Gambling Games In China

Gambling has been part of China since the late part of the imperial dynasty from 1644 to 1912. The areas famous for liquor and gambling then were Canton, Macao, Shanghai and Hong Kong which were inhabited by foreigners (Americans), mostly males. Not only were the Americans involved in gambling as the Chinese natives also joined [...]

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Posted on February 22, 2007 by admin | Filed Under Culture, Gambling, Games
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Basic Gambling Vocabulary

To be able to play casino and other gambling games, one needs to familiarize himself with the basic words used. Below are some of the commonly-used terminologies in gambling.
Action refers to the amount of money a player wagers or bets during the playing session.
Ante is the initial bet before a player receives his [...]

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Posted on February 3, 2007 by admin | Filed Under Culture, Gambling, Guide
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