Ben Hecht was one of the most successful screenwriters working in Hollywood in the 1930s, and on some films his talents also extended to producing and directing. Angels Over Broadway was one such film, co-produced…
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A black book is a list of names or contacts that are important for some reason. They might be your recent conquests, reputable building contractors, or the best restaurants in town. Black books have also…
Poker has been one of the most popular casino games for many years. In fact it seems as if it has been around forever. There is still much speculation about the origins of poker.
The tale of Cameo Kirby, a fairly melodramatic love story set in the world of 19th-Century Mississippi riverboat gambling, first saw the light of day as the play Your Humble Servant in 1910. It was…
Towards Casino Fairplay and Fraud Prevention Casinos have always been deeply concerned about their credibility. Throughout their long history, discredited casinos lost their clients, if players felt they were being cheated they would go play…