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How to Win While Gambling in Online Casino

Probably, all readers of this article already know what casino online gambling is, and this will be considered in more detail. Our experts will provide relevant information for players from Australia about the nuances of choosing a platform, financial literacy in this matter, and an example of a suitable online casino.

Having familiarized yourself with the materials of the article, you will want to perform Jackpot Jill login and start playing for real money, but first, you should prepare and learn some principles of casino online gambling. Read the following sections very carefully to increase your efficiency.

Mastering the Art of Bankroll Management

The first skill of a successful player is bankroll management because all users, sooner or later, move on to playing for real money. Of course, try the demo mode to get used to it and learn the rules, then plan your first deposits.

After replenishing the virtual account, decide on the size of bets, keeping the balance and avoiding extremes. 

Choosing the Right Online Casino 

For your gambling career to be successful and your earnings to be adequate, you should pay close attention to choosing an online casino. Our experts have compiled a list of recommendations for you, using which you will not make a mistake.

Gambling institutions should meet these criteria:

  • Simplicity of registration and authorization, which proves the literacy of the developers of the platform and the use of the latest technologies
  • The presence of reliable encryption systems on the site to protect personal information and client funds
  • Availability of support service to solve any gaming issues
  • The legality of the platform, confirmed by the presence of a license
  • Availability of welcome bonuses and deposit bonuses regularly
  • Massive game catalog with thousands of variants from a large number of gambling software providers
  • Large selection of payment systems and availability of methods for instant withdrawals

Select Jackpot Jill Casino

Of course, it is much easier to choose a gambling platform, seeing in front of you some examples with which you can compare, and our experts suggest paying attention to Jackpot Jill casino. This platform is a worthy candidate for this role because it meets all the criteria described. Jackpot Jill casino is legal in Australia and has a license from Curacao. Also, the platform is protected by SSL encryption and ensures the privacy of all users who wanna play slot machines. Next, you can learn more about the lucrative bonuses, VIP program, and registration after reading this Jackpot Jill casino review, so read carefully.

Jackpot Jill Casino Login & Sign Up

To start your gambling career, you need to go through the Jackpot Jill casino sign-up, and this procedure is described step by step by our experts for clarity:

  1. Open the official Jackpot Jill casino website and find the Sign Up button in the top left sidebar. Click and open the form.
  2. Enter your email address, cell phone number, and currency in the fields on the first page of the form.
  3. Make a username and create a password from upper and lower case characters to make hacking difficult.
  4. Enter your first and last name, birth date, fill in the fields with your place of residence, and remember your zip code.
  5. Confirm that you agree with the processing of personal data and click Next.
  6. Enter the confirmation code received on your phone number and complete the procedure.

Now that all the steps to create an account have been successfully completed, you can proceed to Jackpot Jill login Australia. The procedure is to enter your username and password into the form after clicking the Sign In button.

Generous Bonuses Jackpot Jill Casino

Separately, we would like to note the Jackpot Jill casino’s bonus program, which focuses mainly on new players. The whole point is that players are offered a generous welcome bonus for registration, totaling up to $7,500 + 100 Jackpot Jill free spins in games from Evolution Gaming. The reward for minimum deposit amount consists of parts like these:

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To use the bonus money, the entire amount must be wagered x50, and the free spins are not wagering and are given immediately. Unfortunately, our experts haven’t discovered the Jackpot Jill casino with no-deposit bonus, but it may appear very soon, so stay tuned for updates.

VIP Program at Jackpot Jill Casino 

Australia Jackpot Jill users can take full advantage of the loyalty program. Due to the lack of reload bonuses, this type of reward is the main consolation for regular customers.

To get into the Jackpot Jill casino VIP club, you must be registered and make your first deposit of $20 or more to your virtual account. You must also complete the account verification procedure by confirming your passport details.

