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How big a business? Sports Betting generated 490 billion US dollars in revenue during 2019, and this is forecast to rise to 770 billion dollars by 2025. However, it is generally held that this amount is eclipsed by the amount of money wagered on the illegal market.

Due to its unregulated nature, estimating the amount of illegal sports bets wagered each year is tricky. However a United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Report recently estimated that 1.7 trillion dollars is wagered on illegal sports betting markets each year.

In other words, the value of the illegal sports betting market is over three times that of the regulated market. As the UNODC Report notes, organised crime’s involvement in illegal betting is equivalent in value to its involvement in drug, human, or arms trafficking.

Of course, the FAPL wants nothing to do with the illegal betting market, or its connections to criminality. But as we approach the third year of the Covid-19 pandemic, clubs are increasingly desperate for revenue. As such, many could be forgiven for being hypnotised by dollar signs.

Rule J.5 of the FAPL Handbook requires its clubs to notify the league about betting partnerships, but the League doesn’t regulate such partnerships. It also doesn’t regulate which betting companies can advertise at its grounds. This is a concern, as the dividing lines between legal and illegal betting are becoming increasingly blurred.

Jingle Balls

Twenty six sports betting websites appeared at the 20 FAPL stadiums over the Christmas period. Nine of these 23 betting companies advertised at more than one FAPL game, resulting in 63 separate sports betting company adverts on LED perimeter boards during the 20 game period.

As most LED boards feature a rolling display involving under 15 companies, at some games this involved an almost constant display of gambling advertising during the 90 minutes of on-field play. Some games featured doubly-stacked LED boards equivalent to the height of a player on the TV screen.

At Aston Villa versus Chelsea on Boxing Day, five gambling companies advertised on perimeter LED boards in a near constant parade. In addition, OB Sports received extra coverage as Villa’s Sleeve Sponsor and Parimatch received match day branding due to its partnership with the club.

The level of betting company advertising during FAPL games makes a mockery of a ‘whistle to whistle’ TV ban voluntarily agreed by betting companies in 2019, and hailed as a success by the Betting and Gaming Council. It also calls in to question whether proposed UK Government crackdowns on betting sponsorship in football will be effective, unless they include LED perimeter boards.

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As well as appearing in English, OB Sport’s perimeter advertising at Villa Park also advertised OB.com in Mandarin. The advertised link redirects to www.obao76.com, which is entirely in Mandarin. Online gambling is illegal in China, however it is possible that the site may targeting Mandarin speakers in other countries.

According to a Mandarin disclaimer at the bottom of its homepage, OB.com – or obao76.com – is licensed by the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA), the British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission, and the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR). According to the disclaimer, the OB.com brand is owned by Opel Entertainment.

A search through the MGA and PAGCOR internet sites doesn’t reveal any licences granted to OB.com or Opel Entertainment. None of the OB.com domains are listed on the MGA’s list of licensees. This raises questions as to whether the site is licensed at all.

Information about Opel Entertainment is hard to come by. However a popular Chinese singer, Jeff Chang, was recently forced to defend himself after it was reported that he had agreed a contract to promote a sports betting company. In a 30 December post on Chinese social media platform Weibo, Chang clarified that he had terminated the contract in March 2021, which was limited to local use in The Philippines.

The sports betting company concerned with Chang’s faux pas? Opel Entertainment. The company also owns Oub121.com, again in Mandarin, which has exactly the same site layout as obao76.com and proudly displays its sponsorship deal with Aston Villa at the bottom of the page.

Accessing this website outside of Asia isn’t easy. Once registered using a Chinese mobile phone number, Oub121.com allows users to create a virtual wallet, which can be recharged using crypto currencies, many of which[1] also advertised at FAPL grounds over the Christmas period. Once this is done, a betting window appears which allows users to both watch, and bet on, live sporting events.

As perviously mentioned, online gambling is illegal in China. It would therefore appear that in this particular case, FAPL perimeter LED boards have been used to advertise an application that allows Chinese residents to illegally place online wagers on sporting events.

Opel Entertainment isn’t the only company advertising sports betting to Asian audiences. W88.com is Crystal Palace’s betting partner, and also appeared on the LED perimeter boards at Crystal Palace vs. Norwich and Leicester City vs. Liverpool on 28 December. 12bet also appeared on the LED perimeter boards during Palace’s game against Watford on 28 December, advertising in both English and Mandarin.

At Wolves’ foggy 19 December game against Chelsea, MX128.vip was advertised in Mandarin in doubly-stacked LED boards, with static advertising boards promoting gambling companies appearing above this. The MX128.vip site appears to be inaccessible from the UK, where it redirects to ManBetx.uk.

The reason for advertising the .vip domain in Mandarin is unclear. However in September 2020, the British Gambling Commission warned that it would consider banning ‘VIP customer’ schemes seeking to attract high value customers, as operators were failing to protect them from overspending.

ManBetx is owned by Vivaro, which operates a number of domains including Lovebet, which advertised at the Leicester City vs. Liverpool game on 28 December. Could ManBetx.uk be seeking VIP Asian customers through advertising at FAPL grounds? The company failed to respond to questions.

The licence roulette wheel

So how are companies such as Opel Entertainment allowed to advertise their sports betting OB.com brand in Great Britain if they aren’t licensed there? For nine of the 23 betting brands advertised over the Christmas period, the answer lies with a company based on the Isle of Man.

OB.com’s UK-facing site, www.oubao.co.uk, mentioned that it is ‘powered by’ TGP Europe, which is regulated by Great Britain’s Gambling Commission. The same is true for Fun88.co.uk; SBOtop.co.uk; SportsBetio.co.uk; Stake.uk.com; 12Bet.uk; HTHBet.co.uk; LeyuBet.co.uk; and i8Bet.co.uk.

TGP stands for The Gaming Platform (TGP), its internet site reveals. TGP Europe is not a gambling company, but a technology company that builds websites for clients. Its client page doesn’t mention its involvement with HTHBet, LeyuBet, or i8Bet, however its Gambling Commission licence page does.

This lists 31 domains, 14 of which are afforded ‘White Label’ status. This includes the nine betting operators powered by TGP Europe that advertised at Premier League grounds over the Christmas period. ‘White Label’ status allows a company licensed by the Gambling Commission to contract provisions of its licensed activities to third parties.

Under Article 1.1.2 of the Gambling Commission’s Licensing Conditions and Code of Practice, licensees are responsible for ensuring that third parties are ‘bound by the same licence conditions and subject to the same codes of practice as the licensee’. TGP Europe may have done this for the UK-facing domains listed on the Gambling Commission site, however not all sites connected to the nine TGP Europe brands are UK facing.

As previously mentioned there are questions about whether OB Sports’ Mandarin site, which featured on FAPL LED perimeter boards over the Christmas period, is licensed at all. At Everton’s game against Brighton on 2 January, i8Bet advertised in English, Thai, and Mandarin. Its UK site has yet to launch, but it was able to promote the Thai version of its site, which mentions that it is based in Costa Rica.

Online gambling is illegal in Thailand. Yet as the screenshot on the right shows, the Thai language version of its internet site offers odds on FAPL games, including on events such as corners and bookings. A disclaimer on its internet site mentions that it is the customer’s responsibility to ensure that gambling is legal at their location. Of course like OB.com, another brand in the TGP Europe stable, i8Bet may just be advertising to speakers of Mandarin and Thai.

HTHBet.co.uk is another gambling brand powered by TGP Europe. However at Leicester vs. Liverpool on 28 December and at Manchester United vs. Burnley on 30 December, HTH367.com also advertised in Mandarin. The site now redirects to HTHBet.co.uk but at the time of the match, redirected to a Mandarin version of the site that features the same interface as the Mandarin version of OB Sport’s site[Picture HTH2].

