Similar to the ever popular bingo or lottery games that are widely played around the world, keno is a fascinating game that is easy to play.

Dating back over 2000 years, keno’s origins can be found in ancient China and has some very interesting routes. As history explains, keno was supposedly one of the large sources of income for building the Great Wall of China and results from large games were said to have been transferred from city to city by carrier pigeon. It was brought to the USA in the early 19th century by Chinese immigrants to the country and has flourished ever since.

The way keno is played is quite simple. The keno board features the numbers from 1 to 80. Gamblers then bet on which numbers are going to be drawn, with a maximum number of bets allowed being 20. The more numbers that are “hit” (chosen), the more money the gambler wins. Of course, the odds are more and more in the houses favour the more numbers that bet on by the gambler. What must be remembered is that each casino has their own variation of keno and offers different odds – making it somewhat impossible to work on ‘keno strategy’, as in theory, the amount you win is divided into equal amounts of luck and the odds that are offered.

Big wins at keno, in all accounts, aren’t widely reported or recorded. Known as a game where less is more, a large amount of player’s only place small bets, meaning their winnings are only minimal in comparison to other casino based games. However, with the house edge often to rising to a massive 66%, it’s not surprising that this method of playing keno is adapted by many players around the world.

In terms of size of winnings, excessively large wins at keno – whether it’s in a traditional casino or online casino – aren’t reported or recorded that regularly. Winning hundreds of dollars can be considered quite “common” if playing keno regularly, with some gamblers often seeing winnings of over £1000. There are reports of a small percentage of people winning tens of thousands – a gentleman from Lake Orion, Michigan, USA, scooped a large keno jackpot of just over £10,000 ($20k USD) in 2007 and only a year a later, a lady from East Lansing, Michigan, USA won twice the amount, taking home an equivalent £20,000 playing keno.

Large winnings at keno are often only seen in Las Vegas. Massively popular throughout the mid 1990’s, the Progressive Jackpot games of keno were having a jackpot in excess of $250,000. Not a bad total when, in theory, it could be won with only a few dollars being played.

Keno is a much loved game all over the world. Still popular in its native China to this today, it is a popular game amongst tourists in Las Vegas and provides hours of fun – easy to play, no massive amounts of rules to remember and lots (on occasion!) of small, regular wins.

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The earliest form of gambling in a single building – now known as a casino – dates back to well over 2000 years B.C. Throughout the years, gambling has always been a prominent side of many people’s social lives and casinos has been just as popular, although not necessarily for the purpose they are used for today – they were originally multi-purpose buildings, often holding theatre productions and sports events. It wasn’t until the early 1930’s when the US state of Nevada became the first state to legalise gambling that casinos really flourished. The most popular gambling destination in Nevada, and arguably the world, being Las Vegas – known as Sin City – is home to such a vast amount of casinos that the money turnover is phenomenal. Of course, the house almost always wins, but inevitably a few of the lucky gamblers manage to take home a tidy sum when playing one of the many casino games available.

What a lot of people don’t realize, is that taking home a big win from a casino isn’t in fact, that difficult – assuming you’ve got Lady Luck on your side. Starting with a £10 wager, if you were to win 17 times in a row, doubling your bets each time (for example, bet £10, then £20, then £40), you’d have £1,310,720 after you have finished. Of course, 17 straight wins is highly unlikely – but actually not impossible, unbelievable or unheard of these days.

Over the years, there have been some massive wins in casinos around the world. Not taking into account the “high rollers”, it’s not uncommon for hundreds of thousands of pounds to be won on a regular basis by general tourists and part-time casino goers. However, these wins have become more common and more regular with the introduction of online casino games. Gambling is now easier and more accessible to all, meaning the amount of wins – and the size of the winnings – are, generally, more easy to come by. However, it’s not always as easy as simply walking to a desk and cashing in your chips as you would in a conventional casino if you’re playing online, as a gentleman who allegedly won $1.3million was to find out. Known as “Pirateofc21”, he managed to “win” the massive windfall after playing a more volatile variation of the ever popular Blackjack, called Caribbean 21. The case took months to resolve and was turned into a public dispute after neither party was getting anywhere with their side of the legal battle (in short, it was suspected that “Pirateofc21” may have been using techniques not fully legal). Although he never received the total $1.3million, “Pirateofc21” accepted an offer from the online casino out of court, which is suspected to be not too far off from the figure in dispute.