The main privileges for VIP clients are:

  • Reduced wagering requirements
  • Birthday gifts
  • Accelerated withdrawal of funds
  • Personal account manager
  • Cashback once a week from 5 to 15% of all lost money, up to $500 

Summary

To start a successful career at gambling industry, it is essential to clearly understand the principles of online casinos, to be able to properly plan your finances for betting, to perceive wins and losses correctly, and to know the algorithm for choosing a platform. Our experts recommend trying Jackpot Jill as a priority option to play progressive jackpots, citing its generous welcome bonus, ease of account creation, legality, safety, and many other positive aspects.

However, even with a perfectly chosen casino, you should still be careful not to play more than 2 hours daily. It increases the risk of gambling addiction and leads to loss of self-control. It is also worth recalling the minimum age for players in Australia, which is 21.

Lil Yachty and J. Cole Team Up on New Single ‘The Secret Recipe’

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Lil Yachty and J. Cole have teamed up for a new single, ‘The Secret Recipe’. The track arrives with an accompanying video directed by Lil Yachty and AMD Visuals. Check it out below.

‘The Secret Recipe’ marks J. Cole and Lil Yachty’s first collaborative track. It follows Lil Yachty’s psychedelic rock-influenced album Let’s Start Here, which dropped in January. Earlier this year, J. Cole joined Lil Durk on his song ‘All My Life’.

Asteroid Named After Cocteau Twins’ Elizabeth Fraser

The International Astronomical Union has named an asteroid in honor of Cocteau Twins lead singer Elizabeth Fraser. The band’s label, 4AD, shared the news on social media that, “after 10 years of research, the International Astronomical Union have named the asteroid 2013 TF19, ‘Fraser,’ after Elizabeth Fraser.”

The “Fraser” asteroid was first discovered on August 31, 2013 by M. Kusiak and M. Żołnowski at Tincana. It does not pose a threat to humanity and will not collide with Earth for millions of years. It can only be viewed using an advance telescope, imaging from which is available via NASA’s website.

Last year, Elizabeth Fraser’s project with her partner Damon Reece, Sun’s Signature, released its self-titled debut EP.

Albums Out Today: Animal Collective, Oneohtrix Point Never, Wilco, Slow Pulp, and More

In this segment, we showcase the most notable albums out each week. Here are the albums out on September 29, 2023:


Animal Collective, Isn’t It Now?

Animal Collective are back with a new album, Isn’t It Now?, out now on Domino. The follow-up to 2022’s Time Skiffs includes the previously released tracks ‘Defeat’, ‘Soul Capturer’, and ‘Gem & I’. It finds the group teaming up with Grammy-winning producer Russell Elevado, who is known for his work on records by D’Angelo, the Roots, and Kamasi Washington. Recorded during two weeks at New York’s The Bunker in late 2021, the collection clocks in at 64 minutes, making it the longest record they’ve ever made.


Oneohtrix Point Never, Again

Daniel Lopatin has returned with a new Oneohtrix Point Never album: Again is out now via Warp. Following 2020’s Magic Oneohtrix Point Never, the new album is described by press materials as “speculative autobiography” and “‘an illogical period piece’ where memory and fantasy converge to form something entirely new.” Its cover artwork is a sculpture created by Matias Faldbakken, conceptualized with Lopatin, and photographed by Vegard Kleven.


Wilco, Cousin

Wilco have released their 13th studio album, Cousin. The follow-up to last year’s Cruel Country was produced by Cate Le Bon. “I’m cousin to the world,” frontman Jeff Tweedy remarked in a press release. “I don’t feel like I’m a blood relation, but maybe I’m a cousin by marriage.” Le Bon said of the collaboration: “The amazing thing about Wilco is they can be anything. They’re so mercurial, and there’s this thread of authenticity that flows through everything they do, whatever the genre, whatever the feel of the record. There aren’t many bands who are able to, this deep into a successful career, successfully change things up.”


