Phil Ivey and the Edge Sorting Scandal It’s quite funny to think that a Poker player lost in the region of $10 million playing Baccarat, but that’s exactly what happened to Phil Ivey. The world famous Poker pro thought he had found an ingenious way to beat Baccarat, a real game of luck, but in … Read morePhil Ivey and the Edge Sorting Scandal
Sophisticated to Slapstick Casino Crimes When we think about crimes committed in casinos we think of Oceans’ Eleven style heists and scams that see sophisticated security systems fooled, prosthetic face masks used as disguises and laundry vans or exotic cars used as getaway vehicles. $100 dollar bills hidden in walls, chips smuggled out in fake limbs … Read moreSophisticated to Slapstick Casino Crimes
Recent Casino Scams There are always those that are looking for ways to beat the casinos. There are those that have done it without breaking any rules, but mostly they are just scammers. When you play at a casino no deposit this is something you don’t need to know about, but let’s take a look … Read moreRecent Casino Scams
5 Most Famous Las Vegas Mob Murders While many know Las Vegas to be one of the most popular gambling and entertainment destinations in the world, many may not be as well-versed in just how seedy and dark the early days of Las Vegas were. The link between the mob and casino crime has cemented … Read more5 Most Famous Las Vegas Mob Murders
Online Sports Betting – How Safe Is It? Sports betting is one of the oldest forms of gambling in the world, and it can trace its roots back to as early as the Roman Empire, but evidence exists that its even older than that. It’s age is a testament to resilience, showing that people have … Read moreThe Safety of Sports Betting Online
Exploring Online Casino Safety and Security We have all heard the horror stories: someone entered their financial information into a website and next thing they know all their bank accounts are empty. Stories such as these make people nervous and with good reason – you should always, without a doubt, be careful when sharing your … Read moreExploring Online Casino Safety and Security
Who Is eCOGRA and What Does Their Approval Mean to You eCOGRA stands for eCommerce Online Gaming Regulation and Assurance. It is a UK based internationally recognised, approved and accredited certification agency, which provides standards for online gambling and protection of players. The question is, what does that mean to you, the player? The organisation, … Read moreWho Is eCOGRA
Match Fixing in Football Match fixing has unfortunately become a big problem across all sports. This article will look at some of the biggest match fixing scandals in Football. Robert Hoyzer In 2005 Robert Hoyzer, a former referee, was found guilty and received a sentence of two years in prison. He was found guilty of … Read moreFootball Match Fixing Scandals
When Bookies Go Bad: Paul Phua While those in the know will certainly be familiar with the name Paul Phua, most people have never heard of this unassuming, modest figure born in Borneo, Malaysia who just happens to be the world’s biggest bookie. Best described as the “unknown king of international gambling”, Phua is a … Read moreWhen Bookies Go Bad: Paul Phua
Gambling On The Super Bowl – Could It Be Legalised? The Super Bowl is one of the biggest sporting events of the year for both the United States and the rest of the world, and is among the most watched pieces of television in history. An estimated one billion fans watch the event as it … Read moreGuide To The Legality of The Super Bowl
