Yes, Online Casinos have their own ‘Skin’

Much like any other computer-based service, online casinos are dependent upon software. Games are launched through gaming platforms developed by some of the world’s best software engineers. With thousands of online casinos worldwide, and practically just a few software providers out there,...

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Popular Card and Hand Nicknames in Card Games

Like people, card games such as Texas Hold’em poker need some nicknames to easily identify hands. Hundreds of these monikers exist throughout the online gaming world but not all of them may be completely remembered by players. Here are a few of the most interesting nicknames used in card games: ...

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French Deck: The Popularity of the 52-card Deck

The bulk majority of on-land and online casinos today use the standard 52-card deck, commonly referred to as the French deck. This set of cards includes thirteen ranks of each of the four French suits (clubs, diamonds, hearts, and spades) with reversible court cards (King, Queen, and Jack)—hence, the...

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Surpassing the Niche Status: The Mainstreaming of Online Gaming

Online gaming has rapidly picked up momentum in the past few years and in spite of its relative infancy, the industry is already a major player in world business. Some experts estimate that more than half of the world’s adult population engages in some forms of gambling at least once in their...

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