<p>
  <b><i>
      Bright lights, loud noises, fluttering images, and a self-made promise
      that the next spin is going to be a big win. This is the appeal of slot
      machines, a global phenomenon that’s taken the world by storm ever since
      its creation back in the late 19th century.
    </i></b>
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<h2>The Birth of the Slot Machine</h2>
<p>
  San Francisco, California, 1895. A young Bavarian mechanic by the name of
  Charles August Fey finally settled after emigrating from Europe and traveling
  across the United States for the better part of 10 years. Although slot
  machines had been invented beforehand, Fey designed the first three-reel unit
  with a revolutionary feature – the automatic payout. It had 5 symbols –
  hearts, diamonds, spades, horseshoes, and a liberty bell. It cost a nickel to
  play and the highest payout was awarded for 3 bell symbols, hence the name
  Liberty Bell. It paid 50 cents which was quite the big win for the time. The
  machine became wildly popular and Fey installed and managed his machines in
  saloons throughout San Francisco.
</p>
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<p>
  Even though California officially banned slot machines in 1902, the
  manufacturing of the Liberty Bell continued. Since awarding cash prizes had
  become illegal, the initial symbols were replaced with fruit symbols and the
  payout would consist of chewing gum and sweets of the corresponding flavor.
  Five years later in Chicago, Herbert Mills produced a slot machine called the
  Operator Bell. This is the time when the BAR symbol was introduced. It was
  based on the logo of the Bell-Fruit company and replaced the chewing gum
  symbol that had been used up to that point.
</p>
<h2>Mid Century Advancements</h2>
<p>
  For half a century slot machines had remained mechanical. By pulling down a
  lever, you’d set the reels in motion. This gave players the feeling that they
  could somehow control the outcome. It’s the reason why the machines were so
  popular and it’s how the term “one-armed bandit” came into existence.
</p>
<p>
  In the ‘60s, Money Honey was invented. It was the first fully
  electromechanical slot machine. Even though the lever was no longer necessary,
  its absence would’ve been entirely too unfamiliar for players at the time. So,
  the lever remained. Money Honey was an instant hit and because of it,
  electromechanical slots came to dominate the market.
</p>
<p>
  The first-ever video slot was developed in 1976 by a Vegas-based company
  called Fortune Coin. Initially, it was only made available in the Las Vegas
  Hilton Hotel. It soon got approval from the Nevada State Gaming Commission and
  it became wildly popular in the Las Vegas Strip.
</p>
<h2>The Online Revolution</h2>
<p>
  Following the invention of the World Wide Web in the ‘90s, slot machines made
  the ultimate transition and became available online. It allowed players to get
  their luck tested in the comfort of their own homes. Often, slot games
  couldn’t be fully enjoyed because of all the commotion of the everyday casino.
  However, online gaming changed that. Now, players can become fully immersed in
  their game without the hustle and bustle of a crowded land-based
  establishment. Furthermore, slot games have become more complex and,
  subsequently, more appealing. The Bonus Rounds that the most successful games
  feature are the main contributors to the rise in popularity of online video
  slots. Not to mention the diversity of the games’ themes. Think of any topic
  and there’s a slot game about it. As opposed to common table games such as
  craps, roulette, or blackjack, slots can get creative. Some even follow
  compelling narratives that motivate the player to keep spinning the reels.
</p>
<p>
  Nowadays hundreds of online casinos offer a large variety of video slots.
  Check out www.westcasino.com, for example. Besides having all the table games
  you could want, we’ve also got over 600 highly creative, insanely entertaining
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<h2>Conclusion</h2>
<p>
  Slots have really come a long way and their popularity never seems to dwindle.
  Whether they give out chewing gum or money, they push a special button in
  players’ brains that fill them up with pleasure, excitement, and hope. Keep
  playing, keep going for that big win, and remember – fortune always favors the
  bold!
</p>

