Casinos and casino games have been a part of British life for centuries, but how much do you actually know about the industry? This blog looks at top 10 interesting facts from history and some fun themes that have developed over the years.
NUMBER ONE
Did you know the most commonly played number on Roulette is 17? Two suggested reasons for this:
1. The central location on the table | 2. It is the number James Bond plays
NUMBER TWO
Slot machines were actually banned in 1902. To overcome this, the machines were altered to dispense chewing gum as a prize. This was a loophole around the gambling ban.
NUMBER THREE
There is a Blackjack Hall of Fame at the Barona Casino in San Diego. The wall honours the greatest game experts, players, and authors of Blackjack!
NUMBER FOUR
Three Card Poker was created in the UK but due to gambling regulations at the time it could not be played here. The game was launched in America instead.
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