The entrance glows like promise. Inside, autonomy appears unlimited—machines blinking, chips clicking, drinks flowing. But every interface conceals calibration. Behind every roulette spin lies statistical manipulation. Choice is simulated. Whether you choose poker or slots, the structure remains. Bizzo doesn’t offer liberty; it scripts desire, recycles decision, embeds prediction into each gesture. The game is… Continue reading False agency and the theatre of autonomy
Month: December 2024
Making Money with Online Poker: Tax Responsibility
At the end of October 2012, the Cologne Tax Court ruled that poker players must pay income tax on the winnings they make in poker tournaments. This was a dark day for poker players because until that date, poker was a game of chance, like the lottery, and was therefore considered tax-free. However, this only… Continue reading Making Money with Online Poker: Tax Responsibility