Celebrities Who Love Gambling

Posted 22nd August 2024 by papacasino

Celebrities often seem larger than life, but when it comes to gambling, they’re just like the rest of us—drawn by the thrill, excitement, and, sometimes, the chance of striking it big. From poker tables to horse races, many famous faces have been ...

The Best Poker Sites in the UK

Posted 23rd December 2022 by Lisa Gambit

Whether you are a professional poker player or just an occasional casual gamer, there are so many solid websites where you can play online in the UK. But as there are also quite a few sites that are entirely to the contrary, it’s worth doing a little ...

Gaming Industry Startups: Advice for Prospective Entrepreneurs

Posted 25th October 2022 by Lisa Gambit

Inspired by the success stories of Supercell, NetEnt and Evolution Gaming, more people than ever before are considering entering the online games industry. Competition in the space has skyrocketed year on year, and there are also more players in the ...

What’s Up with the Indian Online Casino Market in 2022?

Posted 23rd September 2022 by Lisa Gambit

To say that it has been something of a bumpy ride for the Indian online casino market would be a rank understatement.  The whole thing has faced more than its fair share of pickups and turbulence along the way, but the market continues to flourish in the ...

The Weirdest Casino Strategies Ever Dreamed Up?

Posted 13th June 2022 by Lisa Gambit

As we’ve said on countless occasions, the only casino strategy that works is common sense.  Like it or not, every outcome that occurs in a casino is an event of pure chance. An outcome there is nothing you can do to predict, influence or control in any ...

Maximum Fun on a Minimal Budget – How to Stretch That Bankroll

Posted 26th April 2022 by Lisa Gambit

It’s natural to assume that the vast majority of people who gamble have bottomless pockets.  Mostly due to the way the casino lifestyle is portrayed on TV and in the movies, the whole thing is synonymous with limitless wealth. In reality, this simply ...

Why Online Casinos Can Be More Profitable Than Traditional Casinos

Posted 8th April 2022 by Lisa Gambit

Casinos have a long history as entertainment venues. The first casino, or rather, the first gambling house, was established in Italy in the 17th century. Since then, demand has grown exponentially, forcing providers to come up with new and impactive ways ...

What Are the Best Online Casino Games?

Posted 8th April 2022 by Lisa Gambit

Ask a dozen people for their thoughts on the best online casino games and you’ll no doubt get a dozen different answers. Personal preferences and playing styles vary significantly from one player to the next – all of which are catered to in spades ...

The Quickest Casino Deposit and Withdrawal Methods

Posted 8th April 2022 by Lisa Gambit

The popularity of online casino gaming has been accelerating wildly for decades.  Increasingly, the sector is attracting the attention of those who would have otherwise never set foot in a conventional casino. Accessible 24/7 from almost any location ...

Seven ‘Interesting’ People You’ll Encounter in Every Casino

Posted 28th March 2022 by Lisa Gambit

Casino personalities and stereotypes are topics we’ve discussed on a few prior occasions. But as people-watching is one of the most entertaining aspects of hitting the casino, it’s a subject that warrants revisiting. Millions of people head to casinos ...

The Evolution of Online Poker

Posted 28th February 2022 by Lisa Gambit

Poker is one of the world’s favourite games, enjoyed by millions of players around the world from all backgrounds. But where did it all begin, and how has the poker we know today changed over the years? While the game’s roots are thought to date back ...

Which Are the Best Sports Betting Sites?

Posted 24th January 2022 by Lisa Gambit

What represents the ‘best’ sports betting site is a subjective topic. As with all things, it depends entirely on your tastes, preferences and priorities. In any case, fierce competition between today’s biggest and best betting sites is playing right into ...

Why You’re Failing to Outsmart Your Competitors at the Poker Table

Posted 14th January 2022 by Lisa Gambit

Playing poker like a professional is something that begins long before taking a seat at the table. Or perhaps, logging on to an online poker room and getting into business. It’s often said that poker is as much about personality as it is hard skills and ...

