Becoming a professional gambler isn’t as straightforward as getting a bachelor’s degree where you follow a set curriculum for four years. You might have been led to believe otherwise by the success stories of famous gamblers including Archie Karas, Bill Benter, Viktor “Isildur1” Blom, etc. Together, these individuals have won over $1 billion through gambling. […]
You must have visited different types of casinos in your life. But have you ever visited a casino under the water or played poker inside a cave? If you haven't been to these weirdest and strangest casinos, you’re surely missing out on all the REAL FUN! The stunning decor, fancy chandeliers, and sophisticated ambiance of […]
From lush rainforests and majestic mountains to stunning beaches and vibrant coral reefs, Latin America is known for its natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. But that’s not all! The betting and casino industry is thriving across Latin America, all thanks to increased internet usage, legalization, growing sports popularity and changing attitudes toward gambling. According […]
They say the house always wins in the end and boy, were these guys prime examples of that old saying. Let's take an uncomfortable look at the top 14 biggest gambling losses that left these poor souls destitute and crushed. Maybe it will convince me to quit while I'm ahead at the penny slots. 1. […]
They had brains, they had guts and for a while, they had piles of ill-gotten cash. But even the biggest casino cheaters in history couldn't outrun their own greed (and the long arm of the law). Here are the 17 stories of legendary scammers who scored big...only to lose it all in the end. 1. […]
Indeed, there’s often a simpler, and dare I say, less deadly approach to things. The planet of blackjack has seen its fair share of strategies and brilliant minds, and here’s another one for the books. It was just a few years after the 2008 financial crisis had started to simmer down. Atlantic City, sitting pretty […]
Mastering poker is no cakewalk, but that doesn’t mean you throw in the towel. After all, you’re here, and that means you’re ready for the challenge. Consider yourself fortunate to be learning poker today. A period when technology has made the learning process a lot easier. Gone are the days when you had to stack […]
Poker’s anchor in history plunges back, or should I say, down to the depths of the 1800s, firmly rooted in the past. The exact origins remain a hot topic of debate even today. Some argue it hails from America, others point to Persia or France, leaving us with a cluster of confusing theories. But one […]
Las Vegas is a gambler’s paradise, with dozens of casinos to choose from. Because there are so many options, the competition for players is fierce. Each establishment is trying to offer the best experience. This intense competition has resulted in some amazing poker rooms. Let’s look at some of the best places to visit on […]
New York and poker go way back to the 19th century. But it wasn’t until 1993 that the first legal casino opened its doors, bringing poker out of the shadows. Today, if someone decided to shut down those physical casinos, most folks wouldn’t bat an eye because poker has found its cozy spot on the […]
Checking in poker means deferring your turn to bet until other players have made a move. If someone else bets, whether it’s right after you or three hands down, the player who has checked has to make a move. At this point, the player will either need to call, raise, or fold. As such, a […]
Set mining in poker refers to calling a raise on a preflop with the sole purpose of hitting a set. A set refers to a three-of-a-kind hand (three cards of identical rank combined with two other cards of a different identical rank). This hand represents one of the strongest positions in the game and commonly […]
Becoming a professional gambler isn’t as straightforward as getting a bachelor’s degree where you follow a set curriculum for four years. You might have been led to believe otherwise by the success stories of famous gamblers including Archie Karas, Bill Benter, Viktor “Isildur1” Blom, etc. Together, these individuals have won over $1 billion through gambling. […]
You must have visited different types of casinos in your life. But have you ever visited a casino under the water or played poker inside a cave? If you haven't been to these weirdest and strangest casinos, you’re surely missing out on all the REAL FUN! The stunning decor, fancy chandeliers, and sophisticated ambiance of […]
From lush rainforests and majestic mountains to stunning beaches and vibrant coral reefs, Latin America is known for its natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. But that’s not all! The betting and casino industry is thriving across Latin America, all thanks to increased internet usage, legalization, growing sports popularity and changing attitudes toward gambling. According […]
They say the house always wins in the end and boy, were these guys prime examples of that old saying. Let's take an uncomfortable look at the top 14 biggest gambling losses that left these poor souls destitute and crushed. Maybe it will convince me to quit while I'm ahead at the penny slots. 1. […]
They had brains, they had guts and for a while, they had piles of ill-gotten cash. But even the biggest casino cheaters in history couldn't outrun their own greed (and the long arm of the law). Here are the 17 stories of legendary scammers who scored big...only to lose it all in the end. 1. […]
Indeed, there’s often a simpler, and dare I say, less deadly approach to things. The planet of blackjack has seen its fair share of strategies and brilliant minds, and here’s another one for the books. It was just a few years after the 2008 financial crisis had started to simmer down. Atlantic City, sitting pretty […]