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<p><b><i>A fighting rooster suspected of killing its owner has been taken into custody by police in southern India’s Telengana state. The alleged murder was committed during the rooster’s daring escape attempt. The bird stabbed the unfortunate man in the groin with a three-inch razor attached to its talons. The victim died from blood loss on his way to the hospital. </i></b></p>
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<p>Thankfully, the rooster hasn’t been charged with the crime. It’s being kept in custody in case it needs to be produced as evidence in court. 15 people are being sought by the police on possible charges of illegal gambling and manslaughter for their participation in the cockfighting ring. </p>
<p>Although cockfighting has been illegal in India since 1960, in many rural areas it is still practiced as part of a thousand-year-old tradition. Naturally, people bet on their favorite rooster and thus a tightly-wound gambling community is formed around the blood sport. The fights are usually organized during the Hindu festival of Sankranti which occurs in January to mark the Winter Solstice. </p>
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<p>Last year around that time, a man in Andhra Pradesh was killed after he was stabbed in the neck by his rooster. </p>
<h2>The roosters receive an upgrade to their talons</h2>
<p>Spectators place bets while the birds fight to the death with hooked razors known as “gaffs” or “slashers” attached to their talons. The birds are sometimes injected with steroids to supercharge their fighting potential. </p>
<p>Animal rights groups denounce cockfighting. However, some countries view the bloody affair as tradition. </p>
<p>“Cockfighting has been around for thousands of years. Back in the days, there used to be cockfights between kingdoms. It’s a part of our lives,” Raghurama Krishna Raju, a political leader who has campaigned to legalize the practice in Andhra Pradesh, told VICE World News this week. </p>
<p>“For many people, rearing birds for fights is their only source of income. It’s a great sport, but the knives do add the element of cruelty. Without knives, it should be an acceptable sport,” he claimed.</p>
<h2>World Slasher Cup</h2>
<p>In the Philippines, the cockfighting industry is worth over US$1 billion per year! The country is home to the annual World Slasher Cup or Olympics of Cockfighting. However, it was canceled this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. </p>
<p>The cockfighting betting industry is called e-sabong and the Philippine government recently moved to license and regulate it. </p>

Cock fighting has been illegal in India since 1960, but in many rural areas, enraged talons still cut and ruffled feathers still fall.

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Indian Police Take Fighting Rooster Into Custody For Killing Its Owner

<p><b><i>As Google continues relaxing its initially strict anti-gambling policies, the tech giant will soon allow real-money gambling apps in its Google Play marketplace in 15 new countries as of March 1st. </i></b></p>
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<p>Google’s updates to its app store policies stipulate that citizens of a large number of nations will be able to download and use real-money gambling apps, daily fantasy sports apps, and view gambling-related ads. Currently, real-money apps are only allowed in the UK, Ireland and France. Brazil is in the same boat but only state lottery operator Caixa Economica Federal’s app is permitted. </p>
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<p>As of March 1st, real-money gambling apps will also be permitted in the United States, Sweden, Spain, Romania, Norway, New Zealand, Mexico, Japan, Germany, Finland, Denmark, Colombia, Canada, Belgium, and Australia.</p>
<p>Google’s real-money policy refers to lotteries, sports betting, online casino and DFS, but there’s some market-specific restrictions for each aforementioned country. Australian law, for example, does not allow online casinos, and Canada’s real-money apps are restricted to “governmental operators only”.</p>
<p>The U.S. is tricky since each state has a specific online gambling regulatory regime and developers must have licenses for every one of them. </p>
<p>Also, operators must submit applications to have their apps featured in Google Play. Those that bypass the certification process or commit repeated or serious violations of the rules will have their apps swiftly removed from the marketplace. </p>
<p>Google Play apps may publish gambling-related advertising, but heavy restrictions will be in place. Fair and responsible gambling is an absolute requirement. In addition, these apps are to ensure that no children under 18 view the ads. </p>
<p>The loosening of app advertising rules is a result of a 2020 update to Google’s gambling policies that allowed users of both its search engine and Youtube to opt out of seeing gambling advertisements. </p>
<p>Last September, payment processor Paytm found its app locked out of India’s Google Play Store because of an in-house contest in which players could redeem online stickers for Paytm Cashback. This was a result of confusion over Google’s gambling policies. </p>
<p>Subsequently, Google has recently declared that it will allow ‘Gamified Loyalty Programs’ that “reward users with real world prizes or monetary equivalent,” if the benefits, perks and rewards are “clearly supplementary and subordinate to any qualifying monetary transaction within the app.”</p>
<p>Apple was recently sued in a California federal court for releasing social casino apps in the App Store (with a 30% cut of the revenue). Allegedly, Apple violated state law which online allows slot machine to land-based tribal casinos. 
</p>

Google relaxes its gambling policies. The tech giant will allow real-money gambling products in 15 additional countries.

