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What is Deck Penetration in Blackjack? (And Why It’s Important)
When discussing deck penetration in blackjack, we refer to where the cut card is placed to signify it’s time to shuffle. The deeper in the shoe, the better the deck penetration. The better the deck penetration, the easier card counters can gain an advantage over the...
November 14, 2023
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5 min read
Gas Station Slot Machines: Should You Play?
Before you ask 'Should I play Gas station slots', let's take a quick look at exactly what they are. Gas station slot machines are just the newest in a rather long line of gambling devices that purport to be skill games or arcade machines. This includes...
August 18, 2023
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5 min read
Can a Casino Refuse to Pay You?
Casinos operate under a myriad of rules from both state and federal governments. They are one of the most regulated...
August 14, 2023
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6 min read
What Does a Casino Pit Boss Do?
A casino pit boss has become a bit of a layman’s term for anyone found in a suit or wearing...
August 8, 2023
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Red Flags, Green Flags…Beige Flags? Top dating oddities across the nation
Do this, not that. Say this, not that. The world of romanticism can be a tricky one to navigate, as...
July 12, 2023
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Interview: Evoplay’s Alex Rodkin Talks Company Growth and the Future of iGaming
Casino.org and Alex Rodkin, Evoplay’s Head of B2C Marketing discuss the highlights of the award-winning developer’s first five years, the...
March 30, 2023
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5 min read
Interview: Renata Banyar, Betsoft Gaming’s CMO, Reveals What’s In Store For 2023
Casino.org and Renata Banyar, Betsoft Gaming’s CMO discuss how the previous successes of 2022 are the building blocks for 2023...
February 17, 2023
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5 min read
Luxor’s Sky Beam Attracts A Lot More Than Just Casino-goers
Unveiled during the early 1990s, Luxor Las Vegas swiftly became an iconic part of the Strip thanks to its instantly...
November 21, 2022
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3 min read
How Casinos Catch Card Counters And Why You Should Avoid Trying It
The math on card counting has changed over the years. I don’t mean the raw numbers governing the true count,...
November 3, 2022
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8 min read
Top 5 Richest Casino Owners In Asia
In terms of gambling and casinos, the law changes greatly across the Asian continent. Some countries have strict anti-gambling laws...
October 2, 2022
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5 min read
Top 5 Richest Casino Owners In The US
In the United States, casinos are big money. Of course, most people know about the high rollers and casino whales,...
September 24, 2022
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4 min read
The Top 10 Dos And Don’ts Of Casino Etiquette
I have spent more than 30 years on the casino floor, and one of the things I wish I could...
September 13, 2022
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12 min read
E-Sabong: The Rise And Fall Of The Deadly Betting Craze In The Philippines
It was a pandemic-era betting craze that contributed enormously to the Philippine economy throughout COVID-19. But e-sabong - where players...
July 29, 2022
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6 min read
How Denise Coates Built The Bet365 Empire And Became Britain’s Highest-Paid Boss
Fondly referred to as the “quiet queen of online betting”, Denise Coates is one of Britain’s most successful (and understated)...
May 13, 2022
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7 min read
Top 5 Hardest Games In The World To Master
Fancy your chances of transferring your gambling expertise to a next-level challenge? Away from the casino floor, there are plenty...
April 29, 2022
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4 min read
How Casinos Spot Fake Chips (And Why You Should Never Use Them)
About a decade ago, I was tasked with the unique job of going through all the floats (the racks that...
March 25, 2022
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4 min read
Gacha Games: Collectible Fun, Or Something More Sinister?
Packed with colorful characters, sought-after skins and all manner of rewards and rarities, Gacha games are a compulsive collector’s dream....
February 28, 2022
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7 min read
How Money Laundering Really Works & Why It’s A Problem In The Gambling Industry
Money laundering is a very serious criminal activity and is much more prevalent than you might think. What Is Money...
November 25, 2021
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4 min read
5 Things You (Probably) Didn’t Know About Roulette
Roulette has a varied history, but it's one of those games that has barely changed over the centuries. Here are...
