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FEELING LUCKY? Love the thrill of hiing a big win? Why not combine it with a trip to one of the world’s most thrilling gaming destinations?

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Treat yourself to a night out at the popular casino resorts featured on the following pages – all of which offer big-name entertainment, slot machines, table games, dining and first-class casino gaming.

But before you go, check out our guide to casino etiquee, terminology and gaming laws designed to help you have great time at the tables – and give you an edge.

Let luck be a lady tonight….

Publisher Kevin Rolfe

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What happe Wondering Where to end 2018 ? Look no further than the gLitzy, desert oasis of Las Vegas that doesn’t knoW the meaning of ‘oVer the top’. here are 10 reasons Why Vegas is Worth a Visit but just remember: What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas…

Go gambling Nevada was the first state to legalise gambling back in 1931 and visiting Vegas and not playing the slot machines at some crazy hour in the morning is akin to popping to Paris and missing the Eiffel Tower or rocking up in Rome and refusing to check out the Rome Colosseum. You get the gist. Won big? It’s time to hit bars like Red Square at Mandalay Bay where you’ll be reminded of the power of plastic surgery.

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Visiting Vegas is easy Travelling to the desert town that exploded from a dusty backwater into a fast moving global playground back in the 80s, isn’t a headache as Las Vegas’ McCarran International Airport recently ranked highest (in a tie with Orlando International Airport) in passenger satisfaction among mega airports, each with a score of 781.

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Stroll the strip Ambling along the Las Vegas strip – packed as it is with audacious hotels – is arguably the highlight of any Vegas itinerary. Don’t miss watching the dancing fountains at The Bellagio (whose stunning ceiling is composed of 2000 handblown flowers by celebrated artists Dale Chihuly) do their thing. Then check out Caesars Palace (www.caesars.com) – a Greco-Roman fantasyland that has featured in enough movies to have its own star on Hollywood’s walk of fame.

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Make a pilgrimage to The Lile White Wedding Chapel Where do the A listers get hitched when in Vegas? Say hello to The Lile White Wedding Chapel – the site of several ‘surprise celebrity’ weddings. The late

Peaches Geldof got hitched here aer a whirlwind romance, while pop princess Britney Spears married childhood friend, Jason Alexander, at the Chapel in 2004 only to have the union annulled 55 hours later. www.alilewhitechapel.com

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Retreat to Red Rock When the neon lights of the Strip get too much – and trust Best in Travel, they will – escape to the Red Rock Canyon. Less than an hour’s drive away from the slot machines of the strip, the spectacular cliffs and canyons make for a refreshing change of scenery. www.redrockcanyonlv.org

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The enviable climate It’s tough to identify an o season in the city that famously never sleeps but a few days in the Nevada desert where residents are basking in blue skies and searing temperatures while back in Blighty, everyone is succumbing to thecough-ice is a tempting prospect. Our message? Pack the t-shirt and sunnies and get going.

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Pool parties Las Vegas’ riotous pool parties are legendary – there’s a party every aernoon with the raucous antics continuing well into the wee small hours. (Make no mistake: Vegas is a destination that knows how to have a good time). The Marque at the Cosmopolitan (www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com) is currently the hoest, hippest party in town: expect to see blondes with legs like pipe cleaners drinking and dancing, while bronzed, buffed blokes banter at twice the decibels of normal levels of conversation. Alternatively make for Mandalay Bay (www.mandalaybay.com) and join the fabulous sun, tanned bodies sipping killer cocktails to live DJ while reclining in a gorgeous cabana.

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Show time Right now the buzz is all about Jennifer Lopez. Jenny From The Block’s residency show, All I Have, finishes its two-year run at Planet Hollywood’s Zappos Theatre later this month.

On The Floor and I’m Real – to rave reviews while descending a Swarovski crystal staircase, catching the 6 Train and dancing non-stop for 90 minutes. caesars.com/planethollywood/shows/jennifer-lopez

The Latino dancer, singer and actress who burst onto the scene when she started dating P Diddy in 2000, has been belting out all her hits – thinks If You Had My Love,

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The fabulous food scene Vegas’ never ending buffets and free flowing drinks are all still present and correct but the desert city has, in 2018, gone decidedly upmarket and embraced fine dining.

Looking for somewhere top treat your taste buds? Head to Hakkasan (www.hakkasanlv.com).

Spread over five floors in the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, the high end US$120 million Chinese restaurant/club hybrid has hosted the A list likes of J Lo and Pharrell who come for the silver cod and to die for dim sum, in an interior that has been constructed from laser cut marble. Be prepared to bale for a booking but, if you get one, you won’t be disappointed.

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Shop to it Excellent retail therapy is another reason to visit Vegas. If you’ve struck it lucky on a shot machine, seek out The Shoppes at Palazzo (www.grandcanalshoppes.com) – packed as it is with over 60 international designers including Jimmy Choo and Tory Burch.

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Linking The Royal and The Coral, and spanning a 7-acre lagoon, the world-class Atlantis Casino is an innovation in design.

Brilliant glass sculptures by artist Dale Chihuly infuse the casino with vibrant, colorful energy. The Atlantis Casino is equipped with state-of-the-art player rating systems, allowing guests to insert their room key into any slot machine or present it at any table to begin earning exclusive casino offers, room

complimentaries, free slot play and special invites to slot and table tournaments.

