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The History and Evolution of Bingo
There isn’t a single game more universally recognizable than bingo. The distinctive playing card and numbered balls are familiar around the world. In fact, bingo is so popular that it’s played in places like schools and churches. Few other games are thought of as benign enough to enjoy popularity with every age […]
The History of Web Design in a Nutshell
The Internet didn’t begin as an elaborate means of communication for people around the world. In fact, it was created in the 1960s as a way to transfer data between computers via telephone lines. This allowed the transfer of information to and from scientists and military personnel in a very efficient manner. It wasn’t until […]
How Bob Champion Overcame the Odds and Became a Legend
True sporting legends are usually made, not born. A few greats have been destined for fame since birth though. Bob Champion is one of these natural-born legends, but his courage and dedication are the qualities for which he is most admired.
Champion, born in Yorkshire, England in 1948, was surrounded by riders and hunters from the […]
Red Rum: The Legendary Racehorse Who Stole Our Hearts
In the history of horse racing, few horses have captured the affection of audiences like Red Rum. The spirited horse rose from an early life of anonymity to become the only three-time Grand National winner. Today, three decades after his retirement, he is still one of the best-known and most beloved racehorses of all time.
The […]
1967 Grand National ~ Foinavon’s Victory
On April 8, 1967, an underdog accomplished the impossible through a legendary turn of events. Grand National winner Foinavon defied an outsider rank and 100-to-1 odds to take home the first-place prize.
With a tendency to fall and a history of lackluster jumping, Foinavon seemed like a hopeless choice from the very start. A notoriously laid […]
Roll That Lucky Dice Like A Pro
Craps or Dice Craps the name is enough to put you off which is probably why most people don’t want to play it! Yet the odds on craps will favour the player so why don’t gamblers on this side of the pond want to play the game, is it because the love giving their hard […]
The Key To Pulling Off Poker Bluffs
Poker is a game that combines mathematical skill, luck and deception. Learning how to bluff is an integral part of any poker players game. Below we have put together advice on bluffing, slow playing and tips for pulling off the semi-bluff.
Bluffing is really only an option in Texas Hold’em no limit games because in a […]