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Hitting a big slot jackpot in Las Vegas is the ultimate feeling of euphoria that a gambler can experience. The lights, sounds, and jackpot messages splashed across the screen are enough to make anybody feel like they’re floating on air. Despite the long odds, Las Vegas slot jackpots of varying sizes hit every day on The Strip and elsewhere across the city. However, hitting the large jackpots w...

There is often much wisdom in humor and although gambling is always a hard endeavor, be it Slots, Cards, Roulette, Sports or Horses or even Bingo, we can always find a bright side. And many gambling quotes remind us of that strange reality. Some of the biggest things online gambling provides that few talk about are Hope, Employment, Entertainment value, and of course, a chance to actually win m...

Playing Slots at casinos has really changed this millennium. Gone are the halcyon days of quarters, coin buckets, and Wet Wipes© with Slot Machines on the casino floor. Also gone are trips to Cashier’s Cage to turn the weighty buckets full of quarters back into the green paper where they started from. And cashing in was, and always will be the goal in ...

Playing blackjack properly is important for having the most success and profitability at the table. Blackjack is mostly a game of luck, but the player has far more control at the blackjack table than in other pit games. Deciding when to split cards or when to double down in blackjack is all part of the fun and improving your odds of winning. Card counting is the ultimate blackjack ...

Gambling usually leaves us bettors with a feeling of extreme elation and positivity when we win. But, when we lose, it seems that we may never win again and that is a hollow and negative feeling and it triggers thoughts But always remember, it is always you who controls where you wager, what you bet on, for how much and when. You decide to leave or gamble in another casino or on another betting...

There are states in the US where you don’t need to be told that there isn’t legal sports betting provided by the government. The likes of Alabama, Utah, and Alaska not providing legal sports betting is not a surprise. However, there are other states you’d be surprised about. For instance, Minnesota sports betting still hasn't taken off the ground. Unless you are from Minnesota or following the le...

Poker is a game that is constantly evolving. When you look back at the long history of the game, no single game has remained the most popular for very long, as poker players are always looking for the next big thing. Right now, Texas Hold’em is the undisputed king of the poker world, but that reign may soon be over as a new contender has emerged, Omaha poker! Omaha poker has bee...

Video games and gambling have been intertwined for longer than you may believe. Arcades were one of the hottest places to be on a Friday night in the late 1970 and 80s. Multi-player video games between patrons encouraged socializing, and in some cases, gambling. While arcades didn’t promote gambling video games, betting with friends or strangers at the arcade was quietly taking off across t...

Vietnamese gambling games are a fun way to expand your portfolio of gambling games to play. There are a few gambling games in Vietnamese that are popular in the culture but aren’t widespread throughout the world. Having said that, TheSportsGeek has been experimenting with Vietnamese gambling games that everyone should check out. Casino gambling is largely illegal in Vietnam for Vietnamese c...

Were you ever wondering how many numbers are on a roulette wheel? Who knows, you might be on a game show and may need this valuable information one day. More importantly, if you are aware of how many numbers are on a roulette wheel, the odds of having success at roulette will be easier to understand. As casinos attempt to get an upper hand on gamblers, they continue to introduce different roule...

Some people take their gambling more seriously than others. For many, gambling is a way to pass some time and take your mind off the stresses of everyday life. For others, gambling is everyday life. Everyone has different motivations. Many hit the poker tables or slot machines looking to make a few bucks on the side over the course of a quick weekend jaunt to Las Vegas. Other more serious gambl...

With the rise of cryptocurrency, more gamblers are getting comfortable with creating online wallets called e-wallets to manage their money at online casinos. Using an e-wallet can be a struggle for people unfamiliar with cryptocurrency or online banking apps like Venmo, but their convenience outweighs the learning curve for most online gamblers.  What is an E-Wallet? If the term is what's confus...

We have all seen the movies and TV shows where a savvy player takes the casino for millions of dollars by counting cards at blackjack. And while counting cards can be an effective way of tilting the odds in your favor, I will tell you right now that it is not nearly as glamorous as it may seem on the surface. Not only do you need to have a huge bankroll to withstand the massive swings that are...

Knowing how to use the joker in Pai Gow is an important part of winning strategies for this popular casino game. Not only does it add another card to the deck, but there are also strict rules for using the joker card. Pai Gow poker first hit casino floors back in the 1980s and became a pioneer for all of the poker-based table games that we see today. The game has managed to remain a favorite o...

Blackjack is one of the most popular games in the casino. However, there are times where even the most diehard blackjack players want some variety. Fortunately, blackjack’s popularity has spawned numerous variants that offer similar gaming experiences but with a twist. One such blackjack variant that has gained a following over the years is Spanish 21. This variation has become popular at onli...