Without a doubt, the best goalscorer in the World Cup history is Miroslav Klose. However, in this post, I'll focus on the best goalscorers participating in the 2022 World Cup. So, when I say World Cup top scorers, I don’t mean overall in the history of just the World Cup, but in general. I’ll write about the players that are most likely to be among the best FIFA World Cup players this year. World Cup Overview FIFA World Cup is the most important sporting competition in the world, along with the Olympics. It happens once every four years, which adds to its excitement and importance. The 2022 World Cup in Qatar will be the last time 32 teams will participate. This format started in 1998, and FIFA expanded it to 48 teams for the 2026 World Cup in North America. Also, the Qatar World Cup will be the first tournament held during the winter months. That also means that, for the vast majority of players, the World Cup will be played in the middle of the club season. So, we’ll see the effects of this change for the first time. World Cup Schedule: November 21: Opening Ceremony, Group A Opener (Qatar) December 2: Final Group Games December 3-6: Round of 16 December 9-10: Quarterfinals December 13-14: Semifinals December 17: Third-Place Match December 18: Final Brazil leads all nations with five World Cup titles, and right behind them are Germany and Italy with four, but only Germany will have a chance in Qatar to tie for first place. The winner of the first World Cup, Uruguay, shares 3rd place with France and Argentina, each having won two times. Lastly, England and Spain each won once. The best goalscorer in the history of the World Cup is Miroslav Klose, with 16 goals, and he participated four times. However, when we speak about the best goalscorer in a single tournament, that title goes to Just Fontaine, who scored 13 goals for France in 1958. Who Is the Top World Cup Scorer? Germany’s Miroslav Klose participated in four World Cups between 2002 and 2014, scoring 16 goals in total. He debuted in Japan and South Korea when he scored five goals en route to the final game, where Germany lost to Brazil, led by the leading scorer of that tournament, Ronaldo, who scored eight goals. In 2006, he again scored five whilst playing on the home field, and Germany finished in 3rd place. In South Africa in 2010, Klose and his team again finished 3rd, and one of the best World Cup soccer players scored four goals this time. In his final appearance in 2014 in Brazil, Germany finally won their 4th title. The veteran striker contributed with two goals, his last being in a legendary semifinal game against Brazil that Germany won 7-1. Who Is the Oldest Goalscorer in a World Cup? Roge Milla is the World Cup’s oldest goalscorer at 42 years and 39 days. He set a new record when he scored against Russia in the 1994 World Cup, breaking his own record set in 1990. Also, in 1994, Milla was the oldest player to play in the tournament until Colombian goalkeeper Faryd Mondragon broke that record in 2014 (later broken again by Essam El Hadary). Milla is one of the Cameroon legends, having scored 43 goals in 77 matches for the national team. Who Is the Youngest Goalscorer in a World Cup? The youngest goalscorer was also one of the best players in the history of the sport – the legendary Pele. In 1958 in Sweden, Pele scored six goals in four games, the first being at the age of 17 and 239 days. The legend helped Brazil win three of their five World Cups in 1958, 1962, and 1970. To this day, he is Brazil’s all-time leading goalscorer, with 77 goals in 92 games. Pele broke the record set at the first World Cup in 1930 when Manuel Rosas scored for Mexico at the age of 18 years and 93 days. He is also among the World Cup's top scorers, with 12 goals in 14 matches. Possible World Cup Top Scorers (2022) Player National Team Club Goals Assists 1. Cristiano Ronaldo Portugal Manchester Utd 117 42 2. Lionel Messi Argentina PSG 86 51 3. Robert Lewandowski Poland Barcelona 76 28 4. Thomas Müller Germany Bayern Munich 44 40 5. Kylian Mbappé France PSG 27 21 Cristiano Ronaldo Number 1 on the all-time list is the Portuguese menace, Cristiano Ronaldo. For his national team, Ronaldo played a record 189 times and scored 117 goals>/strong>, and he is the second player to surpass 100 goals, after Iranian Ali Daei. In the past, Ronaldo competed at four World Cups, and after 4th place in 2006, he didn’t reach the quarterfinals stage. Like his biggest rival, Lionel Messi, the Qatar World Cup is likely his last chance to win the most crucial football tournament and bring the first World Cup trophy to Portugal. He currently holds the 30th position with seven goals in 17 matches, but if he repeats his success from Russia, when he scored four goals, he can climb to 6th position and achieve a tie with World Cup legends Sándor Kocsis and Jürgen Klinsmann. Lionel Messi Lionel Messi won the Golden Ball in 2014, which is the award for the best player in the World Cup. He will probably have his last chance in Qatar to bring new glory to Argentina and match the success of his idol Diego Armando Maradona. So far, Messi has scored six World Cup goals in 19 matches. With his first one, against Serbia and Montenegro in 2006, Messi became the 6th youngest World Cup goal scorer, one week before his 19th birthday. With 86 goals in 162 matches, Messi