Alex Nevsky February 14, 2014 12:26:23
The 2014 Sochi Olympics are more than just winning a couple of medals for Russia, the country’s image is at stake. Russia and President Putin personally took a huge gamble on Sochi Olympics. The country’s image in the eyes of the whole world and of its very own population was at stake, when the Russia […]
Monica E. February 14, 2014 12:15:30
Prepare for a night out at the casino with some gambling-themed music written by world-famous artists. Casinos and gambling have always been a source of inspiration for songwriters. Every fan of classic rock music has heard these famous lyrics before: “There is a house in New Orleans/They call the Rising Sun/And it’s been the ruin […]
Jennifer W. February 14, 2014 11:54:11
The Canadian government is undertaking a crackdown on online gambling sites that target Canadian customers. The new move seeks to cut down on money laundering and terrorist financing. In general, Canadian gambling laws appear to be rather liberal when compared to the ones in the US, but it looks like maple country will be toughening […]
Alex Nevsky February 14, 2014 11:44:44
Betting on the sporting events of any Olympic Games is a huge industry, the 2014 Sochi are no exception despite restrictive gambling laws. Sports betting in Russia is one of the very few gambling activities currently allowed and fully regulated by the Russian gambling laws. The draconian change to the gambling regulations came in 2009, […]
Stocks spike as Genting and Landing announce casino project in Korea Stocks for Genting Singapore and partner Landing International Development shot up after they announced plans to develop a $2.2 billion casino resort on South Korea’s Jeju Island. The casino would target Chinese gamblers, who lack legal gambling opportunities at home. The casino will be […]
Jennifer W. February 14, 2014 11:21:38
In the 1970s, a group of physics students collectively won $10,000 by using mathematics to beat the roulette system. So how can mathematics and physics in fact turn the odds in your favor at the roulette table? When Albert Einstein, the granddaddy of physics, says “No one can possibly win at roulette unless he steals […]
Tom S. February 14, 2014 10:46:54
“If you want justice, you’ve come to the wrong place”, or so says Tyrion Lannister in the season 4 promo for Game of Thrones. Yet there’s more at stake than justice in the world of Westeros, with dragons, white walkers, poison and much much more in the HBO epic based on George R.R. Martin’s books. […]
Alex Nevsky February 14, 2014 10:41:34
Despite all efforts by the Western media to make Russia and Sochi Olympics look bad, the real situation confirms just the opposite. Forget the constant allegations of corruption in the International Olympic Committee after it awarded Russia the right to host the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi. Forget all the smirks in the media […]
Alex Nevsky February 14, 2014 09:47:22
How Russia managed to turn the tables and get onto the winning track after gambling almost everything on 2014 Sochi Olympic Games. Sure, the 2014 Sochi Olympic Games are the most expensive in history, in fact the over $50 billion cost is higher than all previous Winter Olympics combined. But Russia, and President Putin didn’t […]
Alex Nevsky February 14, 2014 08:58:05
President Putin’s speech before the International Olympic Committee has contributed greatly to Russia winning the Sochi 2014 bid. When Russia was awarded the right to host the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, almost everyone agreed that President Putin’s speech before the International Olympic Committee had played a vital role in their success. The International […]
