Casino News

In the world of advantage-play gambling, John Chang is a legend. Serious blackjack practitioners know who he is, and they know all about his place in the green felt pantheon.

A new year is almost here (or already here if you’re reading this after Dec. 31) and gamblers may be ready to look to 2026 for some new casino experiences – both in live venues and online.

Every time I revisit the story of Katrina Bookman, one question won’t leave me: what happened to Katrina Bookman when a slot machine told her she was rich and the rules said she wasn’t?

Casinos come and go in Las Vegas. It seems every few years a new property is getting demolished and  another one is being built.

The dealer fans a new shoe. Two spots. Max limits. Kerry Packer reads the texture and pushes a stack that hushes the room.

I’ve traced what sits behind moments like that — how a media engine, a rebel cricket league, and casino nights fused into one logic.