The name “Joker” has gained popularity far beyond the scope of card games or gambling. A full-fledged symbol of pop culture, the Joker has always been associated with mystery. Nobody has seen his real face as it is hidden under a mask, but we can definitely say that his image is multifaceted. In fact, he […]
Traveling to Las Vegas or Macau is no longer needed nowadays, when online casinos are such a big deal! Slot machines and table games are available online, so you only need to make a little effort to pull a lever or spin the wheel to finally see your jackpot coming! The current gaming market is […]
A Brief Review of “Let It Ride” Let It Ride is a popular poker-based table game created by John Breeding. The background story of its creation is quite captivating. In 1993, when the game was first represented, it was initially conceived as a distribution aid for automatic shuffling machines and not a casino game. Coincidentally, […]
Many roulette players focus on odds and chances, stakes and winning streaks and the game itself. But another side of the game – what the roulette dealer is doing – remains largely unknown. Many players perceive the dealer as a part of the game (and, perhaps, of the whole casino) and normally pay him/her little […]
If you ask the casino bosses who Dr. Edward O. Thorp is, then in all likelihood, they will answer that this is a man who has hauled some serious cash from their wallets! He has managed to tickle the nerves of Las Vegas and Wall Street, due to his card-counting techniques. This American mathematics professor […]
Baccarat and blackjack are two very well-known, popular and historic casino card games. Some gamblers like them both equally, others are dedicated fans of either one or the other and still others stay away from both. These games have different historical images and the attitudes towards them have not always been the same. But nowadays […]
Video poker may be perceived as a unique combination of a traditional poker game and slot machines. Even though you might have some hesitations about your chance of winning, there are still some techniques that may help you to become a better punter. The rules aren’t that hard to understand and the house edge is […]
Oh, France! The homeland of fresh-baked croissants and expensive wine. Everyone has the same dream: strolling around the narrow streets of Paris, and taking a selfie with the Eiffel Tower in the background. Come visit the Tour de France or Paris Fashion Week, and experience a rich palette of emotions. And while you’re here, don’t […]
Unbalanced or biased roulette wheels have been a hot topic among roulette players for many decades (if not centuries) since the roulette game first became widely known. Indeed in theory, if the wheel axis is not properly adjusted or if there is any other mechanical imperfection, the rotation should not be uniform. This can lead […]
Japan is a country where gambling is prohibited, but that doesn’t stop its animators from popularizing it in their cult favorite anime productions! When people think of cartoons, the first thing they think of are childish movies, with a simple plot and funny dialogs. There are no real unexpected twists in such shows, which are […]