Top UK Gambling Sites: Celebrating the Success of a Superstar Sector

Posted 22nd November 2021 by Lisa Gambit

The UK’s online gambling industry is by far one of the most prosperous and successful in the world.  Annual revenues have been growing consistently for some time, motivating more providers to join the party than ever before. A Monumental Success Story It ...

What Games Should You Check Out at Canada’s Online Casinos?

Posted 8th November 2021 by Lisa Gambit

The popularity of online gambling has skyrocketed over the past few years. The online casino revolution has been embraced by hundreds of millions of players, all looking to turn their bankrolls into generous prizes.  Games of chance have existed since the ...

What is a Casino Community (and Why Should You Care)?

Posted 28th October 2021 by Lisa Gambit

One of the biggest points of appeal with online casino gaming is the ability to gamble from home. Not only do you not have to step outdoors, you don’t even need to dress for the occasion.  After all, what could be more enjoyable than a spot of poker in ...

The Real-Time Tech Changing the Casino Game

Posted 5th October 2021 by Lisa Gambit

The online revolution for casinos has taken the gambling market far beyond what early spectators thought possible. From a hobby that was commonly limited to specific locations in major cities, digital casinos have expanded access to practically anywhere ...

How Are Online Casino Operators Breaking Into the Growing South African Market?

Posted 27th September 2021 by Lisa Gambit

The Internet is often taken for granted in the west, being almost omnipresent in Europe and North America. However, many developing countries around the world have only recently seen true expansion of its availability.  South Africa is one example – a ...

Top 4 Reasons to Give Online Poker a Shot

Posted 17th August 2021 by Lisa Gambit

Online poker has been around for some time, but has only recently begun hitting its stride. Truth is, it’s not until you experience online poker first-hand that you get a feel for its unique advantages. Knowing where to start can be tricky, given the ...

Canada’s Largest Casinos – Top 6 Luxury Resorts You Should Visit

Posted 2nd August 2021 by Lisa Gambit

In this article, we will offer you access to a collection of 6 luxury Canadian resorts that any gambler should visit at least once. We will cover all the details, including features, amenities, casino game availability and more information that will help ...

The Traits That Separate Poker Players from Blackjack Players

Posted 24th July 2021 by Lisa Gambit

Mention casino table games to just about anyone and the first two that spring to mind are poker and blackjack.   Popular culture has painted an appealing (if slightly misleading) picture of how these all-time classics play out. One of many factors that ...

The Ultimate Online Poker FAQ (Part 1)

Posted 31st May 2021 by Lisa Gambit

On one hand, it’s true to say that poker is ultimately a game of chance. Nobody at the table has any say in which cards are dealt and when, so it’s primarily in the lap of the gods as to what happens next.  However, it’s also true to say that knowledge is ...

How Has Online Gambling Changed Over the Years?

Posted 30th May 2021 by Lisa Gambit

Over the course of human history, gambling has evolved practically beyond recognition. It’s been a popular pursuit for millions of people worldwide for countless centuries, shifting and changing along the way to suit punters’ tastes and preferences. ...

Online Casino Gaming: How to Halt a Long-Term Losing Streak

Posted 25th March 2021 by Lisa Gambit

Gambling can be an absolute blast, but inevitably comes with its fair share of ups and downs. Depending on who you are and how you play, you could find yourself dealing with either of these outcomes on a fairly regular basis. Nevertheless, there will ...

What Are the Three Most Popular Online Casino Games?

Posted 15th March 2021 by Lisa Gambit

Online casino gaming was always predicted to be a pretty big deal. However, nobody could have predicted just how quickly the sector would grow within the space of a few short years. You only need to cast your mind back a decade or so and the whole online ...

What Can We Expect From Online Casino Games This Year?

Posted 4th March 2021 by Lisa Gambit

Whether you enjoy a casual round of roulette from the comfort of your couch or you’re training to be the next poker champion, online casino gaming is awesome. Virtual casino games have come a long way in recent years, and they’re no longer limited to ...

