Hitting the jackpot is literally the dream. It’s the reason we all play. The idea of stepping up to a slot machine, dropping in a few quarters, and walking away with thousands in winnings is enough to amp up even the coolest of cucumbers. Sometimes, winning the big prize is just that simple. Casual players just stroll up to a […]
I’m a huge HGTV fan. That’s Home & Garden Television for those who aren’t familiar. My favorite show, up until recently, was House Hunters International. I love checking out new places and I think the appeal of the show is that I dream of living abroad, so it really fits the bill. I said “up until recently” because I just […]
Marketing to millennials is proving to be a difficult nut to crack for the gambling industry. For those who are unaware, the term ‘millennial’ is broadly used to describe people born between 1980 and 2000. While past generations have bought in to the glitz and glamour of the casino industry as it’s grown, millennials haven’t been as receptive, and the […]
Have you ever seen the movie Back to the Future 2? It’s fairly fantastic, but in case you’ve failed to watch the second greatest motion picture in the history of cinema (Back to the Future Part 1 being the greatest), here’s a quick recap. Doc Brown and Marty McFly travel to 2015 to stop Marty’s kids from doing something foolish […]
Sin City is a global tourism destination, and a number of less than pleasant facts go with that title. Sure, there’s the impracticality of building a huge city in the middle of a barren desert, and that ecological oversight is always on the radar of Las Vegas lawmakers as the water table continues to dip lower and lower. Another unfortunate […]
Las Vegas is the gambling mecca of North America, so it should come as no surprise that the city has developed its fair share of attractions aimed directly at adventurous tourists. The glitz and glamour of Sin City should be enjoyed thoroughly, don’t get us wrong, but there’s some traps in and around the world-famous Strip that are better left off of your travel itinerary. Luckily, for every terrible attraction to skip over in Las Vegas, there are plenty of worthy things to see and do. Without further ado, let’s […]
Craving a trip to Vegas? Sure, you might be. But your bank account will have none of it. After going through everything and building a budget, you suddenly realize that you have just enough money to gamble at the low-stakes tables and slots, assuming you eat cereal bars for breakfast. And possibly lunch. And dinner.Doesn’t sound like much of a high-roller’s trip does it? But that doesn’t have to be the case. Today, we’re revealing the secrets smart people use to look like a high roller on a low roller’s […]
We take Las Vegas for granted. The hotels. The 5-star restaurants. The shows. The amazing resorts. Everything. But it took a lot to make the Vegas of today what it is. And we mean a lot. Taxes. Gangsters. Business deals. More than you can imagine. Today, we’re taking a brief walk down memory lane to remember how we all got here. We hope you enjoy it. 1946: Gaming Taxes Introduced This is what started it all. In 1946, the state of Nevada (that’s where Las Vegas is located, for those […]
For residents of some countries, gambling is second nature. On average, an Australian adult loses more than $1,000 each year through gambling. As if that’s not enough food for thought, the Economist reports that over 50 percent of those loses come by way of non-casino gaming machines. While the Land Down Under may boast the most losses per adult resident, it’s far from the leader in terms of overall gambling losses. In this article, we’re going to take a closer look at the top five gambling countries, as measured by […]
It’s played in home games. It’s played at casinos all over the world. And it’s been a favorite among gamblers for centuries. We’re talking about Texas Hold’em, right? Wrong. This has nothing to do with cards. We’re talking about Mahjong, a game that has captivated minds for way longer than you can imagine. And today we’re introducing you to Casino Mahjong so you can have a blast and make a little money.The history of Casino Mahjong Mahjong is a game of chance originating in ancient China. Much like poker, Mahjong requires […]
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