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Real-Money Gambling Apps Available In 15 Countries on Google Play Starting March 1st

<p><b><i>Gambling has been around for thousands of years and it looks like it’s here to stay. Like war, death and taxes, gambling is one of those inevitable phenomena that’s inextricably linked with the nature of humanity and, subsequently, its history. You’ll find proof of punting no matter how far back in time you go. If there were people present in a period or a place, there’s a huge chance that some of them were out gambling. Whether it was frowned upon or not, it’s an indubitable fact that people have always had a soft spot for risking something to win all or nothing. If you’d like to learn more about how far back games of chance go and what their impact was on the societies and cultures of those times, keep reading this article. </i></b></p>
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<h2>Gambling Rears Its Ancient Head – 2300 BC</h2>
<p>Although it was undoubtedly invented long before, the earliest evidence of gambling comes from 2300 BC China in the form of unearthed tiles that were apparently used for a rudimentary game of chance. The ‘Book of Songs’, a collection of ancient Chinese poems, mentions ‘the drawing of wood’, a lottery type game that utilized the aforementioned tiles. Some historians say that about 2000 years later, the Great Wall of China was funded using a similar system. </p>
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<h2>Illegal Dice in the Roman Empire – 500 BC</h2>
<p>According to Sophocles, a famous Greek poet, a mythological hero invented dice during the siege of Troy. True or not, this was the first time in Greek history that dice were mentioned, around the year 500 BC, even though a pair of dice was discovered in an Egyptian tomb dating from 3000 B.C.. Regardless, there’s evidence that the ancient Greeks and Romans were hardened gamblers who enjoyed playing whenever they had the chance. Gambling was illegal in Rome and the penalty for perpetrating such a thing was a fine worth four times the bet. To counteract the law’s involvement, Roman citizens played for chips (they’re the ones who invented them, actually). If they were caught gambling, they’d just declare that they were playing for tokens not for real money. </p>
<h2>The Invention of Card Games – 800 AD</h2>
<p>The first playing cards first appeared in China. However, the rules of the game played back in the 9th century have been lost to history. Perhaps the cards were both the game and the stake, similar to modern day children’s trading card games. Or maybe the first cards were paper forms of Chinese domino. Without a doubt, they were very different from the standard 52 card decks used today. 
</p>
<h2>The Backstory of Baccarat – 1400s</h2>
<p>The two player card game of Baccarat was first played about 600 years ago and it’s still being played today in modern casinos. It migrated from Italy to France and it has evolved over the centuries to the standard version adopted by the whole world (with some variations depending on the country, of course). </p>
<h2>The Bewildering Tale of Blackjack – 1600s</h2>
<p>Even though I’ve previously written an article on Blackjack titled <a href="https://westcasino.com/blog/believe-it-or-not/blackjack-21-facts-about-21" target="_blank">Blackjack – 21 Facts About 21</a>, I couldn’t write a history of gambling without including one of the most famous casino games of all time. </p>
<p>Blackjack may have its roots in a Spanish game called ventiuna (21) that was first mentioned in one of Miguel de Cervantes’ books in 1601. Other influences include trente-un (31) and quinze (15), both dating back to the 16th century. Unfortunately, no one truly knows who the inventors of all these games are. Let’s just say it’s a collective effort shared by many generations of risk-takers. </p>
<p>In any case, the certain forefather of Blackjack is vingt-et-un (21), a seventeenth century French game. It was introduced to the US by French settlers and it was dubbed Blackjack by the Americans since 10 to 1 odds were paid out to the player who won with a Jack of Clubs and an Ace of Spades. This promotion was only available in 1930s Nevada Casinos as a way to attract customers. </p>
<h2>Gambling Houses: An Italian Innovation – 1638</h2>
<p>During the 17th century, the first casinos made their appearance to critical acclaim. In 1638, Venice, the marvelous city on water, became the home of the Ridotto, one of the first gambling houses in Italy. Subsequently, other similar establishments sprung up all over Europe and even in the US. In the 19th century, steamboats were used as venues for informal gambling. You’ve no doubt seen films portraying these ships sailing up and down the Mississippi while poker tournaments took place inside. </p>
<h2>The Roulette Revolution – 1796</h2>
