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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 few drinks, and gamble the night away. What’s not to love about that? Unfortunately, planning a casino-themed party is nowhere near as fun as attending one....
November 7, 2022
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6 min read
How Casinos Catch Card Counters And Why You Should Avoid Trying It
The math on card counting has changed over the years. I don’t mean the raw numbers governing the true count, or the edge when you’re at +4 and doubling a 10 against a 6. I mean that a good card counter will need to avoid detection...
November 3, 2022
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8 min read
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
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6 min read
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
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6 min read
Rags To Riches: How Jerry Buss Became The Greatest Owner In Sports
Dr. Jerry Buss was a larger-than-life character whose impact on US sports can still be felt today, nearly a decade...
October 22, 2022
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8 min read
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
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2 min read
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
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4 min read
Can You Use Chaos Theory To Beat The House?
Savvy gamblers are always looking for a way to gain an edge over the house, and that includes looking to...
October 16, 2022
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5 min read
Does Buying Multiple Lottery Tickets Increase Your Odds Of Winning?
What would you do if you won? How would your life change? Where would you go? These are all questions...
October 14, 2022
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3 min read
Why Do People Hug In Boxing?
If you’ve ever watched a boxing match at any level, at some point you’ll have seen two aggressive, sweaty athletes...
October 10, 2022
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3 min read
R. Paul Wilson On: Norman Leigh And The Reverse Labouchere System
My main profession these days is as a filmmaker and while I remain fully committed to beating scams, collecting cons...
October 8, 2022
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5 min read
What Are The Odds Of Being A Serial Killer’s Victim?
Netflix’s new true crime drama “Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” is the latest in a long list of TV shows...
October 6, 2022
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7 min read
How To Legally Host A Gambling Fundraiser
Gambling fundraisers for charity are a popular pick and a great way to whip up funds for a cause you...
October 4, 2022
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8 min read
How The Ace Of Spades Became Known As The “Death Card”
Even if you’re not all that familiar with this long-held association of the Ace of Spades and the “Death Card,”...
September 30, 2022
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5 min read
The Top 10 Dos And Don’ts Of Casino Etiquette
I have spent more than 30 years on the casino floor, and one of the things I wish I could...
September 13, 2022
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12 min read
Phil Ruffin: Sin City’s Self-Made Casino Mogul
Phil Ruffin is one of the most successful self-made men in Las Vegas. Not only does he have a net...
September 7, 2022
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6 min read
How To Bet Late In Horse Racing
Holding your nerve and being able to bet late in horse racing takes skill and practice. You can read and...
September 4, 2022
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6 min read
Blackjack Strategy: When To Split And When To Stand Pat
One of the most exciting aspects of blackjack is that we are sometimes presented with a chance to add to...
August 31, 2022
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4 min read
R. Paul Wilson On: A Sneaky Trick Known As “Splashing The Move”
Con artists thrive when they can adapt to a situation or blend into a scenario where they go unnoticed and...
August 29, 2022
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5 min read
How To Organize A Lottery Pool
The recent $1.337 billion Mega Millions jackpot won by anonymous individual has caused a wave of lottery hysteria across the...
August 25, 2022
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6 min read
How To Scout The Best Blackjack Tables
Casinos are distracting. They’re meant to be. But for both your mental health and that of your bankroll, it’s important...
August 21, 2022
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5 min read
Everything You Need To Know About Exchange Betting
While exchange betting is becoming increasingly popular, you may be wondering how this type of betting works. Well, you’re in...
August 19, 2022
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3 min read
Bill Benter: The World’s Most Successful Gambler Who Used Math To Beat The Bookies
Unlike many other gambling legends Bill Benter does not crave the spotlight. In fact, he prefers to avoid it all...
August 12, 2022
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6 min read
10 Most Amazing Facts About Playing Cards
If you’re a master card player, or even just a casual one, then a deck of cards is obviously the...
August 10, 2022
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4 min read
6 Most Popular Betting Types Every Beginner Needs To Know
In 2018, the US Supreme Court struck down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 (PASPA), allowing each...
August 7, 2022
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4 min read
How To Avoid Tilting In Poker
Tilting is when you let your emotions take over in poker. You start making decisions based on your feelings instead...
August 5, 2022
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8 min read
6 Ways To Increase Your Chances Of Winning McDonald’s Monopoly 2022 In The U.K.
The McDonald’s Monopoly game first appeared in the U.S. in 1987. It has since become loved by people all across...
August 3, 2022
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5 min read
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....
July 27, 2022
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4 min read
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...
July 25, 2022
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5 min read
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
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7 min read
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
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4 min read
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
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5 min read
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
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6 min read
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
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8 min read
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
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4 min read
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
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4 min read
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
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4 min read
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
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7 min read
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
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5 min read
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
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3 min read
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