Gambling has always been under the keen attention of governments. They either wanted to impose enormous taxes or ban it completely. As a result, casinos were looking for ways to escape the restrictive local legislation. And, when there was no Internet, gamblers had to seek different ways to play. From riverboats on paddlewheels to large […]
Today, gambling is mostly associated with either entertainment or with objective, emotionless analysis. Some people believe they can tip the odds with the help of their intellectual skills, while others rely on luck and faith in a successful outcome. However, not so many of us assume that gambling is almost as old as the world […]
Have you ever come across a casino that operates without offering any card games? We bet it’s impossible to find anything like that. The odds are about 1,000,000,000:1. Of course, this is because card games are the main attraction for anyone who likes gambling. Just think about it… Playing cards is both exciting and dangerous. […]
Video poker is easily distinguishable from other “electronic” games. As it’s quite a simple game to play, it might appear to resemble slots; but the substantial difference is that in video poker, the player can decide how many and which cards to keep before the final hand is drawn. Hence, video poker is a game […]
The history of the roulette game is truly fascinating. It is much more than yet another one among a host of games of chance that people have invented. In fact, this game has been immersed in, and in turn has reflected, many essential moments in the history of human society. It is connected to many […]
There is no gambler in the world who would never wish to roll a dice and get a huge payout. Every layman is charmed by the movie scenes where the main characters get very lucky and leave the venue with bags full of cash. Believe it or not, there are some heroes who managed to […]
There is nothing better for a true gambler than the taste of victory! And players always want to have all the available methods at their disposal to increase their chances of winning. And card counting, a strategy used primarily in blackjack games, is among these tools. Both professionals and amateurs are using it to their […]
From Las Vegas to New Jersey, there have always been some card counters who have tried to outsmart the dealers and pit bosses in a card game. They have been “wonging,” shuffle tracking, hole card peeking and even developing special software to increase their odds. Of course, the majority of such cardsharps have either been […]
Celebrating Chinese New Year is nothing without a good blackjack game! The Asians believe that this helps predetermine the luck for the rest of the year. Blackjack is one of the best examples for diving into the cultural diversity of South Asia and to see what is so special about this game. Known as Ban-Luck […]
The original purpose of beacons was to warn about enemy invasion using light signals, which could be seen for many miles; or to warn approaching ships that land was near. In modern times, the word “beacon” has acquired a slightly different meaning because it is now primarily associated with digital technologies. Innovations are changing the […]