Casino War: Introduction, Rules and Tips

Posted 25th January 2021 by Lisa Gambit

Most people will remember the game ‘War’ as perhaps the first card game they were ever introduced to as a child. By a huge margin, War is just about the easiest card game on the face of the earth. Hence, it should come as no surprise to learn that Casino ...

Bail On (and Badmouth) Casinos That Do Any of the Following

Posted 16th December 2020 by Lisa Gambit

We don’t consider ourselves the types to encourage criticism or negative PR, simply for the sake of it. However, there are instances when spreading the good (or bad) word about an online casino is an important public service. If there was a casino on the ...

Six Things You Never Knew About Playing Cards

Posted 12th November 2020 by Lisa Gambit

You probably like to think you know your way around the deck of playing cards.  Even if you aren’t exactly a future poker all-star in the making, you’ll be familiar with the basics. Playing cards are a staple in the vast majority of homes worldwide. Most ...

The 10 Hallmarks of Epic Online Poker Sites

Posted 12th November 2020 by Lisa Gambit

Shopping around for the best poker sites UK players have access to can’t seem like something of a minefield. It’s not that there’s a shortage of options available – it’s actually quite the opposite. The vast majority of major online casino brands ...

Why Do Most New Online Casinos Offer Bitcoin as a Payment Method?

Posted 10th November 2020 by Lisa Gambit

Cryptocurrencies are revolutionising the online gambling industry at a pace nobody could have predicted. Even just a few years ago, a comparatively few online businesses in general were taking Bitcoin seriously.  It was interpreted as something of a ...

10 Things You (Probably) Never Knew About Online Gambling

Posted 25th September 2020 by Lisa Gambit

As it’s been a while since we shared a semi-interesting list of facts and figures, we figured that’s exactly what we’d do today!  Given the size and popularity of the online gambling industry as it stands today, it’s almost impossible to believe that it ...

What Betting Fans who Are New to Online Casinos Need to Watch Out For

Posted 17th July 2020 by Lisa Gambit

For those who love to bet on live sports, you might have discovered that you need a new form of entertainment during the pandemic. Right now, all live sports bets are off, but that doesn’t mean that gambling is off the table. Many betting fans have now ...

888Casino.com Is Of The Best Blackjack Online Casinos Experiences

Posted 17th July 2020 by Lisa Gambit

Blackjack is a game that so many adults love to play online. It is as easy to play online as it is to order a Model Escorts London experience. In fact, if you are in the right gaming atmosphere and you have a few skills, it can be quite fun to compete ...

A Quick Note of Caution for Mobile Poker Players

Posted 31st May 2020 by Lisa Gambit

Over recent months, our conversations with and observations of mobile poker players have brought to light one or two interesting findings. And when we say interesting, what we mean is potentially dangerous! Just to get one thing out of the way right now, ...

Why Are There Different Gambling Laws & Regulations in Different Countries?

Posted 31st May 2020 by Lisa Gambit

Depending on where you live, you’ll find your online and offline gambling activities governed by a very specific set of rules and regulations. If you’re fortunate enough to live in a region where most types of gambling are permitted, you probably don’t ...

Different Ways to Pay Your Online Bets

Posted 22nd April 2020 by Lisa Gambit

Playing casino games, slot games, as well as placing sports bets online is made possible because of the advancements in the digital world. Over the recent couple of years, online channels and platforms revolutionized the gambling industry on a magnificent ...

How To Find Best Free Spins And Other Bonuses In 2020

Posted 20th April 2020 by Lisa Gambit

It seems like only yesterday (or at least relatively recently) that the concept of high-end online casino gaming was farfetched at best. In reality, online casino gaming has been around in one form or another for more than two decades now. They say time ...

Beating the Blues During Lockdown: Why Not Become a Poker Pro?