Slow Pulp, Yard

Slow Pulp have dropped their second LP and ANTI- debut, Yard. The follow-up to 2020’s Moveys was previewed by the singles ‘Slugs’‘Cramps’, ‘Doubt’, and ‘Broadview’. Like its predecessor, the album’s vocals were in bandleader Emily Massey’s dad’s home studio. “Working together, we can be very honest with each other in a way that I wouldn’t be able to do with a stranger or a producer that’s not my family,” Massey explained. “He already has so much context for what the songs are about, knowing my life so intimately. He is able to be very direct, saying things I often don’t want to hear but need to hear. I think it often leads to getting the best takes out of me.”


Armand Hammer, We Buy Diabetic Test Strips

Armand Hammer – the duo of NYC rappers billy woods and Elucid – have put out a new album titled We Buy Diabetic Test Strips. Out now via Fat Possum, the follow-up to 2021’s the Alchemist-produced Haram features production from JPEGMAFIA, EL-P, Kenny Segal, DJ Haram, Black Noi$e, Preservation, August Fanon, Steel Tipped Dove, Child Actor, and Sebb Bash, as well as guest appearances from Pink Siifu, Moor Mother, Curly Castro, Junglepussy, Soul Glo’s Moneynicca, and Cavalier. “This sort of reverse engineering of talented players who met for the first time in the studio jamming to pre-recorded beats before splintering off into new directions,” Eludic said of the experience of working on the album. “Being in the room quietly watching 4 people fumble around each other’s sonic worlds before finally locking into a solid groove was a clear and obvious magical moment for me.”


Jorja Smith, falling or flying

Jorja Smith is back with her second studio album, falling or flying. Featuring guest appearances from J Hus and Lila Iké, it marks the singer’s first album since her 2018 debut Lost & Found, though in 2021 she shared the Be Right Back EP. “I don’t slow down enough,” Smith said in a statement. “This album is like my brain. There’s always so much going on but each song is definitely a standstill moment.” The singles ‘Little Things’ and ‘Try Me’ arrived ahead of the album’s release.


La Force, XO SKELETON

Ariel Engle has unveiled her sophomore LP as La Force. XO SKELETON, which follows her 2018 self-titled debut, was co-produced with Warren Spice and features the early tracks ‘condition of us’‘october’, ‘how do you love a man’, and the title track. “The theme of the album revealed itself in the making,” Engle explained in a press release, describing how the title track was inspired by a telephone call with her life insurance broker. “At one point she said, ‘God forbid you should die.’ I was gobsmacked. And a bit hot-tempered. And I said those lines: ‘Well, there’s one thing guaranteed: no god or goddess is going to keep me alive.’”


Molly Burch, Daydreamer

Molly Burch has followed up 2021’s Romantic Images with a new album, Daydreamer, via Captured Tracks. The LP started coming together after Burch, having recently relocated to her hometown of Los Angeles, found her old diaries from age 13 and younger. “During the pandemic, I started to lose sight of what aspects of my life brought me joy and what felt like going through the motions,” the singer-songwriter reflected. “I felt I was at the peak of letting external opinions fully dictate my self worth. So I examined my insecurities, the mean stories I would create about myself, and the body issues that had plagued me for too long. I decided, through songwriting, to look back at formative life moments, to connect with the reasons why I’ve dedicated my life to music and also try to heal old and still open wounds. This album is dedicated not only to my thirteen year-old self, but the thirteen year-old selves that still linger within all of us. It’s filled with bops and ballads & I’m so excited to share it with you.”


Blonde Redhead, Sit Down for Dinner

Blonde Redhead’s first album nine years, Sit Down for Dinner, is out today via section1. The songs were partially inspired by Joan Didion’s The Year of Magical Thinking, with the title referencing one particular line: “Life changes fast. Life changes in the instant. You sit down to dinner and life as you know it ends.” In a statement, the band’s Kazu Makino explained: “Sit Down for Dinner is written like a journal and I suppose it’s confessional. ‘Part 1’ starts with me living on a remote island and contemplating what to do. ‘Part 2’ is me writing to my mother and father alongside inspiration from Ms. Didion’s writing. It touches on death and destiny and how we move through our lives without knowing how and when the end will come (with no pity). I’m excited by the way I was able to put down my rather terrifying thoughts on top of ‘uplifting’ music. You would never guess what I’m singing about.”


