I recently came across an interesting story that involves both William Hill and the first Moon Landing. William Hill is a bookmaker based in London and has been around since 1934 providing both betting shops and online gambling. In a recent edition of Smithsonian Air & Space Magazine, there was an article about a science fiction enthusiast who placed a wager in 1964 on the success of the first moon landing. After further research I realized that as an aviation enthusiast and online gambler myself, I had to share this story with my fellow players. Many of us remember or have seen President Kennedy’s speech on landing on the moon and returning a man safely within the decade (1960s). For many scientists it was an…

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What type of online slots are available? Variety is the spice of life, and in regards to online gambling and more specifically slots, you will not be disappointed. In terms of variety and options, online slot game developers have become focused on the needs and demands of online players, and have not disappointed. The technological advancements in software and hardware, have given slot companies the ability to create a diverse and exciting range of slot games for players of every stripe. Before the Internet land-based slots were the only way for gamblers to get their fix. The old classic 3 reeled slots, were replaced with 5 real, multi-optioned slot games. It was fixed to the growth of technology and what new advancements were available to…

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The good news is that cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin are becoming mainstream and popular, the bad news is that cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin are becoming mainstream and popular. With the growth of cryptocurrencies comes scrutiny from regulators as well as abuse from scammers. Following Facebook’s lead, Google is banning ads for cryptocurrencies and “speculative financial products” for all of its advertising mediums. With every new technology and product comes those who will exploit its popularity for financial gain. In the case of cryptocurrencies, these scammers are finding ways to steal information from online ads. The ban will no doubt slow down the scammers, but they will of course find another way to take advantage of those consumers looking to capitalize on this new currency. And with the…

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The casino business can be rough and tumble, all the while offering vast compensation when things are going well. Unfortunately for Steve Wynn who has been on top for quite some time, the fall has been quick and painful. Not one to back down, Wynn has lost more than just his position as Chairman and CEO of Wynn Resorts Ltd. Amid sexual allegations his fortunes seem to be falling faster than an anvil in a Looney Tunes cartoon. As Steve Wynn’s reputation continues to suffer from sexual accusations, although no charges, his bounty is also taking a large hit. As the former Chairman and CEO of Wynn Resorts Ltd., he would have been entitled to a large severance package, which is all the craze for…

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Its sometimes difficult for me to admit when I am wrong, but in this case, I will admit my mistake and ask for forgiveness. In my last article about Steve Wynn, I predicted that by the end of the week (February 2, 2018) Mr. Wynn would be ousted as CEO of Wynn Resorts. Full disclosure:  He wasn’t ousted but resigned, and this occurred on Tuesday February 6…… Okay okay, so I was wrong on two counts! I assume Mr. Wynn decided that for the sake of his company and its shareholders it would best for him to leave, stating: “In the last couple of weeks, I have found myself the focus of an avalanche of negative publicity. As I have reflected upon the environment this…

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What are the ramifications of the accusations against Wynn? Other than Donald Trump, no name has been more synonymous with the casino/hotel industry than Steve Wynn. A pioneer in the growth of both Las Vegas and Atlantic City, Wynn brought a new era of luxury casinos as well as pushing the envelope of bigger and grander. With the building of the Mirage, a new standard was set, and every hotel/casino built thereafter on the Strip, was trying to match or outdo the Mirage in luxury and size. Unfortunately, in the past week, Wynn’s name and his company Wynn Resorts Ltd. have taken a beating for what has become headline news in the past year, and that is sexual assault allegations against powerful businessmen as well…

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For those new to online gambling, more specifically slots and pokies, you will or eventually come across promotions for 3D slots/pokies. When most us think about something 3 dimensional in the entertainment industry, we usually ponder the traditional 3D glasses and sitting in a movie theatre or in front of a large TV with inanimate objects jumping out of the screen and scaring the bejesus out of us. If this is what you’re expecting, then you will be highly disappointed, as up until now, there is no 3D experience as such for online slots. Not to say that it won’t happen in the future, but for now, you are stuck with the status quo. So, what specifically are online 3D online slots? 3D online slots,…

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The New Zealand Rugby Team commonly referred to as the All Blacks, demands and receives nothing but the utmost respect. Winning the the Rugby World Cup in both 2011 and 2015 and consistently ranked the number one team in the world, its difficult to grasp the fact that New Zealand has a population of only 4.6 million. Unfortunately for these 4.6 million people, New Zealand gets pushed to the side or paired with Australia. Fortunately for online casino players, Fair Go Casino is always focused on these well-educated and sophisticated gamblers. Fair Go Casino is a New Zealand facing site that offers player’s from this country an experience second to none and offers a wide range of games, bonuses and opportunities to win real money and…

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We are seeing the rise in popularity of Bitcoin, and with this comes more scrutiny from institutions and governments. Unfortunately, you cannot go from 0 to 100 mph within a year and remain under the radar. On Tuesday January 16, 2018 Bitcoin lost as much as 25% of its value and is currently at $10,370 from its high of $19,783 from its high last month. One of the main reasons for this drop is the attention Bitcoin is receiving from South Korea and China. Kim Dong-Yeon, South Korea’s Finance Minister said that there is a chance that the country will shut down their crypto-currency exchanges, which include Bitcoin. This volatility in price is an indication that Bitcoin is walking a tight rope and any statement…

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“Whether we win $500 million or $1 million, about 70 percent of us lose or spend all our money in five years or less”. Reader’s Digest A sobering comment which does put into some perspective the future outcome of those who are fortunate enough, or not, to win a large sum of money. Of course, there are those who win big jackpots at the casino or those professional athletes whose contract can be considered winning the lottery. But for this article we will just focus on those winners from state lotteries in the US. These wins seem to represent the largest windfall and are sometime difficult to comprehend. What are the largest lottery payouts in the US? We have all thought about winning the Powerball…

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