The casino industry is ever-evolving. With timeless games of chance dating back centuries, and the modern-day digital age taking the world by storm – it’s no wonder the ways we can play the beloved games continue to develop.
From playing at the digital casino online, to live dealer gaming and Virtual Reality (VR), there really is so much to explore.
With this in mind, we’ve uncovered just some of the craziest casino facts you’ll want to know!
Read on to find out more.
A Las Vegas ecosystem
You might have seen the famous Luxor casino in Las Vegas – shaped like a pyramid with the world’s strongest beam of light glaring out the top. Well, not only can this “Sky Beam” be seen from Los Angeles by cruising aircraft on a clear night, but it attracts so many insects that it has established a new ecosystem of moths, owls and bats!
The oldest trick in the book
Land-based casinos are known to be windowless venues with a lack of clocks so players lose track of time. Whilst we always recommend wearing a watch, there’s another trick casinos used to use back in the day – sound effects.
Whilst we don’t think brick-and-mortar establishments do this anymore, it’s known that some casinos would play sounds of coins falling through the main speakers, to give the effect of more players winning.
Citizens of Monaco can’t game at the Monte Carlo Casino
One of the most iconic casinos in the world, the Monte Carlo Casino sees millions of tourists per year. However, citizens of Monaco are banned from gaming at the Monte Carlo Casino.
This first came about in the mid-1800s, when Princess Caroline developed the casino, as a way to morally protect Monaco’s citizens.
You may never see a Royal Flush
The odds of getting a Royal Flush whilst playing Poker are very slim – just one in 649,740.
In a deck, there are only four possible Royal Flushes, and 2,598,960 possible hands you could be dealt. Because of this, odds are you’ll never see a Royal Flush in your lifetime! Although, Poker is a game of chance…
Speaking of royalty…
Did you know King Henry VIII was one of the most unsuccessful gamblers in history?
He had a habit of wagering on the likes of archery and jousting, and loved playing cards and dice. However, it’s believed he incurred frequent losses, which cost him what would be the equivalent of millions today!
Blackjack delivers – The story of FedEx
Back in 1973, the founder of the popular delivery company FedEx found he was facing bankruptcy. With the company’s last $5,000, he flew to Las Vegas and placed a wager on a game of Blackjack. Thankfully, this paid off, and after walking away with $27,000 in his pocket, the company was saved. Albeit controversial, FedEx was saved by Blackjack, and now delivers more than 1.2 billion packages each year!
Now you know just some of the craziest casino facts, do you think you’ll be trying your chances online or at a land-based venue anytime soon?
