Wales has a rich boxing history, with many of Britain’s greatest fighters originating in the Principality. One iconic boxer from Cardiff was Jim Driscoll, a child of Irish parents, who won the Lonsdale Belt in 1910. A featherweight, Driscoll grew up in grinding poverty in the Newtown district of Cardiff. An interesting figure in Welsh […]

Every poker player will agree that a good poker hand is a “winning hand”! However, what two cards you hold at the beginning of each round can play an important role in whether you win big or not. An Ace, with another high card such as a King, Queen or Jack is considered a great […]

Situated in the heart of the city, Cardiff Castle is one of Wales’ most famous and historical sites. The castle is located on land which was once home to a Roman Fort, but the structure you see today traces much of its history back to the 11th century when the Normans established their presence in […]

Knowing when to split in Blackjack is essential to winning or losing. It could make a difference in you reaping the rewards or in losing a hefty sum of money. When is it a good time to split in blackjack, then? Splitting takes place when your cards match and when they are equal in value. […]

Making egg noodles from scratch is simpler than you’d think, whether you are an experienced cook or a novice. Here is what you will need: 2 1/2 cups of flour (all purpose) 1/2 a cup of milk 1 pinch of salt A tablespoon of butter 2 Eggs Begin by stirring together the flour and add […]

The Premier League was officially founded in 1992, after all clubs in the old First Division resigned from the Football League and joined the breakaway division. Since that time, the Premier League has functioned as the highest level of professional football in England. One of the main reasons behind the new league was commercial independence […]

Playing in tournaments demands that you think carefully about how you play, because tournament players are going to see mistakes and capitalise upon them. Fundamentally, you need to be controlled in all aspects of your play.In a tournament you can’t restock your chips, so you can’t throw caution, or chips, to the wind. You need […]

B. Raymond Buxton was queuing for a Sub for lunch and like a lot of people looked around while waiting. He saw lottery tickets were available and bought one for $2. His life got very interesting not long after because his numbers came up. All of them, giving him $425 million, a 21,249,999,900% return on […]

Like many other games and sports, roulette has a terminology all of its own. There are many websites out there that can help you with terminology, so here are some of the more interesting and unusual terms. Biased Wheel: a wheel in which there isn’t an even chance of every number winning. This can lead […]

The vibrant city of Cardiff is a great place to spend a few days. In addition to its famous nightlife scene, Cardiff boasts a wide range of attractions that are just waiting to be discovered. Cardiff Castle is one of the city’s most famous landmarks and first time visitors will want to head straight to […]