When it comes to games of chance, the one contender who is possibly the oldest in the world is dice. Apparently, the ancient Greeks believed legendary prince Palamedes invented the game during the siege of Troy, but other sources like Herodotus state that the game of dice was invented by Lydians during the reign of […]
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Author: Roberta Fleming
When it comes to any casino game, the victory plays a huge part in attracting players – poker is no different. Poker players have the option to earn quite the return on the investment, mainly when coming into the world tournaments offering amazing prize pots. We’re talking about making tens of millions by winning a […]
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Today, sports betting is one of the largest and most successful industries in the world, consisting of thousands of bookmakers covering dozens of sports, and offering their services to hundreds of millions of people. It’s easy to believe that sports betting as we know it is a modern invention, but it has actually been around […]
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Gambling and casinos all revolve around luck, and more importantly, using this luck to win big. As a result, people are always looking for ways to increase their winning potential. While get rich quick schemes never really work, there are ways you can improve your betting strategy to make sure that when you do win, […]
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You may have heard the story that a young man – who was called Abner Doubleday – invented the game, which is known as baseball in Cooperstown, New York, in the summer of 1839. Doubleday then went on to become a hero in the Civil War hero, while baseball became America’s cherished national pastime.
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The sport of horse racing is ancient. Its origins can be dated back to about 4500 BC the nomadic tribesmen of Central Asia. These tribesmen first domesticated the horse. Ever since then, horse racing has thrived as the sport of kings.
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A quick game of pool has become a staple in most bars, pubs and student hangouts. While this may be the case, the game dates back to the 15th century. So, to celebrate this classic game, we are taking a look at where it has come from by reflecting on its history.
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Ancient Mesoamerica consisted of the various cultures and regions that make up much of what is central and south american today. This included large civilisations such as the Olmecs and the Aztecs. They were some of the most advanced people in the world at the time, having a clear understanding of mathematics, great building skills, […]
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Figure skating is one of those activities that falls into the middle ground between art and sport. The people who do it are no doubt athletes, with the long hours they work, and the physical strength required to pull off the complicated routines. However, these routines are also performed, using music, and they are partly […]
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While a casino night with friends is certainly a fun way to pass the time, there are those who just won’t be satisfied by a friendly, low-stakes wager. Here is a collection of the strangest, most extreme bets made in history, often with disastrous results. Maybe it’s best to stick to playing the slots!
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