Author Archives: Shawnee

Lady Golfers With The Balls To Change The Game

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Shawnee

I don’t normally discuss golf here; other than considering it a “game” and not a true “sport”, or puttering around at mini-golf with the kids, I have no thoughts on it whatsoever. However, I can’t let this vintage box of … Continue reading →

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Dames Of Chance: An Interview With Laura Brown

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Shawnee

Laura Brown is a fellow writer who produces Word Grrls, a site for writers looking for extra help, inspiration, and creativity. And, it turns out, Laura’s another card player with a gambling spirit. Do you like any card games? I … Continue reading →

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Dancing With The Stars: Tonight’s Odds

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Shawnee

If you’re no longer satisfied simply voting for your favorite star, why not bet on them before they dance tonight? Here are the current odds:

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What Are Our Odds, Really?

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Shawnee

In Scrap The Lotto, David Sirota advocates for leaving the lottery behind because lottery mania has become an obsession. Sirota writes about Americans confusing a lottery with a financial investment; how in desperate times many tend to believe in, or … Continue reading →

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Will Playing Free Games On Facebook Lead To Gambling?

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Shawnee

The Global Betting and Gaming Consultancy (GBGC) has entered into the discussion of how new technology is changing the way people gamble, in particular how social networking and the millions of free-play games and games where no cash winnings are … Continue reading →

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Isabelle Adjani, Fair Game

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Shawnee

Isabelle Adjani, The Driver (1978)

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Are We “All In” On The Poker Movie?

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Shawnee

All In: The Poker Movie is a documentary film covering the story of a card game that’s as associated with con-men on riverboats as it is with presidents, a game which in very recent history went from one being played … Continue reading →

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Gender Specfic Psychological Motivations In Casino Decor

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Shawnee

In The Psychology Of Casinos, Jonah Lehrer gets Roger Thomas, the head of design for Wynn Resorts, to dish on those interior designer tricks casinos use to create “lovely and relaxing spaces that encourage people to squander their cash.” The … Continue reading →

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Adults Gamble; Adults Have Sex

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Shawnee

In 10 of the most unusual room amenities in Vegas, Renée LiButti begins with the “unusual” idea of intimate items provided by Love Jones at the Hard Rock Hotel. I’m not sure I find such “room service” options an unusual … Continue reading →

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Betting On DWTS

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Shawnee

I was rather correct about my predictions for this season’s Dancing With The Stars. Currently the odds look like this after the first round of voting:

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