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Advanced, Industry, Poker, Strategy, Tips & Tricks

What Is a 3 Bet in Poker And How to Factor it Into Your Poker Strategy

What is a 3 Bet in Poker: What You Need to Know A 3 bet is the 3rd bet in a poker round, when a player raises on the 2 bet in poker, or the initial preflop raise. This happens when one player bets, another player...

August 21, 2024 10 min read
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Guides, Tips & Tricks

Top Tips To Improve Your Chances Of Winning Scratchcards

Scratch Offs: How to Maximize Your Chances of Winning Buying in bulk: Purchasing more scratch cards increases your chances of winning compared to buying a single card. Understanding the odds: Detailed information about the odds is usually printed behind the card, helping you choose ones with...

August 16, 2024 5 min read
Graphic of a man cheating a slot machine with a magnet.
Industry, Tips & Tricks

12 Sneaky Ways To Cheat At Slots

Wondering how anyone could cheat at slots? Slot machines are some of the most lucrative games on the casino floor...
August 16, 2024 5 min read
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Beginner, Guides, Sports, Strategy, Tips & Tricks

What is The Vig in Gambling and How Does it Effect Your Betting Wins?

The Vig in Betting: What You Need to Know The vig comes from the Russian word vyigrysh and refers to...
August 12, 2024 5 min read
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Celebrities & Poker Pros, Guides, Sports, Tips & Tricks

Dan Gamble AI: Who is he and How Does he Predict All These Winners?

Dan Gamble is an engineer who uses artificial intelligence to predict the outcome of different bets on major sporting events....
August 7, 2024 4 min read
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Hacks, Industry, Tips & Tricks

Is Online Blackjack Rigged? No! Here Are The Reasons Why

The simple answer to "Is online blackjack rigged" is no. Are Online Blackjack Games Rigged? What You Need to Know...
July 23, 2024 6 min read
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Beginner, Poker, Tips & Tricks

Texas Hold’em Hand Rankings – Which Poker Hands Beat Which?

In Texas Hold'em poker, the hand rankings are as follows (from best to worst): Poker hand rankings chart Let's explain...
July 17, 2024 6 min read
Craps table
Guides, Tips & Tricks

How to Play Craps for Beginners: Explained By An Expert

Ask any craps player what the most exciting game in the casino is and, guess what, they will say craps....
July 17, 2024 4 min read
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Industry, Tips & Tricks

Which Lotteries Have the Best Odds?

While the largest lottery jackpots often attract the most entries, they often have the longest odds. Instead, experts say that...
June 17, 2024 3 min read
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Guides, Poker, Tips & Tricks

Top 7 Ways To Avoid Getting Cheated With Marked Cards

Marking cards is one of the oldest tricks in the book and it’s been used to cheat in poker for...
June 17, 2024 5 min read
Arb betting
Sports, Strategy, Tips & Tricks

Everything You Need To Know About Arbitrage Betting To Guarantee A Profit

Arbitrage betting, or ‘arbing’ for short, is where you place bets on all possible outcomes of a sporting event. If...
April 18, 2024 6 min read
Poker chips, blinds and buttons
Poker, Strategy, Tips & Tricks

What Is A Straddle In Poker & When Shouldn’t You Do It?

A straddle in poker means voluntarily paying an extra blind, or in other words, doubling the bet before anyone has...
April 15, 2024 5 min read
blackjack hit chart
Guides, How-To, Tips & Tricks

Blackjack Strategy Charts: Play Perfect Blackjack

In blackjack, every decision you need to make has a mathematically correct answer. By using these basic strategy blackjack charts,...
February 14, 2024 4 min read
Zodiac signs
Tips & Tricks

Your Lucky Numbers Based On Your Zodiac Sign: A Guide To Cosmic Fortune

Planning a trip to Vegas and need some luck on your side? Or perhaps you're looking for some lucky lottery...
February 5, 2024 6 min read
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Guides, Tips & Tricks

The Ultimate Guide To Tipping Etiquette In American Casinos

Tipping in American casinos has always been a bit complicated. Casinos outsource payroll to the customer and so, from the...
December 11, 2023 8 min read
Rigged roulette wheel
Insider Insights, Tips & Tricks

R. Paul Wilson On: Rigged Roulette Wheels

Illegal gaming devices come in all shapes and sizes and have been designed to beat or cheat any game on...
March 20, 2023 4 min read
gambling myths debunked
Guides, Insider Insights, Tips & Tricks

10 Of The Biggest Gambling Myths, Debunked

Whether you believe that casinos cheat or you could face prison time if caught card counting, there are tons of...
March 13, 2023 6 min read
Dealer at the casino
Insider Insights, Tips & Tricks

R. Paul Wilson On: Card Peeks

In this article, we’re going to explore one of the most powerful sleights available to crooked poker dealers or croupiers....
February 10, 2023 5 min read
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Tips & Tricks

6 Reasons Why You Should Never Count Cards

When it comes to getting an edge over the casino, many players look to card counting. This age-old practice involves...
January 6, 2023 4 min read
Poker, Tips & Tricks

Edge Sorting: Pure Cheating, Or A Smart Technique To Help You Beat The House?

