Gambling is a hobby of many and an addiction for some. As a native to the beautiful desert land of Las Vegas, Nevada, land of the some of the greatest casino/resorts in the world, I am well accustomed to the exciting, and sometimes seedy world of gambling. For me, seeing craps tables and slots in…

At some point in your life, you have probably played cards. Most of the time, a deck contains 52 cards plus jokers. The Japanese flower cards, known as “Hanafuda” also have the same cards. It is a little bit more difficult as you need to know the meaning of each card and the deck has…

Gambling is officially not allowed in Japan. However, there are several exceptions, and one of these is an Olympic sport known as Keirin (track racing). Its name originated from a Japanese word meaning ‘racing wheels’ or ‘bicycle race’. It was developed in Japan in 1948 for the sole purpose of gambling, and it became an…