot streak, pocket 10% of the winnings and don’t touch it.

You can’t use two hands to roll the dice in craps.

The dealers are your friends, even when taking all of your money. Feel free to ask them strategy questions.

Drinks, including Newcastle Brown Ale, are complimentary when gambling.

Here are a few of our humble suggestions to keep that spark in your relationship.

Practice random acts of sappiness. Poetry, long walks on the beach, you know the drill.

Get, um, frisky in a public place.

Get creative. Do some finger painting or body art. The fun part is getting cleaned up.

Go to your favorite bar and pretend to pick each other up all over again. This time forego the long, awkward pauses in the conversation.

Act kooky. Make up code words, inside jokes, and silly nicknames all in your private language of luv.

Always remember your anniversary. Hey, that’s what recurring calendar entries are for.

Flowers for no reason never fail to tickle. If that’s due to allergies, however, try unexplained chocolates.