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Roulette Systems That Still Work in 2024
Jul 01, 2024 |
Everyone wants to beat the roulette table, but few have succeeded. We’ve seen hundreds of different strategies throughout the decades, but only a few seem to work. Here are...
The Anonymity of Cryptocurrency: An In-depth Analysis
Jun 10, 2024 |
Cryptocurrency has transformed the financial landscape, presenting new opportunities and challenges for users on an international level. As a gambler, understanding the nuances of...
The Economics of Gambling Revealed
Feb 28, 2024 |
It’s no secret that in the last couple decades, the gambling industry’s grown massively. It’s easy to dismiss casinos as glitz and glamour, but it’s not...
No License
Jan 06, 2023 |
When you decide to play online casino games for real money, you want to do so with a reliable company. It is important for players to select an online casino with a license for...
Radical tech evolution hitting casinos near you!
Sep 10, 2022 |
There’s no question that technology is rapidly evolving and the casino industry is moving right along with it!
Because online casinos (and traditional brick and mortar ones...
Why are some slot sequels amazing (while others aren’t)?
Aug 21, 2022 |
Whether you’re an online gamer or you prefer the traditional land-based casino, one thing stays an absolute: slots is one of the most popular games on the market. It’s...
Do You Know how to play the best bingo sites for FREE?
Aug 21, 2022 |
Bingo is a classic game of chance, with just enough strategy to keep it from ever being boring. It’s one of the best games for bonding with fellow players, or just relaxing...
Just how big is the global online casino market?
Aug 21, 2022 |
It’s easy to see that the global online gaming and betting markets have grown significantly throughout the last two decades.
In 2021, the industry reached a value of over...
The Most Popular Casino Games: A Guide for Beginners
Aug 07, 2022 |
Gambling has become one of the most popular pastimes for people all over the world. As a form of recreation, it’s unbeatable: it hits all the targets.
You have elements of...
The Top Five Online Casino Tips You Need to Know
Jul 12, 2022 |
There’s no question that we’re in a golden age of online gaming. Nowadays, excitement, fun, and entertainment are available at your fingertips!
Whether you prefer...
Metaverse Gambling: Is It the Next Big Thing?
Jul 03, 2022 |
What would an old-school gambler of yesteryear have to say about today’s online casino industry?
There would be a lot of shock at first. (“What’s this thing...
Top Sportsbetting Instagram Accounts to Follow Right Now
Jun 15, 2022 |
Wagering on sports is a practice almost as old as sports itself.
Whether it was Ancient Greeks gambling on the first Olympic Games over 2,000 years ago, or Roman of all social...
Land-Based VS Online Casinos- Who Wins?
Apr 10, 2022 |
As technology advances, all spheres of our lives undergo significant transformations in order to adjust to those growing trends. As dynamic as it is, the online gambling industry...
Thorpe Is Back In Style
Oct 08, 2021 |
Geno Lawrenzi
Your favorite poker room has eliminated poker tournaments
and has cut out some of your favorite games. What's to do? Why
not play blackjack?
Blackjack was once my gambling game...
Shadow Of The Manta Ray
Oct 08, 2021 |
Geno Lawrenzi
St. Kitts is coming alive, thanks to Mike Sexton and the World
Poker Tour. Let's keep it rolling and put the islanders back
to work.
There is a new poker king in town and his...
Online Slots That Pay the Most
Oct 06, 2021 |
Everyone that has ever had an interest in casino gambling knows that slots are the undisputed champions of profit generation on gaming floors. According to estimates, they pull in...
Romance on the Range
Sep 24, 2021 |
Geno Lawrenzi
Home, home on the range, where the deer and
the antelope play and where cowboys drink and
get their friends in trouble.
In the 1950s, I was a writer for the tabloids -- weekly...
Things My Brother Won't Do
Sep 23, 2021 |
Geno Lawrenzi
My brother and I have a lot in common, but there are
two things he won't do with me -- play poker or go
horseback riding.
Let's face it. I am a pretty persuasive salesman,...
The Rest of The Story
Sep 23, 2021 |
Geno Lawrenzi
Luck is a factor in life and it is everything to a gambler. When luck
is with you, few things can go against you. And when good luck
turns to bad, there is little you can do...
