The Basics of Poker
The game of poker is an interesting blend of several earlier games. During the American Revolution, a gentleman’s game known as Primero became popular. Later on, a game known as three-card brag became popular, and today it is still played…
Security at a Casino
Security at a Casino begins on the casino floor, with employees monitoring the games and patrons. Dealers are focusing on their own game and can spot cheating, but pit bosses and table managers monitor the games to keep an eye…
What is a Slot?
A slot is a grammatical term that fits into a particular morpheme sequence and is often associated with a job opening or assignment. A slot in a copy desk is usually occupied by the chief copy editor, while a slot…
The Basics of Poker
Poker is a card game in which players make forced bets (the ante and blind bets) to begin the game. After each betting round, each player shows their full hand to the rest of the players. After this, the “showdown”…
How to Find a Good Casino
If you want to be able to save money when you gamble in a Casino, then you should be aware of the casino’s bonuses. These are given to customers who play for a specific period of time or bet a…
What is a Slot?
The word “slot” is a late 14c. noun, originally meaning “a hollow at the base of the throat above the breastbone.” The word is also related to Old Norse slod. The first recorded use is in the fifteenth century, and…
A Poker Primer
In poker, the highest hand wins the pot if you have two distinct pairs of cards, with the highest being higher. When two players tie, the pot will be divided as equally as possible. The highest hand by suit gets…
How to Make Money at a Casino
Obviously, a casino is a place to gamble. It is home to millions of suckers who hope to win the $2.5 million jackpot, which has a one in nine hundred, sixteen-six hundred, sixty-four-thousand-thousand-thousand-million chance of happening in a lifetime. A…
How to Win Big at Slot Machines
One of the main draws of slot machines is their low cost. In addition to the low cost, slot machines have impressive jackpots, some of which reach tens of thousands of dollars. One software engineer, who played for $100, was…
Casinos and Gambling
Gamblers’ greed fuels the growth of casinos. People who win a million dollars, for example, continue playing until they win two more millions. The casinos make money from this greed, without cheating or changing the settings of the games. The…