Online Gambling

It’s no secret that in the last couple decades, the gambling industry’s grown massively. It’s easy to dismiss casinos as glitz and glamour, but it’s not...

When you decide to play online casino games for real money, you want to do so with a reliable company. It is important for players to select an online casino with a license for...

There’s no question that technology is rapidly evolving and the casino industry is moving right along with it! Because online casinos (and traditional brick and mortar ones...

Whether you’re an online gamer or you prefer the traditional land-based casino, one thing stays an absolute: slots is one of the most popular games on the market. It’s...

Bingo is a classic game of chance, with just enough strategy to keep it from ever being boring. It’s one of the best games for bonding with fellow players, or just relaxing...

It’s easy to see that the global online gaming and betting markets have grown significantly throughout the last two decades. In 2021, the industry reached a value of over...

Gambling has become one of the most popular pastimes for people all over the world. As a form of recreation, it’s unbeatable: it hits all the targets. You have elements of...

There’s no question that we’re in a golden age of online gaming. Nowadays, excitement, fun, and entertainment are available at your fingertips! Whether you prefer...

What would an old-school gambler of yesteryear have to say about today’s online casino industry? There would be a lot of shock at first. (“What’s this thing...

Wagering on sports is a practice almost as old as sports itself. Whether it was Ancient Greeks gambling on the first Olympic Games over 2,000 years ago, or Roman of all social...

As technology advances, all spheres of our lives undergo significant transformations in order to adjust to those growing trends. As dynamic as it is, the online gambling industry...

Your favorite poker room has eliminated poker tournaments and has cut out some of your favorite games. What's to do? Why not play blackjack? Blackjack was once my gambling game...

St. Kitts is coming alive, thanks to Mike Sexton and the World Poker Tour. Let's keep it rolling and put the islanders back to work. There is a new poker king in town and his...

Everyone that has ever had an interest in casino gambling knows that slots are the undisputed champions of profit generation on gaming floors. According to estimates, they pull in...

Home, home on the range, where the deer and the antelope play and where cowboys drink and get their friends in trouble. In the 1950s, I was a writer for the tabloids -- weekly...

My brother and I have a lot in common, but there are two things he won't do with me -- play poker or go horseback riding. Let's face it. I am a pretty persuasive salesman,...

Luck is a factor in life and it is everything to a gambler. When luck is with you, few things can go against you. And when good luck turns to bad, there is little you can do...

Pete Rose is what baseball is all about. But because he bet money on his own team, he was banned from being named to baseball's Hall of Fame. That is wrong and should be...

It was time to leave home. Time to grow up and take my last pony ride on a star-lit night along a river in western Pennsylvania. Sutersville, PA. is a scenic little town of...

Things move fast in the online casino gaming industry!  Sometimes it seems that if you turn your attention away for a few days (or even hours), you return to a sector that...

It has happened to me and it will happen to you. You will run into an adversary. Be prepared for the war of your life. Excuse me, you're being accosted. There is another man...

What do you do when a slot machine goes crazy and pays you off every time you pull the handle? Why, you collect the money and run. Just after you cross the Arizona-Nevada...

Poker players are facing road blocks in their quest for a good poker game. They're out there, but sometimes you have to search for them. One of my favorite Willie Nelson songs...

It's relatively easy to win a poker tournament in your home town. Just play aggressive, play smart, watch your chips and stick to the basics. I have spent a relaxing couple of...

If a man tells you black is white and white is black, better believe it. There are illusionists in this world who can create reality out of just about anything. Life is made up...

He was a World War 2 hero and a gentleman who loved women. And if Audie Murphy caught you disrespecting a girl, you had better watch out. He was dangerous. "It isn't the size...

When you are in cowboy country, the people make their own fun. And one day in Clovis, N.M., a rancher put together a jackrabbit hunt and poker tournament. The call came just...

Where online casino gaming is concerned, Evolution has been at the top of market for quite some time now. Which is not at all surprising for those who know this company’s...

