Well-Known Pop Culture References From The Gambling Industry

The very aura of gambling speaks of thrill, excitement, and an adrenaline rush that is hard to forget. Time and again, pop culture has used the gambling theme to attract a huge audience and has, indeed, done it without fail. From films and songs to video games, here are some famous references that are exemplary of gambling in pop culture!

Cover art for London's Lost Music Venues by Paul Talling

GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN – Review of ‘London’s Lost Music Venues’ by Paul Talling

If you’re the sort of person who treasures tickets stubs and T-shirts from treasured gigs, then Paul Talling’s London’s Lost Music Venues could be the book for you.

The Academic Release New Single ‘Anything Could Happen’

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The Rolling Stones Release New Song ‘Living In A Ghost Town’ Today

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The Pop Culture Of iGaming – Music, Movies And More

Since its inception, the popularity of iGaming kept on increasing constantly. More people than ever before decide to pursue this lifestyle, contributing to its increasing references in pop culture. Nowadays, gambling is a big part of our culture, and you can find it everywhere, from music to movies and even video games. We’ll take a look at the pop culture presence of it, in this article.

The Criticals – ‘Treat Ya Better’

Nashville based rock band The Criticals was formed last year, 2018. by Parker Forbes and Cole Shugart. The duo take their influence from the Rolling Stones, The Strokes and The Libertines, and their music therefore combines vintage sensibilities with a modern sound. Latest single, ‘Treat Ya Better’, is an excellent example of this.

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David Haerle – ‘Glendale’

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