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Kakegurui, the star of the show on a dark red background
Industry

9 Reasons Why Kakegurui – Compulsive Gambler Is Worth Watching

Kakegurui – Compulsive Gambler is an anime television series released on Netflix that focuses on the privileged Hyakkaou Private Academy. The story revolves around the arrival of one student who joins the school and shakes things up with their gambling for thrills attitude. To mark the...

November 6, 2019 4 min read
Boxer wearing gloves entering the ring
Industry, Sports

The Best EVER Boxing Rematches in History

As Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz Jr prepare to meet again, we look back at some of the best ever rematches in boxing history. Anthony Joshua suffered a stunning upset at the hands of Andy Ruiz Jr back in June when he was dropped and stopped...

October 21, 2019 4 min read
Conor McGregor fighting
Industry, Sports

Why Do Boxers Make More Than MMA Fighters?

Expert contributors: Gennady Golovkin’s promoter: Tom Loeffler (@TomLoeffler1) WBO European middleweight champion Luke Keeler (@luke_keeler) The boxing versus MMA debate...
August 6, 2019 7 min read
Manny Pacquiao image
Industry, Sports

5 of the Greatest Ever 40 and Over Fighters

Despite having turned 40 years of age in December last year, Manny Pacquiao (61-7-2, 39 KOs) continues to be involved...
July 17, 2019 5 min read
Epsom Derby
Industry, Sports

Advance Deposit Wagering Explained

Advance Deposit Wagering (ADW) is a form of gambling that has become increasingly popular across the United States. It has...
July 10, 2019 3 min read
Celebrities & Poker Pros, Industry

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
Boxing ring
Industry, Infographics, Sports

Deontay Wilder v Tyson Fury: Evolution of Heavyweight Champions

On December 1, the eyes of the boxing world will be cast towards the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California,...
November 23, 2018 5 min read
Women's GoldenPalace.com forehead tattoo
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
Casino-themed leg tattoo
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
Gangsters having a private game of poker
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
A typical example of how gamblers end their long sessions
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
A header representing Jamaican and English footballers
Industry, Sports

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
Industry, Sports

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
A typical roulette wheel from a land-based casino
Industry

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
Professional Poker player, Phil Ivey
Celebrities & Poker Pros, Industry

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
Industry

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
South Korean gaming team winning a Star Craft II championship
Industry, Sports

South Korea: Where Gaming Is More Than a Hobby

These days, it's just a given that gaming is a huge thing in South Korea. It's accepted as the norm...
March 22, 2018 5 min read
A homeless man living in the Las Vegas storm drain tunnels
Industry

Homeless in Las Vegas: Could You Live Underground?

Las Vegas is known for providing a luxurious home away from home for gamblers and party-goers who come to the...
March 13, 2018 7 min read
Night time setting at the Las Vegas strip
Industry, Places To Gamble

8 Las Vegas Urban Legends To Seriously Creep You Out

Las Vegas is a city full of history and folklore. Some stories you might hear from the past will seem...
March 7, 2018 4 min read
Yumeko Jabami, the main character from Kakegurui
Industry

Hit Anime Series Kakegurui – Compulsive Gambler Gets A Second Season

It has been revealed that the popular animated adaptation of the cult manga hit Kakegurui – Compulsive Gambler, written by...
January 11, 2018 3 min read
A poker scene from Molly's Game
Industry, Poker

Molly Bloom in Her Own Words: The Truth Behind The Molly’s Game Poker Movie

US crime drama movie Molly's Game hit cinemas worldwide over the festive period and tongues are already wagging over the...
January 5, 2018 3 min read
Nightime on the Las Vegas strip
Industry

Vegas Projects That Never Made It

The city of Las Vegas is a top gambling destination that has become just as famous for its iconic structures...
December 26, 2017 4 min read
A night view of the heart of Macau
Industry, Top 10s

