A rules reference with a magazine's voice

Why this site exists

Most writing about casino games falls into two camps: dense probability papers, or promotional content dressed up as advice. Make Life A Game sits between them. We write rules explainers and odds breakdowns for curious beginners — the kind of thing you'd want a knowledgeable friend to tell you before your first session.

How we write

• Odds figures come from the standard published maths for each game and rule set.
• We state clearly when a rule variation changes the numbers, because it usually does.
• We never publish winning systems, tips, predictions, or guaranteed outcomes.
• Articles are dated and updated, so you can see how current the information is.

What we are not

We are not a casino and not an affiliate. There is no real-money play here, no deposits, no wallets, and no accounts. Everything on the site is published for educational purposes, and it is intended for adults of legal gambling age in their own jurisdiction.

Our editor

Dana Reyes, Games editor. Dana has spent a decade writing rules explainers and probability breakdowns for beginners. She learned craps standing at a table with a printed cheat sheet and has been translating game maths into plain English ever since.

Questions or corrections? Get in touch, or read our responsible gaming guidance.