The HTH367.com internet site is geoblocked in the UK, however it mentions that HTH is the Global Official Partner of Manchester United; the Official Partner of Leicester City; the Official Regional Partner of AC Milan; the Official Regional Partner of Wolfsburg; and the Official Asian Sponsor of Lille. An ‘About Us’ section of the website mentions that the site is owned by a company called China Experience Technology (华体会). Its corporate website lists its address as RCBC Plaza, Tower 2, Manila, Philippines. The building confirmed that it doesn’t have China Experience Technology, 华体会, or HTH registered as holding offices in any of its buildings.

Like obao76.com, HTH367.com mentions that it is licensed by the MGA, PAGCOR, and the BVI Financial Services Commission. Like obao76.com, a search through the MGA and PAGCOR internet sites doesn’t reveal any licences granted to China Experience Technology or HGH. None of the HTH domains are listed on the MGA’s list of licensees.

Fun88 is another gambling brand powered by TGP Europe. At Tottenham vs. Crystal Palace on Boxing Day it advertised Fun369.com, which redirects to J9.com, the international basketball federation’s (FIBA) new betting partner. As previously reported, there are serious questions about whether this site is licensed at all.

However at Chelsea’s victory over Tottenham in the Carabao EFL Cup semi-final on 12 January, the Mandarin advertised Fun88 domain had changed to Fun279.com. This links to a Mandarin sports betting application listing Fun88’s shirt sponsorship with Newcastle United and an Asian betting partnership with Tottenham.

In November, Tottenham renewed its partnership with Fun88. We asked the club if it was aware that adverts at its Stadium were used to promote J9.com.

Ghost chasing

TGP Europe’s registered address is a small office above a betting shop on the Isle of Man. Google maps reveals that this is an address for a bookmaker.

From such a small base, can TGP Europe be expected to have effective oversight of all the gambling brands promoted by its partners at FAPL grounds? It doesn’t even appear to have effective oversight of its partners.

Yabo Sports, a TGP Europe client, boasts Manchester United; Hertha Berlin, AS Monaco, Leicester City and Bayern Munich amongst its partners, which also include the Argentina national team; Italy’s Serie A; and the Copa América. It appears that its site has now been rebranded as Betvision.com, another site ‘powered by’ TGP Europe, after questions were raised about the identity of executives that appeared at sponsorship launches.

There appears to be no mention of Yabo Sports on Manchester United’s internet site or on Serie A’s list of partners. However, Hertha Berlin lists YaYu.com on its partner list, which is geoblocked from UK access. A media statement mentions that YaYu is a ‘leading provider of online sports entertainment services’. however the site can be accessed through Google Translate which shows that it is a gambling site that has connections to OB Sports, which appears to offer sports betting opportunities.

Another new arrival on the scene is Midnight Gaming, whose W88 brand is Crystal Palace’s sleeve sponsor. As mentioned, it appeared on LED perimeter boards at the London club’s 28 December game against Norwich City; and at Leicester City’s game against Liverpool on the same day.

The Gambling Commission lists an address in Poole, Dorset, as the company’s head office. This is also the address of another company licensed by the Gambling Commission to supply remote gambling software, AliQuantam Gaming Limited. The same Poole address is also listed as an office by gambling payment platform Hexopay.

A search on Google Maps reveals that AliQuantam Gaming is the only company registered at this address. AliQuantam’s internet site reveals that it is a gaming platform provider, similar to TGP Europe. However, the UK government’s Companies House lists AliQuantam Gaming as dissolved in 2010.

Companies House lists Midnight Gaming as owned by AliQuantam and a previous company name, Sporting Black Limited. It also shows that Midnight Gaming transferred its address from London to Poole in September 2020. It also confirms that the main company Director is Alan Hilliard Ehrlich.

Analysis of Companies House documents reveals that Ehrlich resides in Israel and in 2013, was Head of Poker Networks at PartyGaming. In 2011, PartyGaming merged with Bwin, and is now operated by Entain.

A ‘Hilly Ehrlich’ was mentioned as the Business Development Manager of W88.com by Wolverhampton Wanderers, when it announced its partnership with the betting brand in 2018. This interview confirms that ‘Hilly Ehrlich’ was also Head of Poker Networks at PartyGaming.

In addition, AliQuantam Gaming appears to be behind an old website linked to both W88 and BR88. Again, the Poole address of AliQuantam Gaming is listed. BR88 was confirmed as Villa’s sleeve sponsor in 2019. Hilly Ehrlich was also mentioned when the club agreed a separate deal with W88 in June 2019.

AliQuantam’s internet site mentions that it is licensed in Malta. However a search of the MGA’s internet site for either AliQuantam, Midnight Gaming, or BR88 again yields no results. An internet search suggests that W88 may be owned by Marquee Holdings, whose shareholders are listed in the Panama Papers.

W88 isn’t the only company connected to FAPL advertising mentioned in the Panama Papers. Vivaro, which operates ManBetX and LoveBet, is also listed. Of course, being listed in the Panama Papers only shows that companies hold offshore bank accounts and doesn’t suggest any criminal activity.

The analysis above is designed to show the difficulty that FAPL clubs have in establishing who is behind the betting brands that advertise on their shirts and at their grounds. And if top FAPL clubs have difficulty, it can be assumed that the problem is likely to be worse further down the football pyramid. So what do the FAPL and the Gambling Commission have to say about the situation?

Not my job

The FAPL only regulates the visual aspects of LED perimeter boards, and advised The Sports Integrity Initiative that it is up to clubs to ensure that they remain within the law. There are no restrictions on use of double LED boards, as utilised for Wolves vs. Chelsea through the home club’s partnership with ADI. The FAPL said it doesn’t permit use of virtual technology to replace advertising featured on LED boards with other brands in non-UK TV markets, although this appears to be contradicted by observers.

LED boards are not sold centrally, but some FAPL clubs use third party agencies[2] to sell aggregated minutes via multi-club packages. This perhaps explains why LED perimeter advertising at some stadiums appears to be very similar.

‘Online gambling operators are required to hold a Gambling Commission licence to transact with British based consumers’, read a reply from a Gambling Commission spokesperson to a series of questions. ‘If we find an unlicensed operator acting illegally we will take action. A sports body engaging in sponsorship arrangements with an unlicensed remote operator may be liable for the offence of advertising unlawful gambling if the remote gambling activity isn’t blocked to consumers in Great Britain and that this is clear to consumers.

We’re of the view that the best way for sports bodies to protect themselves against this risk is to ensure that they only promote gambling operators licensed by us. It is for the owner of the advertising space to satisfy themselves that they are not committing the offence of advertising unlawful gambling.’

Most of the betting brands that featured at FAPL stadiums over the Christmas period have a UK-facing site, often licensed through a White Label agreement with a third party. However as shown above, many of these also have overseas facing websites and mobile applications.

Who is responsible for ensuring that all of these overseas facing websites, often advertised in languages other than English, are legitimate? According to the FAPL, the Gambling Commission is responsible. According to the Gambling Commission, the FAPL clubs are responsible.

The opaque situation that surrounds White Label domains perhaps explains why the UK Government is reviewing their status as part of its Gambling Review. Concerned about gambling’s relationship with sport and football in particular, UK Gambling Minister Chris Philp will meet with sporting bodies next week. England’s Football Association has already prohibited betting companies from streaming FA Cup games after Bet365.com’s current deal expires at the end of the 2024/5 season.

Of course, it’s perfectly legitimate for FAPL clubs to have legal, regulated Asian betting partners. However this article demonstrates the difficulty that clubs face in assessing who is behind such companies, and in ensuring that such partners are not advertising illegal services in foreign languages. And until the FAPL and British Gambling Commission reassert control over this area, draconian restrictions are a real possibility.