Woody Allen is a genius when it comes to making movies. He has millions of fans around the world and nearly as many enemies. Here is his story. The day I concluded...

When you work as a freelance magazine writer, you can get yourself in all sorts of trouble. I was living in Phoenix, AZ. some years ago, between jobs, when I picked up a copy of...

Who are some of the people you would have loved to have met in life? As a journalist, I have met many, but my list is still longer than my memories. There is one great perk...

Nelson Algren was born to write, to drink and to fight for lost causes. He wrote books about drug addicts and alcoholics and was a member of the Communist Party. Nelson...

When you're a poker player and adventurer, you meet some interesting people. Al Blackman was one of them. Hope he and Rover are still making their rounds. Just south of Hoover...

This is a perfect time for casino owners to upgrade poker and let it grow into the 21st century and beyond. And that means expanding it beyond Texas Holdem. Poker is doing well...

My late father did many wonderful things for me. But the greatest gift he ever gave me was introducing me to a beautiful flight attendant named Grace Shaw. The call came at 4...

Poker players are getting meaner, more aggressive and more offensive. As poker popularity spreads, the behavior of some of the players getting obscene. It's time to stop...

Who would you like to see star in a film about poker? Who would be the director and what would the film plot be about? Poker is a universal game and all of us are gamblers. If...

If you develop a reputation in a casino, let it be a dangerous reputation. You don't want you to be called the calling station. It is dangerous to leave a poker player alone...

It was three days before Christmas. I was 12 and my two younger brothers, Dennis and John, also known as Legs, were 11 and 10. Our parents had left us along while they visited my...

(Good news for my poker playing buddies around America and the world. It is slow process but poker is on the road to returning to normal). I know a lot of my poker playing...

Dreams die hard. I have this dream about St. Kitts in the Eastern Caribbean. Yes, it will take money to complete, but the results could be spectacular. I have a...

I just discovered a piece of paradise. It's a tropical island where you can pan for gold, frolic along a white sand beach with bikini-clad beauties, and play poker to your...

LouFabig was a former race car driver from Germany who enjoyed laying out carrallies. He talked me into entering one that went from Phoenix to Las Vegas. I was working as a...

Watch out for new friends. If they have bad habits, they can pass them on and you never know what kind of trouble you can get yourself into. Somebody once said that travel...

Sometimes you just have to let the animal out of you. Don't think. Just use your animal instinct and react to the other players. The results may pleasantly surprise you. Don't...

The greatest poker promoter in the history of the game was Benny Binion. And, my friend, you can take that to the bank. He and Johnny Moss were two wild riding...

Gamblers around the country are sitting on the edges of their chairs waiting for something to happen. They are like kids waiting for the candy store to open. I am talking about...

Online casino players will often run across the term "gamification" or "gamified" when reading about real money internet gaming sites. It's a strange word, and it hasn't been...

The differences between gambling and gaming are not always readily apparent. In some cases there may be no difference at all and in others, the differences are distinct and...

Blackjack and Winter: Global Nature of Opportunities, Fun, Wins, and Knowledge [Happy Holidays] Chances are universal. They know no age, gender, race, they're geographically...

HOW TO PLAY BINGO Playing Bingo online is actually very simple, and once you get the hang of it, it can be a whole lot fun, not to mention very exciting! In the game of Bingo a...

HISTORY OF BINGO - BINGO IN THE BEGINNING Information on game rules, history, strategy, tournaments and more. The ever popular game of Bingo's origins can be traced back as far...

Rules to Caribbean Stud Poker and How to play Caribbean Stud Poker Game Rules The play -- Caribbean Stud Poker. Caribbean Stud Poker is the copyrighted, trademarked, and...

THE HISTORY OF TEXAS HOLD'EM To read a history of poker in general, click here: Poker History Texas hold 'em or Texas holdem is the most popular of community card poker games...

Online Poker Room Reviews and Information You will find information on game rules, history, strategy, tournaments and much more here on our online poker page. The most important...

Poker on the high-seas or showdown in paradise - Take a poker cruise As the popularity of poker continues to grow, so does the quest for new and more exciting places to play the...

