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They constantly weigh up the risk of fleeing the city along dangerous roads or stay put in the hope that they will emerge unharmed from any new onslaught by Russian armed forces.

My brother-in-law, along with his wife, nine-month-old son and nine-year-old daughter have taken to their food cellar night after night as Russian missiles strike their neighbourhood.

Whilst the cellar may offer some protection, it is not ideal, and their lives are still threatened. However, leaving their home and trying to make it to the west of the country by car is also fraught with danger, as they would have to negotiate several checkpoints along roads that are still being targeted by Russian missiles as recent tragic pictures in the press have reminded us.

The photograph of the young Ukrainian mother and her two children lying prone in the road as Ukrainian soldiers tried to assist them, to no avail, will live long in the memory. Their blood is on Putins hands.

These pictures and many more like them are only available to the Russian public via social media as Putin cracks down on internal information outlets to try and prevent his murderous activities from scrutiny.

Still, Russians are taking to the streets, risking jail sentences, in cities throughout the country, protesting against the war and calling for Putins removal. I have demonstrated and afterwards have gone for a drink, but when Russians demonstrate they know that they could end up in a police cell, facing the very real prospect of years in prison brave people indeed!

Many families in Kyiv, my in-laws included, have already faced the terror unleashed by Putin in his despotic quest to subjugate the people of Ukraine a quest that is destined to fail as the heroic resistance, ably demonstrated by the Ukrainian people, shows no signs of weakening.

We make contact with relatives in Kyiv by Viber every night and once more in the morning to check that everyone is still OK. We cannot wait for the day when they will be going for breakfast in Edinburgh, with us, just dodging hailstones not bullets.

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"Any time he felt I was lying, he would pull the trigger

A woman told a Timmins court she was raped, forced into prostitution, and at one point threatened with a gun pressed against her head by a man currently on trial for human trafficking.

Vincenzo Giovenco, 42, of Woodbridge, is being tried in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in Timmins on 15 charges. He has pleaded not guilty to all of them.

The trial began last week.

Thursday saw the Crowns key witness the complainant in this matter return to the stand where she continued to undergo a gruelling cross-examination from defence lawyer Paul Bragagnolo.

Bragagnolo has targeted the womans hazy memory of dates and locations of the alleged events citing altered details in her story not only from her initial interview with police to the preliminary hearing but even in her testimony within the current trial itself.

On Thursday, Bragagnolo asked the complainant about an incident involving a gun which the court heard about last week.

She testified that Giovenco expressed concern to her about sharing personal information with the clients she was having sex with at a hotel she was brought to in Toronto. She said he arrived and told her they were going to play a game of Russian roulette while he asked her a series of questions.

At that point, he had held a gun to my head and said, Im going to ask you once and once only. Have you told these men about our operation, why youre doing this, who I am, where youre from, who you are or if youre being forced to do this?

He told me there was one bullet in the chamber and that I had so many chances to tell the truth and any time he felt I was lying, he would pull the trigger.

She said he pulled the trigger several times during this inquiry, resulting in the sound of a loud click against her head. She said she pleaded with him and started crying while he was doing this.

Bragagnolo asked her if the handgun was a revolver or a semi-automatic. She said she didnt know but was able to confirm the gun didnt have a revolving chamber.

The complainant told the court she didnt know anything about guns and believed Giovenco when he said there was a chamber with a single bullet.

Bragagnolo noted a change in this story from last week when the complainant told the court this incident occurred at the same Toronto hotel where she was being held and forced to engage in sex work.

While testifying Thursday, she said this incident actually happened at an Airbnb which she was brought to after the four days she had spent at the hotel.

Bragagnolo subsequently asked her, How often is your story going to change?

She replied, I know these incidents happened and I just cant pinpoint exactly where and when.

The complainant conceded she has had difficulties recalling timelines and specific locations because at the time she was addicted to fentanyl and she said Giovencos associates kept her drugged up to keep her compliant while she was in Toronto. She said she didnt have her cellphone and had no way of keeping track of days or knowing the time.

Bragagnolo suggested at another point, Clearly fentanyl would affect your memory.

The complainant replied, It would, but when something so traumatic happens, its not going to affect my memory on something like that.

Giovenco was arrested in Timmins in February 2021.

