Guides
10 Best Christmas Gifts For Gamblers In 2022
Stuck for what to give the gambler or casino lover in your life this holiday season? Look no further than our list of the best Christmas gifts for gamblers. Whether you’re looking for glamorous gifts worthy of a whale or just some small stocking-fillers, you’re sure...
December 12, 2022
—
3 min read
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 by, Stephanie St. Clair is one of the most formidable mobsters of the 20th century. Image: Twitter/QkrSocialist St. Clair spent her criminal career rubbing elbows with...
December 9, 2022
—
7 min read
Top 7 Ways To Avoid Getting Cheated With Marked Cards
The days of the Wild, Wild West are long gone now. Today if you feel like playing poker, you can...
December 4, 2022
—
5 min read
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
How To Read Your Opponents When Playing Poker
Poker tells can give you a lot of valuable insights, but they shouldn’t be the only thing you consider when...
November 27, 2022
—
8 min read
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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: 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
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 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
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
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
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
Everything You Need To Know About Exchange Betting
While exchange betting is becoming increasingly popular, you may be wondering how this type of betting works. Well, you’re in...
August 19, 2022
—
3 min read
Bill Benter: The World’s Most Successful Gambler Who Used Math To Beat The Bookies
Unlike many other gambling legends Bill Benter does not crave the spotlight. In fact, he prefers to avoid it all...
August 12, 2022
—
6 min read
10 Most Amazing Facts About Playing Cards
If you’re a master card player, or even just a casual one, then a deck of cards is obviously the...
August 10, 2022
—
4 min read
6 Most Popular Betting Types Every Beginner Needs To Know
In 2018, the US Supreme Court struck down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 (PASPA), allowing each...
August 7, 2022
—
4 min read
How To Avoid Tilting In Poker
Tilting is when you let your emotions take over in poker. You start making decisions based on your feelings instead...
August 5, 2022
—
8 min read
6 Ways To Increase Your Chances Of Winning McDonald’s Monopoly 2022 In The U.K.
The McDonald’s Monopoly game first appeared in the U.S. in 1987. It has since become loved by people all across...
August 3, 2022
—
5 min read
Top 10 Poker Players Worth Following On Twitter
If you consider yourself a poker fan, you probably know that Twitter is the platform of choice for many pros....
July 27, 2022
—
4 min read
8 Different Ways To Pick Your Lottery Numbers
When it comes to choosing lottery numbers, everyone has their own preferred method. Some like to analyze past draws to...
July 25, 2022
—
5 min read
Kerry Packer: The Life And Exploits Of Australia’s Greatest Gambler
Kerry Packer was Australia’s larger-than-life media tycoon, known for a bullish approach to business. Yet, Packer’s influence reached far beyond...
July 21, 2022
—
7 min read
Top 10 Richest Baseball Players Ever
Baseball is one of the highest-paying sports around, with some players taking home eye-wateringly large salaries every year. For many,...
July 19, 2022
—
4 min read
Most shared Guides
