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Monstering The Rocketman: Fringe first-winning hit comes to Exeter

Coming to Exeter Barnfield on March 21st, acclaimed story-teller Henry Naylor takes us back to the 1980s – in his multi-award-winning hit solo show.

Based on the true story of Britain’s biggest ever-libel case, Monstering the Rocketman tells of the tabloid tussle which changed Britain, leading to the more liberal society we know today.

Premiering at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2025, the show won one of the most prestigious awards on the indie theatre scene – the Scotsman Fringe First - and received a staggering 21 four- and five-star reviews. The sell-out smash success even...

How to Decide on an Online Casino to Go with?

According to statistics, every fourth American over 18 years old have played in an online casino at least once in his life. Such incredible popularity of online gambling halls is associated with the high probability of winning real money and great conditions for the game. Every day, dozens or even hundreds of new gaming establishments with attractive ads, mind-blowing bonus offers, multi-million jackpots, and rewards appear on the Internet.

It is no wonder that a novice gambler has a problem with deciding what online casino to register at and what game to play. If you are in such...

7 Most Unusual Books about Casino Games

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Mon, 06/22/2020 - 8:29am

The casino is a huge industry—it is where the money is, and it is just right to expect that people need guidance on how to win. As such, there are so many books about the casino industry , and most of these are about gambling techniques.

It is typical of authors to focus on winning strategies for games like blackjack. However, are there books that go beyond this to the extent that we can consider them as odd?

We have a list of such books, and we will share with you the seven most unusual books written about casinos and games.

These books are:

  1. Beat
  2. ...

IRMA: Lessons from the Worst Storm in Atlantic History by Mark R Wilson

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 06/21/2020 - 12:41pm

Local man Mark R Wilson has released his first book, IRMA: Life Lessons from the Worst Storm in Atlantic History and is already receiving 5 star reviews. A memoir which takes a hard look at how life, the ups and downs, lead him to the fateful day when hurricane Irma hit the Caribbean island of Saint Martin, raging 200mph winds ripping apart the building around him and facing certain death. Mark tackles the big questions of life head on, to ultimately find his peace. An inspiring book which does not shy away from the good or the bad of life. IRMA: Life Lessons from the Worst Storm in...

First weekend of live football back on your local BBC radio stations

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 06/20/2020 - 6:17pm

BBC local radio stations up and down the country are gearing up to cheer on their local football clubs as we head into the first weekend of live Premier League and EFL Championship football since March.

While the fans can’t get to the grounds, local radio is there to bring you all the colour, drama and excitement straight your homes.

The local radio commentary teams are so excited to be back behind the mic to follow their local teams for the finale of this most unusual season. There’ll be live commentary from the games, plus all the pre and post-match build-up and...

Devon Air Ambulance launches its first ever Virtual Bike Show fundraiser

Following the cancellation of Devon Air Ambulance’s (DAA) annual Motorcycle Ride Out, which sees in the region of 1000 bikers rally together every July to support their Air Ambulance, DAA took the opportunity to launch its first ever Virtual Bike Show fundraiser, supported by Bridge Motorcycles.

There are four categories from which participants can select to enter their bike, including Best Classic, Best Custom, Best Trike and My Pride & Joy. The My pride & joy category is DAA’s all-encompassing category, so if your bike does not fit into any of the others you can still...

Top poker quotes in Movies

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Fri, 06/19/2020 - 8:23am

Poker scenes feature in a number of classic Hollywood films. In most cases, casinos are often used to signify the character’s wealth and sophistication. They represent power, luxury and glamour. The James Bond franchise is one of the best known examples of this, with the poker scene in the hit 2006 film Casino Royale being one of the most iconic scenes of all time.

In other movies, poker scenes can have comedic value. They show foolish players who have been lured in by the promise of financial gain, leading them to take big risks and must face the consequences. For example, in...

Adventure Drive-In announce UK's biggest drive-in cinema tour

Adventure Drive-In, the UK's biggest drive-in tour, will be visiting over 20 towns and cities this summer, including Exeter and Newton Abbot!

Friends and family are invited to enjoy outdoor screenings of their favourite films, new and old, from the safety and comfort of their cars. With 80s classics including Dirty Dancing, Back to the Future, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Labyrinth, The Goonies and The Blues Brothers, to family favourites such as Grease, The Lion King, Cool Runnings and The Greatest Showman, to critically acclaimed 90s films like Pulp Fiction and Jurassic Park, and...

Heir follow their heroes and record at world's most famous studio

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 06/18/2020 - 9:45pm

Groove pop band Heir have followed in the footsteps of their music heroes – all the way to Abbey Road!

The five-piece – whose keyboard player Sam Perry hails from Exeter – have just released their eagerly-awaited new single Fear of Falling .

The brilliant slice of throwback pop was not only recorded at London’s legendary Abbey Road Studios but was produced by the great Ken Scott who has famously worked with such icons as The Beatles, David Bowie, Pink Floyd and Elton John .

The magical experience at Abbey Road was new territory for Heir whose previous singles...

Types of online casino games

As part of the entertainment sector, online gambling has been constantly increasing its market share during the last couple of decades. Casino games attract more and more people who are looking for an easy and pleasant way to spend their spare time. These days, you can play your favorite titles without leaving your home and save time and money. On the other hand, mobile apps guarantee you instant access while you are out. Generally speaking, you can find any of the old classics re-shaped and polished according to the modern trend. But which are those that more frequently entice gamblers...

11 Useful Tips on Cybersecurity for Online Gambling from the Veterans

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Mon, 06/15/2020 - 10:58am

Just take a look at these data:

  • Online gambling industry is slated to be worth $75 B by 2024
  • According to a report by the UK Gambling Commission, online gambling accounts have a gross gaming yield of £4.7 billion
  • UK saw online fraud totaling £1 B in 2017

These news pieces point to two complementary situations. The online gambling industry is growing but the cybersecurity measures are not. Where there is regular and huge money involvement, crimes are sure to follow.

How does it affect you as a gamer? You must have pondered this...

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