The casino always, regardless of whatever anyone disputes, always has the advantage on any game under their own roof. Whilst there are many big wins occurring on a regular basis, many, many more losses just as big – if not bigger.

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Bingo has been a massive past time in the UK for decades. Known originally as a hobby for the working classes, it would once provide an evening of entertainment away from people’s daily lives, with prizes ranging from toiletries and bars of soap to small cash amounts. However, in recent years the bingo industry has boomed – people for all ages and classes are now playing on regular basis, both online and in traditional bingo halls – and winnings are now bigger than ever.

Increasing year and year quite substantially, bingo jackpots are now well into their millions. And unlike the National Lottery, the winnings aren’t split between numerous people. So when a lucky Mum from Lanarkshire scooped £1.2 million in March 2008, things were no different and she took away every last penny. Not bad for a cleaner on a minimum wage.

This £1.2 million bingo win isn’t the first of its kind, either – only a year earlier, another lady in the UK took away a massive win of £1.1m.

Looking at the many people who gamble on the game, what actually attracts them to play bingo?

In the mid-1900’s, working class Britain was dominated by bingo halls and social clubs providing bingo on an evening. It was a social event – people could meet their friends, have a drink and a smoke have a few relaxing games of bingo. Bingo isn’t an arduous game and although beginners may find it a little difficult to keep up, it doesn’t take a great deal of thought when compared to other popular gambling games like poker. This, as a general statement, is probably the one reason why it is so popular.

Whilst bingo popularity became less popular throughout the 1990’s and into the early millennium, meaning the amount of winnings on offer was decreased and not as attractive. However, bingo received a massive boost in popularity with the introduction of online bingo – and the popularity hasn’t stopped yet.

Online bingo provides a fantastic way to play a great game, without having to get dressed and go outside – of course, that doesn’t mean you can’t have a drink whilst playing!

Over the sea, bingo is just as big in America as it is in the UK. It does differ slightly in the way it is played – the actual bingo cards are different and the amount of numbers needed to win is different – but the general game itself is very similar. Winnings wise, bingo players in the USA can expect to win $100,000 if they appear on the hit TV show Bingo America. Again, the rules are slightly different to that of the UK bingo, but if winners manage to get to the final, they can be looking to take away around $100,000 – not bad for a game which is, in effect, full of luck.

Bingo will always continue to be popular, whether it’s offline, online, with large groups or a crow of friends – the game is easy, fun and the winnings, as proved, can be extremely substantial.

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A massively popular game, Blackjack is a card game with the main aim being to have your hand add up to 21. Requiring an equal measure of skill and luck, it’s popular amongst the whole family (of legal gambling age!) and is the most frequented game in casinos around the world.

The excitement that comes from playing a live game of Blackjack in a casino is immense. However, in recent years, the most popular and regular big wins that come from Blackjack have been those from the online community. The most recent story being of a young lady from America who has won the progressive Blackjack jackpot at a popular Blackjack online website 10 times in under 8 years, amassing a grand total of $657,290 in winnings (that’s not taking into account her “regular” winnings on Blackjack either!). The said company is known for its massive prize handouts – they recently handed out of $5million to a gentleman from Finland who had placed a single $0.50 bet on a progressive jackpot. Scooping the whole lot, the man became an instant millionaire – not bad for the initial cost of a chocolate bar.

So how exactly do these “professional” Blackjack players make their money?

Well, it’s not actually that difficult – assuming you’ve got the time to study. The majority of the regular, high winning Blackjack players will have studied and studied day in and day out until they were playing for large amounts of money. There are various points to remember, but a large majority of Blackjack players will have a mastered a skill called “card counting”. This is the method of watching what cards have previously been dealt and working out when and how the remaining cards will be of advantage. Coupled with a regular Blackjack players own strategy, the results can be devastating for the casino if mastered properly. Of course, some casinos believe card counting to be cheating the system and so will ban you from their casino if they believe you to be using this method. Most of the larger casinos (for example, those in Las Vegas) allow for card counting to take place as they are the work place for so many regular gamblers, meaning it’s more easier to allow it as it would be somewhat impossible to stop card counting amongst the daily Blackjack players.