is the all-time leader of the Argentine national team in both goals and caps, with 30 goals more than second-placed Gabriel Omar Batistuta and 15 more matches than his long-time teammate Javier Mascherano. His 86 goals put him in 4th place among international goal scorers overall. Robert Lewandowski Interestingly, Lewandowski never scored a World Cup final goal because Poland qualified only once during Lewandowski’s impressive run in the last 12 years with his German football club. Since moving to Germany in 2010, Lewandowski has scored 103 goals in four seasons for Borussia Dortmund and 344 goals in 375 matches for Bayern Munich during the last eight seasons. Even in the World Cup qualifiers, the captain of the Polish national team has an impressive record of 30 goals in 37 matches. Lewandowski just turned 34, but he's got a new challenge since moving to Barcelona, where he's already scored two goals in two games. Like Messi and Ronaldo, Lewandowski has a final chance to add a World Cup success to his resume. Thomas Müller Another player who can surpass some legends and reach the top of the goal scorers list is Germany’s silent killer, Thomas Müller, who is somewhat surprisingly among the World Cup's top scorers in history. The Bayern Munich legend has already played at three World Cups, and in Russia, in 2018, he didn’t score. However, he found the net five times each in 2010 and 2014, when he helped Germany win its fourth World Cup. After the group stage exit in 2018 and the Round of 16 exit at Euro 2020, Germany made massive changes, and Hansi Flick replaced Joachim L?w as the national team coach. Flick introduced a new generation starring: Kai Havertz Serge Gnabry Jamal Musiala Florian Wirtz However, Müller remained on the team to lead them on and off the field. In Qatar, he will get a chance to add to his tally of 10 goals as a member of Die Mannschaft’s strong attacking formation. Kylian Mbappé On the way towards the second World Cup trophy for France, Mbappé scored four goals, including two in an epic quarterfinal game against Argentina, and one in the World Cup final game against Croatia, for a score of 4-1, which put the game out of reach for the Croatian national team. Mbappé also made it to the youngest scorers list, sitting in 12th place of all time. PSG players have already scored 27 goals for Les Bleus in 57 matches. Mbappé will be 24 years old two days after the 2022 World Cup ends, so he has a chance to catch record holder Miroslav Klose during this one and the next two or three World Cups. Even though he was among the World Cup's top players in 2018, he wasn’t considered for the main individual award, but that could change this year, and he’ll have an opportunity to become one of the Golden Ball winners. Player National Team Club Goals Assists 6. Neymar Brazil PSG 74 53 7. Luis Suarez Uruguay Nacional 68 37 8. Romelu Lukaku Belgium Internazionale 68 15 9. Harry Kane England Tottenham 50 14 10. Karim Benzema France Real Madrid 37 20 Neymar Most probably, there isn’t a more controversial player in football in the last decade than Neymar. His apparent diving and strange absences are constantly annoying football fans. None of them, however, can deny his offensive output. A 30-year-old PSG player debuted for the Sele??o at the age of 18, and with his teammate Dani Alves he is chasing the two most capped Brazil players ever, fullbacks Cafu and Roberto Carlos. Neymar is currently 4th with 119 games but is second in goals with 74, just three less than football and World Cup legend Pele. Counting only World Cup appearances, Neymar scored six goals in 10 games in Brazil in 2014 and Russia in 2018. He has a new opportunity in Qatar to add to his score and help Brazil win their sixth title, the first since 2002. Luis Suarez Uruguay’s best player in the last decade participated in three World Cups and scored seven goals in total. However, his most memorable World Cup moment is an intentional handball that got him a red card but saved the net. After a penalty kick that Asamoah Gyan of Ghana missed, Uruguay managed to pass through to the semifinals of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Suarez and his counterpart in the Uruguay attack, Edinson Cavani, got reinforcement in the form of new Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez. This trio, together with a strong core in the midfield, have a new chance to reach beyond the semifinals, something they've done three times since their second title in 1950. Suarez’s record on the national team is outstanding, he is currently: 4th in caps 1st in goals Scored 68 times in 132 matches Romelu Lukaku Romelu Lukaku played his first match for the Belgium national team two months before his 17th birthday, and he surpassed 100 caps for the Red Devils before turning 30. He played in two World Cups, scoring five goals in ten matches. With players like Kevin De Bruyne, the Hazard brothers, and their new hope in Charles De Ketelaere, Lukaku is looking to add to his all-time leading 68 goals in 102 matches for Belgium. If he remains in form, Belgium could take another step forward and reach the World Cup final. Harry Kane Kane had an outstanding first campaign and was among the best soccer players in the World Cup four years ago. With six goals in six games, he propelled England’s team all the way to the