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The Psychology of Gambling (Infographic)

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Shawnee

This is your brain — on gambling. Via.

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Gambling At The Stardust Was An Out Of This World Experience

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Shawnee

Just check out the starship in this vintage photograph of the old Vegas casino’s slot machines.

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History Of Gambling Infographic

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Shawnee

Trivia may not be your gambling game of choice, but I’m betting some of the facts on this infographic from GluecksSpielSchule.de may help you win a few bets — even if it’s only by chatting-up and distracting those around you. … Continue reading →

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Vintage Las Vegas Pussycat A Go Go

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Shawnee

See on Scoop.it – Games People Play Pussycat a’Go Go, 3255 Las Vegas Blvd S. These are the only pictures I can find of the place that was open 1964-1971. Jim Morrison of The Doors was arrested here Jan. 29, … Continue reading →

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Ann-Margret, Lady Luck

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Shawnee
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Harold’s Club 1964 Calendar Featuring Girls Of Fantasy

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Shawnee

See on Scoop.it – Fashion & Other Girlie Gear wonderful-strange: “ pinuptown: Ren Wicks ” See on dpoptart.tumblr.com

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Poker Odds Vs Life Odds Infographic

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Shawnee

This infographic provides the odds of the cards you’re dealt in poker and then compares them to real life things. For example, the odds are 1 in 509 that you’ll be dealt a flush (5 non-sequential cards of the same … Continue reading →

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Men, Casinos Are Betting The Pretty Employees Will Screw You Out Of Your Money

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Shawnee

Speaking of those scantily clad casino waitresses… I would like to draw your attention to a pair of studies done regarding men’s reactions to pretty and scantily clad women. In the 2003 study, the finding were that “pretty ladies make … Continue reading →

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Scantily Clad Casino Employees: Sex Sells, Right?

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Shawnee

Have you ever wondered why casinos often employ scantily clad waitresses? I’m not making this up as some sort of feminist attack or even a complaint. Many casinos, like the Rio in Vegas, do more than appear to vie for … Continue reading →

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The Growth Of Mobile Gambling Infographic

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Shawnee

Mobile gambling has grown a lot over the last two years, with reports of up to 150% growth in mobile gambling services in one year. PocketWinnings.com’s Mobile Gambling Infographic  

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