Category Archives: Romance

Dirty Las Vegas History

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Shawnee

Whenever I’m in Vegas, I can’t help but envision its past… I’m not saying I want to be in the Las Vegas of the past; but visiting it in my mind is somehow very romantic… One way to safely be … Continue reading →

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Gambling On The Real Game Of Thrones: Betting On The Royal Baby Bump

Posted on September 14, 2014 by Shawnee

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve heard that Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton are expecting their second child. In the UK, bookmakers have already gone about setting odds for this latest momentous event for William, the … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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.

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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 →

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Dames Of Chance Curate

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Shawnee

In case you missed it there on the sidebar, I’m now “Scooping” or “curating” articles about gambling, gaming, dating & other things dames take a chance on over at Scoop.It. That doesn’t mean I won’t be blogging here; I’m just … Continue reading →

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Sex In The Cards?

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Shawnee

Theda Bara apparently just heard the news that women gamers have more sex. Still of Theda Bara from Carmen (1915).

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Hot Time At The Old Casino

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Shawnee Rivers

It’s been so hot… I’m dreaming of spending some time in an air-conditioned casino. *wink* Cover art on vintage Stag magazine, June 1965 issue; via.

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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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The Dice Of God

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Shawnee

The Dice of God by Joachim G. Joachim; via Uncle Walter’s Bad Romance Novel Covers.

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