semifinals, where they fell short despite an early lead. However, the team came even closer to a trophy on a subsequent Euro 2020, where they lost in the final game in a penalty shootout. Harry Kane’s track record with the national team is on a record-breaking pace. He is second in goals behind Wayne Rooney, but it's only a matter of time before he becomes an all-time leader, positioned in front of such legends as Charlton and Lineker. The national team’s captain scored 50 goals in 73 games after his late debut in 2015. Karim Benzema Karim Benzema’s return to the French national team gave their fans hope that they could repeat the success between 1998 and 2000 when France won both the World Cup and the Euro. However, Les Bleus fell short, exiting in the Round of 16. Nevertheless, the team looks prepared for the World Cup title defense, and bringing back Benzema after a series of controversies will help. Before being left out of the 2018 team, Benzema was on the 2010 team but didn’t appear on the field. In 2014, he scored three goals in five matches, but France got knocked out by champions — Germany. They have kept the core team and added more young talent to help Benzema add to his record of 37 goals in 97 games in his quest to surpass the French legend Michel Platini and move closer to Thierry Henry. Player National Team Club Goals Assists 11. Edinson Cavani Uruguay / 58 17 12. Aleksandar Mitrovi? Serbia Fulham 46 5 13. Gareth Bale Wales Los Angeles FC 40 22 14. Sadio Mane Senegal Bayern Munich 33 20 15. Ivan Peri?i? Croatia Tottenham 32 25 Edinson Cavani Another veteran who has already had World Cup success is the Uruguayan striker, Edinson Cavani, a member of a 2010 squad that finished in 4th place and both the 2014 and 2018 teams. In total, he played in 14 World Cup games and scored five goals. Adding just one more goal would propel him over some legendary players who scored five goals. Cavani has had success with the 2-time World Cup winners, capturing the Copa America in 2011 and his clubs, where he won 7 national titles. Cavani is the second of all-time in matches for Uruguay, behind his captain, Diego Godin. The forward appeared 133 times and scored 58 goals. This is the last trip to the World Cup for Uruguayan veterans and their final chance to improve on the successful 2010 campaign. Aleksandar Mitrovi? Former Newcastle United player, Mitrovi? became Serbia’s all-time top scorer at the age of 26. Mitrovi? was in top form last season for his team, Fulham FC, which again achieved promotion to the Premier League. Still, it was his goal against Portugal in the final minute of the game in the last qualifying match that highlighted his season. Partnered with Ajax’s Du?an Tadi? and new Juventus player Du?an Vlahovi?, Mitrovi? will try to score again in the World Cup, where he has one goal in three matches during Russia's campaign, and add more goals to his record-holding 46 in 74 matches. Gareth Bale Bale is another player with an outstanding international career to go along with his trophied club career. The Welsh captain won the Champions League with Real Madrid five times and had success with Wales in 2016 when they finished 3rd in the European Championships. Moreover, he helped the team reach the tournament finals for the second time in the national team’s World Cup history. During his international career that started in 2006, Bale played for Wales 106 times (2nd behind teammate Chris Gunter), and he is the highest scorer by a wide margin with 40 goals, 12 more than 2nd placed Ian Rush. Sadio Mane The biggest star of the Senegal national team is waiting for the World Cup in great spirit. He moved to Bayern Munich over the summer after leading Senegal to an Africa Cup of Nations trophy early in the year. Mane won every major trophy while at Liverpool, so the World Cup success would put him in consideration for the best African player of the 21st century. For the first time, Mane led Senegal’s team to two consecutive qualifications for the World Cup competition. However, his one goal in Russia didn’t help them advance past the group stages despite winning four points. With the help of teammates, captain Kalidou Koulibaly (Chelsea) and Idrissa Gueye (PSG), he will look to both surpass Senegal’s highest achievement (Quarterfinals in 2002) and become the first African country to reach the semifinals. Gueye and Mane are second and third in appearances, respectively, and Mane is already the team’s all-time top scorer with 33 goals in 91 games. Ivan Peri?i? One of the crucial members of Croatia’s 2018 World Cup team, Peri?i? has been a staple for the team since his debut in 2011. The new Tottenham Hotspur winger is a part of the Croatian core along with captain Luka Modri?, Mateo Kova?i?, and Ante Rebi?, who continued with strong performances even after the retirements of Mario Mand?uki? and Ivan Rakiti?. Peri?i?’s overall national team goal-scoring record in 113 games isn’t eye-popping, which is understandable considering his position. However, among his 32 goals and 25 assists, he scored five goals and added three assists in two World Cup tournaments, including one of each in both the 2018 semifinal win and final loss. Currently, he is 4th in appearances and 3rd in goals for the Croatian national team, looking to add to his tally in possibly his last World Cup in Qatar.