Cherry Glazerr, I Don’t Want You Anymore

Released via Secretly Canadian, I Don’t Want You Anymore is the latest album by Cherry Glazerr, following up 2019’s Stuffed and Ready. “The songs on this one are songs I’ve dreamed of making,” frontwoman Clementine Creevy said in a statement about the LP, which was co-produced with Yves Rothman. Ahead of its release, Cherry Glazerr previewed it with the singles ‘Ready for You’‘Soft Like A Flower’, and ‘Sugar’.


Other albums out today:

Modern Nature, No Fixed Point in Space; Code Orange, The Above; Jlin, Perspective; Koyo, Would You Miss It?; alexalone, ALEXALONE TECHNICAL RESEARCH; Equipment, Alt Account; Harm’s Way, Common Suffering; Say She She, Silver; LP, Love LinesThank You, I’m Sorry, Growing in Strange Places; JOBS, Soft Sounds; Ann Wilson, Another Door; Del Water Gap, I Miss You Already + I Haven’t Left Yet; LANY, a beautiful blur; able machines, Digital Precision; Martina Berther / Philipp Schlotter, Matt.

Anne Geddes: The Visionary Behind Iconic Baby Photography

Legendary photographer Anne Geddes has had a lasting effect on the photographic industry when it comes to capturing the innocence and splendor of babies. Geddes, an innovator in her field, has reinvented what it means to take beautiful pictures of newborns with her distinctive and cutting-edge approach.

Anne Geddes, an Australian entrepreneur, fashion designer, and photographer, was born in 1956; she currently works and resides in New Zealand. She is highly renowned for her pictures of newborns and new moms. She is a professional photographer one of the world’s most skilled and well-known photographers.

Geddes’ award-winning photographs of newborns illustrate her belief that children require love, care, and protection. These lasting pictures have been used on greeting cards, magazines, albums, calendars, and stationery.

Factors That Impacted Anne Geddes’s Early Life And Creative Development

Several influences throughout Anne Geddes’ formative years impacted her intriguing creative path. Many significant inspirations contributed to her artistic style.

Geddes grew up in Queensland, Australia, and it’s safe to say that her early experiences significantly influenced the growth of her passion for photography. She was raised in an environment rich with natural beauty, which influenced how she developed an early love of the wonders of the natural world. Later, she repeatedly referred to this feeling of being a part of nature in her poetry.

Anne stopped school and moved away from home in her teens. At 25, she used her spouse’s camera to begin to pursue her photographic education there. Anne had a tiny collection when the pair returned to Sydney two years later. She started concentrating on baby photography after using photos of her two kids for a famous family Christmas card.

Career in Photography: The Beginning 

After the couple had left for Australia, Anne started making holiday cards with photos of her loved ones. She thus started a company making personalized greeting card sets. Geddes opened a studio in Auckland, New Zealand, in 1988 after settling there. 

Her tutu-wearing girl photograph from 1988 attracted much attention after printing it in a local paper. She subsequently decided to pursue a profession as a kid portrait artist.

Anne bases her photographic technique on capturing children’s personalities and characters in a more unforced manner. She previously said that she didn’t believe it made sense to dress kids up for church and put them in awkward settings.

Career in Photography: The Expansion

When Anne’s children’s photography company began to take off, she went to look into various inspirations. She produced her “cabbage kids” images, which rose to international fame. She decided to grow her company by creating calendars. However, Anne needed help locating a suitable publisher to sell her calendars through doors. 

Anne also donated significantly to charity by selling a few calendars at nearby camera shops. She donated the money to the Geddes Philanthropic Trust, a private non-profit organization she founded to fight child abuse.

Following this achievement, Anne and her spouse sold their home and spent their financial resources printing several calendar editions for sale in Oz. The calendars were a huge hit and were all gone in weeks. Then Anne published more, which were also rapidly purchased.

