Philosophy

Why do pensioners gamble? Why do some players become addicted? Why is there a stigma associated with gambling? Our philosophy section addresses questions like these and many more. So put your thinking caps on and engage with the big topics no one else is asking.
 
Top 10 Gambling Proverbs
Tags Luck
Statements on gambling and luck from around the world.
By Nadav S


 
Gambling and the Mafia: A Love Story
Tags Las Vegas, Crime
One could well think that the mafia invented gambling.
By Leon M


 
Gambling Trivia: Did you know?
Tags Gambling, Card Game, Dice
Yes, along with every other human endeavor, gambling has its own myths, legends, and trivia.
By Nigel K


 
Working Class Gambling
Tags Gambling, Society
Is gambling more prevalent among the working class?
By Nigel K


 
WSOP History
Tags Tournament, WSOP, Harrahs Entertainment
The brainchild of legendary casino owner and poker player Benny Binion, the WSOP has now become the annual Olympics for poker fans the world over.
By Nigel K


 
Gambling's Social Stigma
Tags Gambler Profile, Society
Social scientists try to answer the question: Why does gambling have a social stigma?
By Nigel K


 
Gender and Gambling
Tags Canada, Research, Gender
How do the ladies keep up with the men? While in years past, men have had the upper hand in gambling establishments, the ladies are on their way in as well in for the good and the bad.
By Jessica E


 
Mi Casino et Su Casino, Nu? Word Etymology
Tags Casino
Trivia lovers and people looking for those odd tidbits of information read on: Just where did the word "casino" originate? Bet you didn't know this...
By Jessica E


 
The Monty Hall Paradox
Tags Odds, Probability
Get your head around the Monty Hall Paradox and change the way you think about risk, chance and decision-making.
By Leon M


 
Calculating My Chances of Winning the Lottery
Tags Jackpot, Lottery, Odds
Lotteries were once illegal although many governments now see the huge monetary benefits to be gained from state controlled lottos. But what are my chances of actually winning?
By Leon M


 
Gambler's Handbook
Tags Abraham de Moivre, Probability
Chances are that most gamblers will never even have heard of Abraham de Moivre, but he could have taught them a thing or two about games of chance.
By Nigel K


 


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