Roblox, the “ultimate virtual universe,” has undoubtedly transformed the digital landscape, merging gaming, social interaction, and commerce into one expansive platform. With the platform’s rise, however, have come controversial phenomena—such as the emergence of Robux gambling platforms. These platforms allow users to gamble using Robux, Roblox’s in-game currency. We take a closer look at how Roblox works, the platforms that allow gambling with Robux, and whether or not these types of gambling platforms could be the future of online gaming. What You Need to Know About Roblox Roblox, inaugurated in 2006, stands as a monumental virtual platform with over 65 million daily users. It operates as a user-generated environment where individuals can craft their own digital realms or explore games designed by others, drawing a vast audience of both game enthusiasts and innovative creators.  The social gaming aspect of this gaming platform is really unique. You can play an unlimited number of games with various themes and rules while interacting with other players. Fun Fact: Roblox also houses a special inclusion of developers into their model. They have a platform called Roblox Studio in which people can create quick games featuring the block theme. Even Gucci and Nike have started investing in creating branded games to explore this giant market. Understanding Robux Quite simply, Robux is Roblox’s primary currency. Inside the platform, you can use Robux to acquire various items or services. Interestingly, this currency’s popularity has expanded beyond Roblox, finding a place in some external online gambling platforms like RBXGold or BloxFlip.  Exploring Roblox’s Marketplace Roblox hosts a marketplace, a dedicated space for users to personalize their experience and shop for cool items for their avatars with the earned Robux. Similar to games like Counter-Strike and Fortnite, Roblox created a market for buying a bunch of different visuals to stand out in the digital world. However, you can also trade items with other players or exchange them for more Robux.  Hats: From the casual to the stylish, there’s a broad range of hats to choose from. Accessories: Enhance your avatar’s overall look with distinctive additions. Clothing: Opt for a superhero outfit, a casual shirt, or something entirely unique. Characters: Embrace the persona of popular characters or craft a new identity. Animations: Make your avatar do goofy things in front of other players, such as tilting or falling asleep. Robux Casinos – From Game Currency to Gambling Currency As Roblox’s popularity skyrocketed, so did the value and application of its virtual currency, Robux. The sheer scale of Roblox’s market led to Robux spilling over its original boundaries. Entrepreneurial minds quickly identified the potential of this currency, and soon enough, gambling platforms inspired by Roblox’s design and aesthetic sprang up. Comparatively, traditional online casinos rely on real money or conventional cryptocurrencies. But these Robux-based platforms tread new waters, leveraging a game’s currency and skins for stakes.  It’s vital to highlight that despite the similar aesthetics, Roblox and Robux gambling platforms are distinct entities. While Robux is the main source of currency in these gambling sites, Roblox, as a core platform, neither supports nor endorses these external gambling ventures that make use of Robux.  Behind the Scenes of Robux Casinos Robux casinos operate at the intersection of gaming and gambling, leveraging the appeal of Roblox’s virtual world and its currency. At their core, these platforms function similarly to traditional online casinos, offering a range of games where players can place bets, with the key distinction being the use of Robux as the betting currency.  Many of these platforms offer a straightforward sign-up process; in fact, some even allow users to register directly with their Roblox profile, streamlining the initial steps to just a few clicks. While most will prompt you for basic information like your date of birth and email address, having a direct connection with the Roblox account is a great way to smooth the process of transferring your Robux. As one of the main target groups for these types of platforms are minors, KYC policies are cruical. Therefore, you might need to provide additional information to complete the creation of your account.  After registering, users deposit their Robux into the platform, which is then used as stakes for various games. When cashing out, players can get cool Roblox items or add their balance to the Roblox account.  You’re probably wondering whether you can win real money on Robux gambling platforms. The answer? No, you can’t. Withdrawals on these types of sites are available only in Robux and you can’t withdraw using traditional or crypto currencies.  