There are 85 gaming tables featuring baccarat, Ultimate Texas Hold’em poker, Let It Ride poker, craps, roulee & blackjack, high roller & private gaming stations, and over 700 of the latest slot machines. www.atlantisbahamas.com/casino?i=Na v_Casino

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AEROFLOT WELCOMES THE WORLD WITH RUSSIAN HOSPITALITY Aeroflot is working to dispel outdated myths about Russian aviation.

We find out more about this leading carrier.

Celebrating its 95th birthday in 2018, Aeroflot is the world’s third oldest airline and operates one of the youngest aircraft fleets over an extensive network dominating Europe-Asia transit routes. The carrier – recognised as the World’s Leading Airline Brand by the World Travel Awards – provides internationally

recognised best-in-class service on many routes.

Aeroflot is the face of Russia, and its most recognisable company both at home and abroad.

For tens of millions of people around the world Aeroflot is synonymous with excellent customer

service infusing Russian hospitality and leading international standards.

Since its foundation in 1923 in the early days of aviation, the long-path to excellence has not always been a turbulence-free experience. In the latest zigzag, the dramatic transformation of the ailing airline begun in 2009 and allowed Aeroflot to reinvent the iconic brand.

A new management mindset, with a relentless focus on customer service and high-tech solutions, has turned the ailing post-Soviet carrier into a modern European airline.

In a breakthrough for Russian aviation, Aeroflot was recognised world’s strongest airline brand, as well the strongest brand in Russia as a whole, by leading valuation and strategy consultancy Brand Finance in 2017. Long-term investments in the fleet

and digital capabilities played a role.

Aeroflot has leveraged Moscow’s geographic position to gain a leading role in providing seamless Asia-Europe connectivity via the Sheremetyevo hub.

Throughout its long history Aeroflot has always shown resilience. Driven by the new customer focus central to all operations in the last decade and worldwide industry recognition, the carrier is destined to soar to new heights.

FLEET NEWS

Aeroflot is Russia’s largest airline and a major European airline group, operating one of the youngest fleets globally. The extensive route network embraces 146 destinations in 52 countries, as of Summer 2018. This ensures an excellent Europe-Asia transit service with journey times reduced

by quick connections through Sheremetyevo International Airport.

The 236-strong fleet with an average age of 4.1 years - comprises modern Airbus, Boeing, and Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft.

In a breakthrough for Russian aviation, Aeroflot was recognised world’s strongest airline brand, as well the strongest brand in Russia as a whole, by leading valuation and strategy consultancy Brand Finance in 2017. Long-term investments in the fleet and digital capabilities played a role. The global ranking

has been reconfirmed in 2018.

The business class offering maintains a true premium-class standard, even on short- and medium-haul intra-European flights, featuring wide seats, spacious aisles, and exclusive catering.

At the same time, Aeroflot’s economy class offering features lucrative fares and value for money - as certified by global rankings and passenger reviews. The economy cabin is designed with ergonomic principles in mind, featuring reclining seats with an up to 32inch pitch (depending on

aircraft type) and providing adequate legroom and reasonable privacy.

Catering is a pillar of Aeroflot’s top-notch service. All dishes are cooked using fresh ingredients in line with health-consciousness

considerations. Aeroflot offers 17 special menus, including vegetarian, diet, and Russian options.

Aeroflot also scores highly on service offerings to tech-savvy customers, with a Wi-Fi-enabled long-

AEROFLOT WELCOMES THE WORLD WITH RUSSIAN HOSPITALITY Aeroflot is working to dispel outdated myths about Russian aviation.

We find out more about this leading carrier.

Celebrating its 95th birthday in 2018, Aeroflot is the world’s third oldest airline and operates one of the youngest aircraft fleets over an extensive network dominating Europe-Asia transit routes. The carrier – recognised as the World’s Leading Airline Brand by the World Travel Awards – provides internationally

recognised best-in-class service on many routes.

Aeroflot is the face of Russia, and its most recognisable company both at home and abroad.

For tens of millions of people around the world Aeroflot is synonymous with excellent customer

service infusing Russian hospitality and leading international standards.

Since its foundation in 1923 in the early days of aviation, the long-path to excellence has not always been a turbulence-free experience. In the latest zigzag, the dramatic transformation of the ailing airline begun in 2009 and allowed Aeroflot to reinvent the iconic brand.

A new management mindset, with a relentless focus on customer service and high-tech solutions, has turned the ailing post-Soviet carrier into a modern European airline.

In a breakthrough for Russian aviation, Aeroflot was recognised world’s strongest airline brand, as well the strongest brand in Russia as a whole, by leading valuation and strategy consultancy Brand Finance in 2017. Long-term investments in the fleet

and digital capabilities played a role.

Aeroflot has leveraged Moscow’s geographic position to gain a leading role in providing seamless Asia-Europe connectivity via the Sheremetyevo hub.

Throughout its long history Aeroflot has always shown resilience. Driven by the new customer focus central to all operations in the last decade and worldwide industry recognition, the carrier is destined to soar to new heights.

FLEET NEWS

Aeroflot is Russia’s largest airline and a major European airline group, operating one of the youngest fleets globally. The extensive route network embraces 146 destinations in 52 countries, as of Summer 2018. This ensures an excellent Europe-Asia transit service with journey times reduced

by quick connections through Sheremetyevo International Airport.

The 236-strong fleet with an average age of 4.1 years - comprises modern Airbus, Boeing, and Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft.

In a breakthrough for Russian aviation, Aeroflot was recognised world’s strongest airline brand, as well the strongest brand in Russia as a whole, by leading valuation and strategy consultancy Brand Finance in 2017. Long-term investments in the fleet and digital capabilities played a role. The global ranking

has been reconfirmed in 2018.

