Tag Archives: gambling
Are You the Architect of Your own Fortune, or Misfortune?
Richard Wiseman of the University of Hertfordshire is a luck expert: In numerous surveys and experiments he has researched what luck actually is and he has published various books and publications in which he advocates that luck is merely an...
The Science of Calculating Winning and Losing Streaks
This article is a short journey to the theme ‘risk management’ as we are often asked…
How high should be a starting bank?
Is 5,000 units enough?
Well, there is no standard answer to this question. It all depends on the individual...
Top 10 Memorable Moments at FIFA World Cup Finals
For countless numbers of fans around the world, the FIFA World Cup is more than an international football tournament – it is an event that holds the world spellbound for a whole month every four years.
The World Cup, like the quadrennial...
How to Calculate Probabilities at the Roulette Table
Roulette Probabilities and the Maths behind them
Although the rules for roulette tables are designed in such a way that the bank makes money in the long run, it must be said that roulette is a pretty fair game. If you play with only small amounts...
Top 50 Quotes about Gambling, Luck and Money
This compilation contains some of the best quotes we could find related to gambling, luck and money.
Since humans have existed they have gambled away their fortunes, and it is probably the fate of man to continue gambling so long as there...
The Gambler’s Worst Enemy: Emotions!
It doesn’t matter where you want to succeed in life, emotions are in play with every good or bad decision you make.
In a betting context, emotions are a killer: too many emotive decisions will see long hours of preparatory work wasted and...
Gambling for Fun or Gambling for Money? – The Truth
When people tell me they gamble for the fun of it, I find this hard to believe. It beats me but I simply cannot see the point of ‘enjoying’ losing money for the sake of it.
Honestly, if I would find any pleasure in losing money, I would...
Weird and Funny Novelty Bets offered by William Hill and Notable Payouts
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In 1998, William Hill were the first bookmaker to accept wagers via the Internet, and their online betting platform is one of the most sophisticated in the market. (For sports betting alternatives check out this...
Blackjack – An Introduction to Card Counting
Blackjack, also called ‘21’, is certainly the most popular casino game next to roulette. Blackjack has always attracted mathematicians and gamblers because it was or still is, actually possible to beat the house.
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Top 10 Crucial Benchmarks for Online Betting Sites
What do professional bettors consider the 10 most vital factors when choosing online bookmaker or betting exchange accounts?
This guide gives you our top 10 things to look out for and check when picking a list of reliable online betting sites...
