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Dice games are the oldest and among the simplest games that perhaps suit all ages.The dice games involved in gambling are among the most exciting and popular ones.Dice games have been played since centuries.So old is there source that the historians don't know the inventor for certain.But from whatever is available it could be safely stated that dice games originated in various cultures around the exact same time...

Gambling became popular in China in the last phase of the imperial dynasty i.e.from 1644 to 1912.Canton, Macao, Shanghai and Hong Kong became the famous for their liquor and gambling.These areas inhabited foreigners, usually Americans, who have been known to be demanding.Moreover, majority of these inhabitants were males.Chinese natives indulged in gambling along with the foreigners.Famous gaming games in China comprise Mah Jongg and Pai Gow...

The role of a'bookie', the common name of the person involved in bookmaking, is quite important in the world of gambling.The bookie is responsible for keeping track of all of the bets in the game.The bookie can take bets on any professional occasions - races, election, college sports.Bookmaking was prohibited been prohibited before.Even now it's illegal in certain states.Its legal status being in controversy, the job is considered a shady one...

Bingo is one of the most simple and general game of all times.Be it children's party, classrooms, charity functions or a simple time pass, Bingo finds it place everywhere.Bingo originated in Europe.The ancient games were played in Italy back in 1500s.Later the French embraced the game and introduced the first bingo cards.Later the Germans used the game to tech kids basic arithmetic and English.By 1800s the match had gripped entire Europe...

Casinos have an edge and they make money, FACT.Players bet on Roulette and the game has a built in edge in the casinos favour.The player wins or loses on individual bets, but the casino is looking at the odds over the long run.It is somewhat like the way the insurance companies calculate insurance premiums, they lose sometimes, but they have an edge in their favour where premiums collected are more than their payouts...