A Beginner’s Guide to Poker
Before you play poker, you should know about some important terms. These include the Rules of betting, Game variations, and Probabilities of winning. Read on to learn more about poker. Here are some common poker terms. After reading this article, you’ll feel much more confident about your poker skills. Then, you can start playing and […]
Read MoreProblem Gambling
Problem gambling can cause distress and even lead to suicidal thoughts. If you have any of these thoughts, contact 999 or visit A&E. People who suffer from mental health issues are more likely to develop gambling addictions, and they may gamble to feel better about themselves or distract themselves from the negative emotions. Problem gambling […]
Read MoreFour Things to Keep in Mind When Navigating the Crypto Market
Bitcoin was launched in 2009 by an anonymous developer known only as Satoshi Nakamoto. The technology that makes Bitcoin possible has taken on a life of its own, with numerous cryptocurrencies springing up to compete with it. As a result, the crypto market looks like a jumble of similar offerings. However, you should be able […]
Read MoreThe Social Impacts of Gambling
Although many studies have assessed the economic benefits and costs of gambling, very few have considered the social impacts of the activity. These costs have not been explicitly defined by researchers, but Williams et al. and Walker and Barnett (2001) used the terms in different ways to capture these impacts. They determined that social costs […]
Read MoreThe History of Lottery Games
The first recorded lotteries were held in Low Countries towns to raise money for their fortifications and poor people. There are several indications that the first lotteries were even older than we thought. For example, a record from L’Ecluse dated 9 May 1445 refers to a lottery in which 4,304 tickets were sold for florins, […]
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