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Tom Dwan
Celebrities & Poker Pros

What Ever Happened To Tom “durrrr” Dwan?

Those of you who have been poker fans for some time probably know the name Tom Dwan and his famous online nickname “durrrr”. Born in 1986, Dwan made his biggest mark in the poker world in the last few years of the 2000s. Like many from...

April 26, 2021 7 min read
Tourist group having guided Segway city tour
Guides, Tips & Tricks

R. Paul Wilson On: How To Avoid Getting Scammed On Vacation

A few years ago, I spent a week in New York City, visiting places of interest, museums and restaurants while meeting friends and exploring secret libraries for arcane information. I dressed like I always do (jeans and a black shirt) and wandered the city with confidence...

April 24, 2021 4 min read
WSOP main event
Poker, Tips & Tricks

5 Cheapest Ways To Get Yourself Into The Main Event

Playing in the Main Event is a dream for almost every poker player. Whether you’re just a casual fan of...
April 22, 2021 8 min read
Hollywood Walk Of Shame montage
Celebrities & Poker Pros, Infographics

The Hollywood Walk Of Shame

Fallen Stars And Criminal Performances The Hollywood Walk of Fame is widely seen as the pinnacle of stardom. The celebrities...
April 15, 2021 4 min read
Gamblers at the casino
Guides, Tips & Tricks

R. Paul Wilson On: How To Be A Better Gambler

There’s an inherent danger in entering into any proposition without being properly informed or prepared in advance. When plunged into...
April 11, 2021 4 min read
Johnny Chan
Celebrities & Poker Pros

What Ever Happened To Johnny Chan?

Born in 1957, Johnny Chan started playing way before poker became mainstream, and his results over the years have confirmed...
April 9, 2021 6 min read
GGPoker's Rush & Cash
Poker, Tips & Tricks

How To Get The Most Out Of GGPoker’s Cash Drops Feature

In recent years, online poker rooms have been looking for ways to make the game more entertaining and appealing to...
April 7, 2021 5 min read
Mo Farah knighted
Sports, Top 10s

10 Sports Stars Who Have Been Knighted

For a sports star in the UK, being recognized and rewarded with a knighthood for contributions to the sporting world...
April 5, 2021 5 min read
Celebrities & Poker Pros

What Ever Happened To Chris “Jesus” Ferguson?

Chris "Jesus" Ferguson was one of the most prominent people during the early days of the poker boom. He was...
April 3, 2021 7 min read
Tips & Tricks

R. Paul Wilson On: Informed Influence

Information is the main currency of the 21st century whether it is collected openly, shared freely, stolen or secretly inserted....
March 30, 2021 5 min read
Annie Duke - poker player
Celebrities & Poker Pros

What Ever Happened To Annie Duke?

The name of Annie Duke is well-known, albeit not particularly liked in the poker community. The sister of Howard Lederer,...
March 28, 2021 7 min read
Insider Insights, Tips & Tricks

R. Paul Wilson On: The Fortune Teller’s Egg Scam

Over 11 seasons and three specials of The Real Hustle television show, there were a few con games that made...
March 18, 2021 5 min read
Classic black wallet on a pink background.
Guides, Tips & Tricks

R. Paul Wilson On: The Purse Swindle

One of the great pleasures of filming The Real Hustle for 11 seasons was that it gave me the chance...
March 11, 2021 5 min read
Vanessa Selbst
Celebrities & Poker Pros

What Ever Happened To Vanessa Selbst?

With International Women’s Day taking place tomorrow, Casino.org felt it was only right to honour the greatest female poker in...
March 7, 2021 7 min read
Patricia Demauro - longest craps roll record
Celebrities & Poker Pros

The Amazing Story Of The Grandma And The Longest Craps Roll In History

Ever wondered who holds the record for the longest craps roll ever? It might not be who you’d expect. One...
March 3, 2021 3 min read
Annette Obrestad
Celebrities & Poker Pros

What Ever Happened To Annette “Annette_15” Obrestad?

The Norwegian poker star has pretty much disappeared from the poker public eye, but she was filling headlines of all...
March 1, 2021 6 min read
Soapy Smith
Insider Insights, Tips & Tricks

R. Paul Wilson On: The Secret Of Soapy Smith

The name Jefferson Randolph “Soapy” Smith is well known amongst magicians, Old West historians and cheating aficionados. Soapy evolved from...
February 27, 2021 4 min read
Gambling Destinations, Top 10s

Top 10 Casino Restaurants In The World

Casinos and top-class restaurants go hand-in-hand. The reasoning is simple — when you’re having a great night, or day out,...
February 25, 2021 5 min read
PokerStars VR
Guides, Poker

PokerStars VR: Is It Worth Your Time?

Online poker is constantly developing, and it wasn’t that long ago that the only way to play the game over...
February 21, 2021 7 min read
Peter Eastgate
Celebrities & Poker Pros

What Ever Happened To Peter Eastgate?