Are Robux Casino Games Different From Those at Traditional Casinos? There are loads of different games that these betting sites are offering, ranging from classic?casino games?to crash ones. Every game on these platforms embraces the distinct Roblox aesthetic, intertwining the familiarity of Roblox graphics with the excitement of casino-style betting. These are some of the games you can expect when playing here: Crash Games: Players bet Robux on a multiplier that keeps increasing, but it can crash at any moment. The aim? Cash-out before the crash. Instant-Win Games: Quick and thrilling, these games offer immediate results, giving players the chance to win Robux in an instant. Table Games: Emulating the classic casino experience, table games like blackjack and poker have been given the Roblox treatment in terms of design and interface. Dices: Players wager Robux on the outcome of a dice roll, with the Roblox-themed backdrop adding to the experience. Note: One important feature in most Robux casinos is the case market. Each casino has its own marketplace of items, and cases are the most popular option. By buying them and opening them, you can get limited edition items for your Roblox avatar. These cases can also be won in special tournaments, promotional slot rolls, and rewards programs that these casinos are offering.  Virtual Gambling at Robux Casinos Naturally, Robux, as the name suggests, is a primary currency used for betting on these platforms. However, with the growing acceptance of cryptocurrencies, many of these casinos have incorporated options like Bitcoin as an alternative way of acquiring Robux. That means you can use a variety of methods to buy Robux, whether it is crypto or traditional currencies. It’s important to understand the intricacies of these platforms: while Robux is utilized, some casinos have taken precautions by not directly facilitating the exchange of Robux for real-world currency. A significant portion operates more as skin-trading betting sites. This distinction perhaps stems from the controversies surrounding the use of Robux in gambling, especially given the platform’s younger user demographic. Are Robux Gambling Platforms Regulated? The question of regulation around Robux gambling platforms is a complex one. On researching the legality of these platforms, it’s evident that the waters remain murky. While one might expect standard gambling licenses to be prominently displayed on these sites, as is the norm with traditional online casinos, very few Robux gambling platforms seem to follow this practice. In fact, in our analysis of multiple platforms, only one displayed a recognizable gambling license. Given that the betting revolves around an in-game currency rather than real money, the lines blur regarding what precisely needs to be regulated. Roblox Corporation has officially distanced itself from these betting sites, emphasizing that there’s no formal connection. This detachment places Robux gambling in a unique position, rendering it somewhat enigmatic in the broader scope of gambling regulations. While the regulation of the gambling platforms themselves remains ambiguous, parents do have options to manage and protect their children’s activities on Roblox. In-app chat restrictions, purchase limitations, and game access can be controlled. Parents can also set a monthly spending cap and activate notifications for any in-app expenditures. The Imminent Prominence of Robux Gamling The convergence of gaming and gambling through platforms like Roblox and Robux gambling sites undeniably offers a fresh spin on digital entertainment. By merging social interaction, game creation, and commerce, Roblox has established a unique digital universe that captivates millions. The subsequent birth of Robux gambling platforms showcases a tantalizing blend of the Roblox aesthetic with traditional gambling allure. However, concerns rise given the platform’s young user demographic and the gray area of regulations surrounding it.  While Roblox itself disassociates from these gambling platforms, the ubiquity of Robux casinos beckons the question: Are they the future of online gambling? Certainly, they cater to a different generation of gamblers—those who grew up in virtual universes and see value in digital currencies beyond traditional money. While the legal landscape is yet to catch up, one thing is clear: Robux gambling platforms signal a generational shift in how we perceive and, perhaps, engage in gambling in the years to come.

Volatility is a critical component that impacts the chances of winning a jackpot, the amount of the reward, and all other risks associated with the game. But, what does high volatility mean in slots? It means that they’re the riskiest but offer the biggest payouts. The level of volatility in slots is a key differentiator whether they're played online or at land-based casinos. What is High Volatility in Slots? High volatility means that a slot will offer less frequent payouts, but when it does, the winning amount will be considerably larger. These slots are therefore recommended for those with larger bankrolls, willing to risk more and prepared to wait out the significant wins.? It is important to keep in mind that volatility directly affects your gameplay and potential payout. Understanding the volatility of a slot can help players choose a game that matches their risk tolerance, playing style, and financial considerations, ensuring tailored and, therefore, more enjoyable slot sessions. Now that we’ve covered some basics, let’s take a look at the biggest high volatility slot titles! Top 5 High Volatility Slot Machines High volatility slots are an exciting option for players willing to embrace the unpredictability and the chance for significant wins. These slots are characterized by their potential to pay out large sums of money, albeit less frequently compared to low or medium-volatility slots. If you're someone who enjoys to play slots online and can handle the swings, high volatility slots may be right up your alley. Here's a thorough look into some of the best slots of this type: Gems Bonanza One of the most popular high volatility slot games is Gems Bonanza by Pragmatic Play. 