Before she was dubbed the “Poker Princess” by the tabloids, Molly Bloom was an Olympic-class skier with a near-mythic tolerance for pain and ambition. Her professional downfall—caught mid-air on a mogul course in Park City—wasn’t just a career-ending crash; it was a pivot point. What followed wasn’t the standard tale of recovery, but rather a reinvention steeped in calculation, resilience, and unspoken privilege.
Freshly back from a YogiSki retreat in the French Alps”, is a phrase quite enjoyable to leave hanging in the air at an early morning on set. It holds steady with awe; with a pinch of the smugness generally associated with regaling tales of a ski break, alongside a heaped spoonful of intrigue at the idea of early mornings stridden with a grounding yoga practice, deep in the mountains.
When Martin Scorsese released Casino in 1995, audiences were shocked at how realistically the film portrayed organized crime in 1970s and early 1980s Las Vegas. Few, however, realised that it was based on a true story.
While mainstream volumes are dominated by mass-market promotions, top-tier platforms derive a disproportionate share of revenue—often between 30–40%—from their VIP cohorts.
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Why Irish digital entertainment becomes more popular during the holidays In Ireland, the holiday period brings with it a loosening of routine. Offices slow, diaries clear and the rigid structures of working life briefly soften. That pause, more than any single tradition, creates the conditions for a sharp increase in how digital media is consumed for entertainment. As the pace eases, Irish audiences gravitate towards digital forms of entertainment, from online sport and interactive platforms to mobile gaming and streaming services. This shift is less about novelty and more about convenience: entertainment that fits into irregular days, fragmented schedules and shared domestic spaces. More free time creates space for digital…
Irish cinema has long been shaped by prominent literature as much as image. Even when stories unfold in parish halls, on muddy training grounds or under floodlights, they tend to carry the rhythm, restraint and interior focus of the written word. Where other sporting cultures chase spectacle, triumph and transformation, Irish sport cinema lingers on character, memory and consequence. It is less concerned with winning than with what the pursuit of victory reveals. This tendency is not accidental. Ireland’s storytelling tradition has consistently centered on inner lives over outward display. Ambition is explored through silence, failure through routine, identity through place. When cinema turns its attention to sport, it borrows…
Mobile billing isn’t here to replace cards or e-wallets, and it doesn’t need to. Its value lies in discretion, containment, and the benefit of not having to divulge financial information everywhere you go.
Even in Hollywood, diversification is the name of the game. Beyond the red carpet, a surprising number of A-listers have quietly built investment portfolios spanning everything from venture capital and consumer goods to media IP. Some returns have been spectacular, others quietly shelved, but each reveals something about timing, risk, and brand leverage.
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I won’t lie, I can’t. That part of any trip where I sit at my desk and relive each moment to digitally pen the experience, that really is not the best bit. Where is the snow? Where are the divine panoramas of iced mountains and frosted pines? The morning light hits a little differently in the cityscape I see from my window at home as I embark upon my day. Alas, from my screen to yours, I imbue your daydreams with all the details you need to plan your next sojourn in the Italian Alps. Where to stay Just a short 90 minutes through the rolling countryside outside of…
Navigating the ever-shifting terrain of iGaming regulations requires a knowledge of regulatory compliance. In Europe, known for its strict regulations, operators must juggle the demands of the EU’s overarching policies and individual country laws. The Gambling Act of 2014 sets a precedent for licensing and consumer protection, but nuances arise with each nation’s unique rules, such as Italy’s advertising bans and Sweden’s restrictions on promotional offers.
The casino industry is estimated to be worth 250 billion U.S. It’s an industry that’s built on a blend of splendor, excitement, and in many cases historical significance.
Imagine scaling the sheer walls of a mountain, gripping onto metal rungs and wires, while admiring the stunning scenery of the Alps, the Mediterranean, or the Canadian Rockies. This is the thrill of Via Ferrata, or “Iron Way”, a type of climbing that originated in the First World War as a way for soldiers to traverse the rugged terrain of the Dolomites.
