gambling
Does Psychology Play A Huge Role In Gambling?
30 Nov 2020 by Damon Sivitilli / No Comments
As gambling is a highly interesting psychological phenomenon, lots of research has been done on the psychological processes affecting the behaviour of gambling.
Five Things Professional Gamblers Won’t Tell You
24 Nov 2020 by Damon Sivitilli / No Comments
Remember that professional gamblers aren’t going to tell you everything, and they’ll keep a few secrets up their sleeves.
South Africa’s Online Gambling Taboo
16 Nov 2020 by Damon Sivitilli / No Comments
Do a quick Google for South Africa’s top online casinos, and you’d be forgiven for thinking that playing roulette, blackjack, slots games and other casino favourites on your computer or phone is totally fine and above board.
Which South African City Gambles The Most?
06 Oct 2020 by Damon Sivitilli / No Comments
Contextualising the economic growth of South Africa would be incomplete without factoring legalised gambling as a contributor to the country’s GDP.
South African Authorities Reaffirm Anti-Online Gambling Stand
21 Sep 2020 by Damon Sivitilli / No Comments
The National Gambling Board of South Africa stepped in to offer a bit of clarification regarding the status of online gambling in the country.
How COVID-19 Changed Africa’s Gambling Forever
16 Sep 2020 by Damon Sivitilli / No Comments
No one can doubt the impact that COVID-19 has had on the global gambling industry, and markets all around the world have suffered.
The Best Casinos On The Planet
19 Sep 2019 by Damon Sivitilli / No Comments
If you’re looking for bright lights, undeniable glamour, and an incredible atmosphere, a trip to one of the most luxurious casinos on the planet is just the thing.
Stemming The Rising Tide Of Illegal Gambling
28 Mar 2019 by Damon Sivitilli / No Comments
It’s a sad fact of life that when an activity is ruled to be against the law, there will always be a number of people who are prepared to indulge in it illegally.
Living Large With Poker’s Biggest Names
19 Jun 2018 by Damon Sivitilli / No Comments
Let’s take a look at just a few of our favourite and most successful poker players of all time, and what exactly sets them apart from the pack.
Canada’s Surprising Gaming Craze Contributing To Its Peaceful Persona
29 May 2018 by Damon Sivitilli / No Comments
When you think of Canada, you probably envision snow, polite people, and epic scenery. You’re not wrong, but they also enjoy putting their feet up.
Photos Of The World’s Best Casinos
29 May 2018 by Damon Sivitilli / No Comments
Looking for the ultimate in casino gaming? These are hands down the finest casinos you could ever hope to find anywhere in the world.
Inside Hollywood’s Most Exclusive Poker Game [Trailer]
17 Aug 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Molly Bloom has one hell of a story to tell, and now it’s finally headed to the big screen. Directed by Aaron Sorkin, we’re expecting big things.
Tuesday Morning Spice
06 Oct 2015 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Fantasy sport betting scandal. Pilot dies mid-flight. Oscar parole verdict. Charlize’s stalker. Assisted suicide legalised. Big Facebook and Twitter news. Will Smith + Jazzy Jeff planning world tour. American Apparel bankrupt. Nicole Kidman not invited to daughter’s wedding.
One Of Golf’s Biggest Names Is Being Accused Of Money Laundering And Gambling
30 Jun 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
Golf remains to this day a sport played by true gentlemen, which is why it comes as such a shock to see a man worth many millions involved in one hell of a mess.
Is It Illegal? Gamblers Have Kids ‘Courtsiding’ At Tennis Matches – This Is What It Is
22 Apr 2015 by Kiernan / 1 Comment
Where there’s a will there’s a way and, when it comes to making easy money, there is always a will. This gambling practice has many up in arms but will it stop them?
Here’s A Lovely Little Story About A Gambler, The Police And A Slot Machine
26 Sep 2014 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
This man HAS to have some Irish blood in him, because no one is this damn lucky. Find out how a man in Germany was able to escape the claws of the law at the last minute.
This Guy Bet R16 Million On The Scotland Yes / No Vote
23 Sep 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If you look at the very close results of the Scottish referendum last week, you would think this man mad to take a gamble. Yet he did. Is his wife happy with him now?
This Is Why Killing Can Become Addictive
02 Sep 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Are you craving your next round of golf, or an ice-cold vodka tonic? Careful – these could be the first stages of addiction, and who knows what comes next. Hopefully not serial murder.
Agency Scrambles As Germany’s Win Spoils Anti-Gambling Ad Campaign
14 Jul 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
A Singapore ad agency targets the football hype to highlight the negatives of sports betting and gambling.
Ben Affleck’s Gambling Is Becoming A Bit Of A Problem
13 Jun 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Oscar-winner Ben Affleck’s latest gambling “addiction” is starting to hamper his family, with wife Jennifer Garner cancelling their upcoming family vacation.
Look What This Guy Did With His R1 Billion Lottery Win
02 Jun 2014 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
A French lottery winner has proven that money isn’t everything and done something pretty damn selfless with his winnings. Take a bow, unnamed French guy. If you won €75 million, how would you choose to spend your money?
Incredible Images Inside The World Famous Monte Carlo Casino [Gallery]
20 May 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
They are SERIOUSLY strict at The Casino De Monte Carlo. No cameras are allowed indoors and the entrance policy is, well, let’s just say their bouncers are a little more fastidious than your average boy at the door of Grand West.
Winning Streaks Are Real And Have Nothing To Do With Luck
19 May 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Your next big win at the roulette table is down to your BEHAVIOUR – and simple mathematics.
This Guy Lost A Bet And Let His Friends Legally Rename Him – New Name Is Hilarious
11 Mar 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Poker can be a harsh mistress. Many will know of the powers possessed by the dreaded river card, that can either make or break your hand. Let this be a warning to poker players – when you are drunk don’t gamble away your name.
Irish Bookmaker Offering Odds On Pistorius Trial Outcome
27 Feb 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Oscar Pistorius’s trial is becoming a day at the horse races. Irish bookmaker, Paddy Power, is sparking controversy by offering bets on the outcome of the trial.
This Is The Guy They Call The ‘Instagram Playboy King’ [GALLERY]
03 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
Dan Bilzerian, 32, describes himself a an “actor/astronaut/asshole” to his 100,000 Instagram followers. He’s a professional poker player, and you could pretty much sit motionless on your couch, follow his Instagram updates everyday, and live a very full life vicariously through him.
Man Loses 64 Grand On Slot Machine, Attacks It With Axe [VIDEO]
22 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Nure Bregu attacked slot machines with an axe after reportedly losing over R64,500 in two weeks. The normally quiet 47-year-old man calmly walked into the bar in italy and smashed the machines before calmly walking out again.
Greece Classes Pedophilia, Exhibitionism, And Kleptomania As Disabilities
10 Jan 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Greek disability groups expressed anger yesterday at a government decision to expand a list of state-recognized disability categories to include pedophiles, exhibitionists and kleptomaniacs. No news yet as to whether or not these people will also qualify for special parking close to schools, playgrounds, and shopping malls.
US Government Cracking Down On Online Gambling Sites
19 Apr 2011 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Five years after their last big push against online gambling, which resulted in PartyGamings jump to German servers, the US Department of Justice is again making inroads – last Friday taking over the URLs for PokerStars, Full Tilt, & Absolute Poker, and seeking US $3 billion in civil penalties.
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