The business class offering maintains a true premium-class standard, even on short- and medium-haul intra-European flights, featuring wide seats, spacious aisles, and exclusive catering.

At the same time, Aeroflot’s economy class offering features lucrative fares and value for money - as certified by global rankings and passenger reviews. The economy cabin is designed with ergonomic principles in mind, featuring reclining seats with an up to 32inch pitch (depending on

aircraft type) and providing adequate legroom and reasonable privacy.

Catering is a pillar of Aeroflot’s top-notch service. All dishes are cooked using fresh ingredients in line with health-consciousness

considerations. Aeroflot offers 17 special menus, including vegetarian, diet, and Russian options.

Aeroflot also scores highly on service offerings to tech-savvy customers, with a Wi-Fi-enabled long-

haul fleet, multiple mobile apps, and advanced online ticketing services and digital communication channels.

Aeroflot’s cabin crew, whose expertise has been boosted with international training, create a psychologically comfortable and friendly atmosphere.

The carrier has garnered numerous awards and citations for its attractive and stylish cabin crew.

FINE DINING

Keen to showcase its heritage, Aeroflot recently introduced a new Russian menu on its flights. The decision to introduce this special on-board menu took account of the popularity of Russian cuisine around the world, with special emphasis on its wide variety of flavours.

Passengers can order the special menu at no additional cost up to 36 hours prior to departure.

The new menu is available on Aeroflot direct flights departing from Moscow.

For business class passengers, it is available on flights of any duration, for economy class passen-

gers, on flights lasting more than three hours.

Commenting on the introduction of the new menu, chief executive of Aeroflot, Vitaly Saveliev, said: “Aeroflot emphasises the quality and range

of its on-board catering, supplementing and improving it in accordance with customer requests.

In our new menu, focus has moved towards the national component, revealing the rich variety of our national cuisine.”

He added: “We hope Aeroflot’s Russian menu will be a calling card for foreign guests and a pleasant reminder to homesick Russians travelling.”

include several vegetarian choices, as well as options to suit a variety of age, medical, and religious requirements.

Passengers ordering the special menu in business class will be able to taste assorted Siberian fish or Chekhov’s mushrooms for starters, followed by slice of sturgeon with potatoes in mustard sauce or Smolensk porridge with stewed beef in a port wine jus. Depending on the duration of the flight and the class of travel, for dessert passengers will enjoy a choice of Tula honey-cake, ice cream, or baked apples with cranberries.

Aeroflot is Russia’s flagship carrier and a proud member of the SkyTeam global airline alliance.

Aeroflot and its partners serve 1,062 destinations in 177 countries worldwide.

The 17 special meal options currently available on-board Aeroflot flights

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Find out more about the carrier at www.aeroflot.ru

haul fleet, multiple mobile apps, and advanced online ticketing services and digital communication channels.

Aeroflot’s cabin crew, whose expertise has been boosted with international training, create a psychologically comfortable and friendly atmosphere.

The carrier has garnered numerous awards and citations for its attractive and stylish cabin crew.

FINE DINING

Keen to showcase its heritage, Aeroflot recently introduced a new Russian menu on its flights. The decision to introduce this special on-board menu took account of the popularity of Russian cuisine around the world, with special emphasis on its wide variety of flavours.

Passengers can order the special menu at no additional cost up to 36 hours prior to departure.

The new menu is available on Aeroflot direct flights departing from Moscow.

For business class passengers, it is available on flights of any duration, for economy class passen-

gers, on flights lasting more than three hours.

Commenting on the introduction of the new menu, chief executive of Aeroflot, Vitaly Saveliev, said: “Aeroflot emphasises the quality and range

of its on-board catering, supplementing and improving it in accordance with customer requests.

In our new menu, focus has moved towards the national component, revealing the rich variety of our national cuisine.”

He added: “We hope Aeroflot’s Russian menu will be a calling card for foreign guests and a pleasant reminder to homesick Russians travelling.”

include several vegetarian choices, as well as options to suit a variety of age, medical, and religious requirements.

Passengers ordering the special menu in business class will be able to taste assorted Siberian fish or Chekhov’s mushrooms for starters, followed by slice of sturgeon with potatoes in mustard sauce or Smolensk porridge with stewed beef in a port wine jus. Depending on the duration of the flight and the class of travel, for dessert passengers will enjoy a choice of Tula honey-cake, ice cream, or baked apples with cranberries.

Aeroflot is Russia’s flagship carrier and a proud member of the SkyTeam global airline alliance.

Aeroflot and its partners serve 1,062 destinations in 177 countries worldwide.

The 17 special meal options currently available on-board Aeroflot flights

MORE INFORMATION

Find out more about the carrier at www.aeroflot.ru

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Las Vegas (neVada, usa) Fancy a fluer? Look to Las Vegas, Nevada, which was the first US state to legalise gambling back in 1931.

Won big? It’s time to hit bars like Red Square at Mandalay Bay where you’ll be reminded of the power of plastic surgery.

Visiting Vegas – the desert town that exploded from a dusty backwater into a fast moving global playground back in the 80s – and not playing the slot machines at some crazy hour in the morning, is akin to popping to Paris and missing the Eiffel Tower. Or rocking up in Rome and refusing to check out the Rome Colosseum. You get the gist.