Posted 11th April 2020 by Lisa Gambit

Most people would like to think they know what it means to make the best of a bad situation. Unfortunately, we’re occasionally thrown into a situation that’s so bad, we really don’t know what to do with ourselves. A prime example of which being the ...

Making the Online Experience More Personal than Ever Before

Posted 1st April 2020 by Lisa Gambit

In the two decades or so since the very first online casinos first appeared on the scene, the progress the industry has made has been no less than staggering. In fact, according to official figures, the remote sector was the biggest single contributor to ...

Why Online Betting Beats the Classic Bookmaker

Posted 6th February 2020 by Lisa Gambit

To say the Internet has had a dramatic effect on the global gambling scene would be an understatement to say the least. Today, each and every smartphone owner is effectively carrying thousands of casinos and hundreds of online bookmakers in their pockets. ...

Five Steps to Becoming a Poker Pro

Posted 28th October 2019 by Lisa Gambit

Few people would dispute the appeal of becoming a professional poker player.  All over the world, professional poker is creating a new breed of armchair millionaires of all shapes and sizes. Some have studied and master the game over several decades, ...

Why Freerolls Have so Much to Offer the Budding Online Poker Player

Posted 31st March 2019 by Lisa Gambit

For those just starting out on their poker playing journeys, it’s well worth checking out any tournaments you come across known as “freerolls”. Freeroll poker tournaments offer a world of opportunities for budding online poker players looking to put their ...

Online Casino Trends to Watch In 2019

Posted 24th March 2019 by Lisa Gambit

Since the launch of the first Internet poker room in January 1998, online casinos have changed almost beyond recognition. What was once viewed as a niche, even taboo enterprise has since gained widespread acceptance and become a welcome part of mainstream ...

5 Common Mistakes to Avoid when Choosing an Online Poker Website

Posted 28th February 2019 by Lisa Gambit

Believe the hype – online poker can be every bit as good as the real thing. If anything, web poker brings a bunch of benefits to the table that don’t apply when playing live. You can play as many tables as you want consecutively or simultaneously, ...

10 Ways to Make Money While Gambling

Posted 28th February 2019 by Lisa Gambit

First things first, we’re not the types to (irresponsibly) suggest that gambling is a good way of making money. It isn’t. Statistically, keep playing for long enough and the house always wins. Hence, the reason why it’s the casinos that consistently make ...

10 Tips to Improve Your Online Gambling in 2019

Posted 16th February 2019 by Lisa Gambit

The time for new year’s resolutions has come and gone. But this doesn’t mean there isn’t still plenty of time to commit to any number of positive improvements for the year ahead. If you’re a keen online gambler, there’s always something you can do to ...

Comparison Sites Have Made Finding the Right Online Casino Easier than Ever

Posted 21st January 2019 by Lisa Gambit

The market for online casinos is already huge, but is only set to continue growing indefinitely. In fact, the industry as a whole is projected to be worth $59.79 billion by 2020. All of which is great news for keen casino gamers worldwide, but inherently ...

Top Reasons To Gamble Online…and Hopefully Win!

Posted 21st December 2018 by Lisa Gambit

Online gambling is growing in popularity across countless key markets worldwide. Even those who wouldn’t typically consider themselves gamblers are being swept away by a revolution in the making. But what is it about online gambling that holds such ...

Online Casino Gaming: Taking the Safe Route

Posted 21st December 2018 by Lisa Gambit

The rise (and continuous rise) of online casino gaming has seen millions of newcomers join the party and start working on their poker face. Even today, every month sees countless new casinos and gaming services added to the mix. Casinos which, in most ...

How to (Maybe) Win Free Money Online

Posted 25th November 2018 by Lisa Gambit

Is it really possible to win free money online? Are there any online casinos or gambling sites that provide punters with the opportunity to make something from nothing? Logically, you’d expect the answer in both instances to be the obvious…no. For one ...

