For as long as computers have existed, teenagers have been distracted from their studies by the games on offer. Whether it be the game Spacewar!, which was created at MIT in 1962, or the latest version of FIFA that football supporters love, there has always been an ability to get distracted by computer games rather […]
Gambling Blog
Is Card Counting Possible Online?
Everyone knows that the house always wins. In the world of gambling, it is generally accepted that the casinos will end in profit in the long run, which is why you’ve got to quit whilst you’re ahead. For that very reason, from the moment casinos started operating, people tried to find ways to level the […]
Biggest Female Poker Stars
There was a time when the casino was virtually an all-male domain, certainly when it came to playing the actual games on offer. Women tended to be there as eye-candy rather than to join in. It was a time when you could still have a cigarette indoors and the smoke would cling to the ceiling, […]
Has Anyone Won the Lottery More Than Once?
Most people have had a ‘what would you do if you won the lottery?’ conversation with their family and friends, coming up with plans like buying an island in a far-flung place and letting everyone stay on it, or only travelling first-class from then on. Yet how many people will have planned to buy another […]
Bill Benter: The Man Who Won $1 Billion Betting on Horse Racing
Most people who go to watch horse racing are pleased if they get a couple of winners. Some people take it seriously, going so far as to call themselves professional bettors, but the majority of racegoers are there for the fun of the day and enjoy having a flutter on the races as the day […]
Artificial Intelligence: Are Computers Better Than Humans At Poker?
Since the days of the first burst of electricity, people have feared the idea of robots taking over humanity, with entire movie franchises like Terminator based on the very notion. For most people, the idea of an android being able to do the washing or drive them to work sounds quite exciting, replacing our need […]
Ashley Revell: The Man Who Bet It All On One Roulette Spin
Some people that enter a casino know that there’s a good chance that they’ll lose some money but are there for the enjoyment of the experience and to soak up the atmosphere. Others fantasise about pushing the button on a jackpot machine and seeing the light flash to announce that they’ve won a fortune, or […]
Whatever Happen to Real Deal Poker?
Anyone who has ever played card games online knows that there are two forms of the biggest games: computerised and live dealer versions. These exist with the likes of online roulette, blackjack and baccarat. These are all relatively simple games to run in a live format for the simple reason that even in a casino […]
Taxing the Bookies: What is the Point of Consumption Charge?
There are many differences between America and the United Kingdom, but one of the most crucial ones as far as we’re concerned comes in the form that tax on gambling winnings is processed. In the UK, the gambler has to pay no tax on their winnings at the point at which it is paid to […]
Biggest Bad Beat Jackpot Wins & Other Bad Beat Tales
Losing in poker might sting a little, but it’s to be expected given how many hands you’ll play in any given sitting. It’s also where the phrase ‘know when to Hold’em and known when to fold’em’ comes from, with the importance of letting go of bad hands a key part of any poker player’s strategy. […]