• "The lights on the top of slot machines aren't just for decoration. Called 'candles', the colour of the bottom light denotes the machine's denomination: nickels yellow, quarters yellow, and dollars blue."

  • "Many novice gamblers avoid baccarat because they think it is some sort of confusing, high-class game while in reality, baccarat is probably the easiest table game to play in the entire casino.'

  • "1930s Montana saw a game similar to the 'Chinese Lottery' become popular as people could win a lot of money from a tiny bet. Eventually this game travelled to the legal gambling pastures of Nevada."

  • "Sic bo is a relatively new game where you bet on the possible combinations of a set of three dice. It's best avoided as the house edge can reach an almost unbelievable 48%."

  • "Casino carpets are ugly, and they are ugly for a reason. By making it hard to look at the carpets, you are more likely to look at the tempting slots and tables."