The complainant, a woman in her mid-20s, said she met Giovenco through mutual friends in Timmins in early December. The court heard he gained her trust by providing her with drugs and then subsequently intervening when a woman who was friends with her ex-boyfriend attempted to attack her.

Bragagnolos cross-examination of the complainant and the presentation of the Crowns case is expected to wrap up on Friday.

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Burlesque has its glitz and glam roots in history, but today the art form is a space for acceptance, where all people, regardless of age, body type, race, or sexuality, can express themselves, share their story, and feel beautiful.

In Atlanta, burlesque finds a home in Metropolitan Studios, a queer-owned studio and venue space out of which the Atlanta School of Burlesque (ASB) and the burlesque troupe The Candybox Revue operate. Through Metropolitan Studios and the ASB, teachers like Talloolah Love and Roula Roulette are sharing the freedom and expression of burlesque with everyone.

Burlesque as a sexy pinup striptease (a la Christina Aguilera in the 2010 film) has its roots in the 40s and 50s. Love, who has been in the burlesque world for 20 years, toldGeorgia Voicethat this form of burlesque (called classic burlesque) was defined by an exploitative male gaze, as most of the club owners and show producers were men. Therefore, most of the performers were thin white women. However, that began to shift in the 90s, when professional strippers wanted to add more artistry and theater to their routines. This era of burlesque, known as neo-burlesque, created an entirely new art form that steps away from the male gaze and toward sensual self-expression.

Its very, very different [now], Roulette said. A lot of it has moved away from the male gaze. Youre seeing political pieces, think pieces, comedy, and satire. Youre seeing beautiful dancers bring their own training into this art form and create ballet burlesque and modern dance-style burlesque. Youre seeing people with amazing storytelling abilities. Its not just the tiny outfit and big headdress and being pretty for 20 minutes onstage. Its much more theatrical, and theres a lot more freedom and joy.

What once was reserved primarily for thin white women is now open to everyone. Even those without dance or theater background can still participate in and enjoy burlesque; in fact, Love herself has no background in dance or theater at all. It was her exclusion from other performance avenues that brought her to burlesque in the first place.

Burlesque is open to everyone who is open-minded and compassionate and empathetic. I believe that all people have a story to tell, she said. I dont come from a dance or theater background. I got into burlesque because I was told no by directors. So, when I found burlesque, I had a fire and passion to be onstage. Even people who are not dancers can come to burlesque and find a way to express themselves.

Thats why, regardless of time, ability, or interest, theres a class for everyone at ASB. Theres the Burlesque Academy, a 12-week program split by levels one through four (one through three being a choreography-based course, level four being a solo one-on-one mentorship) that culminates in a graduation recital. However, for those who cant commit to 12 weeks or dont want to perform in a recital, theres also a progressive series that runs concurrently with the academy where people can go through the levels in four to six weeks without the recital.

There are also several one-off drop-in classes weekly: Burlesque Basics on Sundays at 3 p.m.; Boudoir Burlesque, a choreo class all about slow and sultry burlesque, on Sundays at 5:45 p.m.; Tricks of the Trade, a chair and floorwork class, on Sundays at 7pm; Sexify, a workout-focused dance class open to all nonmen, on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:30pm; and several sexy stretching classes throughout the week.

Even though its open to everyone, queer people specifically tend to flock to neo-burlesque. Despite not being a queer-specific organization, 75 percent of the ABSs members are queer. Roulette says this is because burlesque creates space for those who live outside of the societys norms.

Were all weirdos, they said. A lot of folks who are artistic are not what society says is the norm. Like gathers to like, and I think in a lot of ways we [queer people] all saw our people and flocked to [burlesque].

While burlesque is becoming more and more accessible as time goes on, theres one frontier Love and Roulette say the art form still falls short in overcoming: ability. Movement disabilities and other disabilities that make it hard for people to leave their home to go to venues can make burlesque inaccessible for many. However, there are strides being made to overcome that especially now with the establishment of virtual shows.

Something that is incredible to see as a result of the pandemic was the move to a virtual space, which creates a level of accessibility that we didnt have before, Roulette said. Some are still going on even as were going back to live shows. If youre someone who struggles with accessibility or distance to a venue, theres now a much easier path to stepping into the burlesque community.

Overall, burlesque offers a unique opportunity for marginalized people who may have not been given the allowance of sexiness and independence by society to connect with their bodies, tell their stories, and find a supportive and loving community.

