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9 June, 2025

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Blackjack Card Counting – How to Count Cards and Win?

9 January, 2025

Blackjack card counting is a basic strategy. Gamblers use it to increase the player's edge by memorizing and keeping track of the cards. The goal of counting cards in blackjack is to know the ratio of high cards to low cards. Using a proper...

The most popular luck-bringing symbols

18 December, 2024

Lucky charms and superstitions in gambling had existed since 3000 BCE when the first dice game was played in Mesopotamia. Players have believed that certain symbols bring luck. From the era of Roman dice competitions in the 4th century to...

History of Poker and Poker Chips

18 December, 2024

Ready to learn amazing facts about Poker and Poker chips? This popular game of cards dates back over 1,000 years, crossing several cultures and continents worldwide. It has been one of the best games for entertainment or professional gambling for...

Countries with the most casinos

18 December, 2024

There are billions of gamblers worldwide, on online websites or apps and in land-based casinos. The global gambling industry is worth billions of pounds, with gamblers seeking entertainment in poker rooms, bingo halls, slot floors, cruise ship...

5 Tips To Ensure the Safety of Your Data

18 December, 2024

This is a guide on how to secure your data and devices and tips on staying safe when playing online video games, eSports, or VR. Read these online safety recommendations that parents can use to enhance self-security and protect their children and...

The impact of Covid-19 on online casinos

16 December, 2024

While the COVID-19 pandemic severely threatened several industries, online casinos seemed to thrive. BestCasino experts have been analysing the British gambling landscape to determine the long-term impact of this global pandemic on the UK iGaming...

Artificial intelligence in casinos (casino security and fraud protection)

6 December, 2024

With over 25.5 million people in the UK gambling each year and the global casino industry valued at £300 Billion, applying artificial intelligence (AI) in fraud detection becomes necessary. However, security threats increase as more people use...

Gambling’s Rise in UK Pop Culture: A Deep Dive

3 December, 2024

Gambling in pop culture is a big deal, especially since celebrities started expressing their interest in gambling, even to the point of sharing their bets online! Pop culture is defined as a collection of cultures that all generations find...

The science behind slot machine design: random number generators and payouts

3 December, 2024

Players and game developers must understand how slot algorithms and random number generators affect payout. Whether you want to understand slot technology to boost your winning strategies or you are in the process of creating casino slots, this...

The future of casinos: virtual reality

3 December, 2024

Virtual reality has placed the gambling industry on the verge of technological evolution. Virtual Reality (VR) casinos are the next big thing in UK betting and live gaming entertainment. As Brits demand a more immersive and interactive way to...

Are Lotteries a Scam? Understanding How They Really Work

3 December, 2024

£53 billion cash rewards have created over 7500 millionaires - since the National Lottery was first launched in 1994. Furthermore, it creates an average of 7 new millionaires every week. Unfortunately, criminals and fraudulent persons have...

How many casinos are there in the UK?

3 December, 2024

£12.80 billion - is the average yearly revenue in Great Britain’s gambling industry. According to gambling statistics, in 2024, the UK is the second-top online gambling nation in the world. With more than 67% of the Brits participating in some form...

Casinos and addiction treatment programs: where to start?

2 December, 2024

If you think gambling is causing problems for you or you have a gambling addiction, you might want to start a treatment program or attend a gambling rehab. Having a gambling addiction will ruin essential aspects of your life, including...

Celebrities Who Like To Gamble

2 December, 2024

Gambling is a form of entertainment for most celebrities in the UK and other parts of the world. From land-based casinos in Las Vegas and Monaco to online casinos, recreational gambling is popular among celebrities. The celebrities mentioned...

5 Smart Tips for Managing Big Winnings

11 November, 2024

Winning a jackpot or a big cash reward is every casino player’s dream. However, knowing how to manage money when it hits your bank account is the difference between amateurs and expert players. Furthermore, everyone hopes to win but no one e...

How anonymous online casinos are?

7 November, 2024

Anonymous casino sites in the UK have few limits, and players don’t have to reveal their personal information on these online gambling brands. The websites operate using cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, meaning each transaction is a...

What does RTP and volatility mean in games?

5 November, 2024

RTP and Volatility are the two most important factors determining how much you win from a slot and how frequently you will win. After testing, playing, analyzing, and reviewing different games across various UK casino sites, this is what...

Why is e-sports worth your attention?

30 October, 2024

Does esports have a positive impact on your well-being? What does research prove about its benefits for players? Video games and e-sports can be incredibly loved or criticised, depending on who you ask. However, the fact is that e-sports...

