Archive for February, 2010

Pennsylvania Lottery Drawing/WPVI Ident


We are very happy to announce the return of our USA page! Full coverage will return in the weeks and months to come, but our first clips are now online at www.tv-ark.org.uk. A live lottery drawing from February 1987, as shown on WPVI. The drawing was, and is, produced by the Lottery itself in Harrisburg, and airs on stations throughout Pennsylvania at exactly 6:58. This drawing features lavish production values atypical of other lotteries past and present. The most notable part of the drawing is the EXTREMELY catchy Pennsylvania Lottery jingle. The PA Lottery used this for years, replacing it with a new variant only recently, in 2003.

A Casino Grand Master’s Secret

Texas holdem poker is one of those games that will definitely challenge the minds of the player, as well as his luck. Finding the best strategy to use in the game then becomes very challenging and engaging for the avid poker player.

The best strategy that players can use in their game relies on a good combination of adept card skills and a controlled but aggressive betting style. These two elements of the strategy must work together flawlessly in order to be very effective during play.

A dash of analytical and mathematical skills, while not really required, can also be useful in when the need arise, such as calculating the odds that are against you and deciding on the bets.

Card Analysis

The core of any blackjack tips, card analysis can greatly increase the player’s chances by knowing in advance the possible combinations that may come out. But before people start raising their eyebrows, this is not some sort of psychic or supernatural ability. Rather, players can use the mathematical (Ok, so here’s where the math part starts to come in) concept of probabilities. Basically the more probable the combination is, the easier to get one.

As an example, it is easier to get a straight flush than a royal flush simply because of the more probable way of forming the former. All the available cards in a suit can be used to form a straight flush, while the royal flush requires the face cards, which make it very difficult to form one.

Card counting is also one skill that you can add to your arsenal. Card counting is very useful in keeping track of all the cards that are being dealt in the game. While one needs to have a good memory, he does not need to actually memorize all the exact cards that come out of the deal, contrary to popular belief. What card counters do is simply to keep track of a few cards dealt by the dealer, assigning points or codes to each card for easier tracking.

Combining both skills, one can then determine the most possible card combination that he can form with the current hand he has. This can greatly help in deciding when to hit (ask for additional cards) or not. The strategy most players follow is to hit when there is a large possibility of drawing a high card or when the dealer is at as disadvantage.

Card analysis can also be useful in setting up the next part of the blackjack gamer’s strategy, betting.

How to bet on horse racing like the pros

They say horse racing is the sport of kings, but for some people, it’s the sport of big racebook losses. The fact of the matter is that most people lose when they bet on horses. Why does this happen? It’s because when these folks bet on horse racing, they don’t have a good plan. They don’t spend nearly enough time looking up the numbers and at the end of the day, they are left to wonder where the money went. If you want to actually make money when you bet on horse racing, then you need to know a couple of things. You need to understand the way the sport works.

Bet on horse racing only after research
Don’t be one of the fools that walks into a sports book and thinks that they can make money by just picking a random horse. Just because a horse is favored doesn’t mean he’s going to win. In fact, he might be a big time loser and you’re going to be throwing your money right down the drain. The way a pro would bet on horse racing is to look up trends for these horses, find out the latest news for each horse, and then make a bet according to the information. There are lots of different things that can impact the way a horse runs. If you understand these things, you’ll have a better chance to make money.

Bet on horse racing with all the betting options
There are trifecta, superfectas, and a bunch of other “fectas” that you need to understand if you’re going to make money betting on horses. These things might be a little bit confusing, but there is good value in using them when you go to the track. Just because it might take a little bit of time to learn about them shouldn’t stop you from trying. If you’re willing to put in the time to learn about these things, then you’ll be in better shape at the end of every betting session. That should ultimately be the goal when you bet on horse racing.

Whistle Stop Guide to Playing Online Bingo

Before the mid 1990s Bingo was only seen being played in people’s homes, at carnivals and fêtes and at the most popular venue of the dedicated Bingo hall. In 1996 this changed radically when the very first Bingo game appeared online. The industry of online Bingo proceeded to take off and it never looked back.

Twelve years on and our most popular online bingo website in the UK is Sun Bingo, with Foxy Bingo, Jackpot Joy, Gala Bingo and Mecca Bingo as strong contenders for the crown. Whilst any previous Bingo player is likely to very quickly get the hang of online Bingo, game play online is slightly different to that of a game played in a bingo hall for example. There are also extra features and competitions which are exclusive to online bingo.
On most Bingo websites the user will firstly be required to become a member. This often includes depositing some money to play bingo with (some offer free sign up money to get you started) via various means such as PayPal, debit and credit card and entering some contact details and user name information etc. Once this process is complete then the user can choose which room or which game they would like to play. On the majority of online Bingo sites there is the option to play 75 ball and 90 ball bingo along with some big jackpot games with more expensive tickets and very small jackpot games with cheap ones.