To learn more about Metropolitan Studios (1259 Metropolitan Ave SE) and ASB and to sign up for classes, visit metrostudioseav.com.

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The Glamorous and Accepting World of Burlesque - Georgia Voice

Unmasking the venues

Technically, no venue in NYC was mandated to require people to be masked up this winter, even at the height of the surge. Although the state had a mask mandate for all indoor businesses, it was superseded by the NY HERO Act and the Key To NYC Pass. The former states that masks are required in all indoor spaces except where all individuals on premise, including but not limited to employees, are fully vaccinated. The latter requires that restaurants and entertainment venues ask for proof of vaccination to enter.

Of course, even for venue owners and managers who have been navigating the ever-shifting COVID rules of the city and state whither the color-coded zones? it has remained an arduous task sifting through the various edicts.

I think that confusion is a direct result of having different rules for different parts of the city and the state and for different types of venues. If there was just one blanket rule across the state, we wouldn't be having so much confusion, said Kambri Crews, owner of Q.E.D. Astoria, a Queens community space which hosts comedy performances, screenings, political events and more. It gets bogged down and confused. And then people use that confusion as willful ignorance to just do what they want.

Deborah Gordon, who owns the legendary jazz club Village Vanguard, added, Who can keep track of what they're requiring, and not requiring, you know? In a way, I find it very hard to pay attention to it, especially when they make pronouncements that go into effect that day or the next day.

Despite all this, many places actively chose to ask people to mask up when entering, which has yielded mixed results.

You have to wear masks inside until you get to your table, and then, while you're eating and drinking, of course we're not requiring it, said Dorf. If there's somebody who's sitting at a table and they're not actively eating, they're drinking, we're not going over to the table [to say], Excuse me sir, I want to be a big asshole here and remind you, you got to put on a mask. We believe our customers are mature, and we respect them.

A consensus has begun to form in the industry around masks: as effective as they might be, it is just not plausible for venues to enforce any mask policies once people are inside.

Some venues really feel like they want to be seen as diligent, and they want their staff to be mindful of being diligent, so the masks are part of that, said Jen Lyon, co-chair of the New York Independent Venue Association (NYIVA), which represents over 200 venues, independent promoters and festivals in the state. But as far as getting guests to wear masks, the general consensus is it's nearly impossible and would cost too much in staffing to get people to wear masks.

Gordon, who took over running the Village Vanguard in 2018 after the passing of her mother Lorraine Gordon, said the Vanguard staff tries to encourage people to wear masks whenever possible, but there isnt a lot to do beyond that. Certainly some musicians ask people to be polite and cognizant and aware, sometimes musicians will announce that from the stage, she said. But we haven't really been able to enforce that, we havent been the mask policeAnyway, what am I supposed to do, go around to every person after they have a sip of their drink, say youve got to put your mask back on? I mean, it's just not feasible.

After Hochul ended the state-wide mask mandate, NYC released their own FAQ to try to lay out all the various scenarios for business owners, noting they strongly recommend'' that everyone, vaccinated or not, wear a mask at public indoor settings, even when its not required. Thats the attitude that Jamie Burns, managing director of Boerum Hill experimental-music venue Roulette, has tried to take.

Essentially, were asking people to wear masks but not making it a requirement to the extent that we would ask people to leave, or make people leave if they weren't wearing them, she said. She argues it isnt reasonable to expect venues like theirs to shoulder the burden of regulating face coverings: We don't have security or bouncers. We have front of house staff, box office staff, bartenders and liaisons, and they're not equipped to be policing it.

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Live casino brand BETER Live has inked its latest major platform deal with provider BetConstruct.

The latest agreement between the two will see BetConstruct live with its second brand to provide its players with three of the groups casino categories blackjack, roulette and French roulette, available in English, Russian and Ukrainian languages.

Anna Vikmane, Director at BETER Live, said: Were absolutely thrilled to have agreed a partnership with BetConstruct that sees customers gain access to a selection of our most impressive live casino titles.

2022 has been monumental for BETER Live so far, in just one month weve been able to announce two fantastic partnerships and plans for future studio expansion were all incredibly proud.

Live games from BETER are hosted by experienced casino dealers in the companys cinema-style studios, whilst operators are said to benefit from localised server deployment and a range of languages.

