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Scams on the internet are unfortunately a daily occurrence that most of us will come in contact with one way or another. If you are an online gambler: Then you open yourself up to online gambling scams. Being exposed to an online gambling scam doesn’t mean that you have to be a victim, though. It’s important to pick up on the warning signs and clues before online casino scam...

If you have ever dropped a crispy hundred dollar bill into a slot machine only to watch the machine suck your money away and leave you with nothing more than a story, you might have wondered to yourself... Are slot machines rigged? That isn’t all that surprising of a question to have pondered, as I am sure that over the course of the history of all casino gaming, both online and bri...

If you are a gambler that is looking for your best opportunity to win money, you may have asked yourself at some point, which game is better, poker or blackjack? Both games offer an opportunity to use your skill to better improve your chances of winning, so they tend to attract some of the same players. But I am here to tell you that while both games require a similar skill set...

Online gaming is the wave of the future. I can’t imagine that there will ever be a time when brick-and-mortar casinos aren’t an option. But the ability to sit at home and gamble on your favorite casino games is very appealing. Online gaming’s growth has far surpassed traditional casino gaming, as more and more players decide to log on, rather than walk in, when it comes to getting in on the acti...

Craps can be intimidating to new players. There are lots of places to put your chips and plenty of craps bets you can take. Knowing which craps bets to make and when to make them will have a big impact on your success. Some bets are more complicated than others. The more complex betting options are best reserved for experienced players with advanced craps strategies. On the other hand, there a...

The layout of a craps table can be intimidating for newcomers. There are numerous craps bets spanning across a table that can be up to 12 feet in length. With that in mind, one of the most recognizable craps wagers is the Pass Line bet. The Pass Line is an easy-to-access spot on the craps table. It resembles an “L” shape and wraps around the betting area. However, just because it’s easy to fin...

If you are new to casino gaming, it can be very intimidating at first! Money coming and going, players cheering and high fiving, dealers dealing and casino workers darting back and forth, it can be a lot for someone that is not accustomed to the casino environment. And while it can certainly be a bit overwhelming when you first walk in the door, once you start to figure out the...

Anybody that has ever played, and lost, at a casino, whether online or brick and mortar, may have at some point questioned... Whether or not the game is rigged? It is a logical question, as anytime that you lose your hard-earned cash, you want to know that the casino is legit and that you weren’t cheated. So, are casino games rigged? In this article, we are going to explore that question by ...

Online casinos come in all shapes and sizes. While some are certainly better than others, attempting to differentiate the great ones from the mediocre ones can be a tall task for an inexperienced player. Fortunately: That's where we come in. We at The Sports Geek have scanned the interwebs, far and wide, in search of the best online gambling sites for both new and returning pl...

Video poker burst onto the scene at a beautiful time. The poker boom hadn't hit, and the slot machines were enjoying the same immense popularity they do today. That gave video poker a unique opportunity to lure players away from both games. Slots enthusiasts didn't have as many options at the time, and the progressive jackpots weren't nearly as substantial. Meanwhile, savvy blac...

Casino giveaways have been part of the business since the very beginning. Casinos are the rock stars of the loss leader marketplace and have long been the land of the $1.99 prime rib dinner and free hot dog buffet. There’s no round number or magic dollar amount that will lead to free parking, a loss rebate, free bets, or a comp’d hotel room. Every casino does things a little di...

Slot machine payout percentage determines your chances of getting that big win. In this guide, we can identify four basic ways to figure out the payout percentage of a particular slot machine. We also help you determine the payout percentage of a slot machine you’re about to play. I thought of four solid methods for working out a machine’s theoretical RTP and decided to put them...

If you’ve been looking for the secrets that winning gamblers may have been keeping you from winning, you’re in luck. I’m going to share six big secrets in the gambling world that can help you win. Just knowing these secrets alone isn’t going to make you a winner. You’re going to have to take these secrets and work on your skills in order to use them efficiently. The good news is th...

Across the spectrum of casino games, slot machines most resemble modern online gambling as we know it today. There’s a rapid pace of play, menus spanning hundreds of different titles, and of course, those elusive progressive jackpot payouts. The slots look and feel nearly identical whether you’re playing online or in person. By far the most popular online casino option around, slot games attract ...

Blackjack is one of the most classic casino games. It has existed in some form or another for hundreds of years. Amazingly, blackjack is still perhaps the world’s most popular table game. Many gamblers love the challenge that this game presents. Nevertheless, even blackjack can get stale after a while. This is why some physical and online casinos offer unique variations. Develop...