The actual online Bingo room is usually set up in the same way as every other I.e. the bingo tickets/card will be displayed and a card with a list of every number somewhere nearby to show which ones have been called. Most of the time (this is certainly seen at Sun Bingo and Jackpot Joy) the browser will ‘auto dab’, meaning that the user doesn’t need to cross numbers off, but simply watch which of their cards has the most (often they will shuffle themselves during play so this one is at the front) and simply click the ‘BINGO’ button when they think they’ve won. The additional feature of online Bingo which isn’t seen in other Bingo formats is the chat room. This works as a standard online chat room does but as an applet in the corner of the screen. Users often have conversations, enter chat games, wish each other good luck and discuss the games here.
If you do find yourself on an online Bingo website but are still unsure of how to play then simply read the guidelines and help pages. Every website wants you to be their player and they’ll want to help you on every step of the way. Still feeling overwhelmed by the whole experience? Simply type into chat ‘Hi I’m new, can anybody offer some help?’ and you’ll be bombarded with helpful tips and friendly smiles. If there’s one thing that’s synonymous throughout all online Bingo sites it’s the friendliness and sense of team spirit.

Perhaps the best part of online Bingo is its accessibility. Anyone, no matter how young or old can enter a Bingo game online and from their home. This is especially popular with the elder generation who find it difficult to leave their homes to visit the Bingo hall, particularly in bad whether. Also, the anonymity of an online Bingo site means that youngsters can also enjoy the game, whilst making new friends at the same time via the online chat applets. As a result Bingo is becoming ‘cool’ amongst the younger generations and it can be played any time, anywhere and with however many people.

How to play bingo (a guide on playing and rules etc., different types of games)
Bingo might be a game that’s popular with teenagers and the elderly but that does not by any means constitute an ‘easy’ game. In fact, a Bingo game requires a lot of skill, quick reactions and the ability to be very organised in a short space of time so if you’re thinking of learning how to play then we recommend that you read these guidelines first.

Whether you’ve decided to play Bingo online, with friends or in a large Bingo hall having joined a club the rules are synonymous. There are several different types of Bingo game but the most popular are 75 ball and 90 ball Bingo. These names basically mean that the games include different amounts of balls. Firstly you must buy or choose your personal Bingo cards. You might want to start off with just one for your first go and then build up to multiple cards once you get good at marking off the numbers quickly. Make sure you have a dabber or a pen if you’re playing in real life. Most places online with ‘auto dab’ I.e. mark the numbers off your cards automatically as game play goes on. Set your Bingo cards out in front of you and you will be ready to play.

The caller will begin calling out the numbers of the balls as they come out of the Bingo machine. Some clubs and website simply read these out slowly and precisely, first saying the whole number and then the separate digits afterwards, e.g. â??The first ball is number 28, Two and Eight, 28â?. This will give you plenty of time to spot the number if it’s on your card(s) and mark it off. Some other Bingo clubs or websites will use Bingo jargon to make the calling more fun. They do this by attributing the look or sounds of the numbers to animals, people, objects or events such as the number 88 looks like two fat ladies standing next to each other. Another one could be number 55, which would be â??All the fives, 55â?. Some are a little bizarre, but there’s no worry if you don’t know what they mean as the numbers are repeated at the end of the call anyway.

Once the game has been going for a while you’ll notice that some of your cards have rows with ore numbers crossed off than others. For the first prize in each game the first person to cross off a whole row wins. After this prize has been taken it’s the first person to get a whole two rows, then three. Often this type of game play is substituted for specific shapes on the ticket, such as an ‘H’ shape, or an ‘L’. When someone believes they’ve won a game they shout ‘Bingo!’ or press the button on their screen to claim their reward.

It’s best to play your first game with a friend who has played before and with just one card to start off with. The first couple of times that you play it’s quite easy to get one number behind and get flustered, missing even more numbers and the chance to win a row. If you go to a Bingo game with someone who is experienced then they can keep an eye on your cards as well as theirs. Alternatively, why not try a free online Bingo game before you go for the real thing? As mentioned before, these website have an auto dabber which means you don’t have to hunt out each number on each card. Sit back and watch as they shuffle to show your winning card on top and learn about the game that way.

From there it’s quite a simple game but remember, if someone has already won the one-line prize you can’t win it again. Everyone in the game is now playing for two-lines so don’t call out when you get one or you’ll be embarrassed. Good luck!

Do You Play Online Poker? Don’t Let Yourself Go On Tilt – Learn How Now!



There are always and will always be players that get really, really upset when they lose a hand. Sometimes these players will then becomes really aggressive as if they were seeking revenge. This is known as playing on tilt.

