How Casinos Work

How Casinos Work

…that every casino is different. A mega casino in Macau will be different than a casino for locals in Las Vegans which will yet again be different from a casino

The World’s Greatest Wagers

The World's Greatest Wagers

…that time took place at the Binion’s Horseshoe Casino in Las Vegas.  A totally unknown man named William Bergstrom entered the casino with two suitcases. In one suitcase was $777,000….

Why Does Monaco Even Exist?

Why Does Monaco Even Exist?

…treaties.  The famous casino of Monte Carlo, which still exists today, opened in 1863.  In 1911, Monaco adopted a constitution taking away the absolute power of the Prince, although still…

Travel to Monaco

…as a Genoese fortress in 1191. It is open to the public on a seasonal basis. Monte Carlo Casino: This world-famous casino helped in the flourish of Monaco’s economy. This…

Understanding Randomness

Understanding Randomness

…try and beat the casino.  One game that seems like it would be really random is roulette. You spin a wheel, you toss a ball around a wheel, it bounced…

8 Interesting Facts About Las Vegas

The famous and iconic Las Vegas welcome sign

…the casino industry. Many of the early mobsters who ran the casinos in Vegas went out of their way to hire Mormons precisely because they don’t gamble and have a…

Broccoli, James Broccoli

Broccoli, James Broccoli

…produced the 1967 James Bond spoof Casino Royale staring Peter Sellers. Cubby Broccoli had created a fairly successful career for himself in Hollywood, but being an agent wasn’t what he…

Viva Las Vegas!!!!

…the world. Vegas is a microcosm of the Earth in casino form. We can walk up the strip and go from ancient Egypt to the Middle Age Europe, to the…

Easter Island In The News

…has crept onto the island. It is still one of the most isolated spots on Earth, and it shows. I can’t possibly see how a casino would proper on the…