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Simon Skinner's Articles in Casino & Gambling

  • Superbowl XLIII
    The telecast of Super Bowl XLII was the one that was the most watch of all time. There was an average of 97.5 million viewers in the U.S. alone and 148.3 total viewers that watched at least part of the game. The broadcast of the XLII Super Bowl achieved the highest Nielsen ratings for any game watched since Super Bowl XXXIV. This Super Bowl game was also the second most watched television program of all time here in the U.S.
  • How to Wager on Thoroughbred Horseracing
    Wanna know how to wager on thoroughbred horse racing? Here are some tips and guides about thoroughbred horse racing.
  • As The NFL Season Draws Near
    NFL season is drawing near once again so start contemplating your online betting! It's fun, and you just may make some serious money.
  • History of the Hambletonian
    The Hambletonian was first held in August of 1926 and had an estimated purse of $50,000. The prestigious race is currently hosted by the Meadowlands racetrack in East Rutherford New Jersey.The idea behind the race was to create a stakes race that would be the largest in the world and attract the most talented horses from around the United States.
  • History of the Kentucky Futurity
    Kentucky Futurity is one of the races of the harness racing Triple Crown for trotter. Being the Kentucky Futurity has always been held in the bluegrass state of Kentucky; the race became an instant success and has continued to be very popular among both horsemen and horse racing fans.
  • Winners of the Yonkers Trot
    The Yonkers Trot is the third race of the Triple Crown of Harness Racing for trotters. The history of the Yonkers Trot began in 1955 when the race was first held at Yonkers Raceway in Yonkers New York. When the race was first created, it was known as the Yonkers Futurity.
  • History of the Messenger Stakes
    The Messenger Stakes was first started in 1956 and was immediately paired with the Little Brown Jug and the Cane Pace to form the Triple Crown. When the Messenger stakes was first created, it was hosted by Roosevelt Raceway.

    For a horse to be crowned the winner of the Messenger Stakes it will have to win an elimination heat and the finals in the same evening; however, in 2006, the elimination heats will be run one week prior to the finals.
  • History of the Little Brown Jug
    The Little Brown Jug is the second race in the Triple Crown of Harness Racing for Pacers.The idea for the Little Brown Jug began in 1937 when the members of the Delaware County Agricultural Society decided to move the County Fair from its current location in Powell to a small tract of land on the outskirts of Delaware.
  • History of the Belmont Stakes
    The first Belmont Stakes was run in 1867 and since this time, there have only been three fillies to ever win the race. History was made in 2007 when Rags to Riches became the first filly to win the prestigious race in over one hundred years.

    Unlike the other Triple Crown races, the Belmont Stakes was not run for two years due to anti-betting legislation that was passed in New York during the years of 1911 and 1912.
  • History of the Cane Pace
    A short history about what Cane Pace is. The Cane Pace was first created in 1955. It was not until 1956 that the Cane Pace joined with the Messenger Stakes and the Little Brown Jug to form the Triple Crown of Harness Racing for Pacers.
  • 9 Reasons Why Online Poker is Better Than the Real Thing
    Online poker has become one of the most popular pastimes. Millions of people have discovered how much fun it is playing their favorite card game against fellow poker players from all over the world. The beauty of online poker is that you aren't playing against a machine, you're playing against a living, breathing, and, most importantly, THINKING opponent.
  • 9 Ways To Win At Sports Betting
    No luck on betting at sports? Well, here are some tips and guides on how to win at sports betting. Reading this article will definitely help you become good on sports betting.
  • Online Casinos - An Overall View
    Gambling is fun, educational, and it can be profitable as well. One example of this is the online casino. Online casinos are prevalent on the internet today. An online casino, also called an Internet casino or virtual casino, let's you play multiple chance games and win or lose money. Here is a quick overview about online casino and how it works.
  • Online Casinos - An Overall View
    Gambling is fun, educational, and it can be profitable as well. One example of this is the online casino. Online casinos are prevalent on the internet today. An online casino, also called an Internet casino or virtual casino, let's you play multiple chance games and win or lose money. Here is a quick overview about online casino and how it works.