1. AstroPay, which advertises in a video on its gaming page that it is an expert in ‘hard to reach’ markets such as Brazil and India, advertises on FAPL LED boards. BitCi also advertises on FAPL LED boards, as did Socios.com at Crystal Palace’s 28 December game against Norwich, despite a 22 December Advertising Standards Authority ruling that an Arsenal advert for the company breached its Social Responsibility Code. Kyber Network, Alchemy Markets, CorPay and other cryptocurrency products also featured on FAPL LED perimeter boards.

2. We could only find one third party agency used to sell LED perimeter boards at FAPL grounds – Project11.

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Gambling Terms Every Player Should Know

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Most people are familiar with at least some gambling terms, with phrases such as ‘high roller’ and ‘hit me’ being some of the most popular.

But there are so many other gambling terms that professional gamblers use. In fact, it’s like a whole other language.

So to save you the trouble of having to look them all up, here is a list of the best gambling terms you should know in 2019.

A

Action – the act of making a bet.

Accumulator – a bet containing more than one selection. Also known as “parlays”, accumulators have bigger payouts but each selection must win.

Aggregate Limit – the most that can be paid out.

All-In – the act of betting all the chips.

All Weather Racing – a horse race on an artificial surface.

Ante – the bets made in poker before players receive their cards. Antes ensure that there is always money for the players to win. All players in the game must pay an ante.

Arbitrage – a bet where a player bets on either side of the betting line on different bookmakers to make a profit, no matter who wins.

At The Post – the beginning of a race.

B

Baccarat – a popular table game, particularly among high rollers. You are either on the player’s hand or the banker’s hand. It’s very simple to play but attracts a lot of money.

Banker – a selection that is expected to in. A banker is often a heavy favorite to win.

Bankroll – the amount of money someone uses specifically for gambling.

Bankroll management is important to professional gamblers to prevent them from losing all of their money. Casual gamblers tend to not have a bankroll.

Barred – a player that had been prohibited from gambling in a casino or online.

Bearing In And Out – a horse moving outwards and inwards towards the rail while racing.

Bet – a simple wager on a game or event. It’s also possible to make more than one bet on a single event.

Bet Receipt – a confirmation that the bet was made with the casino or bookmaker.

Betting Limits – the maximum the casino allows you to wager. There will usually be a maximum and a minimum bet for each game.

Bismark – the horse that has no chance of winning. Other horses will beat a bismark with ease.

Bit – an attachment in a horse’s mouth that enables a jockey to control how the horse moves during a race.

Blackjack – a popular casino table game. The objective is to beat the dealer by getting as close to the number 21 as possible without going over.

The term ‘blackjack’ refers to the name of the best hand ie an ace and a card worth ten points.

Blanket Finish – the event that two or more horses cross the finish line almost at the same time.

Bolt – a horse running off course or swerving unexpectedly.

Bonus – an incentive given by online casinos to encourage players to open a new account, make a deposit and bet more frequently.

Casinos like to offer new players matching deposit bonuses, where they will double the money to play with – up to a certain limit.

Bubble – the point in a poker tournament when the next person to bust does not win any more money.

For example, if the casino only pays out 50 people and there are 51 people left, the tournament is “on the bubble”.

When the next person is knocked out, the remaining 50 people are guaranteed to win money.

Burn Card – the card dealt face down at the start of most casino table games.

This is to protect the integrity of the game being played and prevent anyone from seeing the top card. Burn cards are also used in poker to reveal the community cards.

C

Casino Advantage – the edge casino has over players.

Chips – the tokens used in place of money to make bets in a casino.

Different chips come in different colors, with each representing a different value.

Craps – a table game played with dice where the ‘shooter’ attempts to roll certain numbers in order to win.

There are a lot of numbers to bet on in craps, so during each game, players can root for a variety of different results.

Croupier – the name for a casino employee. The croupier ensures the games run smoothly and can be found at most casino games, including roulette and particularly at high stakes tables.

D

Dealer – the casino employee that controls the games and deals the cards to the players. You will find dealers in most of the common games like blackjack, poker and baccarat.

Deuce – a gambling term for the number two. It can be used for either the card or dice.

Double Down – a bet that is equal to the size of the original bet. Double down is an option in blackjack when your cards total nine, ten or eleven. Both bets then either win or lose together.

E

Expected Value – the long-term return players expect to see from a certain bet. Expected value, or EV, can be either positive, ie a winning bet, or negative, ie a losing bet.

F

Face Card – a gambling term that references a playing card with a “face” on it. These are the kings, queens, and jacks.

Fixed Odds – a fixed-odds game occurs when the chances of winning and the associated payouts are fixed ahead of time, such as a simulated horse racing game in an online casino.

Fixed odds are usually only used for speciality games but they are also applicable to slot machines and most table games.

Favourite – the competitor that is the most likely to win. Because of this, the favorite has the shortest odds.

Firing – a player making a lot of bets and wagering a lot of money. Players “firing” are popular with casinos as they are players they can profit from the most.

Fish – an inexperienced player that professionals target to win more money.

Flat betting – the act of betting the same amount every time.

Fold – a player lays down their hand and removes themselves from the next round of betting in a game of poker.

G

Gambling – the act of betting on an event with an uncertain outcome.

H

Hand – the cards dealt to a player in the game.

Handicap – a tactic used by casinos to make betting more fair on either side.

When an event is one-sided, casinos will apply conditions to give the underdog a better chance of winning.

This makes betting on the underdog more popular.

Hit – when a player takes an extra card in blackjack.

High Roller – the term for a player that can afford to spend a lot of money gambling in a casino. They play the biggest games and play for the highest stakes.

Hold – the percentage of money that casinos expect to keep once the players have finished their games.

The amount of money the casino holds at the end of the day depends on how long the players play for.

While this isn’t necessarily important for players to know, it’s vital for the casino so they know which games make them the most money.

Players should focus on how to reduce the casino’s edge instead.

Holding Your Own – the time when a player is breaking even rather than winning or losing their bets.

Hole Card(s) – the cards no one can see except for the player themself.

For example, in poker, the hole cards are those that are dealt to each individual player and kept hidden from everyone else at the table.

Hot – a gambler on a considerable winning streak during a table game or slot machine.

House Edge – the casino’s advantage over the players. The house edge is shown as a percentage of the player’s bet.

For example, if the house edge is 2.5%, players should expect to lose 2.5% of the total amount of money they wager the in long-term.

J

Jackpot – the biggest prize players can win from table games and slot machines. Jackpots usually refer to special prizes, such as those won from a side bet or a progressive prize.

K

Keno – a game where players choose a set of numbers before drawing and matching drawn the numbers to their selected numbers. Keno works similar to the lottery.

M

Max Bet – the most that a casino allows a player to bet on a particular event.

Max bets apply to single and multiple bets, as well as how much a player can bet or raise in a particular round of betting in a poker game.

O

Optimal Strategy – the number of plays that can give players a better return on investment.

Optimal strategy is used in a number of games, including blackjack and poker, but it can also apply to any casino game where strategic decisions can be combined with knowledge of all possible results.

Odds – the gambling term representing the likelihood that an event will occur. Casinos and bookmakers set the odds for the players to bet.

Odds-Against – the event when the odds are greater than 50/50 so winnings are greater than the amount bet.

Odds-On – the event when the odds are fewer than 50/50 so winnings don’t give the player more than their original bet.

On Tilt – a player considerable annoyed at the results of their bets. When “on tilt”, players make worse decisions and play wildly.

Outs – the cards players rely on to make a winning hand.

P

Payoff – money players get from winning bets.

Pay Table – the payouts on offer for all the possible results in a given casino game.

