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When it comes to gamepay, up to 9 players can play the game at the same time. If the game is played between two players, it is called ‘Heads-up’. If there are from three to six players, it is called ‘Short Handed’. Finally, ‘Long Table’ or ‘Full Ring’ comprises the game with 6 players or
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Years ago at the start of the poker boom, I had an idea and outlined a yet unfinished novel about a huge-prize-money televised poker tournament where the hole-card feed was compromised and a player won through cheating. My message was that it wasn’t inconceivable that this could occur and tournament organizers and TV producers needed to
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Pick your one or two best gambling decisions throughout your life. Pick them before reading on. Take however much time you need. This blogpost will be here when you get back. This post has been inspired by my recent reading of Annie Duke’s books, “Thinking in Bets” and “Quit.” I wrote about these books last
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Canadian Gambling Laws History Before 1970, Canadian gambling laws were stringent and outlawed most forms of gambling in the country. Any forms of illegal gaming were activities primarily associated with organised crime. Of course, this changed after 1970 as many forms of gambling that were once illegal were becoming available to Canadian citizens. The origins
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The playing cards images in different artistic styles are the most recognisable trait of the different decks. The gambling playing cards have a simple design compared to the collectable and customised decks that are sought out for their beauty and the materials they are made of. Below, you can see the sections of this blog
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 No guest this week as we answer questions from our mail bag.  We welcome your questions – send them to us at [email protected], or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge. podcast – https://www.spreaker.com/user/7418966/mail10252022 Show Notes [00:00]  Introduction [00:29]  Video poker videos on YouTube [04:24]  Shockwave Poker [07:15]  Social gambling laws in Colorado,
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When it comes to gambling, British Columbia is quite liberal. Gamblers have plenty of options. Most importantly, the market is very well regulated, which is crucial for eliminating or at least minimizing the risk of severe potential problems like addiction, fraud, and organized crime. Let’s start with some details about the legal framework of gambling in
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I’ve been asked variations of this question more than one hundred times over the years. Sometimes phrased as, “If I lose $100 (or some other number), should I give up for the day?” My answer usually was some form of the following: Only play when you have the advantage. If the house has the edge,
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Tattoos are not what they used to be, and you know it. Due to the technical and cultural evolution of tattooing, you can encounter millions of tattoos of all kinds. Of course, there are different themes and stereotypes of tattoos and the people having them. The different styles often speak for themselves. In this article,
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This inside bet has many similarities with other types of inside bets, and even with some outside bets. However, it has many characteristics that set it apart from any other bet on the roulette table. It comes down to the unique combination of payouts and odds, which can be achieved with a small number of
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Bob and I get a return visit from long time slot director Buddy Frank, and this was taped immediately after the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) show, the biggest casino industry trade show of the year. We spend a lot of time talking about the new things we saw. We welcome your questions – send them
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Jimmy Thomas obituary My father, Jimmy Thomas, who has died aged 88, loved a scrap. In the course of his work in the casino and gambling industry, he would go up against lawyers, planning departments, European legislators, parking wardens – particularly parking wardens – and people who wrote and rewrote gambling laws. He also had
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Before playing a video poker machine, I typically load it with $500 or $1,000 in bills or tickets. I do this for a number of reasons: I keep records of how much I win or lose each day. It’s easier for me to remember round numbers. If I’m playing a $2 game, ($10 a play),
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This guide will introduce you to legal gambling opportunities in Amsterdam. We will tell you more about the best casinos in Amsterdam that offer the most attractive games of chance. Is Gambling Legal in Amsterdam? Land-based gambling activities in the Netherlands are currently legal. The Netherlands gambling laws are strict, though. Of course, the gambling
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The first slot machine, the so-called Liberty Bell, was invented in 1894 in San Francisco by Charles Fey. It included three reels, one pay line, and an automated payout system. Year after year, slots began to include more reels and pay lines, and rigging some of them was a common activity that still exists today.
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Our guest this week is named Veganmav. We talk about his starting with $2.50 during the internet poker boom, and building that bankroll to mid seven figures. And yes, he still eats out of dumpsters. We welcome your questions – send them to us at [email protected], or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter
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The gaming world moves toward a better user experience, so it makes sense that any player would be attracted to a no-registration casino in the Netherlands more than one that involves a complicated verification process. It’s not that no-account casinos don’t verify your identity – they do it via the banking provider you chose for the
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