There are several world famous Blackjack players and in 2002, professional gamblers from all over the world were asked to nominate those who they felt should be inducted into the Blackjack Hall of Fame. One of the most nominated persons was the famous player Ken Uston. A pioneer of the card counting methods, Uston was renowned for placing large bets – it wasn’t uncommon to see him place $10,000 on a single hand – which is without a doubt the reason why he was a multi-millionaire, purely from playing Blackjack.

A fantastic game, Blackjack can offer you substantial winnings if played right. Of course, a little bit of luck is definitely required, so grab your four leaf clover and head off to the casino and take a seat at a Blackjack table.

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Just when we thought there could not be a more infernal addiction, gambling burst on to the scene. At lower levels, it provided great pleasure. Bets were placed in a controlled, calculated and well-formatted way. It resulted in wins and losses; but losses of a large magnitude were not heartbreaking, to start with. Unfortunately, we slowly moved into the era of no-holds-barred gambling, and people started putting in everything they had. The lure of big bucks compounded with the evolutionary patterns of the country resulted in big betting houses. Most of them were regulated and properly policed, but still did not do enough to put an upper ceiling on how much one wanted to gamble.

Let’s take the case of poker to form an idea about how gambling in its various forms have simply taken the sheet from under our consciences and trapped us viciously in its lure. Poker is addictive. It leads to euphoria and trauma, and honestly it is trauma that largely surfaces at the poker table. Statistically (though nothing ever is conclusive in the poker circles) 80 to 85 percent of poker players lose money; this is enough to support the average living structure of the remaining 15 to 20 percent of players. The best players are not the ones always involved in big games, and the poor players are not the ones you would invariably find in small games. The competition at hand is largely the somewhere-in-the-middle- type.

The small, mid, and large games all have their players, and this has resulted in the lavish spread of all kinds of games. Most people enter poker having read just few books on the subject. They assume it would support their stay around the table. What they tend to forget largely is that it is about money, and hence there can’t ever be a quick path to success.

Also, we have professionals, who keep playing at lower stakes almost invariably. Very seldom they do move out to the bigger arena of higher stakes and lose money to the who’s who of the game. Sometimes, with the tide of fortune their way, they also make some money and prefer to move back to their acquainted smaller yards. The problem occurs when they successfully do it a few times, because it is then that they begin to play with the big shots more often and consequently end up losing largesse, in the due course of time.

People tend to lose on higher limits because they are constantly beset with the notion that they are making money - or at least breaking even. With higher stakes, such a notion can be a death-bell.

Another mindset, which causes huge downfalls, is ego of a gambler. Big poker losers would vouch how they wanted to be known as ‘people of the big league’, and hence jumped unarmed, without preparation, into the field of high stakes. This results in an expected abysmal show, and hence loss of a huge amount money. The big players know how to work this out most of the time, and hence lure the rookies by encouraging them with soft statements like “you were good, you deserve more, and perhaps a little more luck would have done it”. With such deceit coming in from the big players in a subtle way, the novices lose their ground and get further trapped in the mire.

Sometimes these rookies move back to the lesser arena only to show-off their newly acquired skills. Unfortunately, some of the players there are too well-versed with the game, and thus the rookies get a beating even here. This compounds their worry and in a fit, they pile on their losses. This is how small poker losers turn into big ones.

The high point is to effectively challenge one’s own mind and ensure that as a poker player, we must not let ego come out from behind the tapestry. Moreover we must be analytical, properly prepared, know the balance and, obviously, understand that a bad day is a bad day, and the best that can be done in such times is to minimise the losses. Good days also come. And yes, lastly, to make money out of the game, one must preferably keep as anonymous as possible. Poker tables are scattered with people who know the art all too well and are yet constantly treated lightly. They put a hold on their ego and just concentrate on making money, which they effectively make anyways.

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We all love bingo games; they are naturally fun, and the fact that we can win cash prizes makes it even more interesting. Bingo games have been around for quite a while now, and they have evolved as well. It is easy to find online bingo games these days; you can now play bingo from the comfort of your own house. Online bingo games have turned avid bingo players into even more maniac-like gamers. All you need is a nice cup of coffee, an internet connection, and of course a personal computer – or a laptop – and you are all set.

