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In Hollywood, casino doors open more than once for Ben Affleck, Matt Damon (perhaps together as childhood friends?), Tobey Maguire, Brad Pitt and, of course, Charlie Sheen. Actresses are not averse to a game at the casino either. Paris Hilton, Eva Longoria and Jennifer Tilly have certainly grabbed a loyalty bonus more than once.

There are more than 30 series set in the casino. And some of them have surprisingly good ratings on IMDB! For example, try Sneaky Pete (8.1 IMDB), 2016’s Billions (8.4 IMDB) or 2007-2010’s Liar Game (8.1 IMDB). There are also plenty of series that were received less, with 2004’s Casino Cinema being the low point… Continue reading Which series take place in the casino?

The song ‘1999’ by Prince was written in 1982 and was released on the album of the same name. In 1985, the song was released again on the back of Little Red Corvette. In 1999, the song suddenly resurfaced in the charts.

The millennium bug, also referred to as the Y2k, was a problem that arose because computers in the 20th century used only the last two digits in year designations when storing dates. So, for example, 01-01-1984 was stored as 01-01-84. With the entry of the new century, the problem would arise that computers would get… Continue reading What is the millennium bug?

Chinese New Year is celebrated on the second new moon after the shortest winter day (December 21). This falls between January 21 and February 20. The festivities continue for a fortnight and only stop when the full moon is reached. Incidentally, they also celebrate ‘normal’ New Year in China on December 31 and January 1.

There is a ban on popping fireworks. Due to overcrowding in hospitals because of corona, there was a total ban on fireworks at the turn of the year 2021-2022. Whether this will remain in place for the next few years is uncertain. Category F1 fireworks, such as asterisks and poppers are still allowed.

In setting off fireworks, several traditions converge. The Germanic tradition of making noise at the turn of the year to drive away spirits and the Indonesian tradition of setting off fireworks at New Year’s Eve. The latter tradition was adopted by migrants in the 1950s by the Netherlands. Before that, fireworks were also set off,… Continue reading Why do we set off fireworks at New Year’s Eve?

Many casinos put the mother in the spotlight on Mother’s Day. Only which casinos, you never know in advance. Promotions are often announced just before Mother’s Day. So keep a close eye on our site around holidays for an overview of the latest bonuses and promotions.

Mother’s Day is celebrated all over the world, but not all on the same date. Mother’s Day as we know it, on the second Sunday of the month, is celebrated in countries including Germany, Denmark, Italy, Turkey, Australia, Suriname and, of course, the United States, where this form of Mother’s Day started.

A good Mother’s Day gift doesn’t have to be expensive, it’s all about the thoughtfulness. Many choose gifts that fit the spring theme. Think flowers, a pamper day or a basket full of goodies. Candles or something decorative for the home are also often bought for Mother’s Day.