It’s common for casinos to change the payouts on their games so it’s important for players to be aware of them before playing that game or machine.

Pigeon – a gambling term referencing a poor player.

Pit – the central area of the casino that is restricted to casino staff only. The size of the pit will depend on how the tables are arranged.

Pot – the money wagered during a game of poker. The player with the winning hand wins the pot or when every other player folds.

Pot-Limit – a reference to a card game where players are limited to betting or raising the size of the pot. Pot-limit is different to no-limit where players can bet as much as they have in front of them.

Push – a bet that ends as a tie. In the event of a push, the player receives their original bet back but does not win extra money,

R

Random Number Generator (RNG) – the device responsible for generating a random string of numbers.

The process uses multiple algorithms and other external factors like temperature and even mouse movements on the online site.

The numbers produced are nearly impossible to predict.

RNGs are mainly used for determining the results of the game being played.

This can be in the form of how the cards are dealt or how the dice are rolled.

Roulette – a very popular casino game where a wheel is spun and the ball inside lands into one of the many numbered pockets. Players make bets to predict where the ball will land.

There are two ways to play the game: European roulette with a single zero or American roulette with zero and double zero.

Since there is one less number on a European roulette wheel, players have a better chance of winning.

S

Settler – a reference to the person in a casino that calculates the payouts.

Shark – a skilled player pretending they are inexperienced.

Shill – a person playing at an empty table or machine in order to promote the casino and the games on offer. The aim is not to make money.

Shiner – a small object used by players trying to cheat and see their opponents’ hole cards.

Shoe – the device that holds multiple card decks. Shoes are used in games like blackjack to hold all the cards before the dealer issues them to the players.

Shortening The Odds – a bookmaker reducing the odds on a selection due to a lot of money bet on it.

Silver Mining/Slot Walking – a gambling term for people looking to take coins from unattended slot machines.

Slot Machine – a game where players spin reels to match the same combination of symbols. Each combination has an associated payout.

Snake Eyes – a reference to rolling dice and hitting two ones.

Spreads – a gambling term similar to handicap. The spread makes a one-sided event more evenly-matched to make betting on the underdog more appealing to players.

Stake – the money placed on a bet

Stand – the act of sitting on the hand without taking any more cards to improve it.

Stand is a term used in blackjack to prevent the dealer from dealing the player with another card but it’s used in games like baccarat.

Slow Roll – a poor poker etiquette where players know they have the winning hand but don’t reveal it until their opponent reveals theirs first.

Streak Betting – a player increasing or decreasing their bet sizes based on the results of previous rounds.

Sweat – a card dealt that changes the chances of winning for another player in the game. This happens a lot during poker when players go all-in before the flop.

System – a gambler using mathematics and strategy to gain an advantage over other players or the casino and beat the game.

T

Tapping Out – a reference to when a player loses all their money and has to stop playing.

Tells – the signs given by players that indicate the strength of their hands. Looking for tells can be the difference between calling a bet or folding.

Thick ‘Un – a reference to a big bet.

Tipper/Tipster – a person or company that sells information to players about the chances of a particular event winning.

Tic-Tac – a piece of sign language used by casinos to communicate with each other on-course.

V

Video Poker – a game of poker played on a machine. In video poker, players are required to discard and replace cards from their starting hand.

They are then paid if they make the required hands. Jacks or Better and Deuces Wild are popular video poker games.

Vigorish – the cut that bookmakers take from a bet. The Vigorish, or “vig”, is the difference between the “fair” odds and the bookmaker’s actual odds and is how they maintain an edge over sports bettors.

For example, the flip of a coin is 50/50, with the results being heads or tails.

However, to maintain an edge, the bookmaker will offer odds less than evens on either heads or tails.

Wagering Requirement – the amount of money players must bet to be eligible to claim their bonus. Wagering requirements ensure players can’t just claim the bonus and cash it out immediately.

Whale – a gambling term for the extremely high rollers that actually affect the casino’s business. It can also reference an extremely weak player and casinos can expect to make the most money from them.

Wild Card – a card a player can substitute for any value they wish. Wild cards are common in card games like poker to make better hands than their opponents.

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The Thunderstruck series has been popular for a long time, and now Stormcraft Studios returns with the fourth installment in the series. Thunderstruck Stormchaser has a Viking theme and sees you follow Thor on a mighty adventure as he fights one of his biggest foes.

If you have played the previous game in this series, you will notice the game studio made a few changes that made this game even better. First, the characters are more animated, and the music has been improved to get players into the right mindset when playing this slot game.

The game has five reels on which the four symbols for each appear for each spin. The theme can be a bit dull for some people, but the design and animation of the characters, plus the massive wins, make more than make up for it.

The minimum you can place for each spin is 0.20 units, with the maximum being 25 units. There are 1024 different ways to win which means you are very likely to get a win with each spin.

Thunderstruck Stormchaser’s RTP is 96.10% although different casinos and online platforms can provide different RTPs. Because many of them are lower than this, always be on the lookout for the provided RTP regardless of the casino or online platform you play at.

The game has a higher volatility than other games in the series, with a maximum payout of up to 10,200X your wager. This big win is made possible by the different symbols and combinations with each spin.

Winning combinations are created by three to five matching symbols appearing on the reels. Once you have a winning combination, the Rolling Reels feature will be activated. This feature replaces the symbols on the reels or helps keep the winning going if you create new winning combinations.

There is also a random feature known as Wildstorm. The Wildstorm symbol appears randomly as you play the base game and can turn up to five reels into wilds. The symbol is Thyra and you also get one free spin when the Wildstorm feature is active.

You can also collect Wildstorm tokens to win up to three Wildstorm features when playing using free spins. The Wildstorm tokens will be awarded at the start of the free spins feature.

Thunderstruck Stormchaser also has multiplier symbols. When they land on the reels during a spin, they multiply or boost the win. Each symbol can multiply your win up to 20X in this game depending on the symbol.

The game will also give you an extra multiplier if more than two appear in a single round.

The scatter symbol is responsible for giving you free spins during the game. Free spins are activated by landing three or more scatters. A wheel will appear and spin and then award you several spins depending on the triggering symbols that appear when the wheel stops.

You can get seven to 25 free spins and up to 12X multipliers for each wheel spin. This feature can be retriggered, used to boost wins further, and even be used to activate the Wildstorm feature.

The game’s story follows that of the previously successful game Thunderstruck Wild Lightning. If you played that game, you will probably notice a lot of similarities between the two games, even though both have their nuances and intricacies.

In this next chapter in the Thunderstruck saga, the lost world stones are tethered to Yggdrasil with the connections to the World Tree having been destroyed at the end of the previous story. Thor has to go back to Ragnarok, retrieve Gungnir which is Odin’s spear and then ascend to Asgard’s throne.

However, Thor has to face off against the Goddess of Wildstorms, Thyra, who stands in his way.

Thunderstruck Stormchaser is a great addition to a very popular slot series. Players love it because it now has better animations and music, as well as a bigger payout than the games that came before it. Overall, players will love this game due to its many features and bonuses, and some surprises depending on how lucky they are with each spin. Try to locate casinos that provide a higher RTP for the game because some set it quite low.

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Prevención Del Vínculo Entre el Delito y Apuestas

Preventing the Link Between Crime & Problem Gambling

Octubre es el Mes nacional de la prevención contra el delito, es un evento de un mes creado en 1984 para hacer correr la voz sobre la prevención contra el delito y la seguridad personal. En el Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling (FCCG), creemos que la prevención es la clave en la identificación tanto del vínculo entre las apuestas compulsivas y los delitos, como en las posibles soluciones.

