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Guides, Tips & Tricks

R. Paul Wilson On: How To Be A Better Gambler

There’s an inherent danger in entering into any proposition without being properly informed or prepared in advance. When plunged into unfamiliar circumstances, we have a natural tendency to learn quickly; making decisions or coming to conclusions based on available information and personal experience. So it is...

April 11, 2021 4 min read
GGPoker's Rush & Cash
Poker, Tips & Tricks

How To Get The Most Out Of GGPoker’s Cash Drops Feature

In recent years, online poker rooms have been looking for ways to make the game more entertaining and appealing to the masses. Ideas such as Spin & Go tournaments have had great success by adding some randomness to the whole thing and giving players a chance...

April 7, 2021 5 min read
Soapy Smith
Insider Insights, Tips & Tricks

R. Paul Wilson On: The Secret Of Soapy Smith

The name Jefferson Randolph “Soapy” Smith is well known amongst magicians, Old West historians and cheating aficionados. Soapy evolved from...
February 27, 2021 4 min read
Person getting money out of wallet
Insider Insights, Tips & Tricks

R. Paul Wilson On: Reworking Old Con Games

Con games evolve over time and can be adapted to new circumstances, cultural shifts or technology. In this article, I’m...
February 13, 2021 5 min read
Montage of politicians
Insider Insights, Tips & Tricks

Top Politics Betting Markets To Follow Around The World In 2021

2020 broke all records for political betting. Turnover on the race for next US president rose eightfold, on what was...
February 9, 2021 3 min read
PKOs
Poker, Tips & Tricks

PKOs: The Pros, Cons, And Best Strategies To Gain An Advantage

Progressive knockout tournaments, or PKOs as they are often referred to, have become quite popular in recent years. Expanding on...
January 21, 2021 8 min read
Roulette wheel with security camera
Tips & Tricks

R. Paul Wilson On: How To Cheat At Roulette With Past Posting

When I first met crooked-gambling expert Darwin Ortiz at a lecture for magicians in Glasgow, I was eager to pick...
January 18, 2021 4 min read
Group of happy friends drinking and toasting beer
Guides, Tips & Tricks

R. Paul Wilson On: 2 Bar Bets Guaranteed To Win You Free Drinks

It only seems fair that readers of this blog deserve a few free drinks. In this article, I’m going to...
December 21, 2020 5 min read
Graphs representing the stock market crash caused by the Coronavirus
Guides, Tips & Tricks

R. Paul Wilson On: Data – What Matters Most?

In any situation or human interaction, information flows between participants depending on what is deliberately being conveyed or observed. Some...
December 7, 2020 4 min read
Two Dollar Tip Left For Bartender
Tips & Tricks

R. Paul Wilson On: An Old School Con Game

This is a favourite old-time con trick that was described in The Artful Dodges of Eddie Fields and was performed...
November 23, 2020 6 min read
Man with ace up his sleeve.
Insider Insights, Tips & Tricks

R. Paul Wilson On: Stealing Machines

Believe it or not, an ingenious contraption invented over 130 years ago is still in use today both in private...
August 18, 2020 5 min read
Titanic Thompson
Celebrities & Poker Pros, Tips & Tricks

R. Paul Wilson On: The Unsinkable Con Artist

Titanic Thompson is one of the most fascinating characters in hustler history. Despite his reputation, Thompson was not what I...
July 6, 2020 5 min read
Illustration of scratch offs
How-To, Tips & Tricks

How To Cheat Scratch Cards With The Singleton Method

Scratchcards are played by millions of people every day, with only a lucky few who strike gold and walk away...
July 1, 2020 4 min read
Champagne
Gambling Destinations, Guides, How-To, Tips & Tricks

How To Get The Most Out Of Casino Comps

Casino comps take your experience to the next level. The ‘comp’ stands for ‘complimentary’, and in the world of casinos...
June 24, 2020 8 min read
Dollar Flying Concept Business Money Cash
Celebrities & Poker Pros, Tips & Tricks

R. Paul Wilson On: When The Best Hustler Of All Time’s Scam Backfired

Con games, scams and carefully prepared proposition bets don’t always go to plan. For legendary hustler Titanic Thompson, one of...
June 22, 2020 5 min read
Insider Insights, Tips & Tricks

R. Paul Wilson On: Why You Should Read “The Expert at the Card Table”

In this article, I’d like to introduce you to a book many might find interesting and, in some parts, informative...
April 29, 2020 7 min read
Guides, Tips & Tricks

R. Paul Wilson On: The Razzle Dazzle Con Game

During 11 seasons of The Real Hustle, the BBC discouraged us from appearing openly enthusiastic about the con games we...
March 17, 2020 5 min read
Insider Insights, Tips & Tricks

R. Paul Wilson On: Credit Card Scams (2/4)

Editor’s Note: Although the UK is cracking down on credit card use in gambling, our UK-based readers will still benefit...
February 5, 2020 5 min read
Guides, Tips & Tricks

R. Paul Wilson On: The Real Secret of Three Card Monte Trick

You may have seen it played on the street or in a bar with three bent playing cards, leather disks...
November 27, 2019 6 min read
Poker, Tips & Tricks

Pocket Pairs in Poker: What They Are & How to Play Them

In the range of all starting hands in Hold’em, pocket pairs are probably the most exciting group to look at....
November 18, 2019 8 min read
Celebrities & Poker Pros, Tips & Tricks

R. Paul Wilson On: The Greatest Con Artist of All Time

Editor's Note: In this article, R. Paul Wilson talks about one of the biggest con men of all time: the...
November 11, 2019 5 min read
Tips & Tricks

R. Paul Wilson On: The Put and Take Scam

Editor’s Note: In this article, our scams and cheating expert explains how to trick someone in the classic game of...
October 30, 2019 5 min read
Hacks, Poker, Tips & Tricks

R. Paul Wilson On: Cheating With a Cold Deck

Editor’s Note: In this article, R. Paul Wilson discusses using a cold deck, or rather a deck of cards that...
October 14, 2019 6 min read
A live casino blackjack table
Tips & Tricks

R. Paul Wilson On: Advantage Play

Editor’s note: In this article, R. Paul Wilson explains two advantage play techniques: how to track shuffles and locate aces...
September 23, 2019 6 min read
Champagne
Gambling Destinations, How-To, Tips & Tricks

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