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Celebrities & Poker Pros, Poker, Top 10s

Top 10 Poker Players Worth Following On Twitter

If you consider yourself a poker fan, you probably know that Twitter is the platform of choice for many pros. You can be sure that players will be active in and around big tournaments, share their insights, and strategy tips. If anything is going on in...

July 27, 2022 4 min read
Lottery numbers
How-To, Tips & Tricks

8 Different Ways To Pick Your Lottery Numbers

When it comes to choosing lottery numbers, everyone has their own preferred method. Some like to analyze past draws to spot any patterns, while others look to the Zodiac for the answers. Of course, no matter how you pick your lottery numbers, the draw is always...

July 25, 2022 5 min read
kerry packer
Celebrities & Poker Pros

Kerry Packer: The Life And Exploits Of Australia’s Greatest Gambler

Kerry Packer was Australia’s larger-than-life media tycoon, known for a bullish approach to business. Yet, Packer’s influence reached far beyond...
July 21, 2022 7 min read
baseball
Sports, Top 10s

Top 10 Richest Baseball Players Ever

Baseball is one of the highest-paying sports around, with some players taking home eye-wateringly large salaries every year. For many,...
July 19, 2022 4 min read
serena williams, roger federer, Novak Djokovic
Sports, Top 10s

Top 10 Richest Tennis Players Ever

Tennis players are some of the highest paid athletes in the world, winning hundreds of thousands, and sometimes even millions,...
July 4, 2022 5 min read
Poker, Tips & Tricks, Top 10s

Top 10 Most Common Texas Hold’em Poker Mistakes You Need To Avoid

If you've just started playing poker, then it's worth being aware of the most common mistakes in Texas Hold’em and...
June 29, 2022 6 min read
teddy sagi
Celebrities & Poker Pros

How Teddy Sagi Built Playtech And Became A Powerful Billionaire

Self-made billionaire and self-proclaimed family man Teddy Sagi is one of the most influential businessmen in the iGaming industry. Before...
June 20, 2022 8 min read
Person counting money
Gambling Destinations, Guides

Your Guide To Tipping In Vegas: Who, How Much & When

If you’re heading to Las Vegas for some high-rolling fun, the last thing you want to worry about is committing...
June 16, 2022 4 min read
playing card tricks
Insider Insights, Tips & Tricks

R. Paul Wilson On: How To Be Your Own Casino (3/3)

This final instalment of how to play games where you become the house and have an unbeatable mathematical edge (over...
June 13, 2022 4 min read
Guides, How-To

How And Where To Buy A Real Slot Machine

Slot machines are having a bit of a moment. Retro chic has never been cooler and, just like arcade games...
June 6, 2022 4 min read
benny binion
Celebrities & Poker Pros, Gambling Destinations, Guides

How Gambler Benny Binion Built Vegas As We Know It

Las Vegas is the gambling hub of the world. When you look at this Nevada city, it’s hard to imagine...
June 2, 2022 7 min read
coins in someone's palm
Insider Insights, Tips & Tricks

R. Paul Wilson On: How To Be Your Own Casino (2/3)

This is the second in a three-part series on how to turn yourself into “the house” and reap the benefits...
May 30, 2022 5 min read
Irish Poker Drinking Game
How-To

How To Play The Irish Poker Drinking Game

The Irish poker drinking game is really easy to learn and can be played anywhere. All you need is a...
May 22, 2022 3 min read
Biggest poker scandals
Celebrities & Poker Pros, Poker

Top 10 Biggest Poker Scandals Of All Time

The world of poker has seen its fair share of scandals over the years. Some have had a huge impact...
May 19, 2022 13 min read
Dice hustle games
Insider Insights, Tips & Tricks

R. Paul Wilson On: How To Be Your Own Casino (1/3)

This is part one of three from our series on games where the odds are in the hustler’s favour. I...
May 16, 2022 4 min read
denise coates
Celebrities & Poker Pros, Industry

How Denise Coates Built The Bet365 Empire And Became Britain’s Highest-Paid Boss

Fondly referred to as the “quiet queen of online betting”, Denise Coates is one of Britain’s most successful (and understated)...
May 13, 2022 7 min read
bumpy johnson
Celebrities & Poker Pros

Gambling Legends: The Fascinating Story Of Mob Boss Bumpy Johnson

Bumpy Johnson. Bookmaker and mob boss, a drug lord and brutal murderer, devoted family man, avid reader of philosophy, poet,...
May 8, 2022 7 min read
Gambling Destinations, Guides, Places To Gamble

Where To Find ATMs With The Cheapest Fees In Las Vegas

Although there are ATMs everywhere in Las Vegas, if you don't plan ahead then withdrawing money can get very expensive,...
May 6, 2022 6 min read
Go game
Guides, Industry

Top 5 Hardest Games In The World To Master

Fancy your chances of transferring your gambling expertise to a next-level challenge? Away from the casino floor, there are plenty...
April 29, 2022 4 min read
Horse jockey
Guides, Sports

