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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...

Roulette has been a staple in brick-and-mortar casinos for a very long time, as the game has attracted gamblers from all over the world for generations. The wheel of destiny has a great combination of luck, skill, and excitement that keeps the players coming back again and again. If they ever make a Mount Rushmore for casino games, you can be sure that roulette would be on it! That...

Casino games aren’t generally a good bet, but there are exceptions. There are games with a good strategy where the odds can shift in your direction. Video poker, specifically, Deuces Wild Video Poker, is one of the best bets in the casino. Strategically selecting the best video poker games is a good plan for savvy gamblers playing at online casinos. Deuces Wild Video Poker falls int...

Learning how to roll dice is essential in mastering the game of craps. There are rules that the shooter, or person rolling the dice, has to follow. Also, there are special techniques that you can learn to help you avoid crapping out. If you are using a craps online casino, you do not need to be as concerned with the rules for shooters. Instead, you can roll with the click of a button, and a ra...

Blackjack is a classic casino game that can be played all around the world. Just about every casino floor that I have ever walked onto is full of blackjack tables, as the game is popular amongst both casual and serious gamblers. What attracts players to in-person or online blackjack is both the simplicity of the game, as well as the ability to sway the odds in your favor with savvy play. Yo...

The lay bet in craps can feel like a difficult bet to utilize for new players. It's one of the few bets with a vig, which can be confusing for beginners. But after you understand what you’re paying for and how to place the bet, the craps lay bet can be a useful alternative to other craps wagers like the place bet or buy bet. Let's take a look at what the lay bet craps wager is, the odds for t...

A gambling loss is something that everyone experiences, but no one wants to talk about. If you deny losing bets, then you are not a serious gambler looking to be a long-term winner. Anyone offering sports betting tips and picks online suggesting they don’t lose, run far away. It’s just as important to learn how to lose, as it is to learn how to win as a gambler. What do you mean by l...

Can you gamble at 18? If so, where can you gamble at 18? These questions are largely dependent on which jurisdiction you are located in. Rules will vary between countries, states, and territories throughout the world. Gambling is often a rite of passage for young gamblers after they turn 18. But, legally, there are only certain jurisdictions that allow 18-year-olds to risk real money gambling....