Originating from Valencia and the Balearic Islands, Truco has travelled far to become one of the most popular card games in South America. It is particularly popular in both Brazil and Argentina where different versions of the game can be found.
The format of the game will vary greatly depending on your location. For example, …
Gambling in Canada is hugely popular. In 2021, the gambling industry in Canada is thought to have generated revenues in excess of US$12 billion, with over 18 million Canadians aged over 15 reporting that they gambled in one form or another that year. However, gambling wasn’t always so in demand. Indeed, Canada has had …
Stories of witchcraft and wizardry have long been entrenched in folklore. From Merlin to Potter, Gandalf to Oz, magical mages have led us through stories of fantasy, betrayal, survival and rescue. From legends of literature, to starring on the silver screen, the wizard has been a mainstay in fantasy culture for centuries. Given the …
Las Vegas is never short of new ideas and innovations to get people to its casinos. Be it luxurious hotels trying to outdo each other, high-class restaurants, or celebrity shows and extravaganzas, it often seems like Vegas may have reached the end of the line when it comes to pushing the boundaries. Yet surprises …
When it comes to images of casinos, the glitz and glamour of the Las Vegas strip are usually the first that spring to mind. Yet some casinos are extremely old, dating far beyond the great Nevada metropolis and the resorts of Asia. Some of them are woven into the fabric of their country’s history, …
This October, NetEnt is rolling out the red carpet for one of the most star-studded slot games the year. After twenty years of developing slots that we love, the venerable developer has gone through its back catalogue of smash hits to bring us Superstars.
Iconic characters such as Finn and Gonzo are joined by Miss …
Fyodor Dostoevsky is widely considered to be one of the greatest writers to have ever lived. His long list of literary works includes classics such as Crime and Punishment, The Idiot and Demons. However, the Russian writer led a life that could easily have been lifted from the pages of the fiction he wrote.
Over …
In Asia, the likes of Korea, Macau and The Philippines have long been generating significant revenues from the gambling industry. Macau is famous for having some of the biggest casinos in the world, while both Korea and The Philippines have both also seen billion-dollar gambling resorts open in recent years.
Japan has, so far, been …
The legacy of Roman Empire was one of the influential civilizations in history, and its impact can still be felt today. Politics, architecture, and engineering are just some of the areas that in the 21st century can oft be found to have influences linking back to the innovative classical civilization.
One more sphere of influence …
When it comes to examining the origins of gambling in society, it is tempting to look closely at the ancient civilizations in China and Egypt. However, should the lore of Ancient Greece be trusted, then the first ever dice game played was in fact by the Greek Gods! Legend has it that in order …