TERMS AND POKER LINGO You can get lost in the world of poker these days without a handy poker reference guide or dictionary - especially if you're new to the game and trying not...

COMPLETE GUIDE TO PLAYING POKER This page is the base for the rules associated with many variations of poker. Normally people consider five card draw the original poker. It is...

HISTORY OF POKER Click here for a specific History of Texas Holdem. Or read on for a general history of poker... Poker is one of the most popular of a class of card games with a...

How to get more money playing poker using Rakeback How can rakeback make you a better poker player? Rakeback can’t tell you the right moves to make in a given poker...

HOW TO RANK POKER HANDS The poker hands are the same in all poker games, so understanding the ranking is essential before you get started. Don’t worry though, they’re...

Lottery Terms that start with "A" Additional Number - Powerball is a good example of a lottery game that features an additional number. This additional number allows lottery...

World pari-mutuel betting scene review The pari-mutuel system of betting is fast finding its place globally on the world map. Many enthusiasts across the world are turning...

GREYHOUND RACES AND RACING AROUND THE WORLD Greyhound racing has emerged as a popular form of sport today, with many people taking on to the thrill of pari-mutuel betting that...

The rules of playing backgammon are relatively simple so learning how to play backgammon is a snap for most. While backgammon is an easy game to catch on to and play...

A.B.T. - A.B.T. is the abbreviation for the American Backgammon Tour which is a group of backgammon players and clubs that regularly hold tournaments. Ace Point - A backgammon...

Action- Slot action refers to all of the slot machine playing time accumulated by a slots gambler. This information is generally kept track of on the players slots club card...

The history of slots is interesting and here are a few facts about the game from the past. The game mainly gained popularity because it was simple to play without any rules to be...

BINGO INFORMATION Information on game of bingo rules, bingo history, bingo tournaments, and more. PLAYING THE GAME OF BINGO Bingo is a very popular game played mostly at every...

There are various interesting theories and stories on how the game of craps evolved through history. The game of craps usually refers to street craps and bank craps. With the...

This craps page will give you a rundown all the craps lingo and game related terms you might encounter at the craps table in a casino one night. Making sure you understand the...

Blackjack is one of the favorite card games across the world and the rules of the game are simple too. They are easy to follow and the possibilities of winning are good. However...

Blackjack is one very interesting form of gambling that is common to all Casinos today. The history of Blackjack is equally interesting. Blackjack emerged from the French Casinos...

Lottery is the best and easiest way to win loads of cash prizes with less investment. This popular form of gambling has lured many gamblers to win hefty amounts by buying a simple...

Video Poker games have been around for about a century now, but increasing the availability, speed and entertainment of the original Video Poker machine was the introduction of...

If you like games of chance, then you will love playing Roulette. Roulette is basically a spinning wheel that uses a ball to choose a number and if you are lucky you will make...

Pontoon is a card game that was made popular in the UK and is now making its way to the U.S. It is a variant of the American game Blackjack and was originally based on the French...

Although slots and video games can be fun, playing card games allows you to get the edge over the house by learning just a basic strategies. If you are looking to take a break...

Blackjack Switch is an exciting variation on one of the most popular games in a casino, Blackjack. The blackjack table and rules are the same with only a few minor changes. With...

Blackjack is by far one of the most popular casino card games because it allows knowledgeable players a chance to earn winnings much easier than a game of chance would allow. With...

Baccarat is a casino game that was originally brought over from Italy and France in the late 1400’s. Part of the appeal of Baccarat is its simplicity. You have a choice to...

The play -- Caribbean Stud Poker. Caribbean Stud Poker is the copyrighted, trademarked, and patented poker variation game, the rights to which on June 1, 1999 were owned by Mikohn...

Golf is one of the most popular sports in the world; it is estimated that this sport has roughly about 450 million fans around the globe, almost as many as baseball has. However,...

History of American Roulette & European Roulette Roulette is a casino and gambling game, and its name has been derived from a French word that means 'small wheel'. Here is an...