October 12, 2021
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2 min read
7 Completely True Events The Movie Casino is Based On
The 1995 movie Casino - directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci and Sharon Stone - was based...
September 7, 2021
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3 min read
Why Are Pokies Called Pokies – And Not Slots?
If you’ve ever been to Australia or just browsed an online casino site, you’ve probably heard or seen the term...
August 11, 2021
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2 min read
Can You Guess The Oldest Casinos In The World?
Casinos have historically attracted glamour, glitz and wealth. But the bright lights and the exciting buzz of today are quite...
July 23, 2021
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3 min read
UK Politics Betting: London Mayor Odds 2021
After a year’s delay, the London Mayoral race 2021 has finally arrived. Can Sadiq Khan keep his crown? Or will...
April 28, 2021
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4 min read
7 Reasons Why Everyone Is Obsessed With NFTs
NFTs aren't at all new, but they've really taken off recently. If you're wondering why anyone cares, here's why... Catapulted...
March 22, 2021
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4 min read
Investing vs Gambling – Two Sides Of The Same Chip?
Is trading with stocks and shares a form of gambling? It’s a question that stirs up plenty of heated debate....
February 23, 2021
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6 min read
Gender Neutral Playing Cards Are Now A Thing – And They’re Awesome
Card games have been popular the world-over for as long as we’ve had cards to play with. So it’s no...
February 15, 2021
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4 min read
The GameStop Saga Has Had People Googling The Completely Wrong Thing
If you’re one of the people who’s been Googling 'gamestop what is happening' on the sly during the past week,...
February 2, 2021
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6 Craziest Illegal Casino Locations In The World
You’ll often see illegal casinos and underground gambling dens getting busted by the police in the news, and these secret...
January 30, 2021
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4 min read
What Are The Benefits Of Legalized Gambling?
Gambling is sort of like Marmite. There’s that love/hate quality to it that really divides people, not least governments. For...
November 25, 2020
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5 min read
25 Things That Happened The Year Casino.org Was Born
Here at Casino.org we feel like celebrating. This month marks our 25th birthday (yes, we’re that old), meaning we’ve been...
November 2, 2020
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3 min read
This Is The Ultimate Gift For Casino Fans
We recently wrote about what to wear for a night at the casino and now we’ve found something special that...
July 27, 2020
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3 min read
Casino Design: The Sneaky Tricks That Make You Spend More
There’s something so luxuriating about walking into a casino. Being greeted by the sweet aroma of excitement and the bright,...
July 21, 2020
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7 min read
6 Vegas Reward Cards Compared – Which One’s Best For You?
Already planning your next Las Vegas vacation? When it’s safe and responsible to travel again, Nevada’s most famous city is...
July 19, 2020
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10 min read
Poker Bots: Are They Smarter Than You?
Poker is a game of skill with a healthy dose of luck thrown in. That’s if you’re pretty good. For...
July 15, 2020
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9 min read
Berkshire’s UFO Sightings Explained – And The Odds You’ll See One Next!
Here at Casino.org we love a good UFO-spotting story. In fact we like them so much we even created a...
July 14, 2020
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4 min read
The Highest And Lowest Gambling Taxes Around The World
In many countries, gamblers have to pay a small tax on their winnings. While giving some of your hard-earned profits...
June 26, 2020
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5 min read
YouTuber “Super GT” Talks Virtual F1 and How Esports Changed His Life
If you've not seen one of Steve Alvarez Brown's virtual races yet, you're missing out. The YouTuber, known as "Super...
April 23, 2020
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5 min read
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Gambling Laws in China
Gambling in China has been deemed illegal under Chinese law since the Communist Party came to power in 1949. This...
April 16, 2020
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6 min read
The Global Pandemic is Creating a Poker Boom – But Will it Last?
We are heading into unknown waters with COVID-19 spreading around the world, affecting absolutely everything - and poker is not...
April 15, 2020
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7 min read
A Message From Casino.org: Please Gamble Responsibly During The Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
Casino.org guide to problem gambling In the current global crisis of the COVID-19 coronavirus, we urge you to be a...
April 6, 2020
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