The Growing iGaming Market in New Zealand

Posted 18th October 2018 by Lisa Gambit

In New Zealand, gambling in one form or another has been around for many years. The country’s gambling industry has grown spectacularly over the years, primarily due to the fact that gambling in general is legal. Particularly in the era of digital ...

Win A Trip To Three Major Gaming Destinations With Full Tilt

Posted 2nd September 2018 by Lisa Gambit

Full Tilt is giving away their ‘Ultimate Player’s Trip’, which includes Las Vegas, Macau and Monaco. It’s hardly rare for established casinos and poker sites to offer generous bonuses and incentives for new and existing players alike. In most instances, ...

Mobile Slots vs. Mobile Social Gambling Apps

Posted 25th August 2018 by Lisa Gambit

The advent of mobile technology has upended the traditional casino experience. A new generation of discerning gamers across the globe is turning to mobile gaming as a preferable option to the traditional desktop experience. The mobile gambling community ...

Regulations In The Online Gambling Industry By Country

Posted 19th August 2018 by Lisa Gambit

Ever wondered how online gambling regulations vary from one country to the next? Here’s a brief overview of the current online gambling regulations for a handful of key markets worldwide: United Kingdom – All online gambling in the UK is regulated by the ...

PokerStars Casino Now Available in Portugal

Posted 15th July 2018 by Lisa Gambit

Leading online poker platform PokerStars has successfully expanded its Western European reach by launching online poker and casino products in Portugal. Earlier this year, the brand implemented a shared liquidity pool for players in France and Spain, ...

Energy Casino – High-Quality Games with Decent Bonuses on Offer

Posted 7th May 2018 by Lisa Gambit

The online casino industry is one of the fastest-growing the world has seen in some time. In the United States alone, online casinos have been earning as much as $45 to $60 billion per year since 2016. And the figure continues to rise at its fastest ever ...

A Beginner’s Guide to Playing Online Slots

Posted 7th May 2018 by Lisa Gambit

When it comes to online slots, there’s no doubt that business is booming.   Incredibly, these fun-themed and interactive titles account for around 56% of the gross gambling yield (GGY) online, while slots have also proved to be particularly ...

7 Common Online Casino Mistakes to Avoid at All Costs

Posted 21st March 2018 by Lisa Gambit

Online casinos can be tricky places. While they can be a great way to pass the time and get acquainted with various casino games, many end up being disillusioned by the whole experience…because they make mistakes along the way. Online casinos are just ...

Everything You Need to Know About Online Casinos

Posted 5th March 2018 by Lisa Gambit

With every major company or industry deciding to take their services online, it’s no surprise that even gambling has joined the party. In fact, online casinos have been one of the biggest players in web-based business in general over recent years. Online ...

Why Should You Play at Kitty Bingo?

Posted 5th February 2018 by Lisa Gambit

What makes Kitty Bingo one of the top-rated bingo sites on the web right now? Why should newcomers to the online bingo phenomenon choose Kitty Bingo over and above other sites? The short answer – Kitty Bingo has earned a stellar reputation for making ...

How Do You Choose the Right Casino Site for You?

Posted 15th December 2017 by Lisa Gambit

Over recent years, online casinos have boomed to such an extent that there are now thousands of sites offering players the chance to stake (and sometimes make) money – all while playing fun and engaging casino games. To new players though, this abundance ...

Poker: Why You’re Stuck in Amateur Hour

Posted 4th December 2017 by Lisa Gambit

Deny it all you like, but every single person who sits down at a poker table likes to believe they’ll make out like a movie star. That everything will be delightfully dramatic, they’ll play like a pro and ultimately make out like a bandit. Unfortunately, ...

How to Refine Your Poker Technique

Posted 13th September 2017 by Lisa Gambit

  You may enjoy playing poker, but what about winning? A concept that seems all but alien to you? If you’re a serial loser…or at least a little on the lame side…fear not – you’re far from in the minority! Practising (a lot) will help you improve ...