En la búsqueda de esta meta, el FCCG defiende la necesidad de una corte para los juegos de azar en Florida que sirva a los infractores no violentos o de primera vez que cometan delitos relacionados con un problema de apuestas, de manera similar a como las cortes de drogas facilitan la rehabilitación en lugar de, o junto con, la encarcelación de infractores calificados. Hasta que el sistema judicial tome las medidas para identificar si un delito cometido es el resultado de un problema con los juegos de azar de una persona, las personas afectadas continuarán sin ser detectadas y no recibirán los apoyos necesarios para abordar su problema subyacente. Por ejemplo, hay momentos cuando una persona usa o vende drogas, pero su uso puede ser debido a un problema con los juegos de azar y trata de automedicarse o escapar. Por otro lado, una persona que vende drogas puede hacerlo para obtener más dinero para apostar, por cualquier medio que sea necesario. Si el problema básico / subyacente de un apostador no es identificado, y no existe un sistema de cortes para los juegos de azar en Florida, esta persona no recibirá la rehabilitación necesaria para abordar su adicción a las apuestas y estará expuesta a un riesgo mucho mayor de volver a cometer una infracción al ser liberada, si fue encarcelada por un delito cometido.

La conexión entre el problema con los juegos de azar y el delito

En general, las personas con problemas con los juegos de azar están mucho más expuestas, en comparación con los apostadores que no tienen problemas con los juegos de azar, a apostar en actividades ilegales, así como a agotar las finanzas personales y las opciones. También son más vulnerables a recurrir a actividades ilegales para pagar las deudas de juego o para obtener dinero para hacer más apuestas. Uno de cada 10 pacientes en tratamiento por apuestas compulsivas ha estado en la cárcel. [1]

Los juegos de azar problemáticos y desordenados son incentivados por el efectivo, y el acceso al efectivo contribuye al ritmo y la profundidad de la adicción a las apuestas de una persona. La progresión de una persona con problemas de apuestas la lleva a buscar nuevas fuentes de efectivo que a menudo conducen a actividades delictivas como malversación de fondos, fraude y robo. Además, el problema con los juegos de azar se relaciona con un aumento en el riesgo de sufrir problemas de salud mental como depresión, ansiedad, intentos de suicidio y abuso de sustancias. Hasta el 50% de los apostadores compulsivos en grupos de apoyo reportan problemas con drogas y alcohol. [2]

Tenga en cuenta que, aunque muchos apostadores compulsivos finalmente cometerán un delito como resultado de su adicción a las apuestas, abogados, policías, sistemas de cortes, establecimientos penales y otras organizaciones de servicios humanos no detectarán un desorden con los juegos de azar y, por lo tanto, no abordarán, en última instancia, la raíz del problema. Por lo general, los sistemas legales y de justicia penal no están equipados para detectar adicciones a las apuestas y no proporcionan servicios para tratamiento de apoyo para personas encarceladas debido a delitos producidos por un desorden con los juegos de azar. Adicionalmente, si bien los consejeros dentro de los establecimientos penales están familiarizados por lo común con la realización de evaluaciones y el establecimiento de tratamientos para alcohólicos, drogadictos y delincuentes violentos, muy pocos han indagado en la patología, las evaluaciones y el tratamiento para las personas con problemas con los juegos de azar.

Finalmente, investigaciones han revelado que en todos los grupos de edad, las personas con problemas con los juegos de azar están más propensas a consumir alcohol, a usar drogas, a experimentar problemas de salud mental y a participar en actos ilegales que las personas apostadoras sin problemas o en menor riesgo de adicción a los juegos de azar.

Por lo general, las personas con problemas con los juegos de azar se enfrentan a muchas consecuencias y desafíos legales, desafíos para la salud mental y problemas en sus relaciones debido a su adicción a las apuestas. Este año, los datos de la línea de ayuda 888-ADMIT-IT revelaron que el 21% de los contactos reportaron haberse enfrentado a problemas legales, tanto acciones civiles como penales, como resultado de su adicción a las apuestas. Dadas las considerables deudas, no sorprende encontrar que el 34% de los contactos de este año se declararon en bancarrota al menos una vez o tienen un caso por bancarrota en la actualidad debido a su problema con los juegos de azar (una disminución del 50% en 2020/2021 que vio altos niveles de bancarrota durante la pandemia). También es importante tener en cuenta que la tasa de divorcios entre los apostadores en el año fiscal 2021/2022 fue del 32% en comparación con el 18% en 2020/2021. Esto probablemente atestigua las dificultades financieras y en las relaciones a las que se enfrentan las familias donde uno de sus miembros tiene un problema con los juegos de azar. Existen consecuencias sociales y económicas, claras y a largo plazo, tanto para las personas apostadoras como para sus familias.

La esperanza y la ayuda están aquí

En honor al Mes nacional de la prevención contra el delito, es momento de tomar medidas y comenzar a ayudar a las personas y a las familias detrás de estas estadísticas. Sin métodos prácticos de identificación e intervención, las actividades y problemas con los juegos de azar continuarán de manera habitual mientras los encarcelamientos y los actos ilegales se volverán a cometer luego de que las personas sean liberadas. El FCCG ha reconocido este problema y ha respondido con la línea de ayuda 888-ADMIT-IT, brindando asistencia y recursos especiales para aquellas personas que se enfrentan a acciones legales en un caso relacionado con un problema con los juegos de azar. En nuestra línea de ayuda multilingüe, confidencial y 24/7, las personas que están luchando con estas situaciones pueden obtener la ayuda que necesitan para abordar problemas legales pendientes y comenzar el camino de la recuperación.

Algunos de los servicios que se ofrecen en la línea de ayuda 888-ADMIT-IT son:

Programa en línea del FCCG para personas con problemas con los juegos de azar (OPPG, por sus siglas en inglés)
Programa de conexión entre pares del FCCG
Información y remisiones sobre grupos de apoyo y de autoayuda
Opciones del Programa de autoexclusión
Programas de recursos y asistencia financiera
Programas de recursos y asistencia legal

Si usted o alguien que usted conoce está enfrentando dificultades por problemas con los juegos de azar, hoy pueden comenzar el viaje de recuperación comunicándose con la línea de ayuda multilingüe, confidencial, gratuita y 24/7, 888-ADMIT-IT (888-236-4848), por texto (321-978-0555), por correo electrónico ([email protected]), por chat (gamblinghelp.org) o visitando nuestras redes sociales.

Custer, Robert L., and Harry Milt. When Luck Runs out: Help for Compulsive Gamblers and Their Families. Warner Books, 1986.
Furr, Robert C. Gambling on Credit: Exploring the Link Between Compulsive Gambling and Access to Credit. Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling, Inc., mayo de 2006, https://gamblinghelp.org/assets/research_pdfs/Gambling_and_Problem_Gambling_Prevalence_Among_Adults_in_Florida_August_10_2011.pdf.

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Chris Burke Wins 2022 MSPT Deadwood Shootout ($89,725); Reichard 3rd to Take POY Lead

October 24, 2022

Kirk Brown

The Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT) returned to historic Deadwood, South Dakota for the 2022 MSPT Deadwood Shootout at Silverado-Franklin Casino.

The $1,100 buy-in, $100K GTD Main Event was one to remember as a total of 422 entries (210 from Day 1a; 212 from 1b) were tallied, generating a total prize pool of $407,840.

On Sunday, 56 players returned for Day 2 action, and after the dust settled, it was Chris Burke who came out on top to win the $89,725 top prize and his first MSPT title. Burke has made a few MSPT final tables over the years, but the win was his biggest score to date.

“Man you know, I just had a feeling,” said the Waubay, South Dakota native after his win. This was especially true in regards to a pivotal pot he played against Josh Reichard when he made a huge call.

