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The Most Luxurious Casinos in the World
From Marina Bay Sands and the Venetian Macao to the Bellagio and Monte Carlo, the 5 most luxurious casinos in the world, and the one truth they all share.
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The History of the Slot Machine: From Liberty Bell to Megaways
From Charles Feys 1895 Liberty Bell and the one-armed bandit to fruit symbols, Money Honey, video slots and online Megaways: the full slot machine history.
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The Smartest and Worst Bets in the Casino
The smartest casino bets (blackjack, baccarat banker, craps odds) and the sucker traps (keno, the big wheel, the tie, insurance), from a 50-year dealer.
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How the Mob Built Las Vegas: The Real Story
Bugsy Siegels Flamingo, the count-room skim, Teamster loans, the Stardust behind the movie Casino, and Howard Hughes: how the mob built and lost Las Vegas.
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Casino Superstitions: The Rituals Gamblers Swear By
Lucky 7, the cursed 13, no fourth floor, the lions-mouth entrance, never counting your money, the unlucky 50 dollar bill: casino superstitions explained.
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Casino Dealer Secrets: Confessions From Behind the Table
A 50-year casino dealer reveals the real secrets: how we read you, why a tipped dealer roots for you, and why the dealer has zero control over your cards.
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The Biggest Casino Wins Ever: 5 Legendary Jackpots
Archie Karas turned $50 into $40M, a $39.7M slot spin, Megabucks won twice, and the man who beat blackjack for $15M: the biggest casino wins ever.
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Celebrity Gamblers and Their Biggest Losses
From Charles Barkley and Phil Mickelson to Ben Affleck the card counter, the most famous celebrity gamblers and their staggering wins and losses.
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Gambling Myths Debunked: 5 Lies the House Loves
The gamblers fallacy, hot and cold slots, betting systems and near-misses: the 5 biggest gambling myths, debunked by a man who watched them for fifty years.
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Best Casino Movies Ranked: The 5 Greatest Ever
From 21 and Rounders to Uncut Gems and Casino, the 5 best casino movies ever made, ranked by a man who spent fifty years on the real floor.
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