Gareth
@gwinch.bsky.social
Bitter/realistic northerner. Lawyer inspired by Lionel Hutz, She-Hulk & Ally McBeal
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The piece also suggests that double-zero on a roulette wheel is normal, but that’s only in US roulette. In European roulette, you only have a single zero, which means that Euro-roulette is less-house biased
Macau, incidentally, is doing much better after a covid-induced crisis, both because China bans almost all forms of gambling (officially) except in the territory and because it remains a money laundering hub
One thing they are doing is just making all the odds worse for table games and hoping people won't notice, as relayed in this generally great piece slate.com/business/202...
February 14, 2026 at 9:06 PM
The piece also suggests that double-zero on a roulette wheel is normal, but that’s only in US roulette. In European roulette, you only have a single zero, which means that Euro-roulette is less-house biased
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Explaining the plot of Scooby-Doo to my daughter and realizing the central irony of the show is that the gang cruises around looking for magic and mysteries that never pan out, while the only truly supernatural element is the talking dog they all ignore.
February 14, 2026 at 7:19 PM
Explaining the plot of Scooby-Doo to my daughter and realizing the central irony of the show is that the gang cruises around looking for magic and mysteries that never pan out, while the only truly supernatural element is the talking dog they all ignore.
American “Christianity” is heretical
Just passed a church where their decoration is a crucified Jesus is coming down off the cross under his own power. okay.
February 14, 2026 at 6:25 PM
American “Christianity” is heretical
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The biggest political divide on here is not between left and liberal but between "politics is real and involves real outcomes for real people" and "no it doesn't fuck you"
February 13, 2026 at 6:28 PM
The biggest political divide on here is not between left and liberal but between "politics is real and involves real outcomes for real people" and "no it doesn't fuck you"
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can you imagine how disappointed you’d be if you knew nothing about this book and only picked it up for this particular cover
February 14, 2026 at 8:23 AM
can you imagine how disappointed you’d be if you knew nothing about this book and only picked it up for this particular cover
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“I’ve reviewed over 50 sticky toffee puddings” is an incredibly powerful way to begin a video
February 11, 2026 at 5:15 PM
“I’ve reviewed over 50 sticky toffee puddings” is an incredibly powerful way to begin a video
Age verification? Alvin & the Chipmunks explained to me in simple terms why the Berlin Wall coming down was a good thing
Age verification?
Still primarily use my Yahoo email address.
Still primarily use my Yahoo email address.
Age verification?
Two of my gmail accounts are of legal age for basically everything everywhere and I got them at university.
Two of my gmail accounts are of legal age for basically everything everywhere and I got them at university.
February 10, 2026 at 10:03 PM
Age verification? Alvin & the Chipmunks explained to me in simple terms why the Berlin Wall coming down was a good thing
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These guys are so normal.
February 10, 2026 at 9:07 AM
These guys are so normal.
Americans need to ask the themselves some deep, soul-searching questions about the why other western countries can handle betting on sport while they can’t…
"Legalize sports betting to get it out of the hands of criminals" did not require allowing phone apps to advertise about a dozen lopsided mid-game bets you were able to make.
February 10, 2026 at 6:23 PM
Americans need to ask the themselves some deep, soul-searching questions about the why other western countries can handle betting on sport while they can’t…
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okay but like the burden is literally on us
February 10, 2026 at 4:42 PM
okay but like the burden is literally on us
Corbyn 🤝 Starmer
Causes bizarre cult-like behaviour from certain members of the Labour party
Causes bizarre cult-like behaviour from certain members of the Labour party
Dare I say it, it reminds me of some of the more politically delusional Corbyn support
February 10, 2026 at 7:42 AM
Corbyn 🤝 Starmer
Causes bizarre cult-like behaviour from certain members of the Labour party
Causes bizarre cult-like behaviour from certain members of the Labour party
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Starmer was mid Mcsweeneygooning when a group of Net-Zeroists came and spiked his Cortisol levels 😭
Is ignoring the Net-Zeroists while munting and mogging the Rejoinerists more useful then uber-woke Mandelsonfishing in the polls?
Is ignoring the Net-Zeroists while munting and mogging the Rejoinerists more useful then uber-woke Mandelsonfishing in the polls?
February 9, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Starmer was mid Mcsweeneygooning when a group of Net-Zeroists came and spiked his Cortisol levels 😭
Is ignoring the Net-Zeroists while munting and mogging the Rejoinerists more useful then uber-woke Mandelsonfishing in the polls?