Geddes’ impact has been welcomed by modern photographers, who have incorporated parts of her aesthetic into their works. Her distinctive style of capturing the spirit of children via the use of bright colors, natural light, and amusing objects has become well-known. Photographers may produce photographs that elicit a comparable reaction in spectators by studying Geddes’ approach and tips for child photography and adopting her aesthetic philosophy.

Books and Publications by Anne Geddes

The cornerstone of Anne’s success and prominence in the 1990s was her line of books, greeting cards, and calendars. She wrote 20 novels between 1996 and 2014. Calendars and greeting cards were created using pictures from the books. Additionally, Anne would take unique photos for her publications.

Anne Geddes’ photography has been featured in various publications, including “Down in the Garden,” “Pure,” and “My First Five Years.” These volumes have proven to be popular presents for new and pregnant parents, further solidifying her position as a pioneer in infant photography. 

Fifteen million copies of Anne’s novels have been sold worldwide, making her a two-time New York Times bestselling author. Additionally, her book was translated into 20 languages.

Anne Geddes: The Philanthropist

In addition to her influence on photography, Geddes’ work has significantly impacted humanity. Individuals from many areas of society have been moved by her photos, which cut across barriers to culture. Geddes serves as a reminder of the value and vulnerability of life by praising newborns’ purity and frailty.

Anne is a generous person and a part of the Geddes Philanthropic Trust, through which she and her husband, Kel, conduct excellent charitable work. Anne has worked with groups and campaigns supporting people who have experienced domestic violence, children with tumors, and survivors of pneumococcal illness. 

She also spoke at the inauguration of the Shot@Life campaign, which aims to give children in underdeveloped countries access to fundamental immunizations that can save their lives.

In several of her pieces, Geddes advocates for children and stresses the importance of protecting and nurturing them. She has donated to several humanitarian projects connected to children’s welfare and utilized her photos to spread awareness about child abuse and neglect.

The Internet Boom

Beginning in 2016, Anne decided to avoid the recording studio due to the Internet. Her fortune was built on the publishing industry, paper goods, books, calendars, and greeting cards, which have since collapsed, leaving her without a steady job. Her business strategy utilized royalties from earlier works to pay for her upcoming products. 

There just needed to be more money to support new initiatives when this source of income declined. Anne has learned to be cautious while advertising herself online since she knows how easily another artist can appropriate an image and how easily it can become viral. 

A Lasting Legacy: The Enduring Influence of Anne Geddes’ Artistic Vision

Anne Geddes’ aesthetic vision has forever changed the photographic industry, leaving a lasting legacy that still impacts photographers today. Her distinct style of portraying the purity and beauty of infants and young children has become renowned, influencing numerous artists to push the boundaries of their creative expression.

It is impossible to overestimate Geddes’ contributions to the art world. Her creative compositions and meticulous attention to detail transformed how we view and value newborn photography. Her talent for composing enthralling sequences that inspire awe and delight has struck a chord with viewers worldwide.

U2 Release New Single ‘Atomic City’

U2 have returned with ‘Atomic City’, their first original new song in two years. Produced by Jacknife Lee and Steve Lillywhite, the single was recorded at Sound City in Los Angeles. Check it out below.

‘Atomic City’ arrives ahead of the band’s first U2:UV Achtung Baby Live show as part of their residency at the new MSG Sphere in Las Vegas. A few weeks ago, U2 took to the streets of Las Vegas to perform the song as part of a music video shoot directed by Ben Kutchins, filming in the same Fremont Street location where they shot their video for ‘I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For’.

In an interview with Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1, Bono said of the new song:

It’s just an invitation to our audience. It’s like a come-all-ye. You know what come-all-ye is? It’s an Irish word for… A come-all-ye is like a song that invites everybody in. Las Vegas was known as Atomic City because they had atomic bomb tourism here in the fifties. “Come and watch the mushroom cloud.” But now all the fear and dread of splitting the atom and using it as a weapon of mass destruction, there may be clues for how we get out of the climate crisis through fusion rather than fission. Though even fission, which is regular nuclear energy, is getting safer and smarter. And we’ve campaigned against nuclear energy and we’ve kind of turned around a little bit on that one. And so the lyric, “atomic sun for everyone,” that’s that reference. So we’re using it as in a comic sense, Atomic City, but actually the idea that by not splitting the atom, by fusing the atom, you have unlimited energy, it’s just a beautiful idea to plop in the middle of a seventies swing stomp…