King Of Hustlers
Sep 13, 2021 |
Geno Lawrenzi
Pete Rose is what baseball is all about. But because he bet
money on his own team, he was banned from being named to
baseball's Hall of Fame. That is wrong and should be...
The Last Pony Ride
Sep 10, 2021 |
Geno Lawrenzi
It was time to leave home. Time to grow up and take my
last pony ride on a star-lit night along a river in western
Pennsylvania.
Sutersville, PA. is a scenic little town of...
Casino Trend Report: Table Games Are Out, Machines Are In
Sep 04, 2021 |
Things move fast in the online casino gaming industry!
Sometimes it seems that if you turn your attention away for a few days (or even hours), you return to a sector that...
Challenger On The Premises
Aug 30, 2021 |
Geno Lawrenzi
It has happened to me and it will happen to you.
You will run into an adversary. Be prepared for the war
of your life.
Excuse me, you're being accosted.
There is another man...
The Runaway Slot Machine
Aug 17, 2021 |
What do you do when a slot machine goes crazy and
pays you off every time you pull the handle? Why, you
collect the money and run.
Just after you cross the Arizona-Nevada...
Searching For Good Poker
Aug 13, 2021 |
Geno Lawrenzi
Poker players are facing road blocks in their quest for
a good poker game. They're out there, but sometimes
you have to search for them.
One of my favorite Willie Nelson songs...
Tips To Win A Poker Tournament
Aug 09, 2021 |
Geno Lawrenzi
It's relatively easy to win a poker tournament in your home
town. Just play aggressive, play smart, watch your chips
and stick to the basics.
I have spent a relaxing couple of...
Casinos, Illusions And Gambling
Aug 02, 2021 |
Geno Lawrenzi
If a man tells you black is white and white is black, better
believe it. There are illusionists in this world who can
create reality out of just about anything.
Life is made up...
Audie Was A Giant Killer
Jul 26, 2021 |
Geno Lawrenzi
He was a World War 2 hero and a gentleman who loved women.
And if Audie Murphy caught you disrespecting a girl, you had
better watch out. He was dangerous.
"It isn't the size...
Jackrabbits And Horses
Jul 20, 2021 |
Geno Lawrenzi
When you are in cowboy country, the people make their
own fun. And one day in Clovis, N.M., a rancher put together
a jackrabbit hunt and poker tournament.
The call came just...
Phenomenal Live Monopoly (Is This Evolution Gaming's Best Online Casino Game Yet?)
Jul 14, 2021 |
Where online casino gaming is concerned, Evolution has been at the top of market for quite some time now.
Which is not at all surprising for those who know this company’s...
The Miracle Worker
Jul 13, 2021 |
Geno Lawrenzi
Woody Allen is a genius when it comes to making movies.
He has millions of fans around the world and nearly as many
enemies. Here is his story.
The day I concluded...
Drinking At The Witch's Brew
Jun 15, 2021 |
Geno Lawrenzi
When you work as a freelance magazine writer, you can get yourself in all sorts of trouble.
I was living in Phoenix, AZ. some years ago, between jobs, when I picked up a copy of...
Famous People I Never Met
Jun 07, 2021 |
Geno Lawrenzi
Who are some of the people you would have loved
to have met in life? As a journalist, I have met many,
but my list is still longer than my memories.
There is one great perk...
Man With The Golden Arm
Jun 02, 2021 |
Geno Lawrenzi
Nelson Algren was born to write, to drink and to fight for
lost causes. He wrote books about drug addicts and alcoholics
and was a member of the Communist Party.
Nelson...
Gold Nuggets In Burro Flats
May 31, 2021 |
Geno Lawrenzi
When you're a poker player and adventurer, you meet some interesting
people. Al Blackman was one of them. Hope he and Rover are still
making their rounds.
Just south of Hoover...
Casino Owners Should Upgrade Poker
May 26, 2021 |
Geno Lawrenzi
This is a perfect time for casino owners to upgrade poker
and let it grow into the 21st century and beyond. And that
means expanding it beyond Texas Holdem.
Poker is doing well...
