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Jacob Smith

Jacob Smith

Jacob Smith is a writer whose work has featured in The Daily Meal, H & N Magazine and Mashed. The wide variety of topics his work encompasses is a testament to the numerous experiences he has accrued throughout his academic, professional and personal lives.

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Sports Top 10s

The Top 10 Tallest Jockeys Of All Time

While being tall provides advantages in a lot of sports, horse riding isn’t one of them. Extra height means more...
February 16, 2023 5 min read
Movies about gambling
Top 10s

Top 10 Movies About Gambling You Need To Watch Right Now

Movies about gambling have been popular for decades. After all, the high stakes, emotion, and desperation that people associate with...
February 13, 2023 5 min read
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Guides Top 10s

Top 10 Richest Gamblers In The World

The saying goes that the house always wins and for the most part, it does. But every now and again,...
January 26, 2023 6 min read
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Places To Gamble

Do Arcades And Claw Machines Turn Kids Into Gamblers?

There’s nothing new about it. Parents give kids rolls of quarters to pour into arcade machines, buying them plenty of...
January 20, 2023 5 min read
Guides

These Are Officially The 13 Unluckiest People in The World

We’re not particularly superstitious here at Casino.org. Of course, it helps at the poker table if fate’s cards are in...
January 18, 2023 5 min read
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Guides Places To Gamble

What Was The Deal With The Casino In Nevada State Prison?

Before it was closed on May 18, 2012, Nevada State Prison had a reputation for being one of the most...
January 13, 2023 4 min read
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Sports Top 10s

Top 10 Richest NFL Players Ever

It's no secret that today’s NFL players get paid huge amounts of money. In fact, the five largest NFL contracts...
January 10, 2023 6 min read
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Sports Top 10s

Top 10 Biggest Sports Betting Accumulator Wins Ever

Accumulators, or parlays in the US, are big business for sportsbooks. Although these are tougher than the average bet to...
December 16, 2022 5 min read
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Gambling Destinations

The History Of Las Vegas Casinos

Today, Las Vegas is a mass of gigantic resort complexes and blinding lights. As the spiritual capital of casino gambling,...
December 6, 2022 6 min read
Kabaddi
Guides Sports

Kabaddi: Origins, History, And How It Became India’s Fastest Growing Sport

Friday October 7, 2022, saw the launch of the VIVO Pro Kabaddi League’s (PKL) ninth season. Dabang Deli began their...
December 2, 2022 6 min read
Kabaddi
Sports Top 10s

Top 10 Kabaddi Players Of All Time

The contact sport of kabaddi has exploded in popularity since the launch of VIVO Pro Kabaddi League (PKL), the sport’s...
November 23, 2022 5 min read
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Gambling Destinations Industry

Luxor’s Sky Beam Attracts A Lot More Than Just Casino-goers

Unveiled during the early 1990s, Luxor Las Vegas swiftly became an iconic part of the Strip thanks to its instantly...
November 21, 2022 3 min read
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Gambling Destinations Places To Gamble

Top 6 Most Dangerous Areas To Risk Your Life In Las Vegas

Like any city, Las Vegas can be dangerous. You have a 1 in 187 chance of becoming a victim of...
November 10, 2022 4 min read
Infographics Sports

Revealed: The Biggest Playboys At This Year’s Soccer World Cup

Pretty much all the soccer players who are set to compete at this year's World Cup in Qatar look like...
November 9, 2022 2 min read
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Guides How-To

How To Throw The Perfect Casino-Themed Party

Casino-themed parties are hugely popular. After all, it gives you and your friends an opportunity to dress up, have a...
November 7, 2022 6 min read
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Sports

What’s The Deal With Pickleball?

American sports such as basketball, baseball and football are known as being some of the most exciting and popular in...
November 5, 2022 5 min read
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Gambling Destinations Guides

10 Things You Should Know About Native American Casinos

The first Indigenous-owned casino was opened in December 1979 by the Seminole Tribe, in the form of a high stakes...
October 28, 2022 6 min read
Guides Top 10s

Top 10 Weirdest Traditions Around The World

Our planet is full of traditions. In fact, every single culture on Earth has them. But while our planet is...
October 26, 2022 6 min read
Philip Rivers' Family.
Sports

How Many Kids Has Philip Rivers Got?

Philip Rivers has such a big family that in November 2019, the bookies were offering odds on his future. Would...
October 24, 2022 2 min read
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Guides How-To

Can You Cash A Two-Party Check Without The Other Person At A Casino?

Planning on cashing a check at your favorite casino instead of taking a big pile of cash with you? Whether...
October 20, 2022 2 min read
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Guides

What Are The Most Popular Gambling Games In Prison?

Prison can be tough at the best of times, so it's not surprising that prisoners find all kinds of ways...
October 18, 2022 4 min read