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destinations nothing beats the thriLL of going to a casino. here’s our guide to the top gambLing destinations on the pLanet.

macau (china) In search of a new gambling destination? Make for Macau – or the ‘Las Vegas of the East’ – as it's sometimes called. Not that it’s an accurate description for Macau has surpassed Nevada’s famous strip to become the most successful gambling capital in the world boasting, as it does, 40 gliering gaming dens.

If you check out just one casino in this former Portuguese colony that’s situate on the southern coast of China, visit the Venetian. Covering a total area of 550,000 square feet, Venetian Macao is the largest casino in the world and the hub for all international artists who visit far Asia.

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atLantic city (neW jersey, usa) Atlantic City is the resort capital of America’s East Coast, hosting over 27 million visitors a year – making it one of the most popular tourist destinations in the United States.

So start practicing your poker face – you’ll be a high-roller in no time. Make no mistake: the hardest part is choosing which casino resorts in Atlantic City to visit first.

One of Atlantic City’s greatest draws is its casinos. Atlantic City gaming action comes in virtually every variety. Take a seat at a high-stakes poker table or play the penny slots if that’s your thing – there’s something fun for everyone in the casinos.

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monte carLo (monaco) This tax-free principality surrounded by France and the Maritime Alps, has been a magnet for high-rollers and hedonists for more than 150 years. As such, expect to see supercars and superyachts parked in the jam-packed marina.

Fast forward to 2018 and Monte Carlo is home to an array of casinos where visitors can expect a warm welcome. It’s a different story for locals though: Monegasques are barred from gambling, including poker.

Monte Carlo has also long been synonymous with casinos, something which stretches back to the middle of the 19th century when Princess Caroline came up with a plan to construct a casino in a bid to aract upmarket visitors and solve the ruling family's financial troubles.

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singapore Cast aside any preconceptions of Singapore as a staid, stuffy stopover or the fact of the maer is that the Lion city is roaring once more.

For the urbanite, there’s hip hotels, top-notch dining, chic bars and modern shopping malls crammed with delights Yet conversely the city can also be appreciated by travellers in search of authenticity: its a melting pot of Malay, Western, Indian and Chinese cultures – something reflected in the many compact, colourful ethnic areas like Lile India, Chinatown and Kampong Glam, aka Arab Street.

Nature lovers aren’t neglected either… regardless of whether you want to saunter through the Singapore Botanic Gardens or rampage through reservoirs like MacRitchie or Buki Timah Nature Reserve, it’s all there for the taking.

Gamblers are also well catered for in this east meets west nation. The Lion state is home to two casinos; the Casino at Resort World Sentosa and Marina Bay Sands Casino. visitsingapore.com

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san jose (costa rica) Costa Rica is one of the world’s top travel destinations and for good reason: visitors enjoy fabulous tropical beaches, grand adventures, the wonders of nature, scintillating culture and yes, great gaming.

Typically Costa Rica’s casinos are aached to big name hotels. visitcostarica.com/en

There are about 40 different venues in 18 cities throughout the country, with the largest concentration near San Jose, Costa Rica’s capital, where there are a whopping 18 casinos to play your cards right.

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Caesars Palace brings you all the excitement of a Las Vegas casino in an ancient Roman seing. Enjoy your lavish surroundings while playing your favorite slots and table games—including blackjack and poker—or take your chances at the race and sports book. Whether you’re looking to win big or simply in it for the experience, Caesars Place always offers something fun to play. www.caesars.com/caesars-palace/casino

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CrowN Perth The action never stops at Crown Casino Perth - 24/7 gaming in a vibrant and luxurious environment unrivaled in Western Australia. With an exciting variety of table and electronic games, bars, lounges and more, Crown is where Perth comes to play.

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hyAtt regency AruBA RESORT SpA AnD CASInO Try your luck at the Hya Regency Casino featuring 13 gaming tables, 221 slot machines, 19 video poker machines and a casino bar serving hand-rolled cigars and exotic drinks. Dancing and nightly entertainment available Tuesday through Sunday. Escape to the luxurious Hya Regency Aruba Resort Spa and Casino, located on the white sands of Palm Beach. Retreat to rooms with casual Caribbean elegance and ocean views. Indulge in innovate island dining and luxury spa services. Feel the thrills of casino gaming and water sports—all from the upscale confines of our Aruba resort on Palm Beach. www.hya.com/en-US/hotel/aruba/hya-regency-aruba-resortspa-and-casino/aruba

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CASINOS Can’t make it to Monte Carlo?

Put the panic on hold as you can experience some of the high rolling action on the small screen. So sit back and feel the thrill of casinos in the comfort of your own home with the following films…

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CASINO (1995) Robert De Niro, Sharon Stone and Joe Pesci star in director Martin Scorsese's riveting look at how blind ambition, white-hot passion and 24-karat greed toppled an empire. Las Vegas 1973 is the seî…&#x;ing for this fact-based story about the Mob's multi-million dollar casino operation where fortunes and lives were made and lost with a roll of the dice.

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CASINO ROYALE (2006) Armed with a license to kill, secret sgent James Bond sets out on his ďŹ rst mission as 007, and must defeat a private banker to terrorists in a high stakes game of poker at Casino Royale, Montenegro, but things are not what they seem.

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THE GAMBLER (2014) Jim Benneî…&#x; (Mark Wahlberg) is a professor leading a double life as a high-stakes gambler. When he borrows money from dangerous gangsters, he places the lives of his loved ones in mortal danger and must risk everything to keep from losing it all.

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21 (2008) 21 is the fact based story about six M.I.T students who were trained in the art of card counting and subsequently took the Vegas casinos for millions!