5 Best Gambling Movies on NetFlix

28 October, 2024

The best gambling movies on Netflix can fall into different genres, from action to romance, classics, comedy, and drama. Some of the wildest scenes in the film have been casino scenes, from antagonists drawing guns on each other to passionate...

First signs of gambling addiction or ludomania

24 October, 2024

Would you know how to spot symptoms of a gambling addiction for yourself or someone else? Ludomania is repetitive and uncontrollable gambling despite a person being fully aware of the harmful consequences. This information includes an...

5 reasons why online casinos are safer than land-based ones

22 October, 2024

Online casinos are proving to be safer for players than land-based casinos. The accessibility and convenience that internet casinos offer transformed the gambling world completely. With such a shift in the gambling landscape, brick-and-mortar...

How to know if a casino is safe

16 October, 2024

If you are trying to find out if an online casino is trustworthy, you have come to the right page. This guide will show you how to distinguish a good casino from a bad one and check a gambling site's security features. Whether you are an...

How to understand that someone close to you has a gambling addiction, and how to help them

14 October, 2024

If you can identify signs that someone has a gambling addiction and help them in time, you might just be saving a life. This is because uncontrolled and untreated addictions can lead to a chain of other vices, including crime, which can put...

Top UK Gambling Operators Surpass £100m Pledge to Tackle Gambling Harms

30 July, 2024

In today’s gambling news, Great Britain’s top casino operators surpassed the £100 pledged in 2020 to tackle gambling harm in the country. According to new figures from the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), its most prominent members donated £12...

Top Casino Games with The Best Odds (and worst)

13 June, 2024

From video poker to blackjack and European roulette to craps, join us. We explore the best casino games with the best odds of winning money in the UK. If you try to maximise your winnings, the first strategy is to play casino games with the best...

Top 11 High Variance Slots to Play

6 June, 2024

Looking for the best high variance slots with bonus features, thrilling gameplay, jackpots and free spins? Playing high volatility slots is quite an exciting experience, primarily if you activate bonuses and form winning combinations. Slot...

Top 10 Highest RTP Slots for UK Players 2025

19 April, 2024

We have listed slot games guaranteed to give you a high payout rate and included a guide on how to play online slots and maximise RTP at regulated online casinos with a UKGC license. After comprehensive research and review, BestCasino experts found...

Casino: Scorsese’s gambling classic from 1995

23 August, 2022

When it comes to movies based on gambling, none are more iconic than Casino. Released in 1995, Casino is a crime movie set in 1970s Las Vegas, a time when the mob had high stakes in the city. The classic movie features a star-studded cast,...

Safe Swedish casinos with Great.com

11 June, 2021

Today we will dive into the Swedish casino market. It is a market that is rapidly growing every month. This includes both new online casinos and a lot of great games. We will also interview one of the most experienced companies when it...

EGR Operator Awards 2019 shortlist

22 October, 2019

It’s the time of year we have all been waiting for - the EGR (eGaming Review) Operator Awards 2019. On Thursday, October 24, 2019 it will be revealed who will be the winners of some of the most prestigious awards in the world of iGaming. This a...

Conan slot has been launched

24 September, 2019

We have been waiting with excitement for the slot machine Conan to be released. NetEnt told us this Spring they planned on creating a slot machine based on the cult figure Conan the Barbarian. We had a lot of expectations before the release and now...

Be aware of withdrawal limits at UK casinos

1 August, 2019

Even though it’s a lot of fun to play casino games online you should be aware of certain things. Two of them being withdrawal limits and maximum cash out limits. So, limits can be a good thing when it comes to keeping boundaries to your gambling h...

Boost you’re gambling with luck-bringing plants

19 June, 2019

There are several lucky charms to choose from but as it’s summer, why not try some flowers and plants? Fact is, there is more than one flower that is said to boost your luck. Hopefully, you’ll feel it the next time you log in at your online casino. W...

12 inspirational casino gambling quotes

29 May, 2019

Gambling, the human being has been doing it for centuries and it doesn’t seem to matter what new generation comes to life, casino games will always be tempting. At least to some. If we take a look back in time, it’s not just normal people who have be...

Why an online casino blocks your account

22 May, 2019

Most of the time it’s no biggie when you play your favourite slots and table games at UK casinos. However, if and when you do experience some kind of issue or problem it’s not all fun and games anymore. The team working with BestCasino aim to help yo...