Lovely In Black
May 24, 2021 |
Geno Lawrenzi
My late father did many wonderful things for me. But
the greatest gift he ever gave me was introducing me to
a beautiful flight attendant named Grace Shaw.
The call came at 4...
Watch Out For The Gunslingers
May 19, 2021 |
Geno Lawrenzi
Poker players are getting meaner, more aggressive and more
offensive. As poker popularity spreads, the behavior of some of
the players getting obscene. It's time to stop...
Star Light, Star Bright
May 17, 2021 |
Geno Lawrenzi
Who would you like to see star in a film about poker?
Who would be the director and what would the film
plot be about?
Poker is a universal game and all of us are gamblers.
If...
A Dangerous Poker Player
May 17, 2021 |
Geno Lawrenzi
If you develop a reputation in a casino, let it be a
dangerous reputation. You don't want you to be called
the calling station.
It is dangerous to leave a poker player alone...
A Christmas Jail
May 10, 2021 |
Geno Lawrenzi
It was three days before Christmas. I was 12 and my two younger brothers, Dennis and John, also known as Legs, were 11 and 10. Our parents had left us along while they visited my...
Poker Is Coming Back
May 05, 2021 |
Geno Lawrenzi
(Good news for my poker playing buddies around America
and the world. It is slow process but poker is on the road to
returning to normal).
I know a lot of my poker playing...
The Mango Tree
Apr 28, 2021 |
Geno Lawrenzi
Dreams die hard. I have this dream about St. Kitts in the
Eastern Caribbean. Yes, it will take money to complete, but
the results could be spectacular.
I have a...
Above The Hurricanes
Apr 26, 2021 |
Geno Lawrenzi
I just discovered a piece of paradise. It's a tropical island where you
can pan for gold, frolic along a white sand beach with bikini-clad
beauties, and play poker to your...
Planned Insanity
Apr 22, 2021 |
Geno Lawrenzi
LouFabig was a former race car driver from Germany
who enjoyed laying out carrallies. He talked me into
entering one that went from Phoenix to Las Vegas.
I was working as a...
On The Road Again
Apr 22, 2021 |
Geno Lawrenzi
Watch out for new friends. If they have bad habits, they can
pass them on and you never know what kind of trouble you can
get yourself into.
Somebody once said that travel...
Bull in a China Closet
Mar 07, 2021 |
Geno Lawrenzi
Sometimes you just have to let the animal out of you. Don't think.
Just use your animal instinct and react to the other players. The results
may pleasantly surprise you.
Don't...
Under The Saddle Moon
Sep 12, 2020 |
Geno Lawrenzi
The greatest poker promoter in the history of the game was Benny
Binion. And, my friend, you can take that to the bank. He and Johnny
Moss were two wild riding...
Circus, Clowns and Casinos
Jun 06, 2020 |
Gamblers around the country are sitting on the edges of their chairs waiting
for something to happen. They are like kids waiting for the candy store to
open. I am talking about...
Gamification… what’s it all about?
Jan 09, 2020 |
Lars Jones
Online casino players will often run across the term "gamification" or "gamified" when reading about real money internet gaming sites.
It's a strange word, and it hasn't been...
Gambling or Gaming, Does it Matter
Dec 02, 2019 |
The differences between gambling and gaming are not always readily apparent. In some cases there may be no difference at all and in others, the differences are distinct and...
Blackjack and Winter
Dec 01, 2019 |
Blackjack and Winter: Global Nature of Opportunities, Fun, Wins, and Knowledge [Happy Holidays]
Chances are universal. They know no age, gender, race, they're geographically...
Bingo Guide - How to play Bingo
Jul 21, 2018 |
HOW TO PLAY BINGO
Playing Bingo online is actually very simple, and once you get the hang of it, it can be a whole lot fun, not to mention very exciting!
In the game of Bingo a...
Bingo Guide - History of Bingo
Jul 21, 2018 |
HISTORY OF BINGO - BINGO IN THE BEGINNING
Information on game rules, history, strategy, tournaments and more.
The ever popular game of Bingo's origins can be traced back as far...
Caribbean Stud Poker Rules
Jul 20, 2018 |
Rules to Caribbean Stud Poker and How to play Caribbean Stud
Poker Game Rules
The play -- Caribbean Stud Poker. Caribbean Stud Poker is the copyrighted, trademarked, and...
