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Archie Karas: The Greatest Rise & Fall in History

Archie Karas: The Greatest Rise & Fall in History

February 26, 2014 16:36:39

Greek gambler Alex Karas became a living legend with the worst losing streak in gambling history. Whether real or mythologized, the world of gambling is full of spectacular rises and heart-breaking falls. We love to hear of the backstreet card shark who strikes gold in Vegas or the son of a peasant who makes it […]

Archie Karas: The Greatest Rise & Fall in History

Archie Karas: The Greatest Rise & Fall in History

February 26, 2014 16:36:39

Greek gambler Alex Karas became a living legend with the worst losing streak in gambling history. Whether real or mythologized, the world of gambling is full of spectacular rises and heart-breaking falls. We love to hear of the backstreet card shark who strikes gold in Vegas or the son of a peasant who makes it […]

Archie Karas: The Greatest Rise & Fall in History

Archie Karas: The Greatest Rise & Fall in History

February 26, 2014 16:36:39

Greek gambler Alex Karas became a living legend with the worst losing streak in gambling history. Whether real or mythologized, the world of gambling is full of spectacular rises and heart-breaking falls. We love to hear of the backstreet card shark who strikes gold in Vegas or the son of a peasant who makes it […]

Could Hyper Realistic 3D Mobile Casinos Be On Their Way?

Could Hyper Realistic 3D Mobile Casinos Be On Their Way?

Staff February 25, 2014 15:32:25

Tech advances are making mobile gambling more like the real thing. Lately we’ve been frustrated by the general lack of authenticity found in online casinos in Germany, the UK, US, etc. We love the convenience and low house edge offered by internet games. But for all of their advantages, iGaming just can’t replicate the real […]

Gambling & Popular Media: Gender Representations

Gambling & Popular Media: Gender Representations

February 21, 2014 18:16:00

Gambling has traditionally been associated with men largely because of its representation in film. • Our perceptions of the industry are driven as much by film representations as reality • Film representations of gambling usually involve masculine archetypes like the cowboy, underground card shark and high-roller • Despite becoming increasingly active in the gambling business, […]

Gambling & Popular Media: Gender Representations

Gambling & Popular Media: Gender Representations

February 21, 2014 18:16:00

Gambling has traditionally been associated with men largely because of its representation in film. • Our perceptions of the industry are driven as much by film representations as reality • Film representations of gambling usually involve masculine archetypes like the cowboy, underground card shark and high-roller • Despite becoming increasingly active in the gambling business, […]

Gambling & Popular Media: Gender Representations

Gambling & Popular Media: Gender Representations

February 21, 2014 18:16:00

Gambling has traditionally been associated with men largely because of its representation in film. • Our perceptions of the industry are driven as much by film representations as reality • Film representations of gambling usually involve masculine archetypes like the cowboy, underground card shark and high-roller • Despite becoming increasingly active in the gambling business, […]

Gambling & Popular Media: Gender Representations

Gambling & Popular Media: Gender Representations

February 21, 2014 18:16:00

Gambling has traditionally been associated with men largely because of its representation in film. • Our perceptions of the industry are driven as much by film representations as reality • Film representations of gambling usually involve masculine archetypes like the cowboy, underground card shark and high-roller • Despite becoming increasingly active in the gambling business, […]

Gambling & Popular Media: Gender Representations

Gambling & Popular Media: Gender Representations

February 21, 2014 18:16:00

Gambling has traditionally been associated with men largely because of its representation in film. • Our perceptions of the industry are driven as much by film representations as reality • Film representations of gambling usually involve masculine archetypes like the cowboy, underground card shark and high-roller • Despite becoming increasingly active in the gambling business, […]

Women & Gambling: Not Just for Good Ol’ Boys Anymore

Women & Gambling: Not Just for Good Ol’ Boys Anymore

February 21, 2014 18:03:56

Contrary to traditional perceptions, gambling is no longer the exclusive domain of men. Women are gambling in record numbers. Forget the Hollywood-constructed images of tuxedo-clad men walking into luxurious casinos and betting outrageous sums of money while beautiful women hang all over them. Casino gambling is not what it used to be (in reality, it […]