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Let’s talk about online casino facts you may not know so far. Over the past two decades, online casinos and gambling sites have grown from strength to strength and today represent the most popular way for players to enjoy their favorite gambling games without ever needing to leave the comfort of their homes. If you’re known to enjoy a couple of rounds at the online casino every now and then, this article may be for you. Here are some fun gambling facts you might not have been aware of until now. #1 – IT’S A MAN’S WORLD Among the first online gambling facts, you should know that most of the player base is predominantly male. Statistically speaking, about 11% of internet users actively engage in regular online gambling, with around 80% of those being male. Of course, these figures focus not only on slot machines and table games but also on sports betting, amongst others. Another interesting fact is that these players tend to be over 30 years old most of the time, which is great news as problem gamblers tend to be younger most of the time and are 7.5 times more likely to develop an addiction than when compared to their female counterparts. Regarding live casino games, it’s also statistically shown that men tend to prefer this option more than women. If you happen to be new to the world of online casinos, then live casinos offers a scenario where a live dealer is streamed on a 24/7 basis from a live casino studio, offering an online gambling experience that’s as close to real life as it gets. #2 – THE DEATH OF THE ONE-ARMED BANDIT Because land-based slot machines originally included a large lever on the side that was used to get the reels spinning, many referred to these games as one-armed bandits in the past. However, with the introduction of modern slot machines, all you’ve got to do is press the spin button most of the time to get the game going. In the past, slot machines were exclusively used for gambling purposes, but since many online casinos will allow you to play these same games for free these days, there’s also an element of entertainment that’s associated with these games too. Another interesting fact about modern online slots is that many of them are branded to represent movies, bands, and even video games that you’ve enjoyed in the past. For this reason, among interesting facts about online casinos is that you can experience your favorite bits of pop culture come to life on the reels, many a time, without the need to whip out your credit card before you’re entirely sure this slot is for you. #3 – IN THE VERY BEGINNING When it comes to online gambling, the first thing that generally comes to mind for most people is online casinos, however, did you know that the first form of online gambling actually involved a lottery instead? In 1994, the internet was still in its infancy and was considerably much slower than the broadband high speeds we’re used to today. Regardless, an online company called InterCasino launched the world’s first online casino and briefly introduced the first online lottery after this. This new concept completely revolutionized the way we think of money-stake games. It paved the way for the industry that was about to change everything we ever thought about gambling – how about that for a dose of online casino facts for the day? #4 – MODERN GAMBLER STATS The average age of online gambling players is between 18 to 39 years of age, which is interestingly lower than the general population’s average age of 37. These figures dispel the notion that online gambling and frequent casinos is generally reserved for older players. Apart from that, another fun fact about gambling is that statistics also show that the average online gambler is rather affluent, with a median household income of around $75,000 per year. These figures are above the median household income in the US, for example, which currently stands at just over $60K. This leads us to believe that if you’re on the lookout for online gamblers with disposable income that’s above average, then online casinos are generally a good place to make that connection, as well as being able to interact with live dealers. Finally, modern-day gamblers have proven to be even more tech-savvy, with around 85% playing from their computer and laptop devices and the remaining 15% resorting to their mobile phones or tablets in order to enjoy their favorite games. #5 – MEN LOVE SKILL WHILE WOMEN PREFER LUCK When it comes to game choice in modern online casinos, studies have indicated that men are more likely to gravitate towards skill-based games, while women would more often pick out luck-based games. As a general concept, this makes sense, as men are generally more likely to enjoy being analytical and logical, while women will often rely on emotion and intuition. For this reason, when looking up interesting facts about gambling to include in this update, we discovered that table games are still amongst the most