Maryland Instant Scratch Games Instant Scratch Games are where the fun is. They are exciting to play and even more thrilling to win. All you do is scratch and win. In Maryland...

Maryland Keno is drawing more players daily because it's so easy and so much fun. Players can automatically win as much as one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000). Maryland Keno...

Three card poker is a casino table game that is played against the dealer. It is played with a single deck and has two bets you can make on one hand. Since you can choose between...

Texas Holdem Bonus Poker is the casino's version of the classic poker game. Traditionally played against one or more other players, in the casino version, it is always played...

Texas Holdem has become the most popular form of poker played in casinos today. In this article you will find just an overview on how to play Texas Hold em, basic Texas Hold em...

Razz poker is a form of stud poker that is played ace to five low, meaning that it is played for a low hand rather than a high hand. Players are dealt 7 cards and must make the...

Although there are a lot of other poker variants that originated outside of the US, there is only one that comes from China. It is called Pai Gow and is a fast-paced and fun...

It goes without saying that Texas Hold ‘em is one of the most popular poker games in the world. There are a wide variety of other poker games though that can also be played...

This is a unique variation on Omaha poker. You will hear it called Omaha Hi/Lo, Omaha 08 or by its more popular title Omaha 8 or Better. If you know how to play Omaha poker then...

Let It Ride poker is a fun casino poker game and the only one that will let you take back bets if you do not like your cards. Interestingly, this game was invented by Shuffle...

H.O.S.E poker is a mixed poker game of four different variants of poker. All variants are played throughout the course of a game or tournament changing between variants during...

Poker is a game that people get together and play all across the United States and Europe. There are many forms of poker, but mostly people love to get together and gamble with...

5 Card Draw is the oldest form of true poker games, played notoriously throughout the ‘Old West’. Just about every poker variant in existence was derived from the game...

If you get tired of playing traditional poker games against other players, then maybe you should try your luck against the dealer. Caribbean poker is a casino card game that lets...

Badugi Poker is also known as Asian Poker. With this form of poker, you have to have the lowest Badugi. Originated in Korea, Badugi is played like Triple draw where the focus is...

7 Card Stud Hi/Lo is an immensely popular variant of the original 7 Card Stud poker game, where there can actually be two winners splitting the pot – the Highest ranking...

7 Card Stud dates back to the days of the old west, often played by pioneers and outlaws in back alley bars and trading posts along the western trail of North America. 7 Card Stud...

Since 2-7 Triple Draw starts out just like 2-7 Single Draw. The difference is an obvious one; in this variant you get three draws to get the lowest hand instead of one. 2-7...

In 2-7 single draw also known as lowball poker, you are dealt five cards face down, before placing your bets. The key difference between this lowball poker variant is that the Ace...

There are a lot of online casino games providers on the web, which looks very professional and offer various schemes like sign up bonuses, these be confusing as to trust whether...

High rollers typically have a tough time getting their level of action online. Not anymore. Whether it's the massive Crown complex in Melbourne, the palatial halls of Monte Carlo,...

10 Simple Rules to Play, Win and Live By Part 2 We continue the Survival Guide for Internet Gambling with Rules #6-10. Rule #6: Stop the bleeding: Set valid limits Don't adopt...

10 Simple Rules to Play, Win and Live By When a street thug takes your cash, they call it a crime. But when a casino does it, well, it's simply chalked-up to bad luck. Funny,...

There are three aspects relating to table play that, when used properly, will increase your winnings substantially. You’ve probably heard of these three...

Why Gamble Online? Excerpted from “Internet Gambling: How to Win Big Online Playing Bingo, Poker, Lotto, Slots, Sportsbetting, and More” Years ago, gamblers pretty...

Finding the right online casino is crucial and tricky. As an authority on Internet gambling, I am asked a lot of questions by gamblers who are contemplating taking the plunge into...

 In Part 2, we discuss the technical side of online gambling including computer requirements and software options as well as how to open and fund your player account. The...