Tag Archives: casinos

Truths (And Questions) About Gambling & Other Behavioral Addictions

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Shawnee Rivers

You may have read the recent news about “Facebook Addiction” — a subdivision of Internet addiction that pertains to social media use, which, research says, women are more at risk of developing than men because we dames are more social … 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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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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Global Gambling News

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Shawnee

Global gambling revenue grew to a record $419 billion last year, according to Global Betting & Gaming Consultants (GBGC). Revenue rose 5.6% from $397 billion in 2010 and is forecast to reach $448 billion this year. However, all that glitters … Continue reading →

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Saint Nick At The Gambling Tables

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Shawnee

Saint Nicholas gambles, November 30, 1964.  

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Winner Take All

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Shawnee

Artwork for a vintage paperback by Ernest Chiriaka.

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Problems Of Gambling: Addiction & Culture

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Shawnee

Yes, I’m a fan of gambling; but I’m a fan of gambling responsibly. Gambling, like anything else in life, is a matter of moderation. Treated like any other form of entertainment, i.e. spend only what you can afford to spend … Continue reading →

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Play The Cards You’re Dealt

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Shawnee

I’m thinking of getting a vintage deck of nudie cards, like this one, for our couples games. We always play girls against the guys because they think they are so much better at cards than we are. Not! If our … Continue reading →

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Win A Las Vegas Getaway For Two

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Shawnee Rivers

Need a vacation? Take a gamble on this contest at Bloomspot! Indulge all your sinful desires with the best that Las Vegas has to offer, courtesy of bloomspot. We’ll fly you and a lucky guest to Las Vegas, where you’ll … Continue reading →

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Sexism In Casinos Explained?

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Shawnee Rivers

Connecting our love of fashion and the “girls aren’t good a math” issue… BUST Magazine covers the news that a new report says girls feels they must choose between femininity and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM): By analyzing institutional … Continue reading →

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