History

Vegas, before Vegas…
- By Cale
- . March 31, 2020
Top O’ Hill casino in Arlington Texas is considered the “Vegas before Vegas.” This underground casino would clear $250,000-$500,000 per weekend in the 1930s and

The Evolution of Gambling and Casinos
- By Cale
- . March 31, 2020
Casinos are a huge source of entertainment today, but where did it all begin? Although, the precise origin of gambling is not known, there are

The History and Evolution of Slot Machines
- By Cale
- . March 31, 2020
URComped CEO Craig Shacklett sits down with the director of the Center of Gaming Research at UNLV, Dr. David Schwartz to discuss how slot machines

Meaning behind the name “Caesars Palace”
- By Cale
- . March 31, 2020
Craig Shacklett sits down with Dr. David Schwartz to talk about Caesars Palace and other big names on the strip and what their names mean.

The History of Baccarat
- By Cale
- . March 31, 2020
The beginnings of Baccarat [bah-kuh-rah] are hard to determine due to its popularity and variations. The three main variations are Chemin de Fer, Banque, and Punto