The Ritz Roulette Laser Plot & The Gamblers Who Beat the House
Schemes to take down the casino with ingenious grifts and madcap ideas are usually the preserve of the minds and pens of Hollywood scriptwriters. But from time to time, a …
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Ashley Revell’s ‘Double or Nothing’ Spin of the Roulette Wheel
Red or black. Odd or even. Can you imagine risking it all on a spin of the roulette wheel? The chance to double your wealth….or lose it all. That was …
Phil Ivey’s Edge Sorting Scandal: What Actually Happened?
As many gamblers are already aware, there is no law against card counting when playing blackjack, baccarat and other card games in the casino – although it’s an act frowned …
Is Card Counting Illegal or Just Part of the Game?
If you’ve ever done any reading around the subject of casino gaming, you have probably stumbled across the term ‘house edge’ – that is, the effective profit margin that games …
Triple Zero Roulette is the Latest Terrible Addition to Las Vegas
From hero to zero to triple zero. The journey of the erstwhile roulette player is one paved with variance and unpredictability, and the road has now got even harder at …
Five of the Craziest Real-Life Casino Heists and Robberies
Let’s face it: many of us love a good heist movie. Whether it’s a bank robbery or a stick-em-up of a casino, as is the case in Ocean’s Eleven and …
Beating the Michigan Lottery: The True Story Behind Jerry & Marge Go Large
With a rating of 6.9/10 on IMDB, there’s a good chance that the film ‘Jerry & Marge Go Large’ may have passed you by. Released in June 2022, it features …
Drake’s Biggest Roulette Wins and Losses
With a net worth of an estimated $250 million (£210 million), it’s fair to say that rap artist Drake has plenty of spare change with which to enjoy his hobbies. …
Everything You Need to Know About the World Series of Poker
It is the ultimate target of poker professionals and fanatical amateurs alike. The World Series of Poker (WSOP) brings together thousands of card game lovers from around the globe together …
What Are the World’s Biggest Casinos?
One of things that highlights just how much money casinos make is the sheer size of them. If you’ve ever spent time in places like Las Vegas or Macau, then …