Drummer Larry Mullen Jr., who features on the song and video, won’t be joining the band for its upcoming run of shows as he takes time to undergo and recuperate from surgery. “I’s really tricky for him,” Bono said. “And he came in the night before we recorded it in Sound City. So many stories in that studio. And Edge wanted us to go there. And Larry went the night before to just make sure. He didn’t know if he could play for an hour or… he didn’t know if he could play for 15 minutes. And he just played up the storm.”

The Rise of Casino Tourism

Recent reports on travel trends indicate that one type of tourism is experiencing significant growth compared to others.

While various segments within the travel industry are seeing positive developments, such as the rise in solo female travel and the increasing popularity of responsible travel, there is one particular form of tourism that every country is eager to capitalise on casino tourism.

Humanity’s fascination with gambling can be traced back centuries, with the invention of the earliest six-sided dice in 3000 BC in Mesopotamia, a region located in Western Asia.

Throughout history, the popularity of gambling has fluctuated in different countries. Still, it has firmly established itself as one of the largest industries worldwide, with legality prevailing in most parts of the globe. Consequently, casino tourism has emerged as the most sought-after sector within the tourism industry.

The concentration of Casinos are Tourist Attractions.

In locations where multiple casinos and related facilities are concentrated, they have become major tourist attractions alone. Examples of this can be seen in Nevada and Macau. However, the UK’s 2005 Gambling Act prohibits such concentration of casinos. Nonetheless, valuable lessons can still be learned from these destinations.

Las Vegas initially started as a resort focused solely on casino gaming. However, with increased competition due to relaxed legislation in surrounding areas, it has transformed into a diverse entertainment and convention venue, with gambling remaining its main theme. The destination offers a wide range of Disney-style architecture, entertainment, attractions, retail, convention facilities, and recreational opportunities to cater to various markets.

In summary, a single casino alone does not significantly impact tourism. To create a successful “casino destination,” a critical mass of attractions and activities must be offered. Similarly, when a casino is introduced into an existing tourism development or destination, it can serve as an additional driver of tourism.

Economic Impact and Job Creation

Casinos and tourism present a significant opportunity to attract a large influx of tourists and generate substantial revenue for local businesses. Casinos offer various amenities, including hotels, restaurants, and entertainment, which can create additional job opportunities for local residents. Additionally, casinos contribute tax revenue to local governments, which can be utilised for funding public services and infrastructure.

Furthermore, a more diverse population in areas with casinos often increases the number of foreign workers. For instance, Australian casinos have experienced a rise in demand for Mandarin-speaking dealers to accommodate the influx of Chinese high-rollers visiting the country’s gambling establishments. To cater to the needs of these Chinese high-rollers, some casinos employ staff who are fluent in Mandarin or are from Mandarin-speaking countries like Taiwan. This linguistic availability helps Chinese gamblers feel more comfortable in the casino environment and encourages them to bring more Chinese players into the game.

Across Border Markets & Online Casinos

Many countries have laws against gambling, but this doesn’t stop citizens from wanting to gamble. Instead, they often travel to nearby countries where gambling is legal. You can tap into new market opportunities by offering what locals desire, but their own country cannot provide.

Of course, attending a costly physical casino may not be affordable for everyone, but touring several casinos isn’t restricted to the brick-and-mortar establishments in modern-day gaming. Online casinos provide a convenient alternative for those who enjoy playing at a blackjack casino UK, which is highly popular. Anyone with an internet connection can search for online casinos and start playing card games, slots, roulette, or poker instantly, all from the comfort of their own home.

Casino Tourism Impacting Other Industries  

The casino’s impact on tourism has proven to be a valuable partner to the hospitality sector. With the rise of casino tourism, hotels, restaurants, and tourist attractions have thrived. This has also positively impacted the real estate and construction industries, as visitors seek out more high-end and luxurious accommodations. As hotels and restaurants strive to cater to their customers, job opportunities arise, benefiting local residents and individuals worldwide.

