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How The MIT Blackjack Card Counting Team Beat The House

It’s one of the oldest clichés in the world of casinos: The house always wins. Except it doesn’t. For more...
September 27, 2019 5 min read
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Power TV Show – Which Power Character Is The Most Lethal?

Season 6 of Power starts on Sunday August 25 on Starz for US Residents, and for the UK on Monday...
August 23, 2019 2 min read
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What Are 243 Ways Slots? Here’s All You Need To Know

Casino gambling machines have come a remarkably long way since they were first created late in the 19th century. Playing...
July 26, 2019 3 min read
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The Man Who Beat the Wheel – The Extraordinary Story of the Professor Who Won a Fortune on Roulette

Roulette is a game that has fascinated and intrigued casino gamblers for more than 200 years. And for as long...
July 4, 2019 4 min read
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Where did the BAR on slot machines come from?

If you play a classic 3-reel slot machine, chances are that you'll see the usual symbols on the reels. Bells,...
January 10, 2019 3 min read
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These 5 People Are Banned From Las Vegas Casinos

In our modern times, the idea of everyone in a city or state knowing which people to ban seems like...
November 29, 2018 2 min read
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10 Best Things to do with Kids in Atlantic City

While Atlantic City's gambling and casinos are a major draw, the beaches, boardwalk and other experiences make it ideal when...
November 27, 2018 5 min read
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How to Enjoy All the High Roller Benefits

Whether you visit Las Vegas or you play at your local casino, nothing quite compares to feeling like a VIP....
November 21, 2018 4 min read
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Las Vegas: Behind the Glamour

Whenever you think of Las Vegas you probably think of the strip, filled with luxurious hotels, top restaurants and thrilling...
November 19, 2018 4 min read
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Industry

Did Woman’s Forehead Casino Tattoo Gamble Pay Off?

In June 2005, Karolyne Smith from Salt Lake City in Utah hit the headlines after auctioning off her forehead as...
September 4, 2018 3 min read
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Industry

5 of the Most Epic Gambling-Themed Tattoos Ever

Tattoos come in all shapes and sizes, and one of the more popular subjects is gambling. Some of the artistry...
August 30, 2018 2 min read
Popular tattoos that people may regret
Industry

What Are the Odds Of You Regretting Your Next Tattoo?

Tattoos are enjoying a golden era, with an estimated 18.25% of the population aged 18 years and older admitting to...
August 15, 2018 7 min read
Celebrities & Poker Pros

Hollywood’s Most Notorious Gamblers

When it comes to high stakes gambling, it's certainly easier if you're a famous millionaire. Celebrities have always been drawn...
August 13, 2018 4 min read
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Industry

Why is Gambling Associated with Crime?

Whether it's in movies, TV or popular culture, casinos and gambling are depicted as part of a criminal underworld, or...
July 16, 2018 4 min read
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Industry

What Happens to the Biggest Gambling Losers?

Part of the allure of gambling is the chance to win big, but also the thrill of a big risk....
July 14, 2018 6 min read
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All-Time Starting XI of England Footballers with Jamaican Roots

The Caribbean island of Jamaica has plenty of sporting pedigree. As a former territory of the British Empire and place...
July 5, 2018 6 min read
The NBA Draft Lottery that decides the order of the draft
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The Biggest NBA Draft Shocks and Surprises of the 21st Century

With the 2018 NBA Finals now over,? after Golden State Warriors defeated Cleveland Cavaliers 4-0, teams will be starting to...
June 16, 2018 3 min read
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10 Songs to Make Your Gambling Experience Epic

Many games put a lot of effort into their soundtracks or sound effects, trying to build an immersive and exhilarating...
June 14, 2018 4 min read
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10 Weirdest Lucky Charms Around The World

If you’ve been wondering how to boost your gambling luck, look no further. Check out the weirdest lucky charms we...
May 26, 2018 4 min read
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The Biggest Losers – Famous Casino Losers

The old saying goes that the house always wins. It's a theory that every gambler reluctantly accepts but knows they...
May 21, 2018 3 min read
The haunted Taj Mahal Casino that is being renovated as the Hard Rock Casino
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Top 10 Haunted Places in Atlantic City

Atlantic City was once a vibrant tourist destination during the 20th century but has since suffered as a result of...
April 28, 2018 4 min read