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Haralabos Voulgaris: The Story Of A World-Class Bettor
Haralabos Voulgaris is not exactly a household name, but if you follow the NBA, bet on basketball, or are seriously into poker, you may have heard of him. In 2013, ESPN ran a story on “Bob” titled “Meet the world’s top NBA gambler” where they detailed...
February 23, 2023
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Top 10 Fun Things To Do With Kids In Vegas
For a long time, Las Vegas was known as an adult’s getaway. After all, a city doesn’t earn the nickname Sin City for nothing. An adult’s playground it may be, but you’re just as likely to see a family walking down the Strip as you are...
February 21, 2023
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5 min read
How To Become A Professional Gambler
The idea of becoming a professional gambler is a dream for many people who like to have a flutter regularly....
February 19, 2023
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7 min read
The Top 10 Tallest Jockeys Of All Time
While being tall provides advantages in a lot of sports, horse riding isn’t one of them. Extra height means more...
February 16, 2023
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5 min read
A Brief History Of Michael Jordan’s Gambling Habits
Michael Jordan is a big deal. The former Chicago Bulls guard has quite the collection of accolades. Alongside six NBA...
February 15, 2023
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6 min read
Top 10 Movies About Gambling You Need To Watch Right Now
Movies about gambling have been popular for decades. After all, the high stakes, emotion, and desperation that people associate with...
February 13, 2023
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5 min read
R. Paul Wilson On: Card Peeks
In this article, we’re going to explore one of the most powerful sleights available to crooked poker dealers or croupiers....
February 10, 2023
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5 min read
Top 10 Most Memorable Halftime Shows Ever
The Super Bowl is one of the most watched sporting events annually, but it’s not just the football people tune...
February 5, 2023
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6 min read
9 Poker Skills Guaranteed To Improve Your Life
Becoming a winning poker player requires more skills than you might realise, and these skills can have a huge positive...
February 1, 2023
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6 min read
R. Paul Wilson On: The Charming Cheat
I’ve been extremely fortunate in my career to have known and befriended many of the great names in magic and...
January 24, 2023
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5 min read
No, Slot Machines Aren’t Rigged. A Casino Worker Explains Why
As a casino worker, one of the questions that you’ll need to resign yourself to hearing every day is: “Are...
January 22, 2023
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4 min read
These Are Officially The 13 Unluckiest People in The World
We’re not particularly superstitious here at Casino.org. Of course, it helps at the poker table if fate’s cards are in...
January 18, 2023
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5 min read
What Was The Deal With The Casino In Nevada State Prison?
Before it was closed on May 18, 2012, Nevada State Prison had a reputation for being one of the most...
January 13, 2023
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4 min read
Top 10 Richest NFL Players Ever
It's no secret that today’s NFL players get paid huge amounts of money. In fact, the five largest NFL contracts...
January 10, 2023
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6 min read
6 Reasons Why You Should Never Count Cards
When it comes to getting an edge over the casino, many players look to card counting. This age-old practice involves...
January 6, 2023
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4 min read
Why Horse Bettors Need To Know About Takeout Rates
If you bet on horse racing, there may be one essential thing you are overlooking in your betting strategy -...
January 2, 2023
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5 min read
Public Enemy Number One: The Violent Life Of Mobster Dutch Schultz
A brutal mobster and ruthless racketeer, Arthur “Dutch Schultz” Flegenheimer was one of the most intimidating figures of the 1930s....
December 30, 2022
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6 min read
Top 10 Biggest Sports Betting Accumulator Wins Ever
Accumulators, or parlays in the US, are big business for sportsbooks. Although these are tougher than the average bet to...
December 16, 2022
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5 min read
How To Avoid Angle Shooters In Poker
Although poker has a set of specific rules, they don't (and can't) cover every possible situation that may happen at...
December 14, 2022
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6 min read
10 Best Christmas Gifts For Gamblers
Stuck for what to give the gambler or casino lover in your life this holiday season? Look no further than...
December 12, 2022
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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...
December 9, 2022
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7 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
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6 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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5 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
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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
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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
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8 min read
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