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New Years Can Be Messy

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Shawnee

Which is why casinos have napkins — special New Years Eve napkins, like this one from Caesar’s Palace.

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Original Caesars Palace Paintings Up For Auction

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Shawnee

On November 17, 11 paintings previously created for the Poker Room at Caesars Palace will be auctioned off. The 11 paintings by LeRoy Neiman are from the 1980 series The Girls of Caesars Palace and feature women in casino scenes. … Continue reading →

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Will Online Gambling Remain A State Issue?

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Shawnee

The American Gaming Association (AGA) has ended its push to legalize online gambling nationwide. According to spokesman Christopher Moyer, “It is not an issue we are focusing on, but rather letting others take the lead.” But, in the same report, … Continue reading →

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How To Play Texas Hold ‘Em Infographic

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Shawnee

Texas hold ’em (also known as hold ’em or holdem) surged in popularity the 2000s, replacing seven-card stud as the most common game in U.S. casinos. Proof of the game’s popularity came in 2006, when a high-stakes Texas Hold’em poker … Continue reading →

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Online Casino History Infographic

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Shawnee

In the space of 20 years, internet gambling has evolved from a handful of disc-loaded, free-to-play games to a global market worth $35 billion a year. A new infographic from RightCasino.com charts this incredible history. Beginning in 1994, RightCasino.com takes … Continue reading →

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Antique Paris Gamblers

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Shawnee

Antique illustrations of Paris gamblers by caricaturist Georges Goursat SEM. Available here.

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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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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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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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