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Guides, Poker

9 Poker Skills Guaranteed To Improve Your Life

Becoming a winning poker player requires more skills than you might realise, and these skills can have a huge positive impact beyond the tables. So today I'll cover some of the top skills you can learn by playing poker and how they can improve your life...

February 1, 2023 6 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, a gambler comes along with so much skill, bravery, or money that they can turn the odds on their heads and make millions of dollars in...

January 26, 2023 6 min read
Martin Nash - magician
Celebrities & Poker Pros, Insider Insights

R. Paul Wilson On: The Charming Cheat

I’ve been extremely fortunate in my career to have known and befriended many of the great names in magic and...
January 24, 2023 5 min read
Rigged slots
Guides, Insider Insights

No, Slot Machines Aren’t Rigged. A Casino Worker Explains Why

As a casino worker, one of the questions that you’ll need to resign yourself to hearing every day is: “Are...
January 22, 2023 4 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
Tom Brady - NFL
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
Person counting cards
Tips & Tricks

6 Reasons Why You Should Never Count Cards

When it comes to getting an edge over the casino, many players look to card counting. This age-old practice involves...
January 6, 2023 4 min read
Horse race
Guides, Sports, Strategy

Why Horse Bettors Need To Know About Takeout Rates

If you bet on horse racing, there may be one essential thing you are overlooking in your betting strategy -...
January 2, 2023 5 min read
Dutch Schultz
Celebrities & Poker Pros, Guides

Public Enemy Number One: The Violent Life Of Mobster Dutch Schultz

A brutal mobster and ruthless racketeer, Arthur “Dutch Schultz” Flegenheimer was one of the most intimidating figures of the 1930s....
December 30, 2022 6 min read
gambling app screen
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
Angle shooting in poker
How-To, Poker

How To Avoid Angle Shooters In Poker

Although poker has a set of specific rules, they don't (and can't) cover every possible situation that may happen at...
December 14, 2022 6 min read
cartoon gambler by Christmas tree
Guides, Top 10s

10 Best Christmas Gifts For Gamblers

Stuck for what to give the gambler or casino lover in your life this holiday season? Look no further than...
December 12, 2022 3 min read
Stephanie_st.Clair
Celebrities & Poker Pros, Guides

Gambling Legends: The Incredible Story Of Mobster Stephanie St. Clair

“Queenie,” “Madam Queen,” “Madam St. Clair,” “Queen of the Policy Rackets” - whichever of the many nicknames you know her...
December 9, 2022 7 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
Poker, Tips & Tricks

Edge Sorting: Pure Cheating, Or A Smart Technique To Help You Beat The House?

Edge sorting isn't card counting, and in theory isn't cheating, but it comes close enough to that line to be...
November 25, 2022 5 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
richest soccer players
Celebrities & Poker Pros, Sports, Top 10s

The Top 10 Richest Soccer Players Ever

Love or loathe them, there’s no getting away from the fact that the best soccer players are paid astronomical sums....
November 16, 2022 5 min read
The Martingale System - Roulette
Insider Insights, Strategy

R. Paul Wilson On: Why The Martingale System Doesn’t Work

Gamblers love the idea of luck or fate and are often suckered by the notion of a system that can...
November 12, 2022 4 min read
Casino bunting
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
Card counter - blackjack
Guides, Industry, Insider Insights

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,...
November 3, 2022 8 min read
Native Lights Casino situated in Northern Oklahoma
Gambling Destinations, Guides, Top 10s

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
Jerry Buss - LA Lakers owner
Celebrities & Poker Pros, Sports

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 8 min read
Cashier at a casino
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
chess gambling prison
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
Chaos theory and gambling
Guides, Strategy, Tips & Tricks

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 5 min read
Lottery winners celebrate
Guides, Tips & Tricks

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 3 min read
Clinching in boxing
Guides, Sports

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 3 min read
Roulette wheel
Insider Insights, Tips & Tricks

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 5 min read
Jeffrey Dahmer - Netflix show
Guides

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 7 min read
charity bingo
Guides, How-To

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 8 min read
ace of spades - the death card
Guides, Poker

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 5 min read
Casino
Industry, Insider Insights, Top 10s

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 12 min read
Phil Ruffin
Celebrities & Poker Pros

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 6 min read
Jumping horses
Guides, How-To, Sports

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 6 min read
blackjack splitting
Guides, Strategy

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 4 min read
shuffling
Insider Insights, Tips & Tricks

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 5 min read
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Guides, How-To

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 6 min read
blackjack table
How-To, Tips & Tricks

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 5 min read