popular form of online casino games amongst male online gamblers, while most women online casino players will often opt to play slot machines or bingo amongst others. Then again, there’s no hard and fast rule, and of course, there are exceptions to every rule and statistic. However, there are always other fun facts about casinos to keep in mind the next time you’re about to strike up a conversation in a live casino lobby. #6 – THE DEVIL’S GAME You might not already know this, but roulette is often referred to as the Devil’s game by many players from around the world, and the reason for this is actually quite interesting. If you add up all the numbers displayed on the wheel, you’ll end up with a total of 666, which is sometimes also referred to as ‘the number of the beast’. Even though some might find this to be a little scary, it’s all just superstitious fun. Statistically speaking, most would agree that spinning the roulette wheel is one of the best games in terms of win potential, which makes it so massively popular in both brick-and-mortar as well as online casinos. Because you can bet on red or black, there’s almost a 50% chance of landing a win on each spin, which is very high compared to other games such as Blackjack or Poker. Even though the odds are relatively low in this game, there’s still the chance of earning your bet back at the end of the round. We say almost and not a confirmed 50% due to the fact that American roulette wheels have an extra double zero ‘00’ pocket when compared to their European counterparts, which could set this percentage a little off if you happen to be playing this variant. #7 – THE MOST POPULAR OF THEM ALL When it comes to the world of online casinos, the most popular table game at gambling sites is Blackjack, and this definitely doesn’t come as a surprise. Thanks to the simple nature of the game, along with the fact that it’s both skill and luck based, the age-old game of 21 beats all records when compared to other popular table games such as Baccarat or Poker, for instance. Another online casino fact that you’re going to want to keep in mind is that when it comes to the house edge, this is kept relatively low when it comes to Blackjack, with players offered the chance to potentially land a winning hand more regularly than they would in other games. The fast pace of the game also contributes to the entertainment factor of this game, however, when it comes to fast games, online slots definitely rank in first position, with game rounds taking a couple of seconds and no previous knowledge of gambling games generally required. #8 – IT’S BIGGER AND BETTER ONLINE Due to physical limitations, brick-and-mortar casinos needed to choose their game selection carefully in the past to ensure that they were able to house all of their games within the premises, however, this is definitely not the case with online casinos. Offering hundreds, sometimes thousands of game options, online casinos can load up as many games as they like without ever needing to worry about where to park the next slot machine, which is another fun fact about online casinos to keep in mind. Apart from that, online casinos are also known for offering bigger casino bonuses and promotions with lower wagering requirements, starting with a welcome bonus that generally includes a bonus as well as free spins in some cases, as well as a series of regular promotions that offered by the casino either directly through their website or by means of email notifications which are delivered directly to your inbox. #9 – LIFE CHANGING MULTI-MILLION JACKPOTS When it comes to jackpot online casino games, some of the biggest wins recorded have been in the eight-figure region, with the largest recorded win to date happening in April 2021 with a 20p spin. In this case, a Belgian player landed the life-changing spin of a lifetime and bagged an impressive $23.6 million win on Microgaming’s Absolootly Mad Mega Moolah game. Other impressive wins that happened in jackpot online casino games include a $23.5 million win on Mega Moolah, also by Microgaming in 2018, which subsequently made its way to the Guinness Book of Records as the world’s largest win at an online casino. In third place, we’ve got a $21 million win on NetEnt’s Mega Fortune that was one by one very lucky player in Finland, while another $19.9 million win was won once again on Mega Moolah by a player from Cheshire, UK. #10 – ONLINE CASINOS NEVER SLEEP And finally, our last interesting fact about online casinos today - while there was a time when players needed to abide by the opening times of their favorite land-based casinos, the advent of online casinos changed that concept completely. Available seven days a week, 365 days a year, on a 24/7 basis, you’re always one click away from your favorite games as long as you’ve got a decent internet connection – it’s really safe to say that the world of online casinos has literally revolutionized the game from start to end. This means that rather than needing to plan a trip to the casino, online gamblers are now able to enjoy their favorite online casino games, including live casino with live dealers anytime, anywhere, from all devices, including computers, tablets, e-readers, as well as their mobile phones, and keep their online gambling account topped up via credit card which is pretty handy.