Technology and Trends in Casino Tourism

Technology is crucial in shaping the current casino tourism scene, and the United Kingdom is leading the way in these advancements. Thanks to the internet and mobile technology, well-known online casinos can now efficiently reach and engage a larger audience. Gamblers no longer have to travel to physical locations in order to enjoy their favourite casino games. Instead, they can experience gambling excitement from the comfort of their homes or while on the move. The UK’s advanced technological infrastructure guarantees casino tourists access to state-of-the-art gaming experiences featuring innovative games, secure transactions, and smooth gameplay.

Conclusion

This article explains the concept of casino tourism and provides information about its growing popularity. This type of tourism is expected to continue expanding in the coming years as the gambling industry taps into new markets and attracts more players.

Casino tourism offers diverse experiences, making it an exciting and distinctive form of vacation. Whether you’re seeking the glitz and glamour, hoping to unleash your inner gambler, or simply looking for an alternative to the typical sightseeing options, casino tourism might be the perfect choice.

With its potential for financial rewards, vibrant atmosphere, and access to top-notch entertainment venues, it’s no wonder many affluent travellers favour casino tourism as their preferred holiday destination.

Sports Betting in Cinema: When Victory Is More Than a Game

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Sports betting and other forms of gambling have long been intertwined with our popular culture. Even the tuxedo, for our example, was firmly engraved onto our collective consciousness by gambling culture.

Cinema is obviously one of the most popular expressions of pop culture, and this is another area closely connected with sports betting. The effect has worked both ways – sports betting has significantly impacted the stories of plenty of films, and films have also impacted how we see betting, and use online bookmakers, today.

There are tons of popular movies and TV shows related to sports betting. We believe these, however, to be some of the most famous of all.

Uncut Gems

This is comfortably the most impactful such movie of recent times. Released in 2019, Uncut Gems received rave reviews not only for Adam Sandler’s uncharacteristic performance, but also for its gripping plot.

That plot, of course, revolved largely around sports betting. The gems in question get inextricably linked with Sandler’s character’s gambling habit, which grows to such high stakes that it even draws in real-life NBA star Kevin Garnett. While an extremely fun and enjoyable movie, this is certainly a cautionary tale on taking betting too far.

The Gambler

Released in 2014, this compelling Mark Wahlberg movie – as the name suggests – is all about gambling. As with Uncut Gems, our main character here has a gambling habit which he takes too far. His debts with illegal bookies become so great, in fact, that he’s given only seven days to pay them off before he’s killed. Talk about high stakes…

The Gambler admittedly didn’t exactly receive critical acclaim. It’s still a fun and fairly tense movie, however, which Wahlberg’s name alone drew plenty of people to see.

Silver Linings Playbook

Speaking of critical acclaim, this was easily one of the best-received movies of its time. Silver Linings Playbook was nominated for 12 Oscars in 2012, with Jennifer Lawrence taking home the Best Actress award.

The plot doesn’t ‘revolve’ around sports betting here. It’s a more realistic portrayal because of that, however, since – instead – betting is shown as a popular pastime that draws together an ageing father (Robert De Niro) with his son and friends. Questions are certainly raised, however, as to whether that father takes his amateur bookmaking a little too seriously.

The Sting

We’re going back a way here, all the way to 1973 in fact, but it’s absolutely worth it. The Sting will always be an iconic movie, since it reunited Paul Newman and Robert Redford after their brilliant turns in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. While not quite as famous as that movie, this is still not only a classic, but one of the most popular sports betting movies ever.

In short, Paul Newman plays a hustler looking for revenge after his friend gets murdered. He decides to set up a fake horse racing bookie to trick his enemy into betting – and losing – everything he’s got. Watching the betting scenes nowadays gives a fascinating insight into how gambling used to be conducted (secretly, and relying on the use of tickers, phones, and so on), and how much it’s changed in the intervening decades.