BetConstruct is always on the lookout for talented game providers so that we can offer the very best from the igaming industry to our partners and their players, noted Ruzanna Elchyan, Deputy Head of Gaming at BetConstruct.

Were incredibly impressed with BETER Lives portfolio of games, their standout products are exciting, innovative and engaging, and were confident players will truly enjoy playing them.

Earlier this week, Vikmane, along with BETERs Head of Key Accounts, Yana Stukova, joined CasinoBeats to delve into the companys recent Parimatch partnership and how the collaboration will help deliver a true next-gen gaming experience.

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Ben Kepes is a Canterbury-based entrepreneur and professional board member.

OPINION: Recently I've written a few posts about the sociopolitical climate here in New Zealand. In my posts, I have posited that we don't live in a communist or socialist state but rather in a social democracy where community values (social safety net, public health, accessible education, etc) are woven into the fabric of society.

I naively assumed it would be a fairly benign position to take - more fool me.

It's been fascinating seeing the responses to my posts - one thing about having so many connections on social media platforms such as LinkedIn is that I get really good reach and get comments from people from all walks of life and many different geographies.

Part of that commentary group is a significant selection of fairly right-wing (and, yes, right-wing is a relative term) US commentators who have spent generations being brought up in sheer terror of some kind of descent into a socialistic morass.

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Ben Kepes says the poor are getting poorer, and the average working woman or man is increasingly, in relative terms, poorer than their parents.

An example of one of these comments goes like this: I don't want the government to keep me safe' I want them to assure my freedom, that is their job. I need the government to stay out of my way so I can run my business, provide for my family, etc. Anyone saying they are trying to keep you safe is out to control you.

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That's a fairly typical reaction from the libertarian demographic who have lived their entire lives in a country without the things we in New Zealand take for granted (those aforementioned social benefits) and who have grown accustomed to having to pay for a decent education and health service.

Some of my friends would suggest that the perspective articulated in those comments are those of an entitled class who haven't got any real lived experience from the "other side of the tracks". Those people can therefore afford decent healthcare and education and rail at the thought of having to "subsidise" those things for others.

Notably absent from the comments are the voices of the others. Those who, through an accident of birth or lack of opportunity, don't enjoy those same benefits and hence only dream of high-quality education and healthcare.

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Commentator Bernard Hickey made the claim after analysing data from the last 21 months. (Published Jan 31, 2021)

I was thinking about this factor recently when I had a conversation with a friend of mine, someone who is a decent and genuine human being, way smarter than I will ever be and with experience living both here and in the US. That person was reflecting on the relative merits of the New Zealand and the US system, specifically as it related to healthcare.

As they wrote to me: When your kid is sick you dont give a s... about equity, you just care about fixing your kid. Whats very frustrating as a rich American is that even money does not fix it as the specialist services just dont exist in the first place. New Zealand, unfortunately, puts equity ahead of excellence in both education and healthcare. We are fair but mediocre. Not a cause for pride.

Now I absolutely accept that, as a parent, we are sometimes blinded by our love and care for our offspring. If my child is sick, I too want the very best medical care and attention for them. At that time, the fact that it is my wealth and privileged position that makes that care available to me matters not. My only concern is getting that care. It's not a selfish perspective (well, perhaps it is but not maliciously so) but it is very much a case of self-preservation.

But that's where my friend and I differ. I understand the imperative of education and healthcare here and how and why it drives actions within the context of self-preservation. But there is, in my view, a much broader perspective on self-preservation that we, the entitled demographic, ignore at our peril. As things currently stand, society has far greater inequity than at any time in the past few generations. An increasingly tiny proportion of a global elite hold an increasingly large proportion of global wealth.

Not only are the poor growing poorer, but the huge middle ground, those middle classes who fuelled the economic growth of the 1950s and 60s, see their spending power, their autonomy and their voice, rapidly losing ground. Not only are the poor getting poorer, but the average working woman or man is increasingly, in relative terms, poorer than their parents.

And this is where self-preservation comes in. While the elite can afford the very best for themselves and their progeny, to do so absent any thought to creating a more equitable society is dangerous. In a world where there are increasing income, wealth and value gaps in society, we run the risk of also eroding the values that withhold the rule of law and the respect for authority. If we go down that path, we invite the poor and newly poor to revolt - whether it is with force or by seizing the power structures ruled by those elites.

