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Why Are Gamblers Superstitious?
Walk through any casino and the rituals are easy to spot: the craps shooter who blows on the dice, the slot player who will only sit at the end machine, the roulette…
The Hot Hand Fallacy in Gambling: What the Research Shows
A 2018 paper overturned the classic hot-hand study, but not for roulette. Where streaks carry real information, where they cannot, and what casino betting data showed.
Professional Gambler Tax Status: When Schedule C Applies
Filing as a professional gambler moves winnings to Schedule C but not past the section 165(d) loss limit. What Groetzinger requires, what changes and what records matter.
Does the Wire Act Apply Only to Sports Betting?
The 1961 Wire Act still decides why legal sportsbooks geofence bettors. What 18 U.S.C. 1084 says, how the Justice Department reread it, and what the First Circuit held.
Why Do Gambling Operators Run Multiple Brands
Gambling operators run multiple gambling brands as a push for diversification, risk management, and also for market segmentation purposes.
From Red Rocks to Sportsbook: The Rise of Betting Culture in Colorado
Colorado's journey through the annals of betting history is a captivating tale of transformation, reflecting the state's pioneering spirit and cautious approach to gambling regulation.
Is Gambling a Waste of Money
Are players wasting money when playing slots, blackjack, or video poker? We answer that question by discussing the value of gambling.
8 Outstanding Gamblers From New Zealand & Australia
Stories of eight notable people from Australia and New Zealand who made significant contributions to the world of gambling. From notable poker players and notorious maritime figures to powerful businessmen and racetrack aficionados, these individuals marked their presence in diverse aspects of the gambling industry.
Why Is Gambling Bad For Society
Gambling has a bad reputation yet people love betting on anything. So why is gambling bad for society? Mental health and crime may be why.
How Often Do Online Slots Pay Out
How often do online slots pay out? Is this affected by the time of day and how it gets? Get the answers to those questions by reading our article.
Should Online Gambling Be Banned
A list of arguments for and against online gambling to help you form your own opinion on loosening or a more restrictive online gambling set of laws.
What Are RNG Games
RNG Games are visual representations of random outcomes generated using an RNG, or random number generator (software algorithm).
Are Online Gambling Site Reviews Really Unbiased
Are online gambling site reviews really unbiased?
The Confluence of Strategy, Skill, and Fortune in
From mathematical odds to bluffs and bad beats, poker is a game that involves an equal part of skill, strategy, and luck.
How Do Sweepstakes Casinos Make Money
Uncover the diverse revenue sources of sweepstakes casinos, including virtual currency sales, advertising, partnerships, in-app purchases, merchandise, and data monetization.
What Is Real Money Gaming
How is real money gaming sites different from social gaming sites?
Is Gambling a Form of Investment
Are stocks investment the same as playing blackjack, craps, slots, or bacarrat in casinos? We take a close look at how stocks and casinos are different.
20 Best Songs About Gambling
Artists sing about love and very often about gambling, too. Here is a compilation of the best songs about gambling (poker, dice, casino, horses).
Is Gambling a Sport?
We discuss whether gambling should be considered a sport like football or tennis, or not. We separate mind sports from luck-based games.
Can Gambling Make You Rich?
Learn why gambling is the wrong way to get rich. Odds are stacked against gamblers regardless of the game you want to play. But is it possible?
Why Are Many Online Casinos Based In Malta
Malta is an international hub for online gambling operators, vendors, and partners. Let's understand why and cover friendly taxation, talent pool, and more.
20 Most Successful Gamblers In The World
A comprehensive list of the most successful, richest, smartest, and most ingenious gamblers in the world, dead or alive. It's not all about maths!
Interview with Triple Edge Studios
Interview with Mike Bauerlein from Triple Edge Studios, a US-based slot game development company producing multi-platform gaming products.
Interview with Stormcraft Studios
Terence, from Stormcraft Studios, shares insights on releases, game engineering and marketing, as well as the life in a South African game studio!
Interview with Playson
Playson is a successful RNG game supplier working in 17 jurisdictions. Playson works with operators directly as well as iGaming aggregators.
Interview with PearFiction
An inteview with Theirry Semoff, CEO at PearFiction, about the game studio's vision and future plans for online and mobile slot games.
Interview with Pariplay
An interview with Pariplay's VP of Product, Vladimir Pavlov. Pariplay is a leading iGaming game aggregator president in 16 markets internationally.
Interview with Neon Valley Studios
An interview with Tomas Tezak, Market Readiness & Logistics Lead at Neon Valley Studios about the studio's vision and future plans for online slot games.
Interview with Mancala Gaming
An interview with Mancala Gaming, a new slot game developer supplying operators and igaming aggregators worldwide, with over 30+ games.
Interview with Lucksome (Bryan Upton, Founding Director)
An interview with Bryan Upton, Founder & Director at Lucksome about his studio's vision and future plans for online slot games.
Interview with Lightning Box
A chat with M. Maokhamphiou, the Operations Manager at Lightning Box, on slot game design process, and the company's vision on RNG slots.
Interview with Just For The Win
An inteview with John, founder and CEO at Just For The Win, about the studio's vision and future plans for online and mobile slot games.
Interview with Inspired Entertainment
Inspired Entertainment sells hardware, software, and services, to mobile and land-based gambling operators. We ask Claire Osborne a few questions.
Interview with Habanero Systems
Habanero System is an RNG slot game developer based in Malta. Present in many European and LatAm markets, they released over 170 games.
Interview with Great.com
A short interview with Great.com to understand what they stand for. We also get some insight into who Erik Bergman is.
Interview with Gold Coin Studios
An inteview with John Duffy, CEO at Gold Coin Studios about the game studio's vision and future plans for online and mobile slot games.
Interview with Genesis Games
Genesis Games is a leading iGaming developer offering a wide range of slot-type, mobile-optimised, and unique games to casino operators.
Interview with Gameburger Studios
An interview of Matt Carvajal, Creative Design Lead at Gameburger Studios covering their main focuses and processes to produce quality games.
Interview with G. Games
G.Games develops innovative i-gaming titles. They embark on a journey to launch multiplayer slots soon. We ask the founder a few questions.
Interview with Endorphina
Endorphina is an iGaming development studio delivering high-quality and engaging RNG slot games with enthusing features in many jurisdictions.
Interview with Bryan Upton on Big Hits Blazinator
An interview with Bryan Upton, Founder & Director at Lucksome about his studio's vision and future plans for online slot games.
Interview with All41 Studios (Julia Saburova, Managing Director)
An interview with Julia Surubova, Managing Director at Games Global Estonia about the All41 Studios' vision and future plans for online slot games.
Interview with All41 Studios
All41 Studios is an Estonian slot game developer that puts creativity and gameplay first. Their slot games work for both mobile and desktop.
Interview with ATMOSFERA
An interview with Yury Ermantraut, a co-founder at ATMOSFERA, a growing Moscow-based live casino software provider.
How To Win At Bingo Halls
Winning in a bingo hall requires an entirely different skill set than winning in an online bingo app. Halls require more attention, more reflex, and generally more engagement and bingo cards.