Jonathan November 27, 2019 11:29:53
So, which is it....card shark vs card sharp? Who would you call a "card shark"? Probably a person who's good at playing cards. Well, the word "shark" is synonymous with success. And predator. Thanks to that steely hunter like focus. So then, what is a "card sharp"?
Jonathan November 27, 2019 10:57:55
The brief history of dice goes back a long, long way. Gambling in one form or another has been with us since the beginning of human existence. Recently various scholars have looked into the history of dice, as both a bringer of luck and from an anthropological perceptive.
Jonathan November 27, 2019 10:28:51
Why do Asians gamble so much? Whenever you're in a casino, have a look around at the people playing and the same question always comes up. According to the Chinese, “We have this saying in Chinese: if you don’t gamble, you don’t know how lucky you are.”
Amanda McWallace November 25, 2019 13:38:53
We take a glance at what the heavens have in store for you with our weekly horoscopes.
Simon November 22, 2019 16:10:23
As many of you punters out there already know, the number 17 is a popular pick at a roulette table. In most western countries in Europe, 17 is said to have an air of luck around it. So, why is 17 lucky in gambling? We take a look at what the number represents and how a couple of stories have amplified its superstitious legacy.
Jonathan November 22, 2019 15:50:47
If you're dealing with casino cheaters, what should you do? Well, remember when the blackjack cheater in the movie "Casino" gets his hand smashed with a hammer? Then his partner is offered either the cash he "won" plus the hammer, or to leave with nothing. Back in the day, casinos didn't mess around when it came to dealing with casino cheaters.
Jonathan November 22, 2019 14:35:05
Choosing the five perfect gambling movies is not an easy task. But the very nature of gambling, with the possible highs and lows, leading the emotions from ecstasy to dark depression are perfect fodder for framing a story and character building.
Amanda McWallace November 18, 2019 18:39:41
We take a glance at what the heavens have in store for you with our weekly horoscopes.
Jonathan November 15, 2019 11:33:22
Want to try gambling on Tinder? With more than 10 million users each day, all frantically swiping right with more than 1.6 billion swipes per day, just how easy is it to land a date. (Bro hint: Not easy at all!)
Jonathan November 13, 2019 17:12:17
Nothing quite mixes the excitement of blood and money as the betting on blood sports, most notably, that of dog fighting. In spite of legal efforts, it exists as an underground sport in virtually all countries around the world. And where there's dog fighting, there's also dog fight betting.