Academy Award Winner Kevin Spacey and Kate Bosworth star in this clever and adrenaline ďŹ lled heist ďŹ lm.

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HARD EIGHT (1997) Before his commercial breakthrough with Boogie Nights, writer/director Paul Thomas Anderson made this low-key drama. John (John C. Reilly) is down to his last few bucks when Sydney (Phillip Baker Hall), taking pity on him, buys him breakfast and oers him a few tips on making money in the casinos. Two years later, John has become Sydney's partner, but his lack of common sense goes from problematic to dangerous when he falls in love with Clementine (Gwyneth Paltrow), a cocktail waitress who isn't above turning a few tricks when she needs to make money.

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ROUNDERS (1998) Rounders is a 1998 American drama film about the underground world of high-stakes poker, directed by John Dahl and starring Ma Damon and Edward Norton. The story follows two friends who need to win at high-stakes poker to quickly pay off a large debt.

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FEAR AND LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS (1998) Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year is is Terry Gilliam’s Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. The film, which was released 22 May 1998, is based on the novel of the same name by the founder of gonzo journalism, Hunter S. Thompson. While it wasn't a commercial success, the film has built a cult following over the years.

The trippy movie follows Raoul Duke (Johnny Depp) and Dr. Gonzo (Benicio del Toro) on a drug-induced road trip to Las Vegas for an article Duke is writing on the Mint 400 motorcycle race. Throughout their travels, they consume several hallucinogenic and psychoactive drugs, inciting chaos wherever they go.

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KILLING THEM SOFTLY (2012) Brad Pi delivers an explosive performance as Jackie Cogan, an enforcer for the Mob in Andrew Dominik’s griy yet stylish crime thriller. Cogan must restore order in the criminal economy aer a Mob protected card game is heisted by a group of inexperienced crooks. Brad Pi stars along with Richard Jenkins, James Gandolfini, Ray Lioa, Scoot McNairy, Ben Mendelsohn, Vincent Curatola, Max Casella, Trevor Long, Slaine and Sam Shepard.

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THE COOLER (2003) Truly down on his luck, lonely single guy Bernie Lootz (William H. Macy) works at a Las Vegas casino, where he uses his innate ability to bring about misfortune in those around him to jinx gamblers into losing. His imposing boss, Shelly Kaplow (Alec Baldwin), is happy with the arrangement. But Bernie finds unexpected happiness when he begins dating aractive waitress Natalie Belisario (Maria Bello) -and when his contentment starts to affect his job, Shelly seeks to end the relationship.

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CROUPIER (1998) Jack Manfred (Clive Owen) is an aspiring writer going nowhere fast. To make ends meet, and against his beî…&#x;er judgement, he listens to his gambling, womanising father (Nicholas Ball) and takes a job as a croupier in a London casino, thus both making money and gaining material for a new book.

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OCEAN’S ELEVEN (2001) Dapper Danny Ocean (George Clooney) is a man of action. Less than 24 hours into his parole from a New Jersey penitentiary, the wry, charismatic thief is already rolling out his next plan. Following three rules: Don't hurt anybody, don't steal from anyone who doesn't deserve it, and play the game like you've got nothing to lose. Danny orchestrates the most sophisticated, elaborate casino heist in history.

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Before you sit down, wait for a break in the game to find the perfect time to join in. If you don’t know exactly how to play, be upfront to the dealer and let them guide you on the basics.

Casinos thrive on customer service so ask away. There’s also the option to observe the table from behind, until you are ready to join in the action.

Never hand money to the dealer Typically today’s casinos are designed with overhead security cameras, for your safety, that can see the money you put down – so be sure to always put your dosh on the table rather than in the dealer’s hand. And when joining a game, wait until the current hand is finished before you lay your money down.

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Ditch the tech

Be a good sport

Photos and videos of casino machines and tables is forbidden by most gaming venues, so leave smartphones and cameras in your hotel room.

Good manners count, even if in defeat. If you’re not willing or able to lose graciously, our message is this: don’t play at all.

Tipping is appreciated

Good behaviour

Both dealers and cocktail servers rely on tips to supplement their hourly wage, so don’t forget to tip.

Recognising good service, regardless of whether you win or lose, is always appreciated.

Never touch other players’ chips, and, aer placing a bet, don’t touch your wagers once they’re played.

Don’t be a chaerbox

Be aware of and respect the table limits, both minimum and maximum, for each table game.

Carry a valid I.D and last, but by no means least, don’t get carried away and play beyond your means.

Everybody present is aer a good time so feel free to chat, just not too much – the goal is to be friendly, not to distract the dealer and other players.

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Maharajas' Express is enviable in many aspects most spacious cabins, environment friendly toilet systems, Wi-Fi internet connectivity, CCTV cameras in Public Areas to ensure security, individual climate control in each cabin and much more.

To take care of medical needs of guests, a Paramedic is available 24X7 onboard. And while the guests are in awe of the train, the itineraries have been crafted to give them an insight into imperial India. There are Six journeys to choose from:

A lifetime experience, the journey on Maharajas' Express brings one closer to bygone era of imperial India. So while the chefs, trained in world cuisine, tickle the taste buds with their gourmet delights from the state of the art kitchen, the barman, servers and valets pamper guests and take care of all their needs during the entire journey.

