• Giacomo Casanova – A Love Of Gambling And Women

    The name Casanova is synonymous with being a great lover. And though he certainly had a well-known reputation for bedding women, much of this appeared to be a phycological rouse in order to secure funds for gambling. In many ways, his gambling behavior would be considered as being that of someone with a serious gambling addiction. He would seduce and then convince women to give him huge sums of money which he would lose almost instantly. Furthermore, he was a terribly bad loser.

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  • The Rise And Fall Of The Once Popular Faro Card Games

    Once upon a time, Faro card games were the stable gambling game which everyone played. Whether the earlier version did the rounds in high society during Le Grand Siècle in France or in the salons of the Wild West frontier towns, it was a hugely popular game. However, with such a tiny house edge, along with a reputation as being a game favoured by cheaters, Faro gradually lost its edge. Today, you'll struggle to find a single online casino that has it. But there are always Faro apps to play on.

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  • Gambling In Canada – The Governments Easy Going Attitude

    Everyone knows that Canadians are particularly easygoing. This extends to all areas of life and includes gambling. As such, the Canadian government takes a very laisse fair attitude towards casino games and the players who enjoy playing. All international casinos are equally welcome, in spite of the fact the country has opened its own casinos. Because the Canadian government didn't want anything to do with gambling, all the regulations and rules are handled by the provinces.

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  • Old Gambling Games You Can Still Play For Fun And Money

    Many of today's casino gamblers love the selection of games to be found at the real or online casino. We completely understand that modern games have evolved into the exciting and immersive experience we all know and love. Yet many people are completely unaware that there were some fantastic gambling games back in the day. Whether from the times of the Wild West or games your parents or grandparents might have played in the schoolyard. They are still great fun and a great way to pass some time.

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  • Faro – The Forgotten Casino Game

    First becoming popular in 17th century France, the game of Faro quickly spread over the European continent. Then, thanks to the French colonist, the Americas fell to this addictive and easy game. By the 1800s it was probably the most popular card game across the US, with huge sums of cash changing hands every day. But soon the casinos and gambling halls started to cheat the players. And in so doing, the game grew a reputation of being unreliable. By the mid 1900s, the game was forgotten.

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