Category Archives: Entertainment

Women In Gambling, Gaming & Media 2013

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Shawnee

Is the lack of gambling sites aimed at women part of the war on women? Certainly 2013 was a bad year for women in all media. Bovada welcomes players from the USA and offers an all-in-one wallet with sports betting, … Continue reading →

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The True Gambling World Capital: Vegas of The East vs. The Sin City

Posted on January 12, 2014 by Shawnee

Some interesting info in this infographic regarding gambling in Macau. Click the image below to read the large version!

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Don’t Forget The Kitty

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Shawnee Rivers

An antique postcard that reminds you to take care of your kitty — the chips make it clear that it’s your gambling kitty.

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Union Rags Gets The Glory, But It’s Still A Horse Story About What Wasn’t

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Shawnee Rivers

I can’t write a better post about the Preakness than Andrew Kulha, so I’ll share this quote — then send you off to read it. He really captures it all. Not many of us knew that we were watching greatness … Continue reading →

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We Won’t Have Another… Or Will We?

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Shawnee Rivers

In shocking news, TMZ reports that I’ll Have Another has been scratched from tomorrow’s Belmont Stakes — and the horse has been retired; due to an injury, the beauty may never run again. (More details here.) Thus ends dreams of … Continue reading →

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What Do The Recent DSM Updates Mean For Gambling Addiction?

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Shawnee Rivers

I really don’t want to become “the addiction blog,” but when addiction can be a down-side to gaming and gambling and there’s so much in the news… The latest edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (D.S.M.), … Continue reading →

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Fun Facts: Triple Crown Infographic

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Shawnee Rivers

A cool infographic from Bovada. (Click to enlarge!)

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Addictions: The Fix Is In?

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Shawnee Rivers

As a follow-up to my post on behavioral addictions… In his new book, The Fix, Damian Thompson argues that “the line between consumption, habit and addiction is becoming dangerously blurred.” When future generations look back at the early 21st century, … Continue reading →

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Donald Driver Wins DWTS!

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Shawnee Rivers

It was a big win — emotionally, and in my wallet! *wink* I love Donald’s reaction to winning!

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I’ll Have Another Gambling Link Round Up

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Shawnee Rivers

How exciting that I’ll Have Another and Mario Gutierrez won the Preakness! Can they win the Triple Crown? We’ll find out on June 9th, at the Belmont Stakes, when I’ll Have Another attempts to become the 12th Triple Crown winner … Continue reading →

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