Gambling can be a fun and exciting activity that can provide a chance to win big money. However, for some people, gambling can become a serious addiction that can lead to financial ruin. Addicted gamblers often find themselves in a vicious cycle of trying to win back the money they...
The city of Chicago has always been notorious for its association with organized crime. The Chicago Outfit, also known as the Chicago Mafia, has been a part of the city's criminal underworld since the early 1900s. The outfit has been involved in various illegal activities, including gambling. In this article,...
Casino Advantage Play is a term used to describe the practice of playing casino games in order to gain an advantage over the house. This can involve anything from playing with smaller stakes in order to reduce the amount of money that is wagered, to playing specific games in order...
Baccarat, poker, and sports betting all have skill elements that differentiate good players from bad ones. The game of craps is seen as a game of chance and probability. Identifying the world's best craps player is dependent on whether or not you believe in the advantage play strategy known as controlled...
If you're seeking for some of the highest paying slot machines in Las Vegas, you've come to the perfect place. In fact, the Nevada Gaming Control Board estimates that there are over 160,000 slot machines in Sin City. Slots may lead to large payouts, and their no-nonsense style of play...
Stan Tomchin claims to be "the most powerful gambler in the world," and he may have been. Stan was a chess master, a bridge master, and possibly the best backgammon player in the world. He then progressed to blackjack, horse racing, and, finally, sports betting. Stan, who grew up on Long...
Poker frauds and cheating have been a feature of the game since its inception. In this video, we look at 9 more astonishing poker scams that have stunned the poker community including marked cards, online scams and other.
The sons of late Florida casino cruise founder Gus Boulis are fighting for their inheritance in court. Boulis was assassinated by the Mafia two decades ago.Aristotle and Alexander Hren-Boulis are challenging their father's cousin Spiro Naos, who was given custody of their trust finances before his death. The brothers accuse the...
It's in our DNA to take a risk. Every day, whether it's gambling on a slot machine or riding a skateboard, we engage in activities that have both a risk and a reward. The surge of dopamine motivates us to take these risks. The same pleasurable reward pathways in our brains...
Learn how to legally defeat a casino game – whether through the relatively harmless process of card counting or with a play as brazen as Kelly Sun's multi-million-dollar edge sorting maneuver – and you'll learn that being asked to leave casinos is an occupational danger. Back-offs and 86s are expected by...
Mende Rajkoski, 42, of Sydney, was one of three men detained in connection with the suspected conspiracy on Thursday. Early this year, he was caught laundering money through Star's gaming machines, forcing officials to conduct a secret investigation into his finances. This led them to uncover an alleged plot to transport...
Gambling is a common activity that many people engage in for fun or profit. While some gamblers may have success and win big, others may fall into the trap of degenerate gambling. This type of gambling involves chasing losses, taking bigger risks, and experiencing negative consequences that can spiral out...
Interview and portrait of Don, a gambler from Las Vegas, Nevada.
Roulette as we know it today seems to have first appeared in Paris in 1796. It was enshrined in Monte Carlo in the nineteenth century and celebrated in story and song as the preferred high-stakes game of the rich and royal. It was a target for those with systems attempting...
Authorities in British Columbia believe a man accused of being at the core of a multinational drug dealing and money laundering ring had VIP accounts in Las Vegas, Macau, and the province. This was revealed at the most recent meeting of the Cullen Commission, which is investigating the scope of BC's...
Melco Resorts and Entertainment Ltd has announced that City of Dreams Mediterranean, an urban resort in Cyprus, will open in summer 2022. The Limassol project is set to be Europe's biggest IR, with plans to launch in late 2021, but the completion has been postponed due to the current Covid-19...
