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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 has been unfairly tampered with by a cheater to produce certain hands after being dealt. He explains how you can make this sneaky switch and includes...

October 14, 2019 6 min read
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Gambling Destinations, Guides, Top 10s

The 10 Worst Hotels In Las Vegas

Going to Las Vegas is often seen as the pinnacle of the gambling experience. With the famous strip and countless mega casinos with tons of people from all over the world and the best gaming facilities. It’s a like a dream world. And the hotels are...

October 1, 2019 6 min read
Celebrities & Poker Pros

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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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
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Celebrities & Poker Pros, Top 10s

Top 10 Poker Players to Follow on Twitch

Although Twitch started as a platform for streaming video games, in recent years, it has expanded quite a bit, with...
September 16, 2019 7 min read
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Guides, Hacks

R. Paul Wilson On: Marking Cards For Fun (And Profit)

As a magician, I’m always being accused of using marked cards. A simple strategy I’ve evolved to address this is...
September 9, 2019 6 min read
Celebrities & Poker Pros, Guides

The Top 10 Conmen of All Time

Since the dawn of time, people have craved instant riches. Some of the more devious of their fellow citizens have...
August 20, 2019 6 min read
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Guides

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
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
Atlantic City
Gambling Destinations, Top 10s

10 Foods You Need to Try in Atlantic City

Las Vegas may be the number one tourist destination in the US, but Atlantic City still draws a steady crowd...
April 8, 2019 4 min read
Champagne
How-To, Places To Gamble

Casino Hosts: How to get One and Make the Most of Your Rewards

Whether you're visiting your local casino or the Las Vegas strip, a casino host can take your experience to the...
March 27, 2019 4 min read
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Guides

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
Sunrise reflection over the ocean. Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Gambling Destinations, Places To Gamble, Top 10s

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
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
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
Cat's eye
Guides, Top 10s

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
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
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
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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
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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
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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
An image of Las Vegas, home to some of the best TV shows
Guides

Top 5 TV Show Locations To Visit in Las Vegas

Las Vegas is a city full of the razzmatazz of show business and that is emphasized by the high number...
September 1, 2017 3 min read
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Top 10s

10 Slots That Changed Gambling Forever

Slot machines are an important part of the gambling industry. They are as much a part of the casino layout...
August 3, 2017 4 min read
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How-To

How to Run Your Own Casino From Home

The House hit cinema screens across the world this summer and to mark the momentous occasion we are taking a...
August 1, 2017 4 min read
Celebrities & Poker Pros

Most Famous Vegas Mob Murders

Las Vegas is the gambling and showbiz centre of the universe these days but that wasn't always the case. Sin...
July 25, 2017 4 min read
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Industry, Top 10s

8 Bizarre Things You Can Actually Bet On

Everyone knows the big markets for betting these days are sports, politics, television, and film. You can bet on a...
March 17, 2017 3 min read
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Guides

The 5 Worst Strip Clubs In Vegas

A cheeky trip to a Las Vegas strip club can sometimes be an important part of a visit to Sin...
February 13, 2017 3 min read
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How-To, Industry

What’s The Best Way To Cheat At Roulette?

Roulette is a game in which the casino holds a slight edge over the players. That is, of course, unless...
February 6, 2017 4 min read
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Top 10s

Top 5 Gambling Court Cases

The gambling industry has had its fair share of controversial incidents over the years and nothing is more controversial than...
December 26, 2016 4 min read
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Guides, Industry, Top 10s

The Biggest Illegal Gambling Rings of All-Time

It seems like every year there is a story of a multi-million dollar (or more) gambling ring getting busted. Yet...
August 8, 2016 4 min read
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Guides, How-To, Industry

How to Shuffle Cards Like a Pro

Nothing shrieks “noob” more stridently than a man who can’t shuffle a deck of cards to save his life. We’ve...
July 28, 2016 4 min read
Guides, How-To, Industry

Casino Blackjack Card-Counting Detection…Does it Work?

This article was written by Richard Marcus. Richard spent two and half decades travelling the world making a handsome living...
May 23, 2016 5 min read
Gambling Destinations, Industry, Sports, Top 10s

Best Luxury Sports Boxes: Top VIP Boxes At Sports Venues

Sport is always looking for new ways to offer fans and supporters a more awe-inspiring experience to watch their favorite...
March 28, 2016 3 min read
How-To, Industry, Strategy

Starting Your Own Casino: How Much Does It Cost?

On the off chance that you're not bankrolled by the Chicago mob, it's unlikely that you can build a land...
December 21, 2015 3 min read