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The odds of winning are against you, but one can always hope By Frank Scoblete Almost all casino players know this truth: given some time, or a long time, or starting right now this morning, this afternoon or tonight, they will wind up losing. They know that the house has the edge over them in […]
Knowing when to walk away By Al O’Grady What is the toughest thing to do at the blackjack table? Is it doubling down your 11 against the dealer’s 10? Is it splitting 8’s against the dealer’s ace? Or is it hitting, sticking or doubling down on a soft 18 against the dealer’s two? Your […]
Swedish gambling moves fast because the rails are built for it: in 2024, BankID recorded 7.6 billion identifications and signatures across 8.6 million users, so instant login and KYC are a default behavior rather than a nice‑to‑have. Most play also happens on licensed sites tied into these rails, with the Gambling Authority estimating 85 […]
The iconic destination of Las Vegas has long been a bellwether for tourism and leisure trends in the US, so the fact that visitation is notably down this year is drawing attention. Visitation has, in fact, been in decline for seven straight months. A 12% drop in visitor numbers was evident between July 2024 […]
Sports data providers are revolutionizing the sports betting landscape by delivering real-time data solutions that enhance the betting experience for operators and bettors alike. In the fast-paced world of sports betting, the role of sports data providers has become increasingly crucial. Companies like LSports offer advanced data solutions that empower casino sportsbooks to deliver dynamic […]
Roulette is one of those games that feels almost cinematic the first time you sit down to play. The spinning wheel, the bouncing ball, the sudden hush before it drops into a pocket — few games match that mix of elegance, simplicity, and suspense. But when you move from the casino floor to your phone […]
Our annual review of the new slot games headed your way in the coming year By Frank Legato As longtime readers of this magazine know, every autumn, the world’s slot manufacturers display their new games for the coming year at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E), the North American casino industry’s main trade show. As […]
How “standard deviation” reveals the true odds of scoring a video poker jackpot. Last night I met my friend Rich at a casino. We hadn’t gotten together for a while, so we decided to play video poker so we could talk and catch up on recent events while we played. We’d been playing for […]
How to turn a losing streak into a lesson By Frank Scoblete I am sure most of our slot-playing readers have been there before. You come to the casino with your bankroll. You might be staying at the casino for an afternoon or an evening or even a few days. You start playing, get […]
When you enter an online casino, the flashing bonus offers are designed to grab your attention; however, the smarter focus is the payout percentage or Return to Player (RTP). This figure shows a game’s long-term fairness; a 96% RTP means about A$96 of every A$100 wagered returns to players, with A$4 going to the house. […]