The Hustler

This is another classic, once again featuring Paul Newman, who seems to have had a penchant for gambling-related roles. It differs somewhat from the other movies on this list, since it involves betting on the character’s own sporting performance, rather than that of others.

Regardless, it carries plenty of tension, and the plot holds our attention nicely as it evolves. That plot would be continued over two decades later, of course, in the semi-sequel The Colour of Money, with Tom Cruise starring alongside Newman.

Fragrance Basics for Beginners

Diving into the world of fragrance for the first time is an adventure, but some avoid it due to cost. Fortunately, affordable brands, such as Carolina Herrera perfume, allow newcomers to try the latest trends without breaking the bank.

With hundreds of scents at your fingertips, where should you start? The first step is learning fragrance basics.

What Are the Different Fragrance Types?

As you look through cologne selections, you may notice abbreviations following perfume names, such as Hamptons EDP from Bond No 9. What does EDP stand for?

EDP is short for eau de parfum. You may also see EDT, which stands for eau de toilette. These are two of the most common fragrance types, but there are several others on the market:

  • Perfume
  • Perfume oil
  • Eau de cologne
  • Eau fraiche

Perfume oil is a recent addition to the list and does not contain alcohol, which can dry the skin. The other options utilize alcohol to disperse fragrance oils in traditional sprays.

The biggest difference between fragrance types is the percentage of oil they contain. The higher the oil concentration, the longer the scent lasts. While external factors can impact individual longevity, you can usually guess how long a cologne will last by looking at the label. For instance, an eau de parfum like Good Girl from Carolina Herrera lasts longer than an eau de toilette like Invictus from Paco Rabanne.

What Are Scent Notes?

Scent notes are the individual oils that make up cologne formulas. Some are chemically created in labs, but most are distilled from natural sources, primarily flowers. Scent notes fall into one of four categories:

  • Floral: These scents are powdery, flowery and fruity.
  • Fresh: This family is incredibly diverse and includes citrus, oceanic, green, clean and bright notes.
  • Amber: Notes in this family are spicy, herbal and rich.
  • Woody: Woody notes smell powdery, dry, woody and mossy.

Most fragrances use a combination of these families to create a complex profile that evolves as you wear it. Of course, some notes are more common than others; about 80% of women’s perfumes include powdery scents.

What Is the Best Way to Apply Fragrance?

How you apply fragrance has a significant impact on how long it lasts. If you want to get the most out of your Carolina Herrera perfume, here are a few tips.

First, moisturize. Colognes stick best to oily skin, so apply lotion liberally to pulse points, such as your neck and inner wrists. For best results, stick to unscented moisturizers to avoid mixing fragrances.

Second, it’s best to apply directly to your skin. While some people like the even distribution of the “mist” method, this gets perfume on your clothes and hair. Potent colognes can stain clothes, and the alcohol in sprays can dry out your hair, making this method more trouble than it’s worth. Additionally, colognes are designed to activate with body heat, so you’ll end up using more spray for a diminished effect.

Where Can You Find Affordable Fragrances?

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‘NSYNC Release ‘Better Place’, First Single in Over 20 Years

‘NSYNC are back with their first new single in 22 years. Chris Kirkpatrick, Lance Bass, Joey Fatone, Justin Timberlake, and J.C. Chasez made the song for the upcoming movie Trolls Band Together. Listen to it below.

Timberlake returns to the character of Branch in Trolls Band Together, which arrives in theaters on November 17. The movie follows Branch as he reunites with his brothers, voiced by Troye Sivan, Eric André, Daveed Diggs, and Kid Cudi.

Earlier this month, ‘NSYNC reunited at the 2023 MTV VMAs, where they presented an award to Taylor Swift. It marked the first time they appeared together since earning their star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2018 and coming together for Timberlake’s VMAs Video Vanguard Award performance in 2013. In 2002, they released ‘Girlfriend’, off their 2001 album Celebrity, as a single featuring Nelly.

Trolls Band Together (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is out October 20.