Author: Rhys Gregory

Behavioral finance is a field of study that examines how psychological factors influence financial decisions and market outcomes. The allure of casinos, particularly the game of roulette, provides an interesting context for exploring the interplay between psychology and wealth.  This article delves into the psychological aspects of wealth and the role of behavioral finance in the casino environment, focusing on roulette as a case study.  By understanding the cognitive biases, decision-making processes, and emotional responses that individuals experience at the casino, we can gain insights into the complex relationship between psychology, wealth, and gambling behavior. The Gambler’s Fallacy and Illusion…

More Swansea visitor accommodation businesses are benefitting from funding to improve their facilities. As this year’s summer season progresses Swansea Council has revealed the businesses which benefitted from phase two of its Tourism Support Fund (TSF). Schemes range from the installation of accessible wet rooms to the fitting of electrical vehicle charging points. The funding – part of the council’s £25m post-pandemic economic recovery fund – was among a package of measures aimed at supporting the tourism sector. Under this support package, small accommodation operators in rural areas were able apply for TSF grant funding of up to £8,000 to…

Merthyr-born producer, actor, and filmmaker Jonny Owen has received an honorary degree from Swansea University. Owen, 52, was made a Doctor of Letters in front of hundreds of students graduating from the university’s Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences on Thursday 27 July. Jonny graduated with a BA in History from Swansea University in 1999 and embarked on his acting career while still a student. He later went on to appear in some of the UK’s biggest TV shows, including Shameless, Torchwood, Murphy’s Law, and My Family. In 2006, Jonny was awarded a BAFTA Cymru for his documentary on the…

Visitors and locals alike are nestling down to enjoy a cuppa and a chat at Aberystwyth hotspots, thanks to a young entrepreneur selling mugs of home-made masala chai from a bike. 24-year-old Sally Pierse launched The Chai Bike in April 2023 with the help of Big Ideas Wales, after discovering that the comforting and community yielding powers of tea aren’t limited to a traditional builder’s brew. Sally first discovered chai while on a trip to India as part of a BA Philosophy degree at the University of York. Alongside attending academic lectures on women’s rights and Ghandi, Sally was invited…

Officers carried out a series of warrants in Ely, Canton, Fairwater, Rumney and Gabalfa, as part of an investigation into the supply of crack cocaine and heroin. Also seized were four cars including a Mercedes A180 and BMW X2, under the Proceeds of Crime Act and weapons, including a Taser. Addresses searched on Friday, July 14 were in Heol Poyston and Cwrt Yr Ala Road in Ely, two properties in Cowbridge Road West, and flats in Ash Place in Fairwater, Hazelwood Drive in Rumney and Lydstep Flats, Gabalfa. Inspector Ben Davies, from South Wales Police, said: “Class A drug supply…

A Swansea Olympian is backing plans for a new generation of top-class skateboarding and BMX facilities in the city. Swansea Council has set aside more than £1m for new and improved facilities to help cater for the growing popularity of the sports. James Jones, who was part of Great Britain’s freestyle BMX team at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, has welcomed the move. The 29-year-old, who’s originally from the Sandfields area of Swansea, said: “BMX and skateboarding are already hugely popular, but they’re only going to get more popular in Swansea and elsewhere in the coming years, with both sports now…

The Maindee on Chepstow Road is set to reopen on the 9th August after a major investment of £215,000. The pub is part of Proper Pubs, the community wet-led operator division of Admiral Taverns, which has more than 175 pubs across England, Scotland and Wales. Behind the bar is community hero and passionate operator, Emma Lewis, who is a resident of the surrounding area and has been the manager of the Maindee for several years. Emma will be running the Maindee alongside a supportive team which includes her partner, John, with the aim of creating a family-friendly environment. The combination…

HOMEBUYERS will be welcomed to a new sales centre at Anwyl’s Parc Bodafon development in Llandudno on Saturday, August 5. The housebuilder is opening its doors on site for the first time, with interested purchasers urged to book an appointment with the sales team. The first wave of homes at Parc Bodafon is now on sale, many of which will boast fabulous views over the coastline and towards the Little Orme. Graeme Gibb, sales director for Anwyl Homes Cheshire and North Wales, said: “This is the first chance homebuyers will have to visit the development and see for themselves what…

BSR Energy has challenged the decision by the Welsh Minister not to grant planning consent to the Rush Wall Solar Park. The Minister’s decision was announced in June 2023, despite the project having been recommended for approval in the Inspector’s Report. Sited on land near the village of Redwick, near Newport, South Wales, the 75MW (megawatt) Rush Wall Solar Park would produce enough clean renewable electricity to power 18,755 homes per year, providing an annual saving of 16,611 tonnes of CO2 emissions. Both the Inspector and the Minister acknowledged that, if brought forward, the approximately 85 hectare scheme would enhance…

A community club in Ogmore Vale is toasting the future after a steady stream of funding has allowed it to make necessary building adjustments that will allow it to continue to throw its doors open. Ogmore Vale Non Political Club has been a community hub for more than 200 years, but with changing regulations it needed to adapt quickly to ensure it could still play host to the multitude of offerings all year round. Long-standing committee member, Anne Strang, explains: “Our building is old and with age comes the need to make large investments to ensure it complies with all…