The Heritage of India Mumbai – Ajanta – Udaipur – Jodhpur – Bikaner – Jaipur – Ranthambore – Agra – Delhi Gems of India/Treasures of India Delhi – Agra – Ranthambore – Jaipur – Delhi

Savoring the culinary delights sitting in either of the two restaurants, one can have a glimpse of the picturesque hinterland from the large windows specially created for the Maharajs' Express. This coupled with piped music makes dining on the Maharajs' Express a memorable experience. The menus are a mix of traditional Indian and continental dishes, to suit all requirements.

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For the book lovers, Maharajas’ Express has the best collection on Indian art, culture, history. The guests can relax in the Safari Bar or the Rajah Club, and choose from our selection of house pours which are complimentary, choicest wines and liquors.

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Maharajas's Express, the luxury tourist train owned and operated by Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd. (a Govt of India Enterprise). Arguably the most luxurious train in the world, it has carved a niche for itself in the Luxury Train Segment in a short span of time.

take care of the guests. All coaches have Direct Dialing telephones to make international calls, in room electronic safety lockers and spacious wardrobes. Both the Presidential Suite and Suites have Bath Tub and Mini Bar Services also.

Maharajas' Express is enviable in many aspects most spacious cabins, environment friendly toilet systems, Wi-Fi internet connectivity, CCTV cameras in Public Areas to ensure security, individual climate control in each cabin and much more.

To take care of medical needs of guests, a Paramedic is available 24X7 onboard. And while the guests are in awe of the train, the itineraries have been crafted to give them an insight into imperial India. There are Six journeys to choose from:

A lifetime experience, the journey on Maharajas' Express brings one closer to bygone era of imperial India. So while the chefs, trained in world cuisine, tickle the taste buds with their gourmet delights from the state of the art kitchen, the barman, servers and valets pamper guests and take care of all their needs during the entire journey.

The Heritage of India Mumbai – Ajanta – Udaipur – Jodhpur – Bikaner – Jaipur – Ranthambore – Agra – Delhi Gems of India/Treasures of India Delhi – Agra – Ranthambore – Jaipur – Delhi

Savoring the culinary delights sitting in either of the two restaurants, one can have a glimpse of the picturesque hinterland from the large windows specially created for the Maharajs' Express. This coupled with piped music makes dining on the Maharajs' Express a memorable experience. The menus are a mix of traditional Indian and continental dishes, to suit all requirements.

The Indian Panorama

For the book lovers, Maharajas’ Express has the best collection on Indian art, culture, history. The guests can relax in the Safari Bar or the Rajah Club, and choose from our selection of house pours which are complimentary, choicest wines and liquors.

The Jewels of India*

With 4 categories of onboard accommodation to choose from, guests can select the cabin they would wish to spend their sojourn. The train can accommodate 88 guests. The coaches named after precious gems have personal Valets attached to

Delhi – Jaipur – Ranthambore – Agra – Gwalior – Khajuraho – Varanasi – Lucknow – Delhi The Indian Splendour Delhi – Agra – Ranthambore – Jaipur – Bikaner – Jodhpur – Udaipur – Balasinor – Mumbai

Delhi – Agra – Ranthambore – Jaipur – Jodhpur Osiyan – Udaipur – Delhi The offboard experience with our experienced escorts, Guest Relation Executives include visit to important monuments coupled with unique activities and events at exclusive locations, making the overall experience, truly an enriching one. *One time special departure on 19th March 2017

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The Marina Bay Sands casino offers a choice of table games to suit all players. All table games are played using Casino gaming chips, which may be purchased either at the tables, or at the casino cage. There are more than 20 games played at the gaming tables which are available on all four levels of the Casino. marinabaysands.com

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Choose from the most extensive selection of the hoest slot machines or take a seat at your favourite table game in Las Vegas. palazzo.com

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Home to the largest casino in the world at over 50,000 square meters, The Venetian Macao houses over 500 gaming tables, more than 2,000 slot machines and electronic table games including new and unique games not found anywhere else in the world like Fast Action Baccarat and Dragon Tiger Fortune Spin. venetianmacao.com

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casino terminoLogy ACTION – This is a term used to describe the placing of bets by player(s) in a game.

AIR – This is a poker term that refers to a hand with no value.

fairly self-explanatory term used to describe the specific limit that a player can bet with.

BURN CARD – Any card removed from the deck aer a shuffle.

CROUPIER – A dealer or casino employee who collects and pays bets or otherwise assists at the gaming tables; commonly used to refer to staff at roulee and baccarat tables.

ANTE – The ‘ante’ is a bet that a

BLIND – A forced bet posted by

CUT ThE DECK – To ensure that

player must make before other players can bet, so there is always money in the pot. Without the ante, no one would be forced to bet.

BANKROLL – This is the amount of money a person has put aside to gamble with. In poker terms, this could be the amount someone has won over several years. It’s best to stick with a set bankroll when you enter a casino so you don’t spend over your means.

BETTING LIMITS – This is a

players to the le of the dealer.

CAGE – This is where players go to cash in their chips. It’s where you get paid.

COAT TAIL – To follow someone else’s being paerns

COLOUR UP – This is when a player takes lower denominated coloured chips and trades them in for higher denominated chips. This is usually done when the player wants to leave the table.

the deck of cards is cut fairly, a croupier may ask a player to ‘cut the deck’. This is usually done with a small piece of plastic that the player inserts into the deck.

DEAD MAN’S hAND – A hand containing Black 8s and Aces.

DONKEY – In poker, a ‘donkey’ is someone who makes consistently bad plays. Like ‘fish’, it’s a derogatory term for a bad player.

