The history of blackjack is long and tangled; and, indeed, this game is really not so easy to master at all! In fact, one of the key reasons for its popularity is precisely this: that it doesn’t leave everything to chance. On the contrary, every action and decision you make is directly affecting your chances […]
Don Johnson (the gambler, not to be confused with Don Johnson, the actor) made it into history in 2011, when he won more than $15 million. This is one of the best windfalls in gambling, but the really outstanding fact was that he did not win this money from other gamblers, i.e. facing his opponents […]
Who is Isildur1? Why is Fedor Holz that much successful? Why is Dan Bilzerian famous? Why is Phil Ivey so popular? Successful gamblers come from all walks of life. They need not resemble each other in their perception of the world or in their characteristics. In fact, they could be complete opposites of each other. […]
Blackjack has always been one of the most popular table games in casinos around the world. But ever since the famous MIT Blackjack Team decided to play blackjack for real money and finally broke the news with their incredible success, people from all around the world started wanting a slice of the pie. Suddenly, the world has […]
The paradigmatic battle between math and psychology in poker is similar to the classical issue of theory and practice: the point of the game is that both are needed, and neither on its own guarantees you success more than the other. Bright minds have written lots of books on basic poker strategies, and they all […]
Dubbed the best and most influential poker player by the Global Poker Index in 2014, this talented and exceptional gambler was honorably inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame, and it is in no way a partial view to say he has become the top icon of the modern poker game! Negreanu’s way to the […]
At any gambling venue, the punters can all be roughly divided into two main categories: occasional gamblers and professional players! The former cross the threshold of a casino to simply enjoy the process and maybe to get some winnings, even if they have to experience losses too; while the latter take wagering activities quite seriously! […]
Lauren Roberts beats all her opponents at the U.S. Poker Open #3 and becomes the first female to take the USPO title, Poker Central reports. She wins over $200,000 and bursts in the race for the best player of the tournament. On Sunday, Roberts wrote a new chapter in the USPO history by outplaying eight […]
Gambling attracts people of all ages and origins. They start betting for various reasons: to socialize, relax after a hard workday, or escape from boredom and routine. There is a group of bettors who want to earn money; moreover, some want to make gambling their profession. Not everyone can make such a career; it involves […]