Edge sorting isn't card counting, and in theory isn't cheating, but it comes close enough to that line to be...
November 25, 2022 5 min read
Chaos theory and gambling
Guides, Strategy, Tips & Tricks

Can You Use Chaos Theory To Beat The House?

Savvy gamblers are always looking for a way to gain an edge over the house, and that includes looking to...
October 16, 2022 5 min read
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Guides, Tips & Tricks

Does Buying Multiple Lottery Tickets Increase Your Odds Of Winning?

What would you do if you won? How would your life change? Where would you go? These are all questions...
October 14, 2022 3 min read
Roulette wheel
Insider Insights, Tips & Tricks

R. Paul Wilson On: Norman Leigh And The Reverse Labouchere System

My main profession these days is as a filmmaker and while I remain fully committed to beating scams, collecting cons...
October 8, 2022 5 min read
shuffling
Insider Insights, Tips & Tricks

R. Paul Wilson On: A Sneaky Trick Known As “Splashing The Move”

Con artists thrive when they can adapt to a situation or blend into a scenario where they go unnoticed and...
August 29, 2022 5 min read
blackjack table
How-To, Tips & Tricks

How To Scout The Best Blackjack Tables

Casinos are distracting. They’re meant to be. But for both your mental health and that of your bankroll, it’s important...
August 21, 2022 5 min read
6 Ways To Increase Your Chances Of Winning McDonald’s Monopol
Tips & Tricks

6 Ways To Increase Your Chances Of Winning McDonald’s Monopoly 2022 In The U.K.

The McDonald’s Monopoly game first appeared in the U.S. in 1987. It has since become loved by people all across...
August 3, 2022 5 min read
Lottery numbers
How-To, Tips & Tricks

8 Different Ways To Pick Your Lottery Numbers

When it comes to choosing lottery numbers, everyone has their own preferred method. Some like to analyze past draws to...
July 25, 2022 5 min read
Poker, Tips & Tricks, Top 10s

Top 10 Most Common Texas Hold’em Poker Mistakes You Need To Avoid

If you've just started playing poker, then it's worth being aware of the most common mistakes in Texas Hold’em and...
June 29, 2022 6 min read
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Insider Insights, Tips & Tricks

R. Paul Wilson On: How To Be Your Own Casino (3/3)

This final instalment of how to play games where you become the house and have an unbeatable mathematical edge (over...
June 13, 2022 4 min read
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Insider Insights, Tips & Tricks

R. Paul Wilson On: How To Be Your Own Casino (2/3)

This is the second in a three-part series on how to turn yourself into “the house” and reap the benefits...
May 30, 2022 5 min read
Dice hustle games
Insider Insights, Tips & Tricks

R. Paul Wilson On: How To Be Your Own Casino (1/3)

This is part one of three from our series on games where the odds are in the hustler’s favour. I...
May 16, 2022 4 min read
Donald Trump
Insider Insights, Tips & Tricks

2024 US Election Betting: Will History Repeat Itself?

Recommended Bets Back Republicans to win Presidency @ 1.88 (Betfair)Back Elizabeth Warren to be the Democrat Nominee @ 32.0 (Betfair)Back...
January 24, 2022 4 min read
the flipper - con artist
Insider Insights, Tips & Tricks

R. Paul Wilson On: The Mysterious Case Of “The Flipper”

How many bets or important decisions have been determined by the toss of a coin? From sporting events to all-or-nothing...
December 14, 2021 5 min read
Surrender in blackjack
Strategy, Tips & Tricks

Surrender In Blackjack: Everything You Need To Know To Take Advantage

The proper use of either early or late surrender in blackjack can dramatically cut the house advantage over skilled players....
September 9, 2021 4 min read
Casino dealer
Insider Insights, Tips & Tricks, Top 10s

Top 10 Insider Tips We Learned From Casino Staff On Reddit

Casino employees are the best people to go to for tips and tricks on all things casino-related, and they're often...
August 6, 2021 4 min read
Bitcoin as a bait.
Tips & Tricks

R. Paul Wilson On: Protecting Yourself From Crypto Scammers

Recently I delved into the issues of investing in crypto and understanding the dangers of various coins based on the...
July 21, 2021 6 min read
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Tips & Tricks

R. Paul Wilson On: 4 Easy Bar Bets You Can Learn In Minutes

I think it’s time I shared some more ways to make a little money from your friends and the following...
July 15, 2021 4 min read
Donald Trump
Tips & Tricks

Political Betting: What Comes Next For The Trumps And How Should You Bet On It?

With Donald Trump expected to return to the campaign trail any day soon, expect the drama to resume.Betting markets are...
June 11, 2021 4 min read
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Tips & Tricks

R. Paul Wilson On: Being Your Own Con Artist

Imagine that this time next year you are in a completely unpredictable situation - something no one at this exact...
May 8, 2021 4 min read
WSOP main event
Poker, Tips & Tricks

5 Cheapest Ways To Get Yourself Into The Main Event

Playing in the Main Event is a dream for almost every poker player. Whether you’re just a casual fan of...
April 22, 2021 8 min read