Is ignoring the Net-Zeroists while munting and mogging the Rejoinerists more useful then uber-woke Mandelsonfishing in the polls?
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the use of performance enhancing drugs by olympic athletes is getting out of hand
February 9, 2026 at 9:00 PM
the use of performance enhancing drugs by olympic athletes is getting out of hand
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ah yes, the unrealistic timeline of Cyberpunk 2020
February 24, 2025 at 1:53 PM
ah yes, the unrealistic timeline of Cyberpunk 2020
TIL that people get angry while listening to Sigur Rós...
“I’m mad I can’t understand Bad Bunny’s lyrics because they’re not in English”
my brother millions of metalheads around the world have been happily listening to incomprehensible Finnish shrieks and Japanese death grunts since we were teens, you’re just boring and racist
my brother millions of metalheads around the world have been happily listening to incomprehensible Finnish shrieks and Japanese death grunts since we were teens, you’re just boring and racist
February 9, 2026 at 12:50 PM
TIL that people get angry while listening to Sigur Rós...
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In a touching tribute to his mentor, Morgan McSweeney has resigned in disgrace.
February 8, 2026 at 2:46 PM
In a touching tribute to his mentor, Morgan McSweeney has resigned in disgrace.
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They are in one of the best places in the world to eat food but can't go out either because Italian food is too exotic, or because they know they would be booed.
Not just the VP, not just abroad. Key members of the Trump cabinet live on military bases (Hegseth, Noem, Rubio, Miller).
Not just the VP, not just abroad. Key members of the Trump cabinet live on military bases (Hegseth, Noem, Rubio, Miller).
Not only did they bring a small private army, but among the waste of taxpayer money was BRINGING A FULL PLANE OF FOOD.
To *Italy*.
To *Italy*.
February 7, 2026 at 7:33 PM
They are in one of the best places in the world to eat food but can't go out either because Italian food is too exotic, or because they know they would be booed.
Not just the VP, not just abroad. Key members of the Trump cabinet live on military bases (Hegseth, Noem, Rubio, Miller).
Not just the VP, not just abroad. Key members of the Trump cabinet live on military bases (Hegseth, Noem, Rubio, Miller).
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I'm sorry the guy changing the rules on the fly is named what
I stand with County Executive Calvin Ball as he signs emergency legislation today prohibiting privately owned buildings from being used as ICE detention centers.
Howard County chose dignity, accountability, and its people. Tune into our event now:
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Howard County chose dignity, accountability, and its people. Tune into our event now:
bit.ly/4a2VtHw
Redirecting...
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February 7, 2026 at 2:34 PM
I'm sorry the guy changing the rules on the fly is named what
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the Spectator accidentally recycled a subhed from a previous day’s article about Tehran
February 6, 2026 at 6:07 PM
the Spectator accidentally recycled a subhed from a previous day’s article about Tehran
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There's no reason to accept this as normal, though. Much of Starmer and Labour's unpopularity is not misfortune but his own doing. Mandelson was a choice. Consistently pursuing policy positions designed to appeal to people who will not vote for you - and alienating core supporters - is a choice.
Starmer's reported condition - incredibly unpopular, shorn of authority, probably un-reelectable and yet will stagger on for want of an alternative - is just the new normal of how Britain is governed. It was also true for two-thirds of May's premiership, half of Johnson's and all of Sunak's.
February 6, 2026 at 11:48 AM
There's no reason to accept this as normal, though. Much of Starmer and Labour's unpopularity is not misfortune but his own doing. Mandelson was a choice. Consistently pursuing policy positions designed to appeal to people who will not vote for you - and alienating core supporters - is a choice.
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5/5 PMs with approval ratings of measles isn't just a feature of failed leadership. It's Brexit Britain. There's no money for anything people want and were promised they would have, and no one can blame the people who got us into this mess because they got 52% of the vote (let alone reverse it).
Starmer's reported condition - incredibly unpopular, shorn of authority, probably un-reelectable and yet will stagger on for want of an alternative - is just the new normal of how Britain is governed. It was also true for two-thirds of May's premiership, half of Johnson's and all of Sunak's.
February 6, 2026 at 12:10 PM
5/5 PMs with approval ratings of measles isn't just a feature of failed leadership. It's Brexit Britain. There's no money for anything people want and were promised they would have, and no one can blame the people who got us into this mess because they got 52% of the vote (let alone reverse it).