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When you think ‘fantasy sports,’ chances are your mind goes first to football, then to basketball, then maybe baseball and hockey if you’re big into the fantasy game. For those who are looking for a little change from these more ‘typical’ fantasy sports, there is good news. FanDuel and DraftKings have introduced a number of…

Without the proper guidance, casinos can be a brutal place for new gamblers. Many popular table games punish players who don’t use an effective strategy or practice proper table etiquette. Additionally, many beginners wander into a casino with all sorts of heightened expectations. Sadly, many leave disappointed when casinos fail to live up to that…

Blackjack is no doubt a popular game for good reason: You can gain an advantage as a gambler. And it was the first gambling game I ever took seriously. The corporate attorney I worked with told me he was a card counter one week before he left for a trip to Louisiana to gamble. I…

Some people think that blackjack is the perfect casino table game. It’s fun, challenging but not too complicated, and it has some of the best odds in the casino. Unfortunately, there are those gamblers who refuse to give online blackjack a try. Dissenters and critics of online casinos often allege that playing blackjack online is…

Slot machines can sometimes get a bad rap. This is especially true because table games have more skill involved and typically have a lower house edge. So, advantage gambling blowhards will condemn the slots enthusiast as foolishly unaware. Many slot machines indeed have worse odds for the player than games like craps and baccarat. That…

The 2020-2021 NBA Playoffs are less than a month and a half away from tipping off. Over the next 6 weeks, teams from both conferences will battle it out, vying for a spot in the postseason. These contenders understand the significance of the final stretch of the season, but some sports gamblers aren’t on the…

Casinos give gamblers every opportunity to make bad decisions based on bad ideas. This is how the casinos make as much money as they can, so they’re not going to do anything to stop the flow of bad ideas. But you need to know that every bad idea costs you money, and that you can…

Blackjack is favored by casino gamblers in every corner of the world. The game is amiable for most beginners because they have a basic understanding of the game. Many players are unaware that there’s a mathematically proven way to play every hand based on the dealer’s face-up card. This basic blackjack strategy was formulated based…

For as much as technology has changed just about every aspect of our lives, casinos have remained fairly similar over the years. Of course, the lights shine a little brighter, the games make more noise, and things like video poker and slots have become more prominent. But the overall experience hasn’t changed all that much.…

In the casino, you’re living in the moment. However, once a moment passes, it’s gone forever. You can’t press the reset button or rewind to cover up the giant mistake you made on the previous bet. So, it is imperative that you are consistently focused on the task at hand. Casino games are based on…

A common problem that many new and inexperienced gamblers face is plateauing before any real progress is made. The first few experiences with casinos or gambling, in general, are often enjoyable. However, once the novelty wears off, some find that they are in the same position as when they first started gambling. This is a…

So, you’ve decided to start betting on sports. The money has been set aside (a reasonable amount, I hope), an article or two has been read, and it’s finally time to see what you’re made of at the sportsbook. Before you place your first wager, there are a few things you should know about gambling…

Everyone’s first time at a casino is slightly different than the next person’s. But there are a few things that often occur during that first trip that can connect new members of the gambling world. Sometimes, that might be a stroke of beginner’s luck or for the less fortunate, countless rookie mistakes. The reality is…

It’s been around for thousands of years (beginning in ancient Greece), but the last 20 years have seen sports gambling grow exponentially. As legalization becomes the norm in most U.S. states, what previously was inaccessible is now commonplace for millions of sports fans. Moving forward, it’s hard to imagine the possibilities for the sports betting…

Just a few more days until the start of the European League of Legends Championship Series, boys and girls! LCS Lock-In event is already underway, and we’re literally counting down hours until the start of the LEC spectacle! Other regions are set to arrive at the party soon! In the meantime, betting on 2021 LEC…

If you’ve ever been to a casino, you’ve seen casino chips. If you play gambling machines exclusively, you might have never used casino chips, but you’re bound to have at least seen them on the tables where people are playing blackjack, craps, and/or roulette. You’d be surprised to know that there’s more to casino chips…