<p>Roulette was born in Paris, the city of love, art, and frivolity. Although it was first played in France, we now refer to it as American Roulette. 50 years later, European Roulette was created. It reduced the double zero to just one and vastly increased players’ odds of winning. The Monte Carlo casino eventually adopted the single zero game version. Americans, however, still prefer the double zero wheels. </p>
<h2>The Power of Poker – 1829</h2>
<p>The precise origin of poker is hard to pin down. Just like the other games I wrote about in this article, it had to pass through many hands and minds to become what it is today. Maybe you should give yourself a little credit. You might carry the DNA of someone who created an extra rule or something similar. Who knows? </p>
<p>Regardless, some people think that poker has its roots in seventeenth century Persia. Others insist that it was born of a French game called Poque. What we know for sure is that English actor Joseph Crowell reported that the first time he saw the game being played was in 1829 New Orleans. That might actually be poker’s birthyear. Up until the Vegas tournaments of the 1970s, poker’s growth in popularity was stunted by obscurity. It truly became a world famous game when televised events allowed people to see the players’ hands. When Chris Moneymaker won the 2003 world poker championship after qualifying through online play, everyone started thinking that poker would be their get-rich-quick solution. </p>
<h2>One Armed Bandits: Slot Machine Mania - 1891</h2>
<p>After settling in San Francisco in 1895, a young Bavarian mechanic by the name of Charles Fey designed the first three-reel slot machine that featured the revolutionary automatic payout. Dubbed Liberty Bell, the mechanical marvel had 5 symbols: hearts, diamonds, spades, horseshoes, and, naturally, liberty bells. The highest payout of 50 cents was awarded for 3 bell symbols and it cost a nickel to play. The Liberty Bell’s popularity exploded, allowing Charles to expand his business by installing and managing his machines in saloons throughout San Francisco. After Californian authorities banned slot machines in 1902, the Liberty Bell started paying out chewing gum and other sweets instead of cash prizes. </p>
<p>The first fully electrical slot machine, Money Honey, would appear 60 years later. The lever became unnecessary in terms of functionality. Nonetheless, it remained a feature for fear of alienating those familiar with the decades-old pulling motion. </p>
<p>By 1976, a Vegas-based company created the first-ever video slot called Fortune Coin. After the Nevada State Gaming Commission approved it, it became wildly popular on the Las Vegas Strip.</p>
<p>In the early 90s, online slots popped up everywhere and took the world by storm. Internet casinos were born. No longer would players have to visit a land-based casino to play. They could now gamble from the comfort of their own homes. Nowadays, gaming companies are creating VR slot machines. That’s really something to be excited about! </p>
<h2>Gambling Becomes Legal in the US – 1910</h2>
<p>Although the Puritan settlers viewed gambling as something ungodly and dangerous, the more lenient English emigrants viewed games of chances as opportunities for the working man to become rich. However, in 1910, gambling was banned nationwide. After the Wall Street Market Crash of the 1930s, gambling was legalized again as a response to the crippling poverty that plagued the entire country. </p>
<p>Gambling is now legal in many countries around the world, but they don’t accept American clients. Perhaps this will change in the future. </p>
<h2>Online Gambling – 1994</h2>
<p>The pioneer of online gambling is Microgaming, one of the largest casino and slot game developers in the world. After launching their online casino in 1994, it took only a meager 5 years for the industry to be worth 5 billion dollars. Nowadays, it’s become a multibillion dollar industry with over a thousand online casinos. The revenue grows each year. </p>
<p>The first live dealer casinos appeared in 2003 thanks to Playtech, another legendary game developer. </p>
<h2>The Rise of Mobile Gambling - 2021</h2>
<p>The technology is by no means new. It first appeared in 2006 and it’s been embraced gradually over the last 15 years. Lately, more and more punters are transitioning to mobile play for the simple convenience. Why would the modern gambler sit in front of a computer or laptop when they can spin the reels, roll the dice, or show their hands while lying comfortably on a couch. Not to mention playing while in transit. It’s the future and we’re loving it!</p>
<h2>What’s Next?</h2>
<p>Who’s to say? Perhaps VR gambling is next big thing when the technology becomes more accessible to players from around the world. The sky’s the limit. One thing I know for sure. Gambling will never cease to exist and will entertain countless people for centuries to come!  
</p>

Find out where it all started and how much gambling has evolved since its creation in ancient times.

