Halloween: It’s the Season to be Gambling

Halloween: It’s the Season to be Gambling

Posted by: on Nov 11, 2015 | No Comments

While all festivals fuel the gaming world, Halloween – the predominantly American festival of remembering the dead – is one that sees myriad bonuses on offer, both for online gamers and casino goers. The celebrations begin well in advance and

The Evolution of Modern Gambling

The Evolution of Modern Gambling

Posted by: on Oct 31, 2014 | One Comment

If we ever needed evidence that gambling has been a part of our ethos since time immemorial, all we need to do is look into the Mahabharata. This is only one of the ancient

Gaming Trivia

Gaming Trivia

Posted by: on Oct 7, 2013 | No Comments

Some Relatively Unknown Facts About Gambling

Gambling has existed in some form or the other for centuries. Indian history has references of betting games as early as 3000 BC. Even Chinese history offers evidence of gambling in 2,300 BC. With a 4,000 year old history, gambling has its share of little known facts. These make you wonder about the love people have for this form of entertainment. 

Craps – The Most Exciting Casino Game You Will Ever Play

Craps – The Most Exciting Casino Game You Will Ever Play

Posted by: on Apr 25, 2013 | No Comments

A piece of gaming news that made a lot of headlines recently was about New Jersey based Patricia Demauro, who set an astounding new world record for the longest ever Craps roll at the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City. Her roll went on for 4 hours and 18 minutes, leaving behind the previously held record of 3 hours and 6 minutes by a mile and a half. This reminded me, though not as glamorous as some other casino numbers, what an exciting and fun game Craps can be.

Roulette for the Uninitiated

Roulette for the Uninitiated

Posted by: on Apr 15, 2013 | One Comment

Roulette is a true casino classic. It has been an integral part of the casino gaming culture since time immemorial. It probably is the most visible, and definitely one of the most romanticized casino games in the world. Roulette has always been associated with glamour and class, and its place in popular thought as a symbol of casino culture, is unmatched by any other gambling activity.

Are You Good at Blackjack?

Are You Good at Blackjack?

Posted by: on Apr 11, 2013 | One Comment

Blackjack is a deck game which, along with maybe Poker, is arguably the most synonymous with casino card game culture. It is played in many variations, such as the traditional shoe styles, single or double deck, continuous shuffler games, and other regional variations. For those of you looking to hone your skills at it, let me do a basic run down of the objectives of the game, and dispel some widespread but completely unfounded myths about it. While at it, I will also let you in on some simple and effective tips about this quintessential casino card game.

Popular Slot Machine Myths

Popular Slot Machine Myths

Posted by: on Apr 4, 2013 | One Comment

Slot machine myths can range from innocuous to ludicrous. Let me start this one by sharing the story of Behar Merlaku, a Swiss national who “won” a 43 Million Euro jackpot while gaming on a slot machine in 2011 at a little known casino, in the non-descript Austrian town of Bregenz. Did Merlaku do something special?

Tips and Tricks for Slot Machine Gaming

Tips and Tricks for Slot Machine Gaming

Posted by: on Apr 1, 2013 | 8 Comments

The home truth about slot machine gaming is that no slot machine gaming strategy ever devised on the face of this earth will ever change the mathematical edge that the house will always have over the gamer. And this is exactly where lays that tiny window of opportunity to learn what is backed by real experience, facts and mathematics, and maybe gain that extra edge in being the one to beat the house. The following advice will hold you in good stead the next time you decide to try your luck with slot machine gaming.

Online Gaming: Time to Give it its Due!

Posted by: on Oct 9, 2012 | One Comment

In the first part of this article, which you can read here, we discussed the hurdles that online gaming and its legal status have witnessed worldwide. While the size of the widely popular gambling form is difficult to measure, there are a few ways in which the necessary change can be brought about. In this section, we will talk about those factors that can usher in some positive developments in this regard.

Online Gaming: The Omnipresent Phenomenon

Posted by: on Oct 4, 2012 | One Comment

It’s ubiquitous and yet it is an elephant in the room. Online gaming is a popular practice throughout the world, despite the national or state regulations that have plagued it for a while.

However, this element of uncertainty surrounding the legalities related to this flourishing sector isn’t a healthy sign for the industry as a whole. Not only does this make it difficult to judge the impact of this sector, it also impedes planning and strategizing for the future.