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DOUBLE DOWN – This is a

hOUSE RULES – Game rules

RAKE – A commission charged by

blackjack term that refers to doubling your bet size aer seeing the first hand. It requires you to take exactly one additional card.

that are specific to a particular casino.

the casino (house), most commonly in poker games.

INSURANCE – Blackjack

ShARK – An expert player who

insurance is a bet on the odds of probability. When the dealer’s faceup card is an ace, you have the option to “take insurance” before the dealer checks the “hole card”.

understands the risks and ratios of combinations but can also quickly study their opponents and detect paerns or physical tells they have.

EVEN-MONEY BET – Any bet where the amount you stand to win or lose will be identical to the stake you’re puing down. When playing roulee, this includes red/black, odd/even and 1-18/19-36 bets.

There will most likely be a minimum for evens bets, so double check at the table.

FACE CARDS – Cards that have a picture printed on it. King, Queen and Jack are face cards.

FISh – This is a cheeky expression that refers to someone who is new to the gambling world. It’s most commonly used in poker, where fish are the most inexperienced player at the table.

FLOATING – This is a poker term that refers to calling a bet with the intention of trying to move a player off their hand later on.

LINE BET – This is a term used at the roulee table. It refers to bets where the chip is placed on the intersecting line at the boom of each row, so multiple numbers can be bet on at once.

LOCK – A hand that cannot be beaten by another hand currently on the table

hIT ME – This phrase is used in blackjack to indicate to the dealer that the player wants another card.

This can also be achieved by tapping once on the table or saying “card”. hOLE CARD – An unexposed card, sometimes referred to as a ‘down card’.

player may have the opportunity to ‘split’ their hand. This happens when their two cards are the same face value. Then the player can place an equal bet next to their original bet and play two separate hands. The benefit of this is having the opportunity to win more, but likewise, more money is put at risk.

STREET – This is a roulee bet on MONKEY – This is slang for £500.

However, the origins of this term aren’t very clear. One of the theories is that it came from British soldiers returning from India, where the 500 rupee note had a picture of a monkey on it.

NUTS – The name for the best possible hand in poker.

GAMBLER’S FALLACY – The mistaken belief that the outcome of a random event is influenced by previous outcomes. Believing that the next spin of the roulee wheel must be black because the previous ten spins have all been red is an example of gambler’s fallacy.

SPLIT – In the game of blackjack, a

any number within a row of three numbers. For example: • 1, 2, 3 • 4, 5, 6 It can also be used in poker to refer to a dealt card or being round e.g. fourth-street, meaning the fourth community card dealt.

SWING – When a player’s stack of chips fluctuates wildly.

ORPhELINS – These are the numbers that make up the two slices of the roulee wheel outside of the Tiers and Voisins bets. It includes eight numbers: 17, 34, 6 and 1, 20, 14, 31, 9.

PONY – This is slang for £25.

Similar to the term ‘monkey’, this is thought to date back to when British soldiers returned from India.

PROGRESSIVE – A type of jackpot based upon a prize pool that continually increases incrementally until it is won; most common in slots and video poker.

TOKE – A tip for the dealer.

Sometimes this is customary if you have won a series of bets or a large sum.

WhALE – Also known as a ‘high roller’, this is a person who gambles large amounts of money.

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Loser Takes All

by Graham Greene Bertram had no belief in luck. He was not superstitious. A conspicuously unsuccessful assistant accountant, he was planning to get married for the second time. Quite quietly: St Luke's, Maida Hill, and then two weeks in Bournemouth. But Dreuther, a director of Bertram's firm, whimsically switches wedding and honeymoon to Monte Carlo. Inevitably Bertram visits the Casino. Inevitably he loses.

Then suddenly his system starts working . . .

The education Of A poker player

by Herbert O. yardley Both an autobiography and a poker-playing manual which seeks to expose the cynical reality behind the ‘American Dream’. Yardley describes many poker games and characters who include railroad men, travelling salesmen, speculators, drunks and no-hopers.

The Man With The Golden Arm by nelson Algren Frankie Machine, a veteran of the Second World War, returns to Chicago’s Northwest side with a morphine habit. Nicknamed the ‘kid with the golden arm’, Frankie is an aspiring drummer by day and an illicit card-dealer by night. In Molly, an old flame, he sees the chance for redemption, for hard work and success – but the demons that chase Frankie are not quite ready to let go. Nelson Algren’s critically acclaimed and enormously powerful novel probes the lives of the displaced and dispossessed of post-war America.

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by Carl Hiaasen JoLayne Lucks lives in a town infamous for its suspicious miracles, but she's still elated when her loery numbers finally pay off big: US$28 million, to be exact. And she has great plans for her fortune: to save a rare piece of Florida paradise from the bulldozers. Only one problem: there's another winning Loo ticket, and the people who've got it just never learned how to share. When the two militia wannabes swipe JoLayne's ticket, she enlists an off-therails newspaperman to help her track down the trigger-happy creeps and their bewildered hostage, a Hooters waitress. Geing rich quick is never easy...

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The Hustler

by Walter S. Tevis The Hustler is about the victories and losses of one ‘Fast’ Eddie Felson, a poolroom hustler who travels from town to town conning strangers into thinking they could beat him at the game when in fact, he is a skillful player who has never lost a game. Until he meets his match in Minnesota Fats, the true king of the poolroom, causing his life to change drastically.