The Story of Gambling – A History of Thrills | WestCasino Blog

The Story of Gambling - A History of Thrills

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    ><i
      >Play’N Go has recently released a brand-new slot game called Madame Ink
      that takes inspiration from real tattoo designs. The online slot’s
      realistic graphics have brought it to the forefront of the gaming
      industry. The tattoo theme is beautifully mixed with a spot-on Asian
      design that decorates the reels with enchanting and colorful artwork.
    </i></b
  >
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<p>
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      >You can play the game on both desktop and mobile. It’s got a medium
      volatility (5/10) with a default RTP of 96.21%.
    </i></b
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<h2>Madame Ink Look and Feel</h2>
<p>
  We’re in a Chinese bazaar. It’s raining and the wet cobbled street reflects
  the dim lights of the wind-rocked paper lamps hung carelessly above the wooden
  doors of the stores. A drum heavy-track accompanies the already mysterious
  atmosphere and puts the player in the mood for some gambling magic. The layout
  of the reels is simple yet mesmerizing with an interesting 3D effect that’s
  reminiscent of a cinema screen.
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<p>
  There’s nothing out of the ordinary regarding the interface. Bottom screen
  you’ll find an Information button in the form of an ‘I’, your Balance, Bet
  Value, the Spin button, and the Auto Spin button.
</p>
<h2>Symbols and Features</h2>
<p>
  Besides the marvelously drawn player card suits (Spades, Hearts, Diamonds,
  Clubs), punters will also encounter the tattoos that make this game such a
  novelty. These high-paying symbols include animals from Asian lore such as the
  Dragon, the Tiger, and the Stork. There’s also the Wild Ink bottle whose cap
  is a black dragon’s head. This Wild expands to fill the reels and substitutes
  for all other symbols except for the Scatter.
</p>
<p>Let’s talk features.</p>
<p>
  Madame Ink’s star feature must be Madame’s Mystery. Randomly, the entire
  center reel will be occupied by Madame’s Mystery reel, while several Mystery
  symbols will land on the others. Madame’s Mystery reel will then transform
  into a stack of matching tattoo symbols as the Mystery symbols do the same.
  Needless to say, you’re in a for a big win.
</p>
<p>
  The slot also has a Free Spins feature that’s triggered when at least three
  Scatter symbols land on the reels. You’ll be given three choices:
</p>
<p>1. 12 Free Spins with Wild Ink feature active on every Wild that lands.</p>
<p>2. 6 Free Spins with Madame’s Mystery feature on every spin.</p>
<p>3. 3 Free Spins with both features active.</p>
<p>
  The most profitable option is probably #2 but it all depends on your luck.
</p>
<p>
  Martin Zettergren, Play’N Go’s CPO, stated that: “It’s always important to
  approach a theme from a new angle, to move ahead of the competition and create
  a more distinctive experience for operators and their players. The artwork and
  the design are just one element of the game for players enjoy. Then you have
  the narrative of Madame Ink and her magical powers which gives a whole other
  aspect as well.”
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Play’N Go has recently released a brand-new slot game called Madame Ink that takes inspiration from real tattoo designs. The online slot’s realistic graphics have brought it to the forefront of the gaming industry. Join WestCasino today to fun play Madame Ink for free or play for real money!

