Tag Archives: culture

Why Selling Vintage Is Like Gambling

Posted on July 3, 2024 by Shawnee

I recently had a conversation with Deanna Dahlsad of Den of Antiquity, a woman with decades of experience in dealing in antiques and vintage, about how her business is just another form of gambling. I thought it was interesting and … Continue reading →

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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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Psychology Of Gambling Infographic

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Shawnee

Another infographic about the psychology of gambling and gambling addiction. Source:VegasSlotsOnline.com

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Pat Morrow On Academy Awards Odds

Posted on February 21, 2015 by Shawnee

Pat Morrow, head oddsmaker of Bovoda, was on MSNBC’s The Cycle this week talking about the Oscar odds. It was rather interesting — but when I tried to find the video, I had no luck. (At first I thought it … Continue reading →

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If Only Voters Were As Serious As Gamblers About Presidential Elections

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Shawnee

Yes, you can bet on presidential elections. And gamblers betting on the election have a pretty good history of predicting the next US president. Better than the bulk of polls and surveys, in fact. Experts say part of the accuracy … Continue reading →

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Mobile Gaming

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Shawnee

US mobile game revenues (including both downloads and in-app purchases) leads growth of $10 billion mobile content market as ebook and music downloads stagnate, according to new figures from eMarketer. In-app purchases are driving increases in US mobile game revenues, … Continue reading →

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Place Your Bet, Place Your Vote, Or Both?

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Shawnee

From the, “Yes, you can bet on that” file… There are policy wonks, politicos, just plain enthusiastic voting Americans — and every red and blue shade in between. But did you know you can actually bet on politics? Yup, you … 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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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 →

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Men, Casinos Are Betting The Pretty Employees Will Screw You Out Of Your Money

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Shawnee

Speaking of those scantily clad casino waitresses… I would like to draw your attention to a pair of studies done regarding men’s reactions to pretty and scantily clad women. In the 2003 study, the finding were that “pretty ladies make … Continue reading →

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