This year’s games for the Men's League Soccer have already kicked off. Although the MLS has a reputation for being the league that pro-soccer players retire into, its teams are gaining an increasing amount of fresh young members. Here are the top seven up and coming players that you should keep your eye on for this year's MLS season.
Harry Shipp: Chicago Fire
You ma...
More6 of the Most Memorable Moments in Women’s World Cup 2015
At the end of the day, the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup was determined just like every other soccer competition: with two of the best teams going head to head on the field. In the end, it was the United States that brought home the trophy, for only the third time in history against Japan. As this year’s Women’s FIFA media coverage wraps up, let's take a look at the most memorabl...
More7 Surprising Things you didn’t Know About World Cup Soccer
Everybody knows something about the World Cup. For instance, you may already know that Germany is the best penalty shootout team ever to play in the World Cup, as they’ve won four out of four wins. However, there are some world cup facts that you are probably not aware of. Here are seven surprising things that you may not know about World Cup Soccer.
1. More People ...
More5 Casino Games with the Lowest House Edge
Casinos provide entertainment and fun, but they are in the business of making money too. They (the house) beat players due to the odds that are stacked in the house’s favor. It is a statistical advantage called the house edge. Casinos earn profits by providing payouts that are lower than what the overall wagers win. Each game has a different house advantage. This article will e...
MoreIs it Deception or Good Interpersonal Skills When a Casino Wishes you Good Luck?
If you’ve played in a casino, then you’ve likely heard the phrase, “Good luck!” thrown at you. This is because casinos want you to believe that every game you play is a game of chance, and that you have zero control over the outcome of the game. It is quite common to hear the phrase, “Good luck” multiple times while there in fact. Whether it is when you check into your room or ...
More5 Moves It Would of Taken for the Mets to Win the 2015 World Series
The 2015 World Series took place on Tuesday night in Kansas City at the Kauffman Stadium. The Royals hosted the Mets for the first two games before the series moved over to New York for Game Three to Five. After that, Game Six and Seven would have shifted back to Kansas City. The Royals and the Mets both came out on top of their division this past season. The World Series went ...
MoreHow to Not Be Stupid When It Comes to Gambling
Craps, roulette, and blackjack do not make for a very savvy investment. However, gambling is also extremely entertaining, and in moderation can be a great opportunity to have some fun. When gambling, the end goal should not necessarily be to win, but to be a smart enough gambler that you do not quickly lose all of your money. If you are heading to Las Vegas or another gambling ...
MoreThe Science Behind the Design of a Casino
Casinos pull psychological tricks on their patrons left and right. Everything right down to their architectural design has a carefully thought out plan created to keep players inside the casino's doors and spending their hard earned money. Some of the methodologies they use are incredibly obvious while others are quite subtle. However, every single trick they pull out of their ...
MoreAre You Breaking the Law When Betting on Fantasy Sports?
There are only a few exceptions to the illegality of sports betting in the United States. Namely, it is an accepted and a legal form of betting in Nevada. There has also been a push to legalize sports betting in New Jersey though this was recently shot down in court. That being said, sports’ gambling still occurs on a regular basis, it just occurs illegally. However, there is a...
MoreHow Does Teaser Betting Work on Football?
A teaser is a group of NFL wagers made of between two and fifteen bets. This type of betting is called a teaser as you are allowed to adjust the totals and/or the point spreads in your favor. This upper hand comes with a lower payout than traditional betting. When your teaser has a point spread, you are allowed to increase or decrease the spread for the favorite, as well as for...
More