Top 5 Most Exciting Gambling Destinations to Visit

Posted 19th June 2017 by Lisa Gambit

What if there was a way not just to spend, but to actually make some money on your travels? For those who are all about discovering new places, activities, architecture and people, it’s usually all about spending, spending and more spending…very little ...

Why Now Is the Time to Join the UK Online Gaming Industry

Posted 7th June 2017 by Lisa Gambit

The UK’s online casino industry is in the midst of a boom and it’s thanks, in part, to the efforts of the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC). Tasked with regulating the industry and licensing operators since November 2014, the UKGC is now reporting ...

Three Boxes To Tick When Choosing An Online Casino

Posted 2nd May 2017 by Lisa Gambit

Playing casino online is now an everyday go-to pastime for millions of people. Which isn’t exactly surprising, given what’s being served up right now by dozens of leading global brands. Not only does online casino gaming allow players to access a whole ...

Online Casino Gaming: Deciding on the Best Places to Play

Posted 23rd April 2017 by Lisa Gambit

There’s no disputing or denying the popularity of online gaming…it’s a pretty big deal right now! According to a recent study published by Statista, the online gambling industry as a whole has seen a meteoric rise in recent years, going from a total ...

Sic Bo, the Ancient Chinese Dice Game that Could Soon Sweep the World

Posted 22nd April 2017 by Lisa Gambit

It may sound more like the name of a 90s rap star, or maybe even spark images of blues legend Bo Diddley feeling a bit under the weather. In either case, you’d be way off the mark. Sic Bo is actually an ancient Chinese classic game that’s just starting to ...

How Have Sponsors Changed the Face of Poker?

Posted 2nd December 2016 by Lisa Gambit

These days, it’s difficult to imagine a time when big level corporate sponsorships simply didn’t happen in the poker community. There were certainly high stakes tournaments and plenty of action was taking place globally, but sponsorship wasn’t really a ...

Reviewing the Reviewers – Best Betting Sites

Posted 24th September 2016 by Lisa Gambit

If you know Casino Papa, you’ll know that we’re all about injecting as much honesty and transparency as possible into the world of online gaming. Contrary to popular belief, it’s not actually an industry that’s populated predominantly by dodgy dealers and ...

Australia’s Best Online Casinos

Posted 25th August 2016 by Lisa Gambit

Searching for the very best Australian online casinos currently up and running? You’re not the only one, but making sense of literally thousands of different web casinos is no easy job. Which is precisely why we’ve taken the liberty of doing the hard work ...

The eSports Betting Investigation And Those Unaffected

Posted 28th July 2016 by papacasino

Whilst the eSports industry may be booming, betting on eSports has recently come under scrutiny of the UK Gambling Commission who have subsequently launched an investigation. eSports was a large area of focused in the 2015/2016 and was deemed an area for ...

Here’s Why You Really Suck at Poker

Posted 11th July 2016 by Lisa Gambit

The thing about poker is that if you’re really good (or can at least get away with pretending you’re good), you look seriously badass. On the flipside of things, sucking at poker sucks…big time. And for two very good reasons too – one being that you look ...

Fast Fold Poker – Should You, Or Shouldn’t You?

Posted 19th June 2016 by Lisa Gambit

Chances are that by now you will have come across the concept of fast-fold poker. Having first arrived on the market in 2010 courtesy of Full Tilt Poker, the idea has since gained enormous traction and has been followed by quite a few big name players – ...

Reviewing the Reviewers – Verifying Web Casino Affiliates

Posted 11th June 2016 by Lisa Gambit

Each and every day, the number of affiliate websites guiding punters in the direction of online casinos is growing exponentially. From those that specialise in online poker to bingo affiliates to sites like this one that offer £5 casino, slots and bingo ...

The Australian Love Affair With Online Gambling

Posted 19th May 2016 by Lisa Gambit

Mention the fact that Australians have something of an obsession with online gambling and you might be accused of stereotyping. But at the same time, you’d also be making a statement that really couldn’t be more accurate. Everyone knows that the Aussies ...