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Whether you’re a die-hard F.R.I.E.N.D.S fanatic, an American Horror Story addict or a Modern Family maniac, it’s likely you have an on-screen character you can relate to. TV shows are the perfect place to find a persona you can empathise with or root for, and doing so can even help us navigate tricky situations in real life. But with so many big personalities portrayed on screen, how do we know which pop-culture characters best convey how we feel and what we do day-to-day? CasinoGuardian‘s Pop Culture Character survey asked 2,000…

Everybody has felt the pinch so far this year, as the cost of living has surged due to rising fuel prices, low annual salaries and food costs jumping by a significant 10.8% in the past year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This has prompted many of us to adopt budgeting plans – following money-saving tips such as buying reduced groceries, redeeming coupons and avoiding topping up on petrol. But how does tightening the purse strings affect our day-to-day quality of life, particularly when it comes to leisure…

Saudi Arabia’s controversial methods of eliminating opposition and dealing with activists have once again made headlines. In August, an unprecedented court ruling sentenced Leeds student Salma al-Shehab to 34 years in prison simply for retweeting women’s rights activists. Only a couple of weeks later, another Saudi woman, Nourah bint Saeed al-Qahtani, received an even more shocking sentence for her tweets – the specialised court imprisoned her for 45 years. But this is not the first time a government has used people’s social-media activity to silence them or set an example.…

The gambling industry in the United Kingdom is facing ever-increasing financial penalties imposed by the regulator at a time when many companies are reporting lower revenues owing to the restrictions introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic. In August, the UK Gambling Commission fined Entain, the owner of Ladbrokes Coral, a record £17 million for what it described as “absolutely unacceptable” anti-money-laundering failures. The fine, the largest ever issued by the Gambling Commission, includes £14 million for failures at the company’s online business, LC International Limited, which operates 13 websites. The remaining…

Blackjack is a favourite card game among many casino players because it is known to offer some of the lowest house edges. In addition, players who learn how to use a basic strategy can further boost their chances of winning. As blackjack is a game of skill and chance, you can influence the outcome of every hand by making the correct decisions. Along with employing the correct strategy, the various rules of blackjack also affect the house edge of the card game. While the single-deck version of blackjack is considered…

While WhatsApp is the leading messaging app, used worldwide for secure communication between people, this may soon change after the company announced significant changes to its Privacy Policy. In 2021, WhatsApp informed its users that, under its updated Privacy Policy, it can share information with Meta, which is WhatsApp’s parent company. With many people disappointed by the company’s decision, a large number of users have switched to Telegram. Although Telegram was launched in 2013, it was not until 2021 that it began to gain popularity. Some of the features that…

One of the reasons many people enjoy gambling online is the myriad promotional offers available. By claiming different bonuses, free spins, and other casino incentives, players can enjoy extra funds with which to play their favourite casino games and, hopefully, rack up very generous wins. However, as virtual casinos tend to offer various promotions, it is always best to do your research and choose the incentive that will serve your needs best. In addition to checking the benefits each promotion offers, it is advisable to read carefully the terms and…

Casinos are always looking for ways to make their games more attractive to players. One way they do this is by offering casino incentives such as free spins and match bonuses. To give new members a warm welcome and keep them coming back for more, casinos provide a wide range of bonuses. A recent trend among casino players is to redeem Bitcoin bonuses whenever the opportunity arises. A Bitcoin bonus is a type of casino incentive that rewards players with a certain amount of Bitcoin, the digital currency, allowing them…

Blackjack is a favourite card game among many casino players because it is known to offer some of the lowest house edges. In addition, players who learn how to use a basic strategy can further boost their chances of winning. As blackjack is a game of skill and chance, you can influence the outcome of every hand by making the correct decisions. Along with employing the correct strategy, the various rules of blackjack also affect the house edge of the card game. While the single-deck version of blackjack is considered…

With many video game releases delayed until this year – including Elden Ring and Warhammer 3 – it’s shaping up to be a huge year for gamers. As with any major sector, however, the focus is on limiting gaming’s environmental impact. From video game companies to social media titans, the tech industry is working to lower its carbon footprint, with 21 gaming giants pledging to cut their emissions by a combined 30 million tonnes by 2030. Most recently, video game developer Sumo Group joined the Playing for the Planet Alliance,…