History of Texas Hold'em
Jul 19, 2018 |
Jon Sofen
THE HISTORY OF TEXAS HOLD'EM
To read a history of poker in general, click here: Poker History
Texas hold 'em or Texas holdem is the most popular of community card poker games...
Online Poker Room Reviews and Information
Jul 19, 2018 |
Online Poker Room Reviews and Information
You will find information on game rules, history, strategy, tournaments and much more here on our online poker page.
The most important...
Poker cruises / tournaments on cruise boats
Jul 19, 2018 |
Poker on the high-seas or showdown in paradise - Take a poker cruise
As the popularity of poker continues to grow, so does the quest for new and more exciting places to play the...
Poker Terms Dictionary
Jul 19, 2018 |
Jon Sofen
TERMS AND POKER LINGO
You can get lost in the world of poker these days without a handy poker reference guide or dictionary - especially if you're new to the game and trying not...
Poker Game Varieties - Hold'em, Stud, Draw Poker
Jul 19, 2018 |
COMPLETE GUIDE TO PLAYING POKER
This page is the base for the rules associated with many variations of poker. Normally people consider five card draw the original poker. It is...
Poker - A brief history into the origins of the game
Jul 19, 2018 |
Jon Sofen
HISTORY OF POKER
Click here for a specific History of Texas Holdem. Or read on for a general history of poker...
Poker is one of the most popular of a class of card games with a...
Introduction To Rakeback
Jul 19, 2018 |
Jon Sofen
How to get more money playing poker using Rakeback
How can rakeback make you a better poker player? Rakeback can’t tell you the right moves to make in a given poker...
Ranking Poker Hands
Jul 19, 2018 |
Jon Sofen
HOW TO RANK POKER HANDS
The poker hands are the same in all poker games, so understanding the ranking is essential before you get started. Don’t worry though, they’re...
Lottery Dictionary
Jul 18, 2018 |
Lottery Terms that start with "A"
Additional Number - Powerball is a good example of a lottery game that features an additional number. This additional number allows lottery...
Pari-mutuel- what it is, and where to find it...
Jul 18, 2018 |
Tom Law
World pari-mutuel betting scene review
The pari-mutuel system of betting is fast finding its place globally on the world map. Many enthusiasts across the world are turning...
Greyhound Racing : Wagering / Betting on Dog Races
Jul 18, 2018 |
Tom Law
GREYHOUND RACES AND RACING AROUND THE WORLD
Greyhound racing has emerged as a popular form of sport today, with many people taking on to the thrill of pari-mutuel betting that...
How to Play Backgammon
Jul 17, 2018 |
The rules of playing backgammon are relatively simple so learning how to play backgammon is a snap for most. While backgammon is an easy game to catch on to and play...
Online Backgammon Dictionary
Jul 17, 2018 |
A.B.T.
- A.B.T. is the abbreviation for the American Backgammon Tour which is a group of backgammon players and clubs that regularly hold tournaments.
Ace Point
- A backgammon...
Slots Dictionary: Definitions of slot machine related terminology & lingo
Jul 17, 2018 |
Action- Slot action refers to all of the slot machine playing time accumulated by a slots gambler. This information is generally kept track of on the players slots club card...
History of slots and the slot machine
Jul 17, 2018 |
The history of slots is interesting and here are a few facts about the game from the past. The game mainly gained popularity because it was simple to play without any rules to be...
Bingo Guide - online bingo, charity bingo, bingo halls, casino bingo +
Jul 15, 2018 |
BINGO INFORMATION
Information on game of bingo rules, bingo history, bingo tournaments, and more.
PLAYING THE GAME OF BINGO
Bingo is a very popular game played mostly at every...
History of craps
Jul 15, 2018 |
There are various interesting theories and stories on how the game of craps evolved through history. The game of craps usually refers to street craps and bank craps. With the...
Craps Dictionary and Terminology
Jul 15, 2018 |
This craps page will give you a rundown all the craps lingo and game related terms you might encounter at the craps table in a casino one night. Making sure you understand the...
Blackjack Rules and How to Play
Jul 15, 2018 |
Blackjack is one of the favorite card games across the world and the rules of the game are simple too. They are easy to follow and the possibilities of winning are good. However...