Of course, I can just hear my libertarian friends write me off as some kind of crazy left-wing agitator. But that's not what this is about. I fully recognise my own privilege and the fact that my fortunate position is, at least in part, the result of social and economic inequities. It would be stupid, indeed dangerous, of me to not give thought to those inequities. History is rife with once powerful people who mistakenly assumed that their power would be eternal.

If, through the creation of a more equitable society, I can avoid insurrection utterly destroying my quality of life, I'd be stupid not to. To put it another way I have two choices to give some of what I have to others and to enjoy a still-charmed, albeit slightly less so, life. The other option is to play Russian roulette with an increasingly large and increasingly angry part of society. Russian roulette doesn't appeal at all.

Ben Kepes has never been a gambler, and roulette, let alone Russian roulette, doesn't appeal at all.

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There are some people who seem to have all the luck in the world. They always seem to be in the right place at the right time, and they always manage to come out on top. These people are often called lucky, but is there really such a thing as luck? Or is it just a matter of being in the right place at the right time? In this blog post, we will take a look at some of historys luckiest roulette winners that will make you wonder how to get the biggest wins in roulette.

1. Chris Boyd $440,000 (1994, Las Vegas)

Chris Boyd was simply an average guy who had won one of the most massive roulette payouts ever. He has a comparable tale to the individual below in that he too decided to go all out in Las Vegas but it wasnt quite like that.

Boyd wagered $220,000 that he was able to save over the course of three years. Most casinos refused to accept such a large single bet payment, but Binions Horseshoe Club accepted it. In typical situations, they would only take bets up to $100,000; however, this was no ordinary day. After all, who wouldnt be suspicious if your average guy showed up to a casino wanted to blow that kind of money in one night?

At the time of this roulette spin, Boyd had placed all $220,000 on red. Much to his surprise, the result of that spin was 7 red, meaning he had just doubled his bet! After such a successful 90s night out in Las Vegas, Boyd cashed out and went home with a whopping $440,000.

2. Sir Philip Green $3.6 million (2004, Mayfair, UK)

British billionaire Sir Philip Green is one of the wealthiest men in the United Kingdom, with a reported net worth of $2.4 billion as of 2021, as reported by Forbes. His fortune comes from multiple businesses that he owns or has an interest in, including Topshop and Arcadia Group. He also invests heavily in real estate around the world and is known as the King of Retail.

Greens massive wealth gives him enough money to buy anything he wants which explains why he was able to bet big when he visited the Mayfair Club in London for some roulette action. On one single spin, he wagered 500,000 (approximately $680,000 at the time) and walked away with a cool 2 million in profit within just a few hours!

While Green may have been celebrating his big win, the casino wasnt so happy about it. In fact, Greens big win hit the casino so hard that they issued a warning to all their customers that they would no longer be able to offer such high table limits. But wait, if you thought this roulette win was crazy, you are in for a surprise with the next one!

3. Charles Wells $11 million (1892, Monte Carlo)

Unlike other winners on this list, Wells was a criminal, known for being a smart conman.

Charles Wells first got his start as a small-time thief in London during the 1860s. After getting caught and doing some time in jail, he moved to France. While many people would be inclined to believe that Wells scammed his way into this big winning, the casino claimed otherwise.

However, what is made clear from the evidence is that Charles Wells was a serial scammer and gambler who often paid off his debts with counterfeit money or by pretending he didnt have any at all! He also had multiple aliases for different casinos throughout Europe so that when people saw him there would be no record of him playing before (or winning).

While Wells may have been lucky on this night, he found himself locked up in prison just 8 years later. Much like many big-time gamblers, Wells found himself broke before dying in poverty in 1922.

Although this story ends suddenly and in a less exciting way, there is no denying that Charles Wells is one of the biggest roulette winners ever recorded that deserves his place on our list.

Final Thoughts

As you can see, these three individuals have some pretty amazing stories (and luck) behind their big roulette payouts. Do any of them inspire you to try your hand at this exciting game? Who knows, we could be seeing your name in the Stratford news! But remember, play safe and know your limits!

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Gambling James Pemberton has been jailed after he stole more than 13,000 from his employer.

And while he was being investigated for that offence the 40-year-old pinched more than 9,000 from a family-owned car garage in Hanley.

