Dice games are the oldest and one of the simplest games that perhaps suit all ages. The dice games involved in gambling are one of the most exciting and popular ones. Dice games have been played since centuries. So old is there origin that the historians do not know the inventor for sure. However, from whatever is available it can be safely said that dice games originated in different cultures around the same time. Illustrations of the games have been found on Egyptian tombs and the ancient Greeks also played the games....

To read farther

If you have never opened an account with an online casino, poker room, or sports book you may be wondering if the bonus offers are legitimate. We are all aware of the wisdom in the sayings, "If an offer sounds too good to be true, it probably is" or "There is no such thing as a free lunch". So what's the catch? When a casino offers you $100-$1000 in free money should you dismiss it, assuming that there are all sorts of strict requirements, making it too difficult to achieve the pay-out?...

To read farther

As you will read in this article, the removal of a pain in the arse, from the poker table, can be accomplished without going under the knife, if you are diligent and persistent. At the 2005 WSOP, there were couple of players who acted objectionably and (See our 2005 WSOP Views) they received penalties due to this objectionable behavior. Playing poker will expose you to poker players that consistently believe that their feelings at the table are more important than anyone else's feelings. They will behave as teenagers, consistently cursing, chide other players for the way they play their cards and money, or are downright rude (toward the female player these "teenage players" will actually make sexual advances via chat)....

To read farther

In casino gambling, sometimes even the most knowledgable players turn to blind luck to make it through their day. Of course, luck can never be relied on; either things will go the right way for you or they won't. The great thing about casino gambling is that luck has to be with you for only a moment to make a difference in what could've easily been a bad day. Roulette is, in my opinion, the best game to play where you can turn blind luck into a great casino story to tell your friends. Recently, my family dragged me down to the casinos of Atlantic City....

To read farther

Gambling is the act of wagering money on the outcome of a game in the hope of predicting the correct outcome and winning the bet. Why do people gamble? Feeling lucky: Whether its buying a lottery ticket, participating in a bingo game or playing the slot machine, many people gamble because they are simply feeling lucky. How many times have you taken a chance on something because you had a good feeling about it? To have fun: It's not always about the money, but more about the adrenaline rush and the thrill and excitement of the game....

To read farther

Accumulator.Sometimes called a parlay. A bet where the winnings from one bet are placed on the next bet. The winnings accumulate, giving a large theoretical return. In reality, not very profitable as it only takes one to lose and your whole bet loses. Arbitrage.A combination of bets which guarantees a theoretical risk free profit. These sometimes occur when one bookie offers a price which is out of line with the rest of the market. Opportunities don't last long as the bookie will adjust their prices accordingly....

To read farther

Why is online gambling the latest craze to hit the Internet? Let's face it the casino business is big bucks. Games played for money have found their way into any permitting city across the world. The epicenter has always tended to be Vegas but now a new variety is on the increase and it is called online gambling. So why will online gambling eventually overtake the glitzy world of concrete Vegas? Gamble? When and where? The beauty of online gambling is accessibility. You can gamble wherever you can get the Internet....

To read farther

Of the card games that have been played since 900 AD, black jack has come into existence only in the 18th century. Alternatively named as 21, the game is a new one and requires a particular skill at the table. A vigilant eye, sharp memory and a good luck charm can be of vital importance to come out a winning hand at the game of blackjack. The game has gained popularity because of the ease with which it can be understood and played at home with the family members. It has been a part of the American picnic scenes and gatherings for some time now....

To read farther

Gambling became popular in China in the last phase of the imperial dynasty i. e. from 1644 to 1912. Canton, Macao, Shanghai and Hong Kong became the famous for their liquor and gambling. These areas inhabited foreigners, usually Americans, who were known to be rough. Moreover, majority of these inhabitants were males. Chinese natives indulged in gambling along with the foreigners. Mah Jongg, meaning 'sparrow' is an ancient game which was developed primarily for the rich class of China. The game is said to have been invented by a fisherman to prevent sea sickness....

To read farther

Gambling establishments continue to negatively affect our community by taking needed resources for personal gain. Since legalizing gambling, our society is addicted in one form or another. The following has situations have occurred since legalizing gambling: 1) Illegal gambling increases even though gambling has been legalized. 2) Gambling addiction is escalating with no end in site. 3) Gambling addiction rates are double for those living near a gambling establishment. 4) Personal bankruptcy rates are higher in countries that have gambling establishment....

To read farther