Tips & Tricks
Pick up tips and tricks to help you get an advantage over the casino. Read all about what bets to place, how to understand odds and how to make the most of freebies. They say the house always wins but we’ll teach you how to steal its carpets while no one’s looking.
R. Paul Wilson On: Rigged Roulette Wheels
Illegal gaming devices come in all shapes and sizes and have been designed to beat or cheat any game on the casino floor. Some are for playing from “the outside” but others were designed to cheat the players by giving the house complete control over who...
March 20, 2023
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4 min read
10 Of The Biggest Gambling Myths, Debunked
Whether you believe that casinos cheat or you could face prison time if caught card counting, there are tons of gambling myths out there. We’re going to set the record straight once and for all by explaining the most commonly believed gambling myths - and why...
March 13, 2023
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6 min read
R. Paul Wilson On: Card Peeks
In this article, we’re going to explore one of the most powerful sleights available to crooked poker dealers or croupiers....
February 10, 2023
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5 min read
6 Reasons Why You Should Never Count Cards
When it comes to getting an edge over the casino, many players look to card counting. This age-old practice involves...
January 6, 2023
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4 min read
Top 7 Ways To Avoid Getting Cheated With Marked Cards
The days of the Wild, Wild West are long gone now. Today if you feel like playing poker, you can...
December 4, 2022
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5 min read
Edge Sorting: Pure Cheating, Or A Smart Technique To Help You Beat The House?
Edge sorting isn't card counting, and in theory isn't cheating, but it comes close enough to that line to be...
November 25, 2022
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5 min read
Politics Betting: Tips And Recommended Bets For The November Midterm Elections
Political betting expert, Paul Krishnamurty, shares his betting tips for the November 2022 midterm elections. Recommended Bets Back Republicans to...
November 1, 2022
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6 min read
Can You Use Chaos Theory To Beat The House?
Savvy gamblers are always looking for a way to gain an edge over the house, and that includes looking to...
October 16, 2022
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5 min read
Does Buying Multiple Lottery Tickets Increase Your Odds Of Winning?
What would you do if you won? How would your life change? Where would you go? These are all questions...
October 14, 2022
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3 min read
R. Paul Wilson On: Norman Leigh And The Reverse Labouchere System
My main profession these days is as a filmmaker and while I remain fully committed to beating scams, collecting cons...
October 8, 2022
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5 min read
R. Paul Wilson On: A Sneaky Trick Known As “Splashing The Move”
Con artists thrive when they can adapt to a situation or blend into a scenario where they go unnoticed and...
August 29, 2022
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5 min read
How To Scout The Best Blackjack Tables
Casinos are distracting. They’re meant to be. But for both your mental health and that of your bankroll, it’s important...
August 21, 2022
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5 min read
6 Ways To Increase Your Chances Of Winning McDonald’s Monopoly 2022 In The U.K.
The McDonald’s Monopoly game first appeared in the U.S. in 1987. It has since become loved by people all across...
August 3, 2022
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5 min read
8 Different Ways To Pick Your Lottery Numbers
When it comes to choosing lottery numbers, everyone has their own preferred method. Some like to analyze past draws to...
July 25, 2022
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5 min read
Top 10 Most Common Texas Hold’em Poker Mistakes You Need To Avoid
If you've just started playing poker, then it's worth being aware of the most common mistakes in Texas Hold’em and...
June 29, 2022
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6 min read
R. Paul Wilson On: How To Be Your Own Casino (3/3)
This final instalment of how to play games where you become the house and have an unbeatable mathematical edge (over...
June 13, 2022
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4 min read
R. Paul Wilson On: How To Be Your Own Casino (2/3)
This is the second in a three-part series on how to turn yourself into “the house” and reap the benefits...
May 30, 2022
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5 min read
R. Paul Wilson On: How To Be Your Own Casino (1/3)
This is part one of three from our series on games where the odds are in the hustler’s favour. I...
May 16, 2022
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4 min read
Texas Hold’em – Which Poker Hands Beat Which?
Texas Hold’em is easily the most popular poker variant worldwide. There are many things to learn about poker, but figuring...
