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Dec 25
Christmas spirit

Christmas Spirit in the Age of Scrooges

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Let’s be straight from the very beginning. When I say “the age of Scrooge” I am not referring to the material stuff. Christmas is the number one holiday to celebrate love. We usually forget the essence of Christmas. And then we shop till we drop. True Christmas Spirit in the age of spiritual and emotional scrooges is something we should all promote. If you are shopping for cool stuff, we suggest you share it with the person dear to you. Or, if you are playing at our bet safe casino, we call upon you not to spend the entire winning amount on just yourself.

There Are No Limits to Sharing the Christmas Spirit

Ways to share the good vibes are limitless. With a bit of imagination and good will, the difference we can make can be crucial in someone’s life. Things are quite simple here – do not treat others the way you would not want others to treat you. Or, give others the gifts you wish to receive. That’s the whole science!

Offer Help

As stated previously, imagination is the only limit to spreading the Christmas spirit. This is the right time of the year to let your imagination run wild. Whatever you thought of doing, but didn’t have the time or resources, this is the moment to do it. Gather all your good will and go for it. Make someone happy. These are just few of the suggestions to spreading the Christmas spirit, despite of the prevailing trend of minding our own business.

You can start by offering help to your family and neighbors. A community center always welcomes those who are willing to help out. There you can probably find people who need some kind of a social support, for example. Share your experience with someone. Maybe your message will get to the person who is currently at the crossroads. It could happen, just as easily, that you would save someone’s life, without even knowing.

Save a Life

Donate blood. There is no need to stress the importance of blood donation. At its core, it is about saving lives, naturally. Moreover, donating blood promotes gratitude towards the community. In most areas, blood demand exceeds donation rates.

Plus, all blood donors receive a check-up prior to donating. In case you missed your yearly physical, this can be a good moment to compensate. Interestingly, in some countries, such as Sweden, blood donors receive a message when their blood saves someone’s life. How cool is that?

Practice Gratitude

In the age of scrooges, be generous. Practice gratitude. When I say this, I am referring to the actual acts of gratitude, while the acknowledgement of the gratitude goes without saying. We may be feeling grateful, but never act to actually show it. This is fine as well. However, spreading the gratitude and positive feelings can be your small contribution to saving our world. Furthermore, this is in perfect tune with the spirit of Christmas. Therefore, let practicing gratitude as the universal value and sharing it among people be our way of defying scrooges all over the world.

Be compassionate. Perform random acts of kindness. Share your material and spiritual wealth to elevate others and leave a trace in this world. Above all, be playful and do not forget to have fun.

Charge your batteries through playing with us at our Snowball Arena or trying out some of our Christmas promotion offers. And don’t spend it all at one place, or on one face. Merry Christmas!

Dec 21

What Not to Buy as a Gift for Christmas

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Christmas and gifts! There is rarely a person who does not like Christmas mornings. Although love is the ultimate Christmas gift you can give or receive this time of the year, there are alternatives. Casino Brango has prepared special CRYPTO PRESENTS this year, as part of our Christmas promotion. Alternatively, if you are one of the persons who likes browsing the stores, choosing and wrapping your own Christmas gift, or customizing the cards, you probably know in advance what to look for in a gift. This text is dedicated to all of us who are having difficulties choosing the right item.  What not to buy as a gift for Christmas is a short guide to avoiding bad choices. Good luck with Christmas shopping!

Make-Up

If you are a man trying to amaze your significant other, stay away from make-up. The only situation when you should consider buying any of the make-up and cosmetic products is when your lady actually leaves a note for you with exact details of a product she needs. In all other situations, it would be really difficult to choose the proper item. The same goes for perfumes. Unless, you know for certain she has set her eye on a particular one and desires to have it.

Video-games

We know that people have no difficulties identifying gamers. Especially, if they have one in a family. It is good to be able to recognize what someone’s preferences are. However, once you know this, you are only halfway through. The thing about gamers is that they are quite agile when it comes to following trends. This means that if there is a new game worth trying out, the chances are your dear gamer probably already has it.

Therefore, should you wish to really make a contribution to his or her world and surprise them with a gift they like, stay away from buying a video game. Consider buying a gift card for that store and enable them to choose for themselves.

Shoes

Shoes are simply very bad choice. The reason is that shoes make a large part of someone’s style. In order to make this purchase successful you would need to know not just someone’s size, but the entire style preferences. You should also keep in mind that the retailers say shoes are among the most frequently returned items after holiday.

If you are consistent in your wish to surprise your woman with a pair of classy shoes, we advise you to take her browsing the stores. Observe closely what she is looking for. Pay special attention if she sets her eyes on a particular pair.

