It is claimed that ‘Craps’ was invented centuries ago, supposedly by an Englishman and was originally called ‘Hazard.’ However, it really became popular with the French who apparently changed the name to ‘Crabs.’ Finally, it began to be played in America and has since become one of the best-known casino games today. ‘Craps’ is played [...]
Gambling Archive
Baccarat – the Game of Royalty
The king of the high stakes table game has always been baccarat. Baccarat is known as the game of royalty and for good reason. There are seldom betting limits, and the game is completely one of chance. This is a true gamblers delight. Baccarat is played with eight complete decks of cards that are dealt [...]
How to play fruit machines
Fruit machines, which are also sometimes called ‘one-armed bandits’, ‘slot machines’ or simply ‘slots’ are gambling machines with three or more reels that spin as an operating button is pushed. They are commonly found in casinos, public houses and amusement arcades. To play a fruit machine, it is necessary to first insert payment. Machines accept [...]
Choosing a safe online casino
There are so many online casinos bidding for your business, how can you tell if they are reputable? Here are a few simple guidelines to assist you in choosing a safe website. Stay away from websites that only want hard cash. Most reputable gambling sites will accept deposits from a number of sources, for example [...]
The Basics of Online Gambling
Online gambling is an activity that has exploded in popularity almost as fast as the internet itself. Since the inception of online gambling, it has come a long way and now the offerings by online casinos are extensive and very rewarding for the gambler. When you first seek out online gambling, it is more than [...]
More women playing slots and bingo
According to recent statistics from the National Centre for Social Research, the number of ladies taking part in online gambling such as slots and bingo has been growing over the last ten years. No doubt this can be put down to a rise in the number of home computers that are now in use and [...]
Basic Roulette Betting
Roulette is one of the most popular games in any casino, live or online. The attraction of the game comes from its simplicity, and the variety of betting options. The roulette wheel contains either 37 or 38 numbered slots, into which the croupier (dealer) spins a white marble. Each number is also given a colour, [...]
Looking for a Low-Key Gambling? Try Lake Charles
It seems as if the entire world knows about Las Vegas and, to a slightly lesser extent, Atlantic City in New Jersey. Many people don’t realise that there is a small gambling haven tucked inside the Gulf of Mexico. Lake Charles can be an alternative getaway for those who chose to skip the overwhelming nature [...]
Basic Craps Advice
Craps is one of the most exciting games in any casino. There are always crowds gathered around the table, and three dealers are often required to keep the game flowing smoothly. Craps is basically a dice game, but there are countless bets that can be made, and the results rely on the luck of the [...]
Tips to Play on Online Casinos
Today, playing a casino game online is not difficult at all. In fact, you can play without even having to leave the comfort of your home or office. All that you require is a computer and reliable internet connection to access online casinos worldwide. To become a successful player there are a few things that [...]