February 18, 2022
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7 min read
Everything You Need To Know About Arbitrage Betting
Arbitrage betting, or ‘arbing’ for short, is something you may have heard mentioned in the gambling industry. Here, you can...
February 15, 2022
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6 min read
The Ultimate Guide To Tipping Etiquette In American Casinos
Tipping in American casinos has always been a bit complicated. Casinos outsource payroll to the customer and so, from the...
January 26, 2022
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7 min read
2024 US Election Betting: Will History Repeat Itself?
Recommended Bets Back Republicans to win Presidency @ 1.88 (Betfair)Back Elizabeth Warren to be the Democrat Nominee @ 32.0 (Betfair)Back...
January 24, 2022
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4 min read
R. Paul Wilson On: The Mysterious Case Of “The Flipper”
How many bets or important decisions have been determined by the toss of a coin? From sporting events to all-or-nothing...
December 14, 2021
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5 min read
R. Paul Wilson On: Bogus Scams
Not every scam I hear about is as real or widespread as you might think. I regularly receive panicked warnings...
September 26, 2021
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5 min read
Surrender In Blackjack: Everything You Need To Know To Take Advantage
The proper use of either early or late surrender in blackjack can dramatically cut the house advantage over skilled players....
September 9, 2021
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4 min read
12 Sneaky Ways To Cheat At Slots
Slot machines are some of the most lucrative games on the casino floor for both the players and the house...
August 12, 2021
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4 min read
Top 10 Insider Tips We Learned From Casino Staff On Reddit
Casino employees are the best people to go to for tips and tricks on all things casino-related, and they're often...
August 6, 2021
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4 min read
R. Paul Wilson On: Protecting Yourself From Crypto Scammers
Recently I delved into the issues of investing in crypto and understanding the dangers of various coins based on the...
July 21, 2021
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6 min read
R. Paul Wilson On: 4 Easy Bar Bets You Can Learn In Minutes
I think it’s time I shared some more ways to make a little money from your friends and the following...
July 15, 2021
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4 min read
R. Paul Wilson On: The “Seven Out” Con Game
A little-known gambling joint that’s been played all over the world is the game of “Seven Out”. It’s a simple...
July 7, 2021
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4 min read
Political Betting: What Comes Next For The Trumps And How Should You Bet On It?
With Donald Trump expected to return to the campaign trail any day soon, expect the drama to resume.Betting markets are...
June 11, 2021
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4 min read
R. Paul Wilson On: Being Your Own Con Artist
Imagine that this time next year you are in a completely unpredictable situation - something no one at this exact...
May 8, 2021
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4 min read
R. Paul Wilson On: How To Avoid Getting Scammed On Vacation
A few years ago, I spent a week in New York City, visiting places of interest, museums and restaurants while...
April 24, 2021
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4 min read
5 Cheapest Ways To Get Yourself Into The Main Event
Playing in the Main Event is a dream for almost every poker player. Whether you’re just a casual fan of...
April 22, 2021
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8 min read
R. Paul Wilson On: How To Be A Better Gambler
There’s an inherent danger in entering into any proposition without being properly informed or prepared in advance. When plunged into...
April 11, 2021
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4 min read
How To Get The Most Out Of GGPoker’s Cash Drops Feature
In recent years, online poker rooms have been looking for ways to make the game more entertaining and appealing to...
April 7, 2021
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5 min read
R. Paul Wilson On: Informed Influence
Information is the main currency of the 21st century whether it is collected openly, shared freely, stolen or secretly inserted....
March 30, 2021
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5 min read
R. Paul Wilson On: The Fortune Teller’s Egg Scam
Over 11 seasons and three specials of The Real Hustle television show, there were a few con games that made...
March 18, 2021
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5 min read
R. Paul Wilson On: The Purse Swindle
One of the great pleasures of filming The Real Hustle for 11 seasons was that it gave me the chance...
March 11, 2021
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5 min read
R. Paul Wilson On: The Secret Of Soapy Smith
The name Jefferson Randolph “Soapy” Smith is well known amongst magicians, Old West historians and cheating aficionados. Soapy evolved from...
February 27, 2021
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4 min read