Back in 2008, Peter Eastgate took the entire poker world by surprise when he took down the WSOP Main Event,...
February 19, 2021 7 min read
Person getting money out of wallet
Insider Insights, Tips & Tricks

R. Paul Wilson On: Reworking Old Con Games

Con games evolve over time and can be adapted to new circumstances, cultural shifts or technology. In this article, I’m...
February 13, 2021 5 min read
Montage of politicians
Insider Insights, Tips & Tricks

Top Politics Betting Markets To Follow Around The World In 2021

2020 broke all records for political betting. Turnover on the race for next US president rose eightfold, on what was...
February 9, 2021 3 min read
iPhone
Top 10s

Casino.org’s Team Picks: 10 Best Casino Apps

Apps: for many, they’re the best way to play at a mobile casino on the go. Some apps are better...
January 28, 2021 6 min read
Celebrities & Poker Pros

What Ever Happened To Jamie Gold?

When Jamie Gold emerged victorious in the 2006 WSOP Main Event, it was the stuff that dreams are made of....
January 27, 2021 6 min read
PKOs
Poker, Tips & Tricks

PKOs: The Pros, Cons, And Best Strategies To Gain An Advantage

Progressive knockout tournaments, or PKOs as they are often referred to, have become quite popular in recent years. Expanding on...
January 21, 2021 8 min read
Roulette wheel with security camera
Tips & Tricks

R. Paul Wilson On: How To Cheat At Roulette With Past Posting

When I first met crooked-gambling expert Darwin Ortiz at a lecture for magicians in Glasgow, I was eager to pick...
January 18, 2021 4 min read
Super Bowl half time show
Celebrities & Poker Pros, Sports

9 Stars Who Refused The Super Bowl Halftime Show

Once upon a time, a Super Bowl halftime performance was one of the most sought-after slots in the world for...
January 14, 2021 4 min read
horse jockeys racing
Sports, Top 10s

The Top 10 Female Horse Jockeys Of All Time

A University of Liverpool study found in 2018 that female jockeys made up just over five percent of all rides...
January 11, 2021 6 min read
Chris Moneymaker - poker player
Celebrities & Poker Pros

What Ever Happened To Chris Moneymaker?

Chris Moneymaker may not be the greatest poker player to have ever lived in terms of results, but there is...
January 8, 2021 7 min read
How-To, Poker

How To Become An Expert Bluffer In Poker

Many players have said it, and many more agree with the statement that if you’re never bluffing in poker, you’re...
January 6, 2021 8 min read
Monaco Harbor
Guides, Tips & Tricks

R. Paul Wilson On: A Sneaky Prop Bet In Monte Carlo

Formula one weekend in Monte Carlo is a strange place with barriers, road closures and ugly billboards scattered around a...
January 4, 2021 5 min read
Doyle Brunson waving
Celebrities & Poker Pros

What Ever Happened to Doyle “Texas Dolly” Brunson?

There are very few players who have left as big of a mark in the poker community as Doyle “Texas...
December 30, 2020 7 min read
Celebrities & Poker Pros

What Ever Happened To Viktor “Isildur1” Blom?

There are very few poker fans out there who don’t know the name of “Isildur1”. Image: Instagram/viktorb1om The Swede, whose...
December 27, 2020 8 min read
Casino hotel complex
How-To

How To Spend Time At A Casino Without Gambling

What else can you do at a casino if you’re not gambling? As it turns out…a lot. If you don’t...
December 24, 2020 7 min read
Group of happy friends drinking and toasting beer
Guides, Tips & Tricks

R. Paul Wilson On: 2 Bar Bets Guaranteed To Win You Free Drinks

It only seems fair that readers of this blog deserve a few free drinks. In this article, I’m going to...
December 21, 2020 5 min read
Professional gamer with headphones
Sports, Top 10s

Top 10 Richest Esports Players Ever

The world of Esports seems to grow every year. From its origins as a niche hobby, it has now turned...
December 16, 2020 4 min read
Snow
Guides

What Are The Odds Of A White Christmas In The UK?

Dreaming of a white Christmas in 2020? A fairytale ending to a less than perfect year? Stranger things have happened....
December 9, 2020 3 min read
Graphs representing the stock market crash caused by the Coronavirus
Guides, Tips & Tricks

R. Paul Wilson On: Data – What Matters Most?

In any situation or human interaction, information flows between participants depending on what is deliberately being conveyed or observed. Some...
December 7, 2020 4 min read
GTO poker brain with cogs turning
Poker, Strategy

GTO vs Exploitative Play In Poker: Which Is Better?

When thinking about the best approach to winning poker, there seems to be a lot of confusion about what Game...
December 4, 2020 7 min read
Sports, Top 10s

Top 10 Richest Boxers Ever

Boxing is as much of a business as it is a sport. From its early days to modern times, there...
December 2, 2020 4 min read