Howard’s first MSPT cash came back in 2015 when he finished fifth at Grand Falls Casino for $12,513, and since then he has accumulated around $50,000 in MSPT earnings.

2022 MSPT Deadwood Shootout Final Table Results

Place	Player	Nationality	Prize
1	Chris Burke	United States	$89,725
2	Justin Barnum	United States	$55,467
3	Josh Reichard	United States	$40,376
4	Josh Evans	United States	$29,772
5	Nick Marchiando	United States	$22,431
6	Dave Ouellette	United States	$17,129
7	Aaron Raap	United States	$13,459
8	Terence Reid	United States	$10,604
9	Wesley Cannon	United States	$7,749

With 45 slated to get paid, only 11 players had to be eliminated before the money was reached. Among those to leave empty-handed was Ryan Remington, Josh Kieval, and Ashly Hafdew, just to name a few.

Once Adam Wilbur bubbled in 46th place, the race to the final table began. Among those to fall along the way, albeit with a payday, were Louis Anderson (10th – $6,525), bracelet winner Chad Himmelspach(22nd – $3,304), Dylan Meier (23rd – $3,304), Deadwood Champ Gerald Cunniff (24th- $3,303), Richard Dixon (25th- $2,855), and 2018 MSPT player of the year Aaron Johnson (39th – $2,243).

Final Table Action

Reichard entered the final table with a stack of 3.1 million, well ahead of the rest of the field as second place was only at 1.2 million. It didn’t take long before Wesley Cannon dropped out in ninth place after running his ace-queen into Nick Marchiando’s ace-king.

Soon afterward, Burke won a massive pot off of Reichard when Burke called an all-in raise on the flop with just second pair and held, this was a pivotal moment as Burke then began to stack chips quickly.

After the dinner break, Terence Reid hit the rail after getting it all in with king-jack against Evans’ pocket fives and failed to improve. The next player to be sent home was Day 1a chip leader Aaron Raap, whose ace-jack came up just short of Burkes’s ace-queen.

Dave Ouellette was next on the chopping block after his king-jack was beaten by Burke’s pocket nines. Shortly after, Marchiando departed in fifth place after his king-queen couldn’t hold up to Reichard’s pocket aces.

Four-handed play didn’t last long before Josh Evans got it in with ace-eight but was dominated against Burke’s ace-ten with both a ten and an eight on the board.

Wisconsin’s Josh Reichard Becomes Tenth Player Inducted Into MSPT Hall of Fame

Reichard Takes POY Lead

Three-handed action saw the two big stacks Reichard and Burke get it all in preflop after the latter jammed into ther former. Reichard tank-called with pocket sevens against Burke’s ace-queen. The six-jack-ten flop was safe for Reichard, but a king came on the turn to give Burke a Broadway straight and left Reichard drawing dead as he exited in third.

Reichard’s deep finish moved him ahead of Dan Bekavac on the MSPT Season 13 Player of the Year Leaderboard. Reichard now has 5,125 points while Bekavac sits with 4,850. However, with five stops still remaining on the 2022 schedule, it’s still anyone’s game.

Joshua Reichard 3rd — MSPT Hall of Famer Josh Reichard

Going into heads-up play, Burke had over 9 million of the total 10.5 million chips in play. The battle between Justin Barnum and Burke lasted a whole three hands before Barnum ripped it in with eight-ten suited against Burke with ace-deuce. Barnum flopped an eight and was looking good until the river came the ace from space to eliminate him in second for $55,467 and awarded Burke the title and trophy.

Barnum, who just placed second in the MSPT Main Event San Diego, when asked about his experience as runner-up again, said…

“It was really great being here in South Dakota with both the poker and the beautiful nature and surroundings… the dealers and staff were awesome…I placed second, again, but one of these times the cards are gonna fall my way and I’m gonna get that trophy.”

Congratulations to Chris Burke on becoming the 2022 MSPT Deadwood Shootout champion!

The MSPT will now head to Iowa’s Riverside Casino from October 27-30 for a $1,100 buy-in, $300K GTD Main Event. That will be followed by two events at Venetian Las Vegas in November, a stop at Minnesota’s Running Aces Casino from December 1-11, and then a season-ending Main Event at Venetian from December 28-30. Click here for more on the MSPT’s remaining schedule.

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Roulette Corner Bet ᗎ Odds, Payouts, Rules & How-To’s

Four Corner Bets on an European Roulette Betting Table

This inside bet has many similarities with other types of inside bets, and even with some outside bets. However, it has many characteristics that set it apart from any other bet on the roulette table. It comes down to the unique combination of payouts and odds, which can be achieved with a small number of betting chips.

High rollers who want to cover almost the entire betting table can save a lot of time by using a corner bet in roulette. Yet, that’s only a hint of its characteristics and advantages. In the links below, you will find the main topics of this blog post about the roulette corner bet.

Of course, you can use corner bets when playing at online roulette sites or in land-based casinos, as well as on all types of table layouts. The basic rules are that the roulette corner bet includes four numbers at once. There are other alternative ways (betting types) to achieve such a combination, but the corner bet is the most typical one. Find out more about its characteristics in the next paragraph.

Characteristics of a Corner Bet in Roulette

As you can see from the table below, there are not many differences in the corner bet rules between the three main roulette table layouts – European, French, and American. A roulette corner bet allows you to select a maximum of six corners on the table, for a total of 24 numbers, which makes four numbers per corner bet. This is a similar table coverage as many outside roulette bets.

You need to place only one chip on the corner between four numbers to count as a corner bet. It is important to place the chip in such a way that it is in the middle (crosshair) of the lines surrounding four numbers. Any other placement would count as another bet, such as a street, split, or six-way bet.

❎ Table Layout	📜 Rules	🎲 Odds	💰 Payouts
Corner Bet in European Roulette	Place a chip on the corner of four adjacent numbers on the table.	10.8%	8 to 1
Corner Bet in French Roulette	Same rules as in the European roulette table.	10.8%	8 to 1
Corner Bet in American Roulette	Same rules as in European roulette, except that the house edge is a little higher.	10.5%	8 to 1

Another main characteristic of this bet is that the payout is the same on all the roulette table types – 8:1. This sets it among the most rewarding roulette inside bets. The odds levels are also the same, although the American roulette table offers slightly lower odds due to the additional double zero sector. Shortly put, you can easily and quickly cover a lot of sectors on the table by using corner bets in roulette.

Payout Ratio of Corner Bets in Roulette

Now, let’s focus on the corner bet payout in roulette, as it is one of its greatest advantages. It comes down to an 8:1 payout if the ball lands on a winning number. For instance, if you bet £10 on a corner bet including numbers 7, 8, 10, and 11, and the ball lands on number 7 – you will win £80. Here are more highlights about the corner bet payout in roulette:

The corner bet payout in roulette is recommended for experienced players.
You can achieve higher payouts with fewer chips on the roulette betting table.
The betting time is shorter, and the betting process is easier.
High rollers can easily combine a corner bet with other high payout bets.
Playing high-stakes roulette at high-limit tables is more convenient for corner bets.

In comparison to other less risky bets, such as Odds/Evens or Black/Red that pay out 1:1, the corner bets in roulette are much more rewarding. However, they cannot be compared to the highest paying bets with a ratio of 35:1, for example, for a straight-up bet. That’s why the corner bet payout in roulette is considered somewhere in the middle.

Odds Levels of the Roulette Corner Bet

With the high payout rate comes the low odds of winning. Let’s face it – there are 37 sectors on the European Roulette wheel, and hitting one of four numbers is rather unlikely. The American version of the game even has an additional, double-zero sector. However, the option to bet on four numbers at once allows you to ramp up your betting sectors quite efficiently.