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<p>
  <b><i>The most popular cryptocurrency out there is, without a doubt, Bitcoin.
      This cryptocurrency came into existence in 2009 and has kept a steady
      rising in popularity ever since. As Bitcoin is actively enjoying the
      status of the best payment method for online casino play, more and more
      online and mobile casinos are making Bitcoin payment available to their
      players.
    </i></b>
</p>
<p>
  <b><i>But, how to use Bitcoin as a payment method, and what are the advantages
      to it? Let’s talk.
    </i></b>
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<h2>What is Bitcoin?</h2>
<p>
  Bitcoin is a relatively new payment concept, a decentralized cryptocurrency
  that, unlike physical paper money or coin, does not exist in the real world
  and has no links to a central bank. It relies on peer-to-peer technology,
  reducing the risk of manipulation from authoritarian governments. Transmitting
  money from or to your casino account using Bitcoin is the most sustainable and
  safe way to operate, featuring no conversion fees when it comes to deposits or
  withdrawals.
</p>
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<p>
  Then, where do other payment methods come in and are they reliable? In this
  day and age, there are plenty of <a href="https://www.askgamblers.com/gambling-news/blog/casino-payment-methods-guide/" target="_blank"><u><b style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">online casino deposit and withdrawal methods</b></u></a>
  that are very reliable and safe to use. Players that have spent their fair
  share of time at online casinos know that trustworthy online casinos work with
  reliable payment methods, so there is minimal or no risk of facing fraud or
  deceit. Presently, the most common way to deposit and withdraw money at an
  online casino is via credit, debit and prepaid cards, E-Wallet, Pay by Phone,
  Wire Transfer, and Cheques.
</p>
<h2>Main Benefits of Using Bitcoin</h2>
<p>
  Branded the future of online casino transfers, Bitcoin has plenty of benefits
  that work to its advantage:
</p>
<p><b>1. Low transaction costs</b></p>
<p>
  Bitcoin is a lucrative payment method as it involves minimal costs included in
  transacting over the blockchain. Due to the distributed nature of the
  technology underpinning its transactions, Bitcoin enjoys the status of a
  virtually cost-free transaction option.
</p>
<p><b>2. Safe payment method</b></p>
<p>
  Bitcoin is encrypted and backed with blockchain, a unique system that uses a
  significant number of volunteers who work together to encrypt the transactions
  happening on the Bitcoin system and ensure no theft is possible. Further, as
  Bitcoin transactions are transparent, no one can scam, cheat, or otherwise
  fraud the system. With servers all over the world, and over ten thousand nodes
  keeping track of all system transactions, Bitcoin is virtually impossible to
  hack.
</p>
<p><b>3. Anonymous play</b></p>
<p>
  Transactions on the blockchain are fully unattributable and anonymous, which
  is of extreme benefit for players who would rather keep their online gambling
  discreet. As there is no paper trail on bank statements and the whole
  transaction process is completely anonymous, no one can trace transactions
  back to you, not even your bank.
</p>
<p><b>4. Instant transfer</b></p>
<p>
  Unlike traditional deposits and withdrawals that can take up to a few days,
  Bitcoin transactions take anything from a few seconds to a few hours. The most
  extended Bitcoin transaction recorded is 24h. Additionally, players can see
  precisely when funds leave or enter their Bitcoin address.
</p>
<h2>Funding Your Casino Account with Bitcoin</h2>
<p>
  Despite being a relatively new currency on the market, Bitcoin has already
  found its way around all types of casino games, from online slots to <a href="https://westcasino.com/blog/tips-and-tricks/the-different-types-of-poker" target="_blank"><u style=""><b style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">different  types of poker games.</b></u></a>
</p>
<p>Depositing with Bitcoin is relatively straightforward:</p>
<p>- Register at a casino that accepts Bitcoin</p>
<p>- Get hold of your Bitcoin address (you'll receive it from the casino)</p>
<p>- Use this unique address when you make BTC transactions with the casino</p>
<p>
  - Depositing is instant but needs to be confirmed and verified by the
  blockchain
</p>
<p>- Funds reach your account within an hour, and you can play</p>
<h2>Withdrawing Your Winnings with Bitcoin</h2>
<p>
  Withdrawing Bitcoin typically has two options - to keep your Bitcoin or sell
  it:
</p>
<p>
  - Keep Bitcoin: If you want to keep your Bitcoins, store them in your Bitcoin
  wallet
</p>
<p>
  - Sell Bitcoin: If you want to sell your Bitcoins, i.e. exchange them for some
  other currency, you can do so by sending your coins to your exchange service's
  address. There, sell your BTC and request a bank transfer or other withdrawal
  method
</p>
<p>BTC prices fluctuate, so make sure you move your Bitcoins at a good time.</p>
<h2>Extra Bonuses and Promotions for Bitcoin Deposits</h2>
<p>
  With the idea of attracting new players, most casinos offer bonuses for
  players who deposit with bitcoins. Why are bitcoin bonuses amazing? Simply
  because the casinos do not have to go through an often painfully long identity
  verification process. Usually, casinos will offer Bitcoin bonuses ranging from
  attractive welcome bonuses through to promotions for loyalty and regular,
  ongoing bonuses.
</p>
<h2>Final Thoughts</h2>
<p>
  With the online casino industry booming, the trade is expanding and slowly
  moving away from traditional payment methods like credit cards and cash fund
  transfers onto more safe and secure digital banking solutions such as
  cryptocurrency. Although conventional payment methods do still have life
  around online casinos, the future of payment looks crypto - Bitcoin, to be
  precise.
</p>

