From the beginning, poker has been considered a male-dominated game. Different stats show that 80-90% of all poker players are men, and when it comes to live events, the situation is even more daunting (only 3-4% of attendants are female). Why is this so? Let’s figure out the reasons for the gender imbalance and determine […]
Because the gambling industry is connected to money, it will always be discussed in the framework of morality. Especially now that online betting is on the rise, ethical issues rise to the forefront. While many people ask themselves: “Is gambling a sin?”, they tend to confuse addictive behavior or particular unfairness with casino entertainment in […]
Gambling activities have been firmly established in many Asian countries since ancient times: in India, they were even considered as a way of conflict resolution, while the early production of paper in China pushed the invention of cards. Today, Asia is the world’s biggest gambling region. This does not only provide great entertainment for local […]
“… But in this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” – Benjamin Franklin. The tax-free world would be something of a fairy-tale with unicorns, flying piggies, and probably no death, if we were to twist Benjamin Franklin’s words. Any industry, however big or small it is, is subject to […]
Have you ever wondered how to bet faster, more efficiently, and at any time, day or night? If so, you’ve probably heard about certain automated programs called gambling bots. The latter are a kind of software which uses specific algorithms, in order to interact with websites APIs and place bets without human input. These innovative […]
Known worldwide for its sophisticated cultural background, China is also synonymous with the fame of these popular gambling games: pai gow and Chinese poker. In the Central Kingdom, these two touchstones of poker have steadily expanded all over the gambling world. It’s important to note that it’s the United States where the game of pai […]
Since the very beginning of online casino businesses, such enterprises have been a hot topic of discussion. Many people predicted that the vogue for online “casino-going” would soon pass — even if they still appreciated the beauty of the very idea of online gambling themselves. Others insisted that this kind of gambling would soon seriously […]
You can’t just have enjoyed some kind of unrestrained privileges at an online casino. There are certain restrictions and rules each online “establishment” implements, with the aim of maintaining order and compliance among its online patrons. Normally, the rule mechanisms, as well as the various specific regulations that online casinos apply, are quite similar. And […]
Everything you’ve ever known about gambling is about to change, as the power of virtual reality is drastically transforming online casinos into an unprecedentedly realistic interactive experience. It is estimated that virtual reality gambling will reach approximately $520 billion by 2021, which means an 800% increase over the current year. So, let’s investigate what VR […]
The first rule of the underground casino: you don’t talk about the underground casino. Ever! Well, at least that’s what the rules say in North Korea. In the rest of the world, illegal gambling is still pretty much illegal, but people aren’t so scared to talk about it. Anyways, there isn’t any country in the […]