Home Appliances

Holiday season is a great time of the year to shop for various gadgets and appliances because of sales and discounts. This is the right time to shop for a new TV, for example, or that new piece of furniture that you have been eyeing at for quite some time. However, buying a home appliance or a gadget for a present is a completely different thing.

Again, in order to make this present truly pleasantly surprising, you should know the person you are buying the present for quite well. And even then, the question remains whether that present would be accepted the way you would wish. It is always a good idea to make a gift more personal. Christmas present that tells the story is the right choice.

So, What Are My Choices?

It’s Christmas, and the best gifts you could give should come straight from the heart. Yes, love is the best choice, as always. There are many ways you can show your appreciation of the person you are buying the present for. Knowing someone means knowing what books they like to read, or what movies they like to watch. Alternatively, Christmas gifts could be symbolic and show that there is a bond between people. The best gifts should speak from the heart and say: “I know you and I am happy to be part of your life. Let’s continue making memories together.”

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Dec 19
Weirdest bets

The Weirdest Bets Ever Made

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Betting is exciting. Also, it has a certain potential in becoming a lucrative habit. We usually stress the importance of gaining skills in a casino game, because it improves the chances of winning. Moreover, it makes a professional out of a regular player. However, there are bets that players can make that do not require any previous skill or knowledge. Simply, those bets aim for fun and entertainment, and people love to have fun. Amidst the anticipation of the upcoming Christmas promotion, check out the weirdest bets ever made.

Betting on Wife-Carrying Event

This is one of our favorite championships ever. And people bet on it hugely. Each year in Finland, people from all around the world participate in the wife-carrying tournament. The bets are placed and there is even a bookmaker offering odds.

The interesting thing about this competition is that it is not so much about winning money, at least not for the participants. They apparently aim for showing off their fitness skills and knighthood-like honor. To be honest, this race requires stamina. Not only that men carry their wives, they also need to pass through various obstacles, water included. Way to go, men!

Betting on the Next Death

Betting on who is going to be the next to die definitely raises eyebrows and sends chills down one’s spine. So far, we have managed to track two similar betting of this kind. One has originated from Taiwan. Believe it or not, there are people placing bets on life expectancy of people in the hospitals. Reportedly, in case the patient in question survives and lives for the next 6 months, the person who placed the bet can receive 3 times the bet. Otherwise, if the patient dies within a month, the winning goes on the bookies.

Similar betting is organized in the States. Apparently, people find entertainment in placing bets on who would die next in the Hollywood. Celebs are constantly in the public eye and each aspect of their lives is intriguing. There is something sinister in placing bets on someone’s chances of returning to addictive behavior, for example. Or, being constantly updated on someone’s sickness or risky lifestyle habits. Nevertheless, this is a reality. And people are betting on death, believe it or not.

Betting on Nuclear Armageddon

Having in mind the previously described weirdest bets, this one does not come as a surprise. Dark topics occupy our minds and nuclear war is one of the biggest threats to the world we live in. Therefore, it is only logical to be thinking about it. Betting on it is another matter. Apparently, gamblers think that since they are already thinking about it, why not bet on it also and draw some kind of a profit out of it.

Either way, according to available data, the odds are good if you decide to bet on some of the most famous dictators. Apart from betting on whether someone would start a nuclear war, people can also bet on a ruler’s chances to be overthrown, or simply be replaced by the new government, etc.

Betting on Strange, but Enjoyable Events

On a brighter note, not all gamblers prefer bizarre topics. People like to bet on various odds. Betting on who would win the cheese rolling in the UK is an example. Yes, rolling big chunks of cheese down the hill is a thing, apparently. Also, there are bets on a city to have the best white Christmas. Or, how many baby pandas would be born in a certain zoo in the following year. Guessing the actor who would play the next James Bond is among the brightest topics to explore. If you are more into holiday spirit topics, make sure to check out the upcoming Christmas promotion that starts AS EARLY AS TOMORROW!  Stay tuned!

Basically, there are bets placed all over the world for every possible event you can think of. Is there an odd that you would like to bet on that hasn’t been mentioned herewith?

Dec 17
Multiple jackpots

The Man Who Won Multiple Jackpots and Made History

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Winning a jackpot is the ultimate goal for slot lovers. Many visit casinos in hope that luck would do its thing and make them winners, changing their lives for good. Why? Well, someone eventually wins and takes the money home. That someone might as well be you. Today, we are sharing the stories of people who won multiple jackpots and made history.

Elmer Sherwin

Winning the Megabucks twice? Yes, it is possible, obviously. And yes, it happened. Las Vegas was the lucky city for Elmer Sherwin. The story dates back to 1989. Then a 76-year-old man from Ohio, USA was travelling through the states with his wife. Las Vegas was the inevitable place to visit. Elmer Sherwin loved slots. He was reportedly spending $100 per week for seven weeks in a row playing slots. His goal was striking the Megabucks progressive jackpot.