He admitted he fritted the money away playing roulette.

Now Pemberton has been jailed for 20 months at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court.

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Prosecutor Danae Larham said the defendant worked at Staff Line employment agency as an account manager for their contract with Sainsbury's.

Miss Larham said: "As part of that he had access to employees' personal and banking details.

"Between September 2, 2018 and October 12, 2018 he amended the bank details of the staff who no longer worked for the agency. He changed the bank details to bank details in his name, either his own account or accounts he had control of.

"He amended the contact details and their time sheets to suggest that they had been working, triggering payments which were paid into his own bank accounts. He did this to 13 employees. He received 13,119.44 of payments into his bank accounts or accounts he had control of.

"As a result of that Staff Line suffered losses due to National Insurance payments having to be made."

Staff Line became aware of the offending when an ex employee struggled to obtain benefits as he was told he was still receiving a wage from them despite leaving in August.

Miss Larham said: "Investigations found the defendant responsible for the payments made to himself."

The defendant went on to commit a second theft between October 29, 2020 and December 10, 2020.

Miss Larham said: "The defendant used a company credit card and stole 9,029.03 from a family run car repair garage.

"On December 10, 2020 the owner received a bank statement which appeared suspicious showing amounts that were lower than expected. He contacted the bank who said transactions using the company's handheld card machines in the form of refunds.

"The owner had never made a refund and his son had not. The only other person who could have made these refunds was the defendant. Whilst not employed there he had been visiting there since October 2020 as he was friends with the owner's son. He told them he had lost his job and was asking to spend time there as his wife did not know about his employment.

"He was never given permission to use the card machine. He held the fort while the owner and son were away.

"There were 14 incidents when the card machine was used, totalling 9,029.03."

In his interview the defendant said he used the money to gamble.

Pemberton, of Trentley Road, Trentham, pleaded guilty to theft by employee and theft.

Paul Cliff, mitigating, said the defendant's mental health played a part in his offending. He said: "It is clear there is some background in relation to mental health problems. He was also engaged in gambling at the time.

"He has been in the Harplands Hospital in the last 12 months and continues to receive treatment."

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Mr Cliff asked Judge Paul Glenn to consider suspending the sentence.

But the judge said the offending was too serious to be dealt with in any other way than an immediate jail sentence.

Judge Glenn said: "You were a trusted employee at Staff Line. As an account manager you had access to the personal and banking details of employees. Over a period of about six weeks you amended the details of some members of staff to a number of accounts in your name or controlled by you. Thirteen employees were involved. A little over 13,000 was paid over to you. The loss to Staff Line was approaching 15,000.

"You made admissions in interview. You said you were struggling with finances and you were gambling to try and make up some money.

"While on bail you committed the theft. You utilised the company's credit card machine to pay just over 9,000 into your account - a very significant sum for a family company.

"You had gone there because you had lost your job. In interview you said you gambled the money.

"You seem to have been driven by gambling. You were playing roulette. Your bank account is self-explanatory."

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Are you looking for a fun night out with friends? Why not try your luck at one of the local casinos? There are several great establishments to choose from, and each has its own unique atmosphere and set of games. If you have been wanting to learn how to win without maximum bets then these three casinos are the perfect place to give it a shot! In this blog post, we will explore three exciting casinos near Bromsgrove that are worth checking out!

Grosvenor Casino, Birmingham

The first casino on our list is the Grosvenor Casino in Birmingham. This large venue offers a variety of games, including blackjack, roulette, and poker. There is also a great selection of slot machines to choose from. Situated just half an hour from Bromsgrove, the Grosvenor Casino is sure to be a hit with anyone

who enjoys gambling! If thats not enough, there are also three bars and restaurants for guests who want to grab a bite or have some drinks before hitting the tables.

Whether you want to play classic casino games or try your hand at some of the latest slot machines, the Grosvenor Casino is a great place to visit. In fact, they even have a mobile app if you are looking for the casino experience from the comfort of your own home!

If youre looking for some excitement, the Grosvenor Casino is definitely worth checking out!

Genting Casino, Star City (Birmingham)

Next on our list is the Genting Casino in Star City. This casino is a bit smaller than the Grosvenor, but it still offers plenty of excitement for visitors. There are several different types of games available, including blackjack, roulette, and baccarat. The Genting Casino also has a great selection of slot machines to choose from. If youre looking for some live entertainment, there is also a theatre at this venue that regularly hosts shows ranging from comedians to magicians. What is even better is that there are hundreds of cool attractions close to the casino, according to TripAdvisor, so you can extend your stay in Birmingham to check out a few of them!

