Gambling history

The Melbourne Cup unites horse racing enthusiasts around the world. The annual horse race marked as one of the biggest days on the bookmakers' and fans' calendars draws impressive crowds, with 90,000 expected to tune in to watch the Melbourne Cup 2024. Read more

The November 1995 masterpiece Casino was directed by Martin Scorsese and immediately attracted thousands of enthusiasts. Nearly thirty years later the Martin Scorsese movie sounds, looks, and plays as good as ever. Casino cast includes the main characters: Sam Ace Rothstein (Robert De Niro), Sam’s wife Gina McKenna (Sharon Stone), and his mate Nicky Santoro (Joe Pesci). Read more

The largest casino in America is more than just a venue. The greatest casinos include resorts, hotels, showrooms, vast dining options, game arcades, bingo halls, movie theaters, and more. We look closer at the best casinos offering large spaces for entertainment, diverse casino games, massive sportsbook opportunities, and poker rooms. Read more

Eric ten Hag's time as Manchester United's manager was a whirlwind that left fans with mixed feelings. Brought in with high hopes, Ten Hag was expected to revitalize a legendary club, steering it back to its former glory. Read more

In an era where boxing matches bring in more than just championship titles, celebrity showdowns and exhibition matches have become the new way to captivate audiences. One such anticipated event is the potential clash between legendary boxer Mike Tyson and social media influencer-turned-boxer Jake Paul. Read more

Bitcoin is the first and most expensive digital currency on the market. BTC coins have been traded for a decade and a half and have a high value. Moreover, Bitcoins current price surge has captivated the financial world, hitting $70,000 and marking its highest point since June. Read more

Casino gaming and sports betting are a giant industry that never stops. In the past two decades, this business has seen significant growth. Licensed operators have entered new markets and have got record revenues, offering thousands of games and bonuses by country. Read more

Streaming services have changed dramatically in the past three years, allowing you to choose subscriptions depending on library size and diversity, pricing, and the content interests of everyone in your home. Read more

Here are the most outstanding 20 movies about casino games of all time, ranging from fascinating biopics of legendary gamblers to high-octane thrillers involving thievery, card counting, and the criminal underworld below the flash and glitz. Read more

Is there a god of luck in gambling? When we go back to history, we can see that ancient tribes frequently used dice games or tossed money to settle conflicts, earn their freedom, and even reclaim their assets. Before placing their bets, citizens would continually seek heavenly inspiration from gaming gods and goddesses. This ritual is still practiced by some now. Read more

You can hardly find ancient or primal culture without concepts of games and gambling. In the cultures, the games symbolized the cycle of existence. But the one question remains urgent: who invented gambling? Read more