If you use the maximum of six corner bets on the roulette table, you will select basically 24 numbers out of 37. That’s why you have such high odds of winning if you use all six corner bets at once. In the next table, you can see a comparison of the corner bet with other similar roulette betting types.

↗️ Comparison with Similar Bets	🎲 Odds of Winning	✔️ Pros	❌ Cons
Basket Bet	10.8%	Same payout as the Corner bet; can be used for betting on the zero sector.	A higher house edge on American roulette; can be mistaken for a Straight Up Bet on number 4.
Six-Way Bet	15.8%	Allows you to bet on six numbers at once. Higher odds of winning.	A payout rate of 5 to 1; can be easily mistaken for a Street bet.
Voisins du Zéro	37.8%	Significantly greater odds of winning.	Smaller payouts; available only on a table with Announced bets/Racetrack.
Tiers Du Cylindre	32.4%	Covers the equivalent of three corner bets at once.	Available only on roulette tables with a Racetrack.

The roulette corner bet has many significant advantages over other similar bets. For instance, European Roulette gives an average hit rate of 70% if all the six corner bets are used at once. You should also keep in mind that the odds of winning decrease in the long term if you don’t change your betting types.

It is important to point out that the top line bet (also known as the basket) is basically the same as the four number bet (also known as Transversale de Quatre), which offers the same odds levels as the corner bet. However, they can’t stack in multiple bets throughout the betting table.

Roulette Corner Bet Strategy Tips

Some of the greatest benefits of corner bets are that you can use them in a wide variety of roulette betting strategies. However, some strategies are more suitable for corner bets than others. For example, the Martingale roulette betting strategy is very convenient, as it is a progressive strategy requiring you to double your bets on every loss. Here are some other great betting strategies and bits of advice.

Make sure that the corners don’t overlap in adjacent corner bets.
Use betting progression (double your bets) on every losing round.
Play with corner bets on roulette tables with live dealers.
Avoid using corner bets in roulette in the long term.
Lower your profit/loss stop thresholds upon using roulette corner bets.
Follow the betting history and the hot/cold number statistics.
Use corner bets in a combination with other riskier bets.

Another top roulette corner bet strategy is to follow the hot/cold number statistics. When you see a number that has a greater chance of winning – you should include it in a corner bet with three adjacent numbers. Of course, you should also always remember that roulette is a game of chance, and the outcome of the game depends almost entirely on how lucky you get.

Corner Bet As a Part of Other Bets in Roulette

If you didn’t know that you can use any roulette corner bet strategy as a part of other bet types, then you will learn something new. It comes down to a mixed betting strategy that can potentially help improve the total winning odds of your bets, as well as the overall payout ratio. After all, combining bets is one of the greatest benefits of playing roulette.

For example, you can add the roulette corner bet in a Martingale strategy, but also by placing an additional basket bet. Therefore, you can turn one of the corner bet downsides into an advantage. You cannot include the zero number in a typical corner bet, but in combination with a basket bet, you can (including numbers 0, 1, 2, 3). For example, many live games or NetEnt online roulette tables offer you the chance to try this specific betting approach.

Another great tip is to include corner bets in roulette while placing a voisins du zero bet on the racetrack. You don’t even need to make a separate corner bet, as the numbers 25, 26, 28 and 29 are already featured in the voisins du zero bet.

Roulette Corner Bet Q&A

If you would like to find out more about the corner bet payout in roulette or how to use it in a Martingale strategy, for example, please read the following questions and answers. This FAQ section includes the most important things you need to know about the roulette corner bet.

1️⃣ What is a corner bet in roulette?

A corner bet in roulette is a unique opportunity to place a wager on four different numbers, at once. This is one of the main characteristics of the roulette corner bet, as it also offers great payout rates with great odds against winning.

2️⃣ What is the corner bet payout in roulette?

When you play roulette, you can use a wide variety of betting types, and each of them has different odds levels with the same payout rates. The corner bet payout in roulette has a rate of 8 to 1. This is somewhere in the middle when compared to other bet types.

3️⃣ What are the odds against winning a corner bet in roulette?

The odds of the corner bets in roulette are pretty high. They are almost the same in European, French and American Roulette. You should keep in mind that with a corner bet, you can simultaneously bet on four numbers out of 37, so the odds of hitting a winning number are, simply put, decent.

4️⃣ How to use corner bets in roulette?

There are many ways in which you can use this type of bet. For instance, some of the top roulette corner bet strategy tips include a combination with other betting types, such as a street or a six-way bet. Also, you can remember that a roulette corner bet is suitable for any progressive betting strategy.

5️⃣ Is corner bet better than Red/Black bets in roulette?

Yes, it is better, as the corner bet payout in roulette is 8 to 1, while the payout of a Black/Red bet is 1 to 1. Of course, there are other reasons, but you can also use similar bets to the corner bet in the roulette with great payouts and odds against winning. Examples include the Full Completes bet.

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Craziest Gambling Tattoos [PHOTOS] | Weekly Slots News

Gambling tattoos come in many forms but they all have one thing in common: the love of the game. Designs range from the demonstration of luck and representing their favorite game to showing off their biggest win at the tables. Common examples include 21 from blackjack and a lucky number on the roulette wheel.

People with gambling tattoos show that they are not afraid to take risks and that they love to seek thrills that many others stay away from.

Other people get gambling tattoos to try and tempt Lady Luck to take their side in other aspects of their lives, such as their relationships and careers. They may even look to their tattoo as a source of inspiration during times when they need it the most.

While onlookers may see a gambling tattoo and think it’s bad news, those that really understand will know that gambling is part of their lives.

When you’re on a heater, gambling can be one of the most exciting experiences. There’s nothing quite like having to make a decision that can make you a hero or go home empty-handed.

But while gambling can give people a way to achieve financial freedom beyond their wildest dreams, for some, it can be a source of pain. Gambling tattoos for these people serve as a reminder that they made it through some dark times, using them as inspiration that they can overcome anything that comes their way.

Here are a selection of awesome gambling tattoos that will make you want to get one for yourself.

Let’s start with something of a classic – the royal flush. It’s the best hand in poker and makes for a great gambling tattoo. Notice that the suits are spades too. The ace of spades is the most famous card in the deck, making this gambling tattoo even more profound. The artist has also gone out of their way to bring the design to life, with the rose made of high-value notes adding a touch of glamor. It also represents the love that this person has for gambling, with the dice underneath showing that he isn’t afraid to take chances in life.

While the main theme of the tattoo is not linked directly to gambling, the design is still something to behold. The Joker is synonymous with taking big risks in order to get what he wants. He strikes fear into everyone he comes up against. The three aces at the wrist is also a well-known symbol of gambling, being a very strong hand in a number of games. Again, you can tell the wearer is a fan of spades, with this suit at the front of the other cards. You can tell that the designer spent a lot of time with this gambling tattoo and the end product was well worth the wait!

This gambling tattoo shows that the wearer is a big fan of the industry. We love how the roulette wheel blends into the woman’s face, indicating that it’s become a part of her identity. If you look closely, you can make out a mask around her face too. It shows that she takes the games seriously, preventing her from showing tells to her opponents. The way that the woman is holding the hand shows confidence. This tells us that the wearer is proud of their gambling ways and will probably not let anyone tell them otherwise. It’s another fantastic job by a very talented artist.

The first thing that meets the eye with this gambling tattoo is the vibrant colors. The way the artist blends the red into the design is amazing and it really brings the whole tattoo to life, particularly on the king of hearts. The subtle details are remarkable so deserves high praise for the job they have done. While some of the numbers on the roulette wheel are not true to industry standards, it still looks great and will serve as an awesome topic of conversation. We are sure that the person lucky enough to wear this gambling tattoo has a number of stories to share.