Genting Star City has all kinds of fun things going on as well from live music events every weekend (theres even karaoke sometimes) to themed parties like Halloween and Christmas celebrations during December. The Genting Casino also offers free parking which makes it easy for visitors who might otherwise find themselves driving around town trying to find somewhere suitable within distance.

Star City is located just 20 minutes away from Bromsgrove, making it an easy trip for anyone who wants to visit. Plus, with its wide range of games and activities, there is something for everyone at Genting Casino!

Wolverhampton Racecourse Casino, Wolverhampton

Last but not least is the Wolverhampton Racecourse Casino. This venue may be a bit further away than the other two casinos on our list, but its well worth the trip! The Wolverhampton Racecourse Casino offers all of your favourite casino games, including blackjack, roulette, and poker. There is also a wide selection of slot machines to choose from. Plus, this casino has its own bar and restaurant which serve up some delicious food and drinks.

If youre looking for a bit of live entertainment, the Wolverhampton Racecourse Casino is the place to go. This casino regularly hosts events like comedy shows and music performances. Plus, with its close proximity to Birmingham, its easy to get to from anywhere in the area.

So, if youre looking for some excitement and fun, be sure to check out one of these great casinos near Bromsgrove! They are sure to provide hours of enjoyment whether youre a seasoned gambler or just trying it out for the first time. Enjoy!

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Gambling is one of the oldest recreational activities in the world. The evidence of the activity is seen in ancient writings and playing items have been found in tombs and other places. Gambling was not perceived as a recreational activity back then, it was so important that people had to be curtailed from randomly practicing it. Our ancestors had a good taste for their games and they passed it on to us. It is probably why we have such a vibrant community of gamers.

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Gambling was considered divine by our ancestors. The main objects were marked sticks and other objects, which can be compared to the dice of recent times. They were thrown up and the outcome would be used to predict the future. It was also seen as a way of getting communication or the intentions of the gods. The Bible, for instance, has instances where lots were cast to divide the property. When Jesus was crucified, the guards cast lots for his clothes. This has been a source of castigation of gambling by Christians. It was not only a way of dividing property but also a way of predicting luck or fate. Therefore, the dictionary meaning of casino gambling would not befit the activity that our ancestors practiced. Studies show that gambling often took place among the spiritual communities that believed in the supremacy of certain gods.

This activity was so important that it was even used to pass judgment to people suspected of doing various crimes. The criminals would be paraded and lots would be cast to identify who made the crime. Once identified, punishment would be carried out without any other form of trial. This is how crucial gambling was to our ancestors.

Many societies regulated gambling in one way or another. They include the following:

The activity was curtailed by the law since it had a lot of meaning. Contrary to the modern times where gambling is considered a recreational activity, our ancestors perceived it as a divine activity. It was meant to obtain certain communications from the gods, hence, it needed to be reserved for the privileged in society.

Some of these communities had specific people who would cast the lots or the dice and interpret the message that the gods were trying to pass. These diviners would be the judges in criminal cases and were responsible for offering wise counsel to the leaders. However, some of our ancestors had a blanket ban on gambling. In Ancient Egypt, for instance, gamblers would be forced to work in the quarries as punishment. The ancient city of Rome had also banned the activity and the penalty was a fine of four times your bet. The European society of the past also had a lot of contempt for gambling. There are various texts, decrees, edicts, and encyclicals that condemn gambling. This could also be used to predict how popular the activity was. Society can only condemn an activity that is already taking place and was probably causing negative effects on the people.

There have been shreds of evidence of gambling through history that prove that our ancestors practiced it. The practice must have taken place throughout history but we are only limited to the events that we can prove. Farther in the article you will find the prooved shreds of evidence known nowadays.

Ancient China is home to the earliest evidence of gambling. Tiles were discovered and they are believed to have been used for a gambling game around 2300bc. The Chinese Book of Songs also mentions the drawing of wood, which could mean that the tiles were used for a certain lottery-like game. These pieces of evidence suggest that lotteries may have been used to fund huge state projects, possibly even the Great Wall of China. The same was further demonstrated in later times where great universities like Harvard were constructed using lotteries.