Playing bingo games has its own advantages. You won’t know when you are going to be lucky and be one of those big bingo winners. The prize for being a big bingo winner is quite huge. Just a while back, a woman from North Glasgow won £313,815 playing bingo; imagine winning that amount of cash - really makes playing bingo looks even more appealing now, doesn’t it? Another lucky lady, who chose to remain unnamed, literally became a millionaire, winning the platinum jackpot game. You might be lucky enough to win £10 or £20, but the chances of winning big jackpots are high. That is the true beauty of bingo games. Everyone can win at a fairly equal probability.

The game of bingo is actually quite simple. It started years back, and it has been enjoyed by countless people up to today. Using the simplest game rules, all you have to do is arrange the numbers from 1 to 25 – or bigger – in a five by five box randomly. Numbers will be drawn and announced, and you mark that number on your sheet. Once you hit a straight line, scream “Bingo!” as loud as possible and guess what, you win! Some bingo games use bigger sheets with more numbers to place, so the possibilities are endless.

What’s interesting about bingo games is the social factor. Even online bingo games provide chat facilities, because it is really nice to just sit there and talk to others while playing. It is also interesting to see how some players use superstitious methods to ‘increase’ their odds of winning the game. It could be weird indeed, but it is just part of bingo’s fun factor. The same thing goes with online bingo. After all, you are playing from the comfort of your own house - guaranteed privacy. After a while, even you might be tempted to use such methods as part of your bingo gaming experiences.

Back to our big bingo winners and how to be one. I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to speak to a big bingo winner and ask for her secrets. She said that all we need to win a bingo game is diligence and a small bit of luck on our side. That is probably why bingo games became so addictive after all. All you have to do is keep on playing the game, and you will eventually win a price or two. Bingo games are cheap – some are even free – and it is fun and worth every penny, even if you do not win anything. I’ve seen several online bingo sites give away bonuses, no strings attached, just for signing up.

Yes, bingo games are really that good. You can, and will, have fun playing the game. Before you know it, you will be playing bingo for hours. Be patient, and the expected shout of “Bingo!” will eventually be yours. You will be on your way to becoming the next big bingo winner in no time at all.

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Many of you may be wondering why online gambling is the safest form of gambling, well let’s see if we can give you some really good reasons to start up your online gambling account. First off online gambling casinos, like regular gambling casinos have to register their online gambling casinos and obtain a gambling permit and license before they can legally advertise their online gambling casino. Aside from using the secure “electrical cash” system to make their payments, the online gambling casinos have taken further steps to ensure that your payment transactions are secure by keeping in constant liaison with the major credit card companies, leaving no room for any possible chance of identity theft.

Another good reason why online gambling is the safest form of gambling, is you get to play in the comfort of your own home, no need to get dressed and go to the casino, all you need is a computer and an internet connection and you are all set to enter one of those online gambling casinos. Probably one of the best reasons why online gambling is the safest form of gambling is, you do not need to carry around a wad of money in your pocket or wallet, which will eliminate any possible chance of you getting robbed or mugged and having all that hard cash taken from you. For this reason alone online gambling is by far the safest form of gambling.

Making payments to your online gambling casino account is very simple, you can either pay with your credit card or if you do not have a credit card then all you need do is visit any one of your local banks and purchase one of those “one time credit cards”, then all you do is setup a paypal account and the payment will be debited from your account. Or if you prefer you can use a wireless transfer service to transfer the funds to your online gambling casino account. Note when purchasing a “one time credit card” you decide how much money you want to have on the card, but remember the card is only as good as the amount of money on it. This is a very safe way to transfer money and it’s another good reason why online gambling is the safest form of gambling.

With online gambling you have an almost unlimited number of casinos to choose from, you can take as long as you want before making your decision on which one is best for you. You get to weigh all the pros and cons of the different casinos such as their policies and you may even want to check out some of those online gambling chats and ask questions about them, such as if they pay out on time, if they are trustworthy and so forth. This will give you an idea of what people are saying about a particular online casino, so you can get an idea of which ones you should stay clear of as well as which ones are reputable. Now be truthful do you think you can do the same with a regular casino, obviously not, so there you have it, some very good reasons why online gambling is the safest form of gambling.

Well what are you waiting on? Get cracking and start enjoying some serious online gambling!

Sarah Harrigan is a professional casino player and reviewer. For straight talking honest advice on online gambling casinos be sure to visit her website for comprehensive reviews on the best uk online casinos and winning casino strategies.

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