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Last Call

by Tim powers One-time professional gambler, Sco Crane, hasn't returned to Las Vegas, or held a hand of cards, in 10 years. However troubling nightmares about a strange poker game he once aended on a houseboat on Lake Mead – a contest he believed he

walked away from a big winner – are drawing him back to the magical city. Because the mythic game did not end that night in 1969. And the price of his winnings was his soul. And now a pot far more strange and perilous than he ever could imagine depends on the turning of a car.

The Gambler

by Fyodor Dostoevsky Psychologically probing novel concerns the gambling episodes, tangled love affairs and complicated lives of Alexey Ivanovitch (a young gambler), Polina Alexandrovna (the woman he loves) a pair of French adventurers and other characters.

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Missing Links by rick reilly When a group of middle-class buddies obsessed with golf set up a bet to see who can finagle their way onto the nearby private course, their friendship is tested in ways they had never expected in this humorous novel from Rick Reilly, one of America’s most popular sportswriters.

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by James Swain When Tony Valentine, a master at catching casino cheaters, jets to Las Vegas to look for his missing son, he lands in the middle of a dangerous turf war between rival casinos.

Valentine’s longtime pal then taps him to figure out how an amateur won US$25,000 at his blackjack tables. But the job is full of land mines. For starters, the suspect bears a strong resemblance to his late

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by Dave Barry An unusual assortment of passengers – Fay Benton, a cocktail waitress and single mother; Johnny and the Contusions, a no-talent ship's band; Arnold and Phil, refugees from the local senior centre; and hired killer Lou Tarrant –embark on an oeat voyage aboard the Extravaganza of the Seas, a gambling ship with another mysterious function.

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GAMING LAWS AROUND THE WORLD: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW Gambling laws are different in each country.

Curiously enough, however, each and every country in the world can fall in one of three categories – countries where all forms of gambling are legal and regulated, countries in which online casinos are illegal, and countries where gambling is illegal. Of course, variations could be possible. Having said that, let us examine the gambling laws in some countries across the globe.

Canada has over 100 casinos which operate across the country, with the exception of the provinces Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, as well as New Brunswick.

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Super Casino Sites mentioned that in 2012, British Columbia was the first province to launch a legal online casino. Canada’s first online casino offered various casino games to British Columbia citizens.

In general, gambling is legal in Canada.

Interestingly, it is provinces which regulate gambling, rather than federal laws. In Canada, commercial casinos, racetracks, as well as bingo halls, video lottery terminals, and slot machines are considered legal.

The age requirements for Canadian casinos are in concord with the drinking age: in different provinces, age requirements for casinos may vary. Generally, in Canada gambling is legal for people aged 19 and older. However, casinos in provinces Alberta, Quebec, and Manitoba admit people aged 18 and older.

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To some extent, the USA has liberal gambling laws. First of all, state-run lotteries are legalised and operate in almost every state. Secondly, more than half of all USA states house at least one tribal casino. On the other hand, several laws put severe restrictions on gambling.

In Australia, betting money or valuable objects on the outcome of an event, which relies completely or partially on chance is considered gambling. In general, promotion of gambling in Australia is prohibited. However, licensed gambling activities are permitted. Such activities include: lotteries, betting and sports wagering, land-based casino games, as well as slot machines in land-based establishments.

To begin with, wagering via a ‘wire communication facility’ is proclaimed illegal under the Interstate Wire Act. For many years, this law was seen as a ban on online gambling.

In 2011, the Act was re-examined and allowed some forms of virtual betting. However, online sports betting is still considered illegal in the USA. Until recently, the Professional & Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA), passed in 1992, banned states from regulating and imposing taxes on sports betting. In May 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favour of New Jersey, eliminating PASPA. Consequently, nowadays it is up to states to decide whether they will allow sports betting.

GAMING LAWS IN THE UK Gambling was never illegal in the UK. Nevertheless, the past 50 years saw a substantial liberalisation of the UK gambling market. Gambling laws in the UK are set out in the GA. Moreover, the National Lottery etc. Act 1993 deals with National Lottery in the country.

However, the GA has established a single regulator for all types of betting, including the National Lottery.

In the UK, remote gambling is differentiated from land-based gambling by the GA. In the UK, size of casinos is determined by the number of table games available and the total floor area of an establishment. Another type of land-based gambling establishments in the UK are licensed bookmaking offices, more commonly known as betting shops, which deal with pool wagering and fixes-odds betting.

Additionally, bingo halls can also be found in the UK. Generally, those offer bingo games and some gaming machines.

The IGA is superior to state and area legislation and deals with online gambling regulation.

Land-based gambling activities inside and outside casinos fall under the jurisdiction of state and area legislation. Incidentally, state and area legislation is responsible for the variation in regulatory frameworks in different forms of gambling, such as sports betting, lotteries, casino gambling, etc.

GAMING LAWS IN CHINA Gambling in mainland China is strictly prohibited. Both online and offline betting is illegal and punishable under the Article 303 of the Criminal Law of the People’s Republic of China.

Nevertheless, China has so-called special administrative regions, which can create their own gambling legislation. Hong Kong is one of China’s special administrative regions.

Gambling activities in Hong Kong are legal as long as they are controlled by the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC), a government-sponsored organisation.

Even though Macau is quite liberal in terms of gambling, the region neither addresses nor acknowledges online wagering. Nevertheless, China’s most liberal administrative region has the world’s biggest gambling market.

Incidentally, Macau’s gambling market has underwent a remarkably quick expansion.

Opened in 2002, the gambling market in the region generated $28 billion in revenues just 15 years later. That is three times the amount generated by Vegas.

Additionally, gambling in Macau is regulated by the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ).

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