Everyone knows that Las Vegas is the home of gambling. The welcome sign is world famous, welcoming millions of players every year to the city. This gambling tattoo pays homage to Sin City with this amazing design. The wearer clearly wants to show that he loves it and has spent a lot of time in the parlor to show it. But we are sure he is more than happy with his investment! There are a number of classic Vegas and gambling sections, such as 777 from the slots and Lucky 15 on the roulette wheel. The artist cleverly uses shading to show to the different colors of the numbers on the wheel too, making this gambling tattoo one of our favorites.

This gambling tattoo is a little bit different to those already on this list. While the others are more serious, the design has a cartoon feel to it, showing that the wearer likes to gamble for fun rather than taking it too seriously. Pocket aces make an appearance here, but interestingly without the ace of spades, showing that he doesn’t care too much about the details. As long as he’s having a good time, he isn’t too bothered. Nevertheless, the artist makes the wheel, in particular, look awesome and the dice are a nice touch too.

There’s an awful lot to break down in this tattoo – and that’s why we love it! The seductive woman at the top of this gambling tattoo shows that the wearer enjoys the social side to Las Vegas more than the actual gambling. The welcome sign makes another appearance in this design, acting as a barrier between the wearer and the woman. Perhaps this is the challenge that he enjoys the most? Further down and we see the four aces as well as the word ‘paradise’ circling around the arm. The artist has done a fantastic job with this gambling tattoo, with few splashes of color here and there to make it even more spectacular.

This gambling tattoo must have taken ages to get done! The intricacy makes it one of the best gambling tattoos we have ever seen. The tiger on the chest shows that this gambler is fierce and not afraid to lay it all on the line. Next to the wheel is a bottle of Jack Daniel’s whiskey, a drink very much connected with the gambling world. There are also two unorthodox cards on show, namely the 3 of hearts and the 8 of diamonds, which must have a special meaning to the wearer. Even the fire blazing on the forearm has been designed very well. This design has got pretty much everything you would want from a gambling tattoo.

Here’s an example of a gambling tattoo that has a deeper meaning than just how much they love the game. The wearer shows he has had a past with gambling, with the relationship perhaps not being the greatest. They have definitely gone through something and the artist has shown it with real class. With an ode to the future, the shows that they have got through their troubles, wearing them on their sleeve with pride. The watch is a touch of genius, showing that time heals all wounds, with the rose made from money as a touching tribute to the game.

The person that wanted this gambling tattoo to be simple, effective, bold and to the point. In our opinion, the artist has nailed it. With the ball in the roulette wheel falling into the 13 pocket, the wearer must have an attachment to this number. Perhaps they won big or something memorable happened when they hit the magic number? 13 is unlucky for some but obviously not for this person. And with the welcome to Las Vegas sign combined with the ace king of spades, this serves as an instant classic gambling tattoo.

This gambling tattoo is the first on this list that isn’t centred around one particular object. Instead, the artist has taken inspiration from the glitz and glam of Las Vegas. The multiple stars across the arm emphasise the awe and wonder of gambling and how it can make you feel on top of the world. No matter if it’s with cards or dice, there is money to be made and a great experience to enjoy. There is a mixture of different suits mixed into the patterned stars, detailing the variety possible. This is a gambling tattoo worthy of a place on this list for this aspect alone.

The majority of this gambling tattoo is made up of the queen of hearts herself – although if you look closely, you can see that she isn’t too friendly though. Her majesty is aiming a gun right into the middle of your forehead, showing that the wearer of this tattoo isn’t playing around when it comes to gambling. They are playing to win, with the queen showing little to no emotion on her face. On the wrist, lucky 7 wins again, but perhaps the location has another meaning. The wrist is where people wear a watch, so perhaps it is a sign that the timing of the win was significant? If not, it still looks awesome!

Here is another gambling tattoo that makes the most of the colors available. The red dice and chips brighten up the design, emphasising the outlines of the key items. There are contrasting elements on this design to show both sides of gambling. The rolled up $100 bills show the potential for success, while the skull near the top of the tattoo shows that sometimes, it can do more harm than good. Depending on how the dice fall, anyone can experience either one. Overall, it’s a great gambling tattoo. We are sure the person wearing it is proud to carry it with them wherever they go.

The theme of this gambling tattoo follows on from the previous example. Again, there are elements showing how gambling can impact your life. The woman shows that the gambling life is sexy, glamorous and one hell of a ride, while at the same time linked to the cause of pain for so many, highlighted by the skull intertwined with the woman. And of course, the roulette table is the reason behind both. Sometimes the ball will land in your favor and sometimes it won’t. The artist has blended both together very well, not to mention how precise their work with color.

Here is an original gambling tattoo well worth talking about. Let’s start with the most obvious talking point: the eye. By the looks of things, it belongs to a woman and its expression shows that she is wary of how the roll of the dice can impact someone’s fortunes. You can really feel the emotion here. There is a handwritten caption above and underneath the dice that could, perhaps, have a personal meaning but it’s too hard to tell. One thing is for sure: this tattoo has a purpose. The artist has captured the wearer’s feelings towards gambling incredibly well.

We think the person wearing this gambling tattoo must either enjoy the thrill of the roulette wheel or they had a big winning session. The artist has set the wheel on fire as it spins, indicating that they must have been on a heater. But looking at the wheel itself, the actual design is spectacular. While there may not be any numbers with each pocket, his work more than makes up for it, with the grooves and shading looking incredible. Towards the bottom are the ace of spades, dice and a stack of chips, showing that they enjoy other games too but considering the size of the roulette wheel, this is their favorite game.

Here’s another really cool gambling tattoo. It features another queen of hearts, but compared to the design of another on this list, she seems a lot more welcoming. She seems to have a hint of a smile breaking through her pouty lips, indicating that the person wearing the tattoo likes to flirt with the edge between winning and losing. It’s also likely that the wearer’s favorite suit is hearts, due to the fact that there are hearts covering the queen’s eyes, as well as the statement ace of hearts card she holds. There is a lot to like about this gambling tattoo and the artist deserves a lot of credit.

This gambling tattoo ticks pretty much every box. Roulette wheel? Check. Dice? Check. 777? Check. A stack of chips? Check. What else do you really need? For this person, clearly not anything else. They don’t need a tattoo that tells a story. They just want something that shows they love to gamble and try out any game that comes their way. The artist is showing that it doesn’t matter if they win or lose. With the stack of chips being the largest element of the tattoo, as long as they have money to play, they’ll be ok.

Here’s another gambling tattoo with the focus being on an overseeing eye. It looks like it has seen many things and has become sad. The cards and dice underneath, it suggests that this person has had issues with gambling in the past and no longer feels the same way about it as they once had. As the candle burns, it shows that there is only a certain amount of time before your luck runs out and you lose. This is always the risk that comes with gambling and the artist has done very well to capture this image. There’s nothing more that needs to be said.

Does any other gambling tattoo sum up the whole experience more than this? ‘Win some, lose some’. Truer words were never spoken. But it’s this thrill that keeps people coming back for more, time and time again, with the hope of coming away with rolls of money tucked away in the back pocket. The text is interesting too. The word ‘Win’ is bigger than the word ‘Lose’ so this suggests that this person looks at gambling with a more positive outlook. Maybe the amount of money rolled up is how much they have won in the past? Either way, it looks fantastic.

This gambling tattoo gives the impression that it is dark and not to be taken lightly. The outreaching hand from the darkness indicates something sinister, with the alcohol and burning cigar adding to the chilling experience. Pocket aces are the best starting poker hand but even they can lose from time to time. And in a game with people you don’t want to be on the wrong side of, the thought of losing is enough to shy away from the action. The artist has done a great job at showing the power that gambling can have over people if not treated with care and managed properly.

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