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These contests have a limited number of “seats” and as soon as all of them are taken, the spinning ‘n #WinningTime race can begin. In contrast to the scheduled events, Sit and Go counterparts do not have a pre-set starting time, so sometimes players have to wait for that
pampling.com/comunidad/blog… One of the most competitive forms of casino events, it consists of several stages where the lowest placed participants are eliminated at the end of every stage while others can advance to the next level. The winner is decided in the final round.
getfoureyes.com/s/csa54/ Based on the similar idea as the Survivor type, One-shot competitions are even more challenging and vying. Punters have only one chance to show their mastery and hopefully, move onto the next stage, making their way towards the main prize.
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At a time when HIV was still seen as a death sentence, @MagicJohnson shocked the world by announcing he was infected. But the bigger shock may have been what happened next. latimes.com/entertainment-…
In Episode 9 of “Binge Sesh,” hosts Matt Brennan (@thefilmgoer) and Kareem Maddox (@ma99ox) explore the opening moment from @HBO's “Winning Time”: Magic Johnson’s 1991 diagnosis with HIV. latimes.com/entertainment-… Image
With help from experts and Johnson’s fans, we reflect on the announcement’s seismic impact and how it changed the face of the disease at the height of the AIDS crisis. latimes.com/entertainment-…
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Jerry West's vow to take @HBO “all the way to the Supreme Court” over his portrayal in #winningtime seemed a stretch.

As a public figure suing for defamation, his case could seem implausible — but legal experts aren’t so sure. latimes.com/sports/lakers/…
Viewers might understand dialogue isn't real, but broader character aspects are different.

“If somebody is ID'd as a real person and portrayed as having certain traits, the [audience] might assume that is so. Does he throw tantrums? Does he swear a lot?” latimes.com/sports/lakers/…
“The series made [the Lakers] look like cartoon characters,” West told former @latimessports editor Bill Dwyre. “They belittled something good. If I have to I will take this all the way to the Supreme Court.” latimes.com/sports/story/2…
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The Laker Girls. The Forum Club. Celebrities sitting courtside. The beating heart of Showtime-era Los Angeles was the “Fabulous Forum.”

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Are you watching #WinningTimeHBO? Catch up on our companion podcast, "Binge Sesh," where we take you behind the scenes of the real-life stories that inspired the show. link.chtbl.com/binge-sesh?sid…
In episode 5, Solomon Hughes, who plays Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in #WinningTime, helps tell the true story of the most misunderstood player in Lakers history. latimes.com/entertainment-…
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Catching up on HBO's #WinningTime? Check out our episode-by-episode guide. latimes.com/entertainment-…
#WinningTime is based on Jeff Pearlman’s seminal book on the Showtime Lakers. But it makes some key changes 👀 latimes.com/sports/lakers/…
Take a look inside the show's nationwide search for the two actors to portray Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
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Watching @HBO's #WinningTime?

Catch up on our companion podcast, "Binge Sesh" bringing you a behind-the-scenes look at the real-life stories behind the Lakers drama. link.chtbl.com/binge-sesh?sid…
In last night's episode, we examine the backstories of four key players, each of whom served as head coach of the Lakers in the four years at the start of the Showtime era: Jerry West, Jack McKinney, Paul Westhead and Pat Riley. latimes.com/entertainment-…
Every great story needs a villain — and for the Los Angeles Lakers, the biggest bad of all has always been the Boston Celtics.

Episode 2 breaks down the most storied rivalry in NBA history. latimes.com/entertainment-…
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It’s Boston vs. LA in this week’s episode of “Binge Sesh,” the @latimes’ new companion podcast about #WinningTimeHBO.

In Episode 2, we look at the psychology of sports rivalries and why Bird-Magic and Lakers-Celtics meant something off the court too. latimes.com/entertainment-…
Where did the "Beat LA" chant come from?

“It started at a game LA didn’t play.” @BillPlaschke joins "Binge Sesh" to talk about its origins. #WinningTime

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Celtics legend Red Auerbach helped cement the #Lakers-#Celtics rivalry. In "Winning Time," he's depicted as arrogant and aggressive.

There's another side to his legacy.

Check out Episode 2 of "Binge Sesh" for more. latimes.com/entertainment-…
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It’s Boston vs. LA in this week’s episode of “Binge Sesh,” the @latimes’ new podcast about HBO’s “Winning Time.”

In Episode 2, we look at the psychology of sports rivalries and why Lakers-Celtics and Bird-Magic meant something off the court too. latimes.com/entertainment-…
"I think what drove the rivalry between (@MagicJohnson and Larry Bird) is really the similarity between the two of them. I think that's where the competitiveness between the two of them came from." latimes.com/entertainment-…
The @latimes is bringing you the true stories behind HBO's "Winning Time" and the Lakers dynasty.

Join us for “Binge Sesh,” the @latimes’ new podcast, for stories from the locker room, the soundstage and The Times archives that explore the "Showtime" era.
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Here's the true story of Magic Johnson and Jerry Buss behind HBO's #WinningTime.

Listen to Episode 1 of “Binge Sesh,” the @latimes’ new companion podcast, to hear how a generational talent and a born salesman came together to create the modern NBA. latimes.com/entertainment-…
Subscribe to “Binge Sesh” for more stories from the locker room, soundstage and The Times archives that explore the “Showtime” Lakers era:

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"(Jerry Buss) wasn't your traditional owner. He was the first NBA owner to see this not as a basketball business, but an entertainment business.

"From the very beginning of meeting @MagicJohnson, this guy was an entertainer."

Listen to Episode 1: latimes.com/entertainment-…
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As you have probably already guessed, this brand new creation of Play’ n Go is a Christmas edition of popular Moon Princess. Based on the same 5x5 grid as its predecessor, this online slot boasts a greater #WinningTime potential, letting players take home up to 15,000x bet,
mifare.net/support/forum/… range between $0.20 and $100. Embarking on the journey into the realm of the Christmas Kingdom can bring up to 150 free spins, wherein players can choose one of the three options, depending on whether they prefer a bigger number of spins with a lower
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