History of Blackjack
Jul 15, 2018 |
Blackjack is one very interesting form of gambling that is common to all Casinos today. The history of Blackjack is equally interesting. Blackjack emerged from the French Casinos...
Lottery - A Historic Perspective
Jul 15, 2018 |
Lottery is the best and easiest way to win loads of cash prizes with less investment. This popular form of gambling has lured many gamblers to win hefty amounts by buying a simple...
How to Play Video Poker
Jul 14, 2018 |
Video Poker games have been around for about a century now, but increasing the availability, speed and entertainment of the original Video Poker machine was the introduction of...
How to Play Roulette
Jul 14, 2018 |
If you like games of chance, then you will love playing Roulette. Roulette is basically a spinning wheel that uses a ball to choose a number and if you are lucky you will make...
How to Play Pontoon
Jul 14, 2018 |
Pontoon is a card game that was made popular in the UK and is now making its way to the U.S. It is a variant of the American game Blackjack and was originally based on the French...
How to Play Casino War
Jul 14, 2018 |
Although slots and video games can be fun, playing card games allows you to get the edge over the house by learning just a basic strategies. If you are looking to take a break...
How to Play Blackjack Switch
Jul 14, 2018 |
Blackjack Switch is an exciting variation on one of the most popular games in a casino, Blackjack. The blackjack table and rules are the same with only a few minor changes. With...
How to Play Blackjack
Jul 14, 2018 |
Blackjack is by far one of the most popular casino card games because it allows knowledgeable players a chance to earn winnings much easier than a game of chance would allow. With...
How to Play Baccarat
Jul 14, 2018 |
Baccarat is a casino game that was originally brought over from Italy and France in the late 1400’s. Part of the appeal of Baccarat is its simplicity. You have a choice to...
Rules to Caribbean Stud Poker and How to play Caribbean Stud
Jul 14, 2018 |
The play -- Caribbean Stud Poker. Caribbean Stud Poker is the copyrighted, trademarked, and patented poker variation game, the rights to which on June 1, 1999 were owned by Mikohn...
Guide to Betting on Golf
Jul 13, 2018 |
Dave Schwab
Golf is one of the most popular sports in the world; it is estimated that this sport has roughly about 450 million fans around the globe, almost as many as baseball has. However,...
History of Roulette
Jul 13, 2018 |
History of American Roulette & European Roulette
Roulette is a casino and gambling game, and its name has been derived from a French word that means 'small wheel'. Here is an...
Maryland Scratch Games
Jul 13, 2018 |
Maryland Instant Scratch Games
Instant Scratch Games are where the fun is. They are exciting to play and even more thrilling to win. All you do is scratch and win. In Maryland...
Maryland Keno
Jul 13, 2018 |
Maryland Keno is drawing more players daily because it's so easy and so much fun. Players can automatically win as much as one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000). Maryland Keno...
How To Play Three Card Poker
Jul 13, 2018 |
Three card poker is a casino table game that is played against the dealer. It is played with a single deck and has two bets you can make on one hand. Since you can choose between...
How To Play Texas Holdem Bonus Poker
Jul 13, 2018 |
Texas Holdem Bonus Poker is the casino's version of the classic poker game. Traditionally played against one or more other players, in the casino version, it is always played...
How to Play Texas Hold'em
Jul 13, 2018 |
Texas Holdem has become the most popular form of poker played in casinos today. In this article you will find just an overview on how to play Texas Hold em, basic Texas Hold em...
How to Play Razz Poker
Jul 13, 2018 |
Razz poker is a form of stud poker that is played ace to five low, meaning that it is played for a low hand rather than a high hand. Players are dealt 7 cards and must make the...
How To Play Pai Gow Poker
Jul 13, 2018 |
Although there are a lot of other poker variants that originated outside of the US, there is only one that comes from China. It is called Pai Gow and is a fast-paced and fun...
How to Play Omaha Poker
Jul 13, 2018 |
It goes without saying that Texas Hold ‘em is one of the most popular poker games in the world. There are a wide variety of other poker games though that can also be played...
