The billionaire Kirk Kerkorian died in early June at his palatial home in Beverly Hills. The famed investor was 98 at the time his death. Born to a poor family, Kerkorian amassed billions through a variety of crazy schemes, but the majority of money came from investing in Las Vegas casinos. He bought and sold […]
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Another Major Surgery for WSP Legend Doyle Brunson
Doyle Brunson, who has been the winner of the ‘World Series of Poker’ tag for ten years in a row, revealed on Twitter that he would have to undergo another serious surgery soon. This will be the 12th important surgery for the legend in his life. This time he would be undergoing a removal surgery […]
Former Basketball Star Invents New Baccarat Game
Who do most people think of when they try to imagine the face of someone who would invent a new casino table game? Some might think of mathematicians sitting studiously configuring statistics as they create the rules. Others might think of a savvy gambler who knows their games inside and out. Rarely, though, do people […]
Crouching Tiger Sequel Reveals Netflix, IMAX Partnership
In an unprecedented event, the sequel to the wildly successful Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon will be released simultaneously on Netflix and IMAX theaters. While Netflix has been developing original television series for a few years, the venture into an original movie is something that audiences did not expect. Crouching Tiger is set to release in […]
Legend: Greek Gambler Who Took Vegas for a Ride
There are many great legendary gamblers and stories from the 20th century. The most famous story was the incredible gambling run of Greek immigrant Archie Karas. Karas was born in Antypata, Greece in 1950 and went to the United States as a young man with only a few dollars in his pockets. Who would have […]
Anthony Zinno Wins $825,099 in Borgata Poker Tournament
Anthony Zinno, a professional poker player, won the WPT Borgata Poker Open in Atlantic City, N.J. on Friday, taking home the first prize of $825,099 and earning his seat (valued at $25,500) in the WPT World Championship. He faced tough competition from the runner-up, Team PokerStars pro Vanessa Selbst.The WPT Borgata Poker Open was held […]
Playing on an Online Casino is Not Just a Game Anymore
Online casinos are literally taking the world by storm. There is no reason to travel to a crowded local casino when there are a multitude of online ones available to you. One of the best things about online casinos is that many of them give you the option of playing for free or playing with […]
Basic Blackjack Strategy
You don’t have to scour the web to try and get some blackjack pointers. There is no shortage of people that will offer you their own blackjack strategy, or even the top ten tips to win, etc. But since blackjack (aka “21”) is a straightforward game, statistics work nicely with the game. This means that […]
The Automated Poker Machine
The Automated Poker Machine, or ‘Pokie’, has a fascinating story to tell, laid out here in a simple and colourful infographic which you can share, A Brief History of Pokies in Australia, from Casino-Mate. Read how the technology advanced while changes in Australia’s law required constant adaptation.