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Breaking The Bank – The Story of Charles Deville Wells

Peter K. December 11, 2019 14:39:29

Back in the days in 1891 Monte-Carlo, every roulette table had a cash reserve of 100.000 francs. Once somebody won so much money that the table couldn’t pay, it was announced that the winner broke the bank and the table was closed until they brought extra founds. Charles Wells broke the bank and won 1 million francs with his flawless roulette strategy. He was not just breaking the bank of the casino, he even broke his own bank once.

When Footballers Shared a Communal Bath

Jonathan December 11, 2019 12:35:50

It was normal that footballers shared a communal bath after a game. As a boomer, looking back to my sports days of yore, I can see that many aspects of the games and the activities around them have changed considerably.

Facebook Gambling Ads Aimed at Children

Jonathan December 11, 2019 12:20:32

Facebook gambling ads aimed at children came to light last year. It seems that a UK based marketing startup was using these ads for online casinos. Quelle surprise! As always, Mr Zuckerburg is trying to close the stable door after the horse has bolted and the ads have been paid for.

Gambling and Poetry – A Collection of Poems

Peter K. December 10, 2019 18:14:22

However, everyone knows Dostoyevsky’s Gambler, but the story of gambling and literature goes far beyond this. Gambling and poetry have always had some connection. Many poems and novels were inspired by gambling. While you can find many cases where gambling is used as a metaphor for life, sometimes the writer leads you right in front of the casino table. We have collected some amateur aswell some famous gambling poems.

Explore Mauricio Pochettino Next Club Bets

Gaya December 10, 2019 17:36:55

Mauricio Pochettino’s five-and-a-half-year spell with Tottenham came to an end earlier this week, following the club's disappointing run this term. One of Europe’s most tactically sound coaches is on the market and bookmakers have a long list of clubs vying for his services. Let’s see what Pochettino next club bets offer.

The Role of Luck in Gambling

Peter K. December 10, 2019 17:00:56

While there are many types of gamblers, luck is something you can’t disclose from your gameplay. And this applies to life itself. Either you are trying to make the perfect algorithm or using occult spells lady luck might run over your plans if you cross her road at the wrong time. No matter how prepared you are, the role of luck in gambling is inevitable. However, you can strengthen your chances.

Gambling in Macau. A Guide to the Do’s and Don’ts

Jonathan December 10, 2019 16:39:09

Gambling in Macau is the Chinese answer to Las Vegas, another city that never sleeps. Betting receipts and money played far out run the totals found in Las Vegas, the City of Lights.

Lay Betting Explained: Betting Against the Odds

Jonathan December 10, 2019 16:26:22

Lay Betting Explained: Betting Against the Odds. If you want to reverse roles, then lay betting let's you play at being the bookmaker. Essentially you're betting on something or some outcome not to happen. You're betting against the odds. You sell a bet as opposed to backing a bet.

Bet on the Next Everton Manager to be the Current Caretaker Duncan Ferguson

Anas December 10, 2019 15:38:23

Everton board is looking for a permanent replacement of Marco Silva, after ending his 18 months tenure. The bookies have already made their list of candidates to bet on the next Everton manager. We analyze the four-man shortlist, with the caretake Duncan Ferguson to have the best chance after winning over Chelsea.

Baby Betting: More than Just a Guess at the Date or Gender

Jonathan December 10, 2019 14:34:18

Yes, baby betting is a real thing. Feeling nervous after your Tinder date without contraception? Here you can have complete strangers bet on the out come, whether gender, sex or even if it’s yours.

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