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  <b><i>Everybody in the world has heard of Blackjack or Twenty-one as it’s
      sometimes called. It’s played around the globe in land-based and online
      casinos alike. The rules are simple but beneath the surface, blackjack is
      a game of rare complexity that pits the player’s wits against those of the
      dealer. How many films have we seen about our heroes risking it all in a
      card counting game of cat and mouse with a fortune as its prize?
    </i></b>
</p>
<p>
  <b><i>In this article we will present to you 21 facts about Blackjack that are
      sure to enrich your view of the game itself and of the people who play it.
    </i></b>
</p>
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<p>
  1. There are two schools of thought regarding the origin of Blackjack: either
  it came from the French casinos around the 1700s during the reign of Louis XV
  where it was called Vingt-et-Un (twenty-one in French); or it originated in
  ancient times when Romans played it with number-inscribed wooden blocks.
</p>
<p>2. Blackjack was introduced to North America by French colonists.</p>
<p>
  3. Other card games that could have determined the development of Vingt-et-Un
  are Spanish Trente-Un (One and Thirty), Italian Sette e Mezzo (Seven and a
  Half), and French Quinze (Fifteen).
</p>
<p>
  4. The game reached stardom in 1820 New Orleans at the legalized gambling
  halls.
</p>
<p>
  5. During that time, a master dealer by the name of Eleanor Dumont opened her
  own gambling hall in Nevada which was called Vingt-et-Un.
</p>
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<p>
  6. In the early 60s, card counting was considered a base strategy for
  Blackjack. Mathematician Edward O. Thorpe even wrote a book about it called
  “Beat the Dealer”.
</p>
<p>
  7. Blackjack was initially played with only one deck. That made card counting
  simpler. Nowadays, however, it’s played with numerous decks making the system
  very complex to use.
</p>
<p>
  8. Blackjack is one of the few gambling activities that you can make a living
  off.
</p>
<p>
  9. In the United States, Blackjack is the most popular table game at any
  casino.
</p>
<p>
  10. Card counting isn’t illegal. Instead, casino reserve the right to refuse
  service to anyone. Usually, being caught gets you a one-way ticket out the
  door!
</p>
<p>11. Atlantic City casinos can’t ban you for counting cards.</p>
<p>12. The dealer will bust nearly a third of all hands!</p>
<p>
  13. Vingt-et-Un was a game that French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte loved to
  play. Even though during his reign he had banned card games for his soldiers,
  during his exile on Elba, he became a master of the game.
</p>
<p>
  14. There’s a Blackjack Hall of Fame in San Diego, California inside the
  Native American Barona Resort and Casino.
</p>
<p>
  15. A dealer once dealt Blackjack for 51 hours straight. His feat got him a
  spot in the Guinness Book of World Records.
</p>
<p>
  16. What other players do does not affect your chances of winning. It’s a
  common myth believed by many that when another blackjack player at your table
  makes a mistake, that player ruins the chances of all the others.
  Mathematically, though, it makes no difference.
</p>
<p>
  17. When playing blackjack, your goal isn’t to get as close to 21 as possible.
  It’s to beat the dealer.
</p>
<p>
  18. In the United States, the money you win at Blackjack is taxable income.
  The casino that gives you your winnings is required, by law, to report them to
  the IRS.
</p>
<p>
  19. 16 is the worst hand in Blackjack, followed closely by 15 as the second
  worst hand.
</p>
<p>20. Blackjack dealers only earn minimum wage, so tip generously!</p>
<p>
  21. It takes at least 7 shuffles to completely randomize a new deck of cards.
</p>
<p>
  Blackjack is one hell of a game that’s easy to learn but almost impossible to
  master. Winning strategies are hard to come by and you’ll always need to think
  on your feet. Split second decision making is a requirement when playing
  high-stakes games. On a lighter note, though, Blackjack is one of the most
  famous card games in the world for a reason. It’s a whole lot of fun!
</p>

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