Progressive Jackpots

Progressive jackpot amounts are much higher than the regular ones. The reason for this is the fact that the casino draws a prize from the winning pool containing all the bets from all the players. Often, various casinos share the game and the winning pool as well, making the payouts massive. If you are into online progressive slots, you are welcome to check out “Cleopatra’s Gold ”, “Aztec’s Millions”, “Spirit of the Inca”, or the “Megasaur”. A word of advice here: when you choose to play any game, and especially progressive slots, make sure you make your bets at the bet safe casino such as Casino Brango. Apart from safety, instant payout is the second most important thing that an online casino can offer.

The Big Night

However, the luck turned on him when he visited The Mirage casino on the evening of its opening. He reportedly spent ten hours in there, and his life changed forever. As always, his game of choice were slots. The only thing that differed that night was the fact that his wife gave him additional $20 to spin the reel on a slot machine. The rest is history.

Elmer Sherwin won Megabucks progressive jackpot of $4,652,177. Strangely, the only things that Mr. Sherwin treated himself with were a recliner chair and a Dodge Colt. He donated a lot of his money to charity, family and friends. Eventually, he used some of it to travel. But that was not the end of his gambling career. Purportedly, he stated at the time:

“I’m glad I finally hit; I’ve been trying to do it again. I want to see the looks on their faces when they hear.”

Hitting Progressive Jackpot Twice

As you may have guessed, he continued playing slots. Elmer Sherwin’s style of play did not change in time. He was quite consistent in regard to the methods he used. Apparently, he was a simple man with a very straightforward and simple style of playing. As per reports, he stuck to betting $100 per week, refusing all free offers from casinos.

Amazingly, he hit the jackpot once again after 16 years. At that time, he was 92.  The venue was Cannery Casino and Hotel in North Las Vegas. Amount won was amazing $21,147,947, making Elmer Sherwin probably the only man to have ever won Megabucks progressive multiple jackpots twice.

What do you think about Elmer Sherwin’s consistent strategy?

Dec 15
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Pascal’s roulette machine

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Who invented roulette?

The history of the roulette wheel leads back in time directly to one man, Blaise Pascal. He was a famous physicist and mathematician known for many important contributions to both fields. Pascal lived in the 17th century and he was an excellent philosopher in his era. His work is greatly praised and used in several fields, even today. The question is how such a talented and famous person ended up inventing the iconic gambling machine. The answer is – by chance.

Who invented the roulette wheel?

In the 1605s, Pascal set about to create a perpetual motion machine to produce more energy than it used. In other words, a machine that would not stop moving once it had begun, even without an energy source. In the process, he stumbled upon an accidental invention and in 1655 the roulette machine was born. Of course, it wasn’t a roulette wheel like we know today. This accidental invention was an early version and did not have the numbers, but the principle was set and ready for innovators to come along to find a way to gamble on it.

The name for Pascal’s invention was derived from the French word for “the little wheel”. That roulette wheel remained the same for centuries. All that changed in 1842 when Francois and Louis Blanc designed a roulette wheel with a single zero on it, specifically for King Charles III of Monaco. This monarch was facing some money issues and had the brilliant idea to use the rising popularity of gambling to solve some of them. He opened several gambling houses in Monaco, where roulette was prominently featured. Consequently, the game became really popular among aristocrats and royalty.

Pascal’s Theory for Solving the Gambling Problem

Blaise Pascal and another well-known mathematician Pierre de Format invented probability theory in 1654 to solve a gambling problem related to expected outcomes. Pascal’s friend wanted to figure out the best time to bet on a dice game, and how to fairly divide the stakes if the game was stopped midway through. He asked a math genius to help. Pascal worked on the answer with Pierre de Fermat and the correspondence between them contains the foundation of modern probability theory.

From European to American Roulette

The roulette wheel that Blaise Pascal invented is a type that we know as European Roulette. In the 19th century, the game spread all over America and developed into American Roulette which differs from the first version. The most important difference lies in the numbering of the roulette wheel. The European wheel is numbered from 1 to 36 to which an extra single zero green color slot was added. Unlike him, the American wheel also has an extra double zero slot. The single zero and double zero slots are placed opposite to each other on the wheel.

Online Roulette

Pascal’s invention added a lot of fun to people’s lives. With technological advancements, this game has taken over the internet, and become loved by players a lot. Now, every roulette lover could spin the roulette wheel on his phone or PC, without going out of the house. You can only visit our bet-safe and crypto-accepted Casino Brango and chose from a variety of roulette games. To increase your chances of a win, read more about two strategies you should use.