Dice are also believed to have existed in this era. Sophocles, a Greek poet, claimed that they were created by a mythological individual during the siege of Troy. The first mention of dice can be traced to around 500bc. However, it is wrong to claim that the dice were invented in this era because there is evidence that they existed much earlier, around 3000bc. Nevertheless, the love for gambling among the Romans and Greeks is obvious. As aforementioned, gambling has been banned, and violating this would lead to a fine. The Romans decided to circumvent this ban by inventing gambling chips. Hence, when they were caught, they would claim to be playing for chips and not real money.

The first sign of cards is believed to have appeared in this era. Studies show that they were seen in China but the rules of the game remain unknown. The cards appeared in China in the 9th Century even though they dont resemble the modern card games that we have now.

Our ancestors in Italy show the earliest signs of modern card games that are currently played. Baccarat, a 2-player game, had a version that was first seen around the 1400th. Its concept migrated from Italy to France. However, the rules of the game do not resemble the current game. It is believed that the standard version got its inspiration from Cuba and migrated to the US via Britain. Some of the modern variations of the game that are currently available include:

Nowadays you can easily find an amazing casino for the best experience. Reading reliable online gambling reviews will help you to join a fantastic casino that offers this game as well as many others. You can also check game reviews to learn about the games and the betting ranges. Even though this game is criticized for being a bit basic, it is quite popular among gamblers.

Blackjack was first mentioned in the 1600th by an author by name Don Quixote. The game is believed to have originated from Ventiuna, a Spanish game that was mentioned in the book. However, other games are also believed to be related to this game. The Ventiuna is not the version that inspires the modern version of the game. The modern version was obtained from vingt-et-un, which was played in France. It migrated to the US from France when the early settlers moved there. The Americans converted the name to Blackjack in the 1930th during a promotion.

The 1600th also witnessed the mushrooming of the first establishments that are comparable to the current casinos. The first casino appeared in Italy where Ridotto was built in Venice to provide a gambling hub for the people during the festivals. The rest of Europe had a lot of activity in the 19th Century. In the US also illegal gambling houses were springing up at around this time.

Roulette originated in this era. It began in the betting houses of Paris, France where the roulette wheel with double zero was prominent. Even though it was first seen in this era, the games popularity hit its peak when it was launched in the Monte Carlo casino. About fifty years after the invention of the roulette wheel, the European wheel with a single zero was invented. It spread across Europe and the entire world and became quite popular when it finally got into Monte Carlo.

The fascinating thing is that the American roulette wheel did not come from America. It was the first version that was made in France. However, the unique thing is that the Americans stuck with the earlier version even when the rest of the world preferred the later version. What are the differences between American and European roulette?

The last point explains why the world preferred the European version. Unfortunately, the Americans stuck with the wrong deal in their insatiable thirst for originality.

Our ancestors kept progressing as the years went by and the 1800th saw evidence of some of the most popular games that are played to date. Poker does not have an exact point of origin. However, in 1829, Joseph Crowell, an English actor, states that he had seen such a game in New Orleans. Hence, it is convenient to state that it was the first sign of poker.

Poker did not experience rapid growth in popularity until the 1970th when poker tournaments started taking place. Online poker further accelerated its growth and more people took interest. Currently, poker is among the most popular games across the continents.

Slots can also trace their origin to this era. Messrs Sittman and Pitt built the first game in New York that resembled a slot machine. Around the same time, Charles Fey created the Liberty Bell slot, which inspired the current slots. This explains why the bell symbol is popular in modern slots. However, Fey did not patent his innovation, hence, many people created similar machines. Slots became quite common in bars until various legislations influenced the way they are played. At some point, it was illegal to use real money, which forced the innovators to replace money with other prizes like candies or chips.

This era experienced tremendous growth in the gambling industry. The first video slot was created in the 1970th and other innovations followed suit. A breakthrough was the advent of online casinos in the 90th. It was the beginning of the growth of the gambling industry that has made it a multibillion-dollar industry.

The gambling of our ancestors was interesting. It transitioned from being a divine activity that is used to predict serious events to a fun activity meant for entertainment. The forms of gambling also changed gradually to what we have now. We should appreciate our ancestors for the amazing gambling activities we enjoy now.

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