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Five Fascinating Facts About Gambling Movies

June 30, 2021June 30, 2021Quick TakesAmerican X, Casino, Casino Royale, Gambling Movies, Ocean's Eleven, Rounders, The Hangover

From casino heists to playing poker in wild west saloons, gambling has been at the heart of many movies over the years. Here’s a look at five of the most fascinating facts about some of

What is the prettiest town in Switzerland?

June 29, 2021June 29, 2021Quick Takes

Well, if we are talking about Switzerland, we must not forget its cows that have flower crows, its cheese, and definitely the chocolates. However, we cannot forget the pretty towns of the country, can we?

Canadian Gambling Movies

June 23, 2021June 23, 2021Quick TakesBorealis, Casinos, Gambling, Mississippi Grind, Owning Mahowny, The Last Casino

There’s a lot of movies that focus on gambling and are Canadian produced. One of the many reasons why gambling is such an interesting concept is because it’s a personal interest among most Canadians. Whether

Marvel’s Loki Features a Canadian Actress You Likely Missed

June 16, 2021June 14, 2021Quick Takes, Today's Top StoriesLoki, Marvel, Tara Strong, Tom Hiddleston

After much delay due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Marvel’s TV show Loki, which centres on the Tom Hiddleston villain/anti-hero of the same name, debuted on Disney+ last week to much acclaim and fanfare. A

The most popular genre of casino games

June 14, 2021June 14, 2021Quick Takes

Everyone has their own favourite casino games or lucky seats at a card table, preferred slot machines to play at, or main online casino game, but have you ever wondered which games are the most

Glaring Mistakes in Canada’s Best Casino Movie

June 10, 2021June 10, 2021Quick TakesOwning Mahowny

Canadian filmmakers have made a few movies about casinos, but none of them compare to Owning Mahowny, a gem released in 2003. Directed by Richard Kwietniowski, it covers the subject of addiction thrillingly and compellingly.