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There’s a recurring issue that needs to be put to and - people leaving their children and pets unattended in vehicles while enjoying their time at casinos. Not only does that put children at risk of being kidnapped, but leaving anyone at all in a vehicle that can get hot and stuffy for several hours can pose a great risk of dehydration, sunstroke, or even death. Not to mention, the temperature in extreme weather could rise to dangerous levels within minutes - hot or cold. And no, a cracked window won’t make much of a difference.

For the first time in history, the entire globe shared a comparable struggle - the pandemic lockdown. The deaths from COVID are certainly the main subject of this painful period, but even those who weren’t touched by the virus got a neat old slap in many other ways. Some lost their jobs, others had to stay outside of hospital doors while their loved ones were dying inside, and many took relief in morally forbidden things like drugs and alcohol abuse. This is an undeniable fact, as alcohol sales went up by 60% in the past year, and drug-related crimes began taking over regions all around the earth. 

It’s not just guests that attempt to cheat casinos out of money during various table games - sneaky employees also get caught up in questionable activities at times. Some manage to get away with it, while others test their limits to the point where they begin to feel invincible. Hieu Duc Lam, a former Baccarat dealer at the Sydney’s Star casino in Australia, happens to be one of them as he “reaches for the stars” and gets caught cheating his workplace out of almost $500,000. 

Online gambling is a hot topic, as it became one of the fastest-growing industries in the world. One of the main reasons for the success in the niche is the pandemic that prompted millions of people to find new activities due to simple boredom or desperation during the lockdown. And even those who already gambled at land-based casinos were forced to find an alternative since most facilities closed. Either way, that served as a massive spike in revenue for operators who know the art of attractive advertisement. 

Jack Symons is a 34-year-old man who overcame a severe gambling addiction and is now using his testimony and talent to save others from the path he was on since he was only 14. He was attracted to the aesthetic and atmosphere portrayed in movies he watched as a teenager and managed to register on online gambling sites pretty early on.