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A Controversial Gaming Academy In Blackpool

The Gaming Academy opened in Blackpool this week. This Academy will teach budding croupiers the fine art of spinning a roulette wheel. Mirror.co.uk reports:

A faint smile of acknowledgment at a decent win, a nod of sympathy at a heavy loss - those are the tools of the trade of the very best croupiers. Blackpool's drive to become a Lancs Las Vegas has been opposed by the doommongers who predict an explosion in the number of gambling addicts.

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Grasp the Basics of Roulette Now, With the New Book - 'The Power of Three', Released by MWK Enterprises

'The Power of Three - How to Win at Roulette' is a resource book on the game, released by MWK Enterprises. This is a simple, easy to understand book, that gives the basic outline of the game, along with simple explanations. Prweb.com reports:

Not intended for the online or electronic roulette players as the reader will understand how those forms don't give the player a fighting chance. This booklet was written for the enjoyment of those who wish to experience the hands on excitement of roulette at the table.

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New Reality Show Called "Double or Nothing" On US Cable Channel - Fox Reality

A new reality show called "Double or Nothing" has been announced by Fox Reality, a US cable channel. In this show, one person will gamble all that he or she owns, on one spin of the roulette wheel. 101-best-online-casinos.com reports:

"Anyone willing to risk their entire net worth on one spin of a roulette wheel might be better of spending that money on a rehab program because they probably have a problem," he says. "Gambling [and especially roulette] should be looked at as a form of entertainment, enjoyed by players who set a budget, and not as a quick fix to try and double one's net worth."

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Corporal Shoots Himself While Playing Russian Roulette

In Singapore, a police officer shot himself in the head and died while playing Russian Roulette. Corporal Arvin Rangoonathan, 20; was playing with his service revolver. Monstersandcritics.com reports:

Arvin was fascinated with his Taurus revolver and enjoyed taking pictures of himself in various poses with his camera phone, the coroner's court heard in testimony. One digital photograph showed him pointing the revolver at his temple.

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Loser at Roulette Tries to Burn Down Casino at Kensington

A gambler was recently accused of trying to burn a casino, after he lost 40,000 pounds, at roulette. 46 year old businessman Parviz Mashayekhi, sprayed petrol on croupier Tara Lyons and other staff members. He is also said to have sprayed petrol on the gaming tables, at Connoisseur Club in Royal Garden Hotel, in Kensington, West London. He then tried to ignite the petrol with a lighter. He was however, caught by security staff and arrested by the police, on Friday night. He was charged with a single count. This was for attempting to destroy a casino and putting lives at danger. Mahayekhi appeared before West London Magistrates today morning. Isle.co.uk reports:

Dishevelled looking Mashayekhi appeared dressed in a white sweatshrit and tracksuit bottoms before West London Magistrates this morning charged with a single count of attempting to destroy a casino and endangering life. He spoke only to confirm his name and details during the brief hearing and was remanded in custody pending his next appearance at Blackfriars Crown Court on January 9.

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Woman Testifies in Court: Man Accused of Killing Girlfriend Forcing Her to Play Russian Roulette

Crystal Williamson is a prosecution witness in the case against the suspect killer Joseph Henry Duncil. As per the statement given, Duncil waved a .38 caliber pistol and invited other to his home to play Russian Roulette.

Duncil's girlfriend, 17-year-old Nicole "Nikki" Hirth, openly doubted whether the revolver was loaded, Williamson said in 37th District Court. "He showed three bullets, pointed it to her head, clicked the trigger and nothing happened," she said.

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Murder During A Game of Russian Roulette

Twenty one year old Edgewood man has been charged by Crescent Spring police with murder, the first in the city in 18 years. Prosecutor Ken Easterling said that the murder was done in course of a game of Russian Roulette. News.kypost.com reports:

Tyler A. Manning was arraigned Monday in Kenton District Court in Covington on one count of first-degree murder. Police say Manning shot Gregory D. Faris, 21, of Villa Hills shortly after 2 a.m. Sunday at an apartment building at 2301 Anderson Road.

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Young Man of 21 Dies While Playing Russian Roulette With His Buddy

Gregory Faris and Tyler Manning were best of friends but in course of a game of Russian Roulette, Faris was shot by his friend. Investigators say that Faris of Villa Hills, died at his friend's Crescent Springs Apartment at about 2.00 a.m. on Sunday, when the two were playing with a loaded .38-caliber revolver. News.cincypost.com reports:

Crescent Spring police have refused to detail what precipitated the single gunshot wound to the neck that killed Faris. Easterling called it a game of Russian Roulette, although that lethal gun game requires players to fire at their own heads.

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