How To Play Omaha 8 or Better
Jul 13, 2018 |
This is a unique variation on Omaha poker. You will hear it called Omaha Hi/Lo, Omaha 08 or by its more popular title Omaha 8 or Better. If you know how to play Omaha poker then...
How To Play Let It Ride Poker
Jul 13, 2018 |
Let It Ride poker is a fun casino poker game and the only one that will let you take back bets if you do not like your cards. Interestingly, this game was invented by Shuffle...
How to Play H.O.S.E. Poker
Jul 13, 2018 |
H.O.S.E poker is a mixed poker game of four different variants of poker. All variants are played throughout the course of a game or tournament changing between variants during...
How to Play H.O.R.S.E
Jul 13, 2018 |
Poker is a game that people get together and play all across the United States and Europe. There are many forms of poker, but mostly people love to get together and gamble with...
How To Play Five Card Draw
Jul 13, 2018 |
5 Card Draw is the oldest form of true poker games, played notoriously throughout the ‘Old West’. Just about every poker variant in existence was derived from the game...
How to Play Caribbean Stud
Jul 13, 2018 |
If you get tired of playing traditional poker games against other players, then maybe you should try your luck against the dealer. Caribbean poker is a casino card game that lets...
How To Play Badugi
Jul 13, 2018 |
Badugi Poker is also known as Asian Poker. With this form of poker, you have to have the lowest Badugi. Originated in Korea, Badugi is played like Triple draw where the focus is...
How to Play 7 Card Stud Hi/Lo
Jul 13, 2018 |
7 Card Stud Hi/Lo is an immensely popular variant of the original 7 Card Stud poker game, where there can actually be two winners splitting the pot – the Highest ranking...
How to Play 7 Card Stud
Jul 13, 2018 |
7 Card Stud dates back to the days of the old west, often played by pioneers and outlaws in back alley bars and trading posts along the western trail of North America. 7 Card Stud...
How To Play 2-7 Triple Draw
Jul 13, 2018 |
Since 2-7 Triple Draw starts out just like 2-7 Single Draw. The difference is an obvious one; in this variant you get three draws to get the lowest hand instead of one.
2-7...
How To Play 2-7 Single Draw
Jul 13, 2018 |
In 2-7 single draw also known as lowball poker, you are dealt five cards face down, before placing your bets. The key difference between this lowball poker variant is that the Ace...
Online Casino Tips
Nov 16, 2007 |
There are a lot of online casino games providers on the web, which looks very professional and offer various schemes like sign up bonuses, these be confusing as to trust whether...
Pushing the Limits Online
Sep 16, 2006 |
J. Phillip Vogel
High rollers typically have a tough time getting their level of action online. Not anymore. Whether it's the massive Crown complex in Melbourne, the palatial halls of Monte Carlo,...
Survival Guide for Internet Gambling:
Aug 23, 2006 |
J. Phillip Vogel
10 Simple Rules to Play, Win and Live By Part 2
We continue the Survival Guide for Internet Gambling with Rules #6-10. Rule #6: Stop the bleeding: Set valid limits Don't adopt...
Survival Guide for Internet Gambling
Jul 19, 2006 |
J. Phillip Vogel
10 Simple Rules to Play, Win and Live By
When a street thug takes your cash, they call it a crime. But when a casino does it, well, it's simply chalked-up to bad luck. Funny,...
Winning Tips
Jun 17, 2006 |
Larry Edell
There are three aspects relating to table play that, when used properly, will increase your winnings substantially. You’ve probably heard of these three...
A case for online gambling...
Apr 14, 2006 |
J. Phillip Vogel
Why Gamble Online?
Excerpted from “Internet Gambling: How to Win Big Online Playing Bingo, Poker, Lotto, Slots, Sportsbetting, and More”
Years ago, gamblers pretty...
Rating Online Casinos
Apr 14, 2006 |
J. Phillip Vogel
Finding the right online casino is crucial and tricky. As an authority on Internet gambling, I am asked a lot of questions by gamblers who are contemplating taking the plunge into...
Becoming an Online Gambler: Part II
Feb 26, 2006 |
J. Phillip Vogel
In Part 2, we discuss the technical side of online gambling including computer requirements and software options as well as how to open and fund your player account.
The...