10 Things You Never Knew About Horse Jockeys

There is a lot more to horse jockeys than meets the eye. Sure, when you are watching them ride around...
April 27, 2022 6 min read
Duk Koo Kim vs Ray Mancini
Sports, Top 10s

10 Fighters Who Tragically Died From Injuries In The Ring

Every time a fighter courageously steps foot in the ring, they literally put their life at risk. The majority of...
April 21, 2022 5 min read
5 card draw poker
How-To, Poker

How To Play 5 Card Draw Poker

5 Card Draw Poker: What You Need to Know Playing Order: In 5 Card Draw Poker, players operate in a...
April 16, 2022 7 min read
Roulette wheel and table
Guides, Insider Insights, Top 10s

10 Things Casinos Never Want You To Know

Casinos are a hot house of fun - we all know that - but they are a business at the...
April 4, 2022 5 min read
short deck poker
Poker, Strategy

How To Play Short Deck Hold’em Poker

Texas Hold’em has dominated the poker world for over two decades now, and if there’s one thing many players can...
March 31, 2022 7 min read
Wyatt Earp
Celebrities & Poker Pros

Gambling Legends: The Amazing Life Of Wyatt Earp

The legend and life of the man known as Wyatt Earp is as rich and colorful as the saloons and...
March 10, 2022 4 min read
Ivan Freitez
Celebrities & Poker Pros

Ivan Freitez: One Of The Worst Poker Players For Angle Shooting

Some players become famous for their results, while others reach notoriety for their crazy playing styles that get them involved...
March 4, 2022 5 min read
drake
Celebrities & Poker Pros

Drake: Gambling Addict, Or Just Stupidly Rich?

The Canadian rapper, singer and actor, Drake, is no stranger to gambling and has been known to drop wild amounts...
February 21, 2022 2 min read
How-To, Sports

Beginner’s Guide To Betting On The Super Bowl

The Super Bowl is fast approaching, bringing the NFL season to a thrilling climax. If you have never bet on...
February 10, 2022 4 min read
Dan Cates
Celebrities & Poker Pros

How Dan “Jungleman” Cates Went From One Extreme To The Other

If you love high-stakes poker, you most certainly know the name of Dan “Jungleman” Cates. For years, Cates has been...
February 4, 2022 7 min read
Blackjack insurance
Strategy

Why Taking Insurance In Blackjack Is Never A Good Bet

Ah, blackjack insurance. The bane of many a break-in dealer's existence. You know they shouldn't be betting it; all the...
January 30, 2022 4 min read
Slot machine win
Top 10s

Top 10 Biggest Slot Machine Wins Of All Time

We all dream of landing a big win when playing slots. However, for some, the dream has become a reality,...
January 26, 2022 3 min read
Las Vegas Skyline night
Gambling Destinations, Top 10s

10 Best Value Resorts And Hotels In Las Vegas

If all you're looking for is a cheap place to stay in Las Vegas, you might opt for a great...
January 25, 2022 4 min read
Donald Trump
Insider Insights, Tips & Tricks

2024 US Election Betting: Will History Repeat Itself?

Recommended Bets Back Republicans to win Presidency @ 1.88 (Betfair)Back Elizabeth Warren to be the Democrat Nominee @ 32.0 (Betfair)Back...
January 24, 2022 4 min read
Tax on casino winnings
Guides

Do You Have To Pay Taxes On Casino Winnings?

You have finally gotten those sevens to line up in the window of your favorite slot machine, or maybe you...
January 21, 2022 4 min read
kentucky derby
Sports, Top 10s

Top 10 Biggest Horse Races In The World

As long as humans have been riding horses, there’s been horse racing. They call it the sport of kings and...
January 18, 2022 5 min read
WSOP Player of the Year Points System Explained
Guides, Poker

How Does The WSOP Player Of The Year Points System Work?

The World Series of Poker is best known for its bracelets since winning one of these golden trinkets is a...
January 12, 2022 7 min read
Guy Laliberte - poker player
Celebrities & Poker Pros

What Ever Happened To Guy Laliberté?

One of the wonderful things about poker is that it attracts people from all walks of life. From broke students...
January 2, 2022 7 min read
jose
Celebrities & Poker Pros

José “Girah” Macedo Poker Scandal: The Rise And Fall Of A Fake Prodigy

The stories of poker prodigies have always been very popular in the poker community. Hearing how the likes of Tom...
December 30, 2021 6 min read
dan bilzerian
Celebrities & Poker Pros

Dan Bilzerian: The Playboy And Self-Proclaimed Poker Millionaire

There are very few people in the high-stakes poker community who are as controversial as Dan Bilzerian. Loud, brazen and...
December 23, 2021 7 min read
Christian Lusardi - poker player
Celebrities & Poker Pros

Christian Lusardi And The Borgata Counterfeit Chips Scandal

There are many ways to become famous in poker. Winning a big tournament will surely get you on the map,...
December 20, 2021 5 min read