The Top 10 Most Luxurious Suites in Macau

Macau is home to the world's largest casino as well as the most expensive hotel in the world. It's probably...
December 20, 2017 5 min read
Dustin Hoffman playing an autistic character in the film Rain Man
Industry, Poker

The Truth About Playing Poker and Blackjack with Autism

Thanks to Dustin Hoffman's performance in it as charming and autistic savant, 1988's Rain Man movie is often credited with...
December 18, 2017 3 min read
How casinos monitor all of their games
Industry

How to Scam Casinos Successfully: Don’t Do This

Casino scams are the stuff of legend. Resorts spend millions of dollars on security technology to protect against cheaters and...
December 13, 2017 4 min read
Magna Carta playing cards
Industry, Poker

10 Beautiful Decks of Playing Cards You Can Actually Buy

Playing cards might just be seen as an instrument of the game in the gambling world but some creative designers...
December 8, 2017 4 min read
The Atlantic City strip
Industry

10 Vintage Videos of Atlantic City Through The Ages

Atlantic City is one of the leading gambling destinations in the world. However, it hasn't always been that way. Over...
December 5, 2017 3 min read
Dice used in the game of Craps
Industry

6 Ways Casinos Stop Dice Cheats

In most casino games, there are strategies players can use to at least slightly reduce the house's edge. Sometimes however,...
November 27, 2017 4 min read
man in grocery store is exposed to same consumer techniques as casinos
Industry

How Your Local Grocery Store Is Designed Like A Casino

One we go to a couple times a year for entertainment, the other at least weekly out of necessity. Although...
November 20, 2017 6 min read
Roulette themed baggage claim
Industry, Top 10s

The Best Airports For Gambling

Airports are often places of emotional turbulence. Loved ones departing and reuniting, travellers fearful of flying or excited by the...
November 4, 2017 4 min read
An image displaying the process of remote viewing
Industry, Strategy

Psychic Gambling: Can Remote Viewing Help You Make The Right Bets?

In 2014, an English waiter had a dream that his manager won a boatload of money. At his urging, the...
October 30, 2017 4 min read
A tub full of ritalin tablets
Industry, Poker, Sports

Ritalin: Poker & eSports’ Dirty Secret

Practice and rest are no longer enough. If you are trying to improve test scores, your focus at work, or...
October 25, 2017 5 min read
The gaming stage at an eSports League of Legends event
Industry

Philippines Officially Recognizes eSports As A Real Sport

The Philippines has confirmed that eSports will now be recognized as an official sport, after the Gaming and Amusements Board...
October 22, 2017 3 min read
Someone using VR technology
Industry, Insider Insights

VR Strip Clubs Could Help Vegas Out

Virtual reality is a technology that is invading almost every working sector right now. The strip club industry is the...
October 17, 2017 4 min read
Gamblers placing their bets at a roulette table
Industry, Strategy

How Cognitive Biases Affect Gamblers

Rookie and veteran gamblers alike have had thoughts like these run through their minds at times: "Since black has hit...
October 16, 2017 4 min read
Las Vegas strip, home to some of the best hot spots for celebs
Industry

Top 10 Celeb Hotspots in Las Vegas

Las Vegas is a renowned destination for A-list celebrities that want to get away from the stresses of their high-profile...
October 14, 2017 4 min read
In-game action from the FIFA 18 career mode
Industry, Sports

Top 10 Teams to Manage in FIFA 18

It's that time of year again when millions of computer gamers across the globe get into a frenzy with the...
October 8, 2017 4 min read
A photo of the Las Vegas strip, home of some of the most popular casinos
Industry

Ever Wanted to Smell Like Your Favorite Casino? Now You Can!

OK, stop the world, we want to get off…you have indeed read the title of this blog correctly. There is...
September 26, 2017 4 min read
A game of 2 Up being played on Anzac Day
Industry

2 Up Coin Toss: Australia’s Favorite Illegal Game

The traditional Australian coin game of 2 Up might not be well known to anyone outside of Australia but, once...
September 17, 2017 3 min read