Now playing on tilt is typically seen as a negative thing and usually entices a few savvy players to call because they believe the person is simply “on tilt” and want to steal the blinds. Here is where you can use it to your advantage without always being a pain in the ass.

Let’s say you lose a hand, a fairly large hand. You don’t say much just shake your head and take your next two cards. You look down at your cards and you have a monster. You have a choice; play it as you normally would or turn into a butthead for a couple minutes and start talking crap about the previous hand. This will normally throw the other players off focus because all the focus will be shifting to you. This is your opportunity to raise and play on tilt. If you’re a good crap talker and raise enough you’ll most likely even have someone make a comment about the fact that you’re playing on tilt. Or you can say it yourself. “I’m on tilt.”

Really keen players might become suspicious of you and fold but others will see it as a chance to take down an easy pot. The person who beat you might even feel bad and decide to take pity on you and offer “charity” or a “donation”. Take advantage of these “on tilt” opportunities but also be aware of others doing the same thing. Don’t let yourself be sucked in by another “on tilt” player.

Best casino Games at Virtual Casino

When people imagine themselves playing casino games, they instantly imagine Las Vegas. It is often believed that to play the casino games, the first thing you have to do is get to Las Vegas and hence spend lots of money for the visit. But since this is the world of technology, why should one spend lots of money to visit Las Vegas when you can avail the same thrill, excitement and enthusiasm by sitting at your desk and with just a few clicks. Yes it is very simple and yet more exhilarating to play Online Casino games with Virtual casino. This one site that offers you so much that once you log on and start playing, you will not be able to keep your self away from Virtual Casino games. At virtual, players get what they expect, like great security, huge diversity of games, day to day promotions, bonuses, 24 hours customer support and chances to earn huge amounts of money. It is not difficult to imagine yourself winning huge amounts of dollars, yes in fact, the policies and rules designed by Virtual are so simple and easy to follow that they facilitate the players to add amounts into their bank accounts. Virtual offers top games with great variation, there are over 130 games that players can enjoy such as Blackjack, craps, keno, slots, roulette and poker and a lot more. Black Jack is a kind of virtual game that is played nose to nose against the house of the dealer or you can play with more experienced players. If you consider yourself to be the most experienced and lucky than Black Jack is the game for you! Another top game that is found is definitely the Craps, there is more action, the graphics just add numbers to it and features are a plus. Slot machines allows with endless fun and enjoyment, probability to earn more easily.

Playing the Vermont Lottery

The Vermont lottery provides many different kinds of games including scratch-off games and drawing games, providing fun for every lottery player. No matter which Vermont lottery game you choose to play, you are bound to have a good time. Even if you don’t win the jackpot, playing the Vermont lottery can be extremely fun and exciting. The most popular and most lucrative Vermont lottery game is the Powerball lottery. It is a drawing game, and it pays out the largest jackpot of any Vermont lottery game.

How to Play the Vermont Powerball Lottery

The Powerball lottery involves choosing five numbers between one and fifty-five and one Powerball lotto number between one and forty-two. If you match all six numbers, you win the jackpot. You can also play a Power ball ‘Power Play’ option. It costs a dollar extra to play this feature, but if you win any prize besides the jackpot, the prize is multiplied by five.

Other Vermont Lottery Games

Not only does Vermont offer the Powerball Lottery, it also offers the Tri-State Megabucks game, which is also played in Maine and New-Hampshire. To play the Tri-State Megabucks game you simply select six numbers from a field of forty-two numbers. Six winning numbers are selected and an additional bonus number is drawn which increases your chances of winning. Matching only two numbers and a bonus number results in a cash prize. The Tri-State Megabucks results are announced on Wednesday and Saturday nights at 7:59 p.m.

Vermont Lottery Instant Win Games

Vermont also has a variety of instant games resulting in prizes of up to $200,000 to satisfy your desire to win instantly. If you are looking for an instant Vermont lottery result, you can play the Vermont scratch off games. These games are fun and easy to play and allow you to win on the spot! There are a variety of different instant scratch-off games to choose from, each with its own theme and style to keep you interested and having fun!

Buy Vermont Lottery Tickets

The Vermont lottery has been around since 1978, providing exciting lottery games for 30 years. If you want to buy these or any other lottery tickets, simply log onto your official state website. These sites explain how to purchase tickets, and often times tickets can be purchased online so you can play most state lotteries from the comfort of your own home. You can also refer to official state websites for custom lottery news. Many sites offer lottery number generators to help make your lottery number picking easier for you. If you would like to purchase your tickets in person, you can also visit a local lottery terminal. You can also log onto Lucky Lotto for all your lottery needs. This site offers the player the opportunity to play most state lotteries from the comfort of their own home. Make sure to visit LuckyLotto for all of your custom lottery news and check out our new LuckyLotto lucky lottery number generator! No matter how you choose to purchase your tickets, or which tickets you choose to buy, you’re bound to have some fun!