Author Archives: Shawnee

Sheldon Adelson hates email, doesn’t text and wants to stop you from betting online

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Shawnee

In February, an attack ad titled “Don’t Let the Games Begin” started popping up in online gambling forums. The ad opens on two shadows shaking hands in… Continue reading →

Posted in Games | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Jayne Mansfield At The Roulette Wheel In Vegas

Posted on May 24, 2014 by Shawnee

Jayne Mansfield plays roulette in Vegas, 1958; photo by Frank Worth.

Posted in Dames, Games | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Will Online Gambling Remain A State Issue?

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Shawnee

The American Gaming Association (AGA) has ended its push to legalize online gambling nationwide. According to spokesman Christopher Moyer, “It is not an issue we are focusing on, but rather letting others take the lead.” But, in the same report, … Continue reading →

Posted in Games | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

How To Play Texas Hold ‘Em Infographic

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Shawnee

Texas hold ’em (also known as hold ’em or holdem) surged in popularity the 2000s, replacing seven-card stud as the most common game in U.S. casinos. Proof of the game’s popularity came in 2006, when a high-stakes Texas Hold’em poker … Continue reading →

Posted in Games | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Online Casino History Infographic

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Shawnee

In the space of 20 years, internet gambling has evolved from a handful of disc-loaded, free-to-play games to a global market worth $35 billion a year. A new infographic from RightCasino.com charts this incredible history. Beginning in 1994, RightCasino.com takes … Continue reading →

Posted in Games | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Yes, You Can Bet On Dancing With The Stars

Posted on April 6, 2014 by Shawnee

So far, there have been few surprises in season 18 of Dancing With The Stars, and the current odds show it The current odds for Dancing With The Stars Season 18 are: Meryl Davis 7/4 Amy Purdy 5/2 Charlie White … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Games, Romance | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Bet On Who Will Replace Letterman

Posted on April 5, 2014 by Shawnee

Think you know who will replace David Letterman as the host of the Late Show? Mashable says it’s likely to be Steven Colbert. Put your money where your mouth is and bet on it!

Posted in Entertainment, Games | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Antique Paris Gamblers

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Shawnee

Antique illustrations of Paris gamblers by caricaturist Georges Goursat SEM. Available here.

Posted in Games, Shopping | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Romantic Antique Poker Chips

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Shawnee

Aren’t these the sweetest little vintage poker chips?! Antique embossed clay poker chips featuring Cupid’s Kiss, in red and ivory; via newport44.

Posted in Games, Romance, Shopping | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment

March Madness Romance

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Shawnee

I haven’t paid attention to basketball since the men wore shorts — I mean shorts, not the baggy capri pants they wear now. Back then, I was the nerdy girl who hand wrote the stats and charts for the the … Continue reading →

Posted in Dames, Games, Romance | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment