Various forms of folk magic, such as hoodoo or Lowcountry Voodoo, rootworking, and conjuration, have traditionally been used to bring good fortune to virtually every aspect of people’s lives. This includes gambling, and as can be imagined, there are plenty of oils, powders, spells, rituals, and prayers that are believed to bring good luck to […]
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Author: Roberta Fleming
The origins of Blackjack are often debated, and to this day they remain hotly contested. Most researchers however will concur that the game seems to have its roots in French casinos, and that it emerged in the 1700’s.
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Swimming is one of the most popular forms of pastimes in the world and is universally beloved by people from just about every known culture. Humans have had a long and passionate relationship with water since the dawn of prehistory, and we’ve fished, sailed, and enjoyed water for thousands of years. Recreational swimming is among […]
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Whether they gamble or not, many people are superstitious about money and wealth. The stuff makes the world go ‘round, so some folks want to make and retain as much of it as they can – and upsetting the supernatural world is not the way to do it.
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The worldwide phenomenon of Basketball was invented in the United States during the December of 1891. Dr James Naismith, a physical education instructor and professor in Springfield, Massachusetts, was looking for a way for his gym class to exercise on a rainy day.
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Blackjack is the second most popular card game on the planet behind poker, meaning that it’s followed by millions of players from every continent. Like any casino game, blackjack has plenty of myths and superstitions surrounding it, and for those that are entering the blackjack world for the first time, it’s important that they don’t […]
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In late May of 1934, Jean Batten managed to complete a solo flight from English shores to Australian ones in just 14 days and 22½ hours. This feat saw her beating the previous women’s record, set by the pioneering English aviatrix Amy Johnson. During her long journey, Batten was given several mascots, but when she […]
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eSports has seen massive growth in the last few years, and has even become the most popular sporting industries in many countries, such as Australia. And while it may not be as old as most traditional sports, eSports still has a long and fascinating history that spans half a century.
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Synchronised swimming is an amalgam of dance, swimming, and gymnastics and has been referred to as artistic swimming by international governing body FINA since 2017. Synchronised swimming is characterised by swimmers performing an elaborate, synchronised routine in water, accompanied by music. Here is a brief history of synchronised swimming.
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Camel racing is an unusual but entertaining sport involving fast-running camels that run on a predetermined course. Usually, a rider is also astride the animals to steer them. The wonderful sport of camel racing tends to be centred on running the Dromedary camel – the name of which stems from the Greek verb ‘drame’, which […]
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