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Gambling Horoscope This Week: 28 October – 3 November, 2019

Amanda McWallace October 28, 2019 16:11:21

We take a glance at what the heavens have in store for you in the run up to Halloween with our weekly horoscopes.

A History of Gambling in America (part8)

Frederick H. July 26, 2015 08:08:47

The point spread would revolutionize sports betting The turn of the century was gambling move to two primary areas. The first being the horse track, which had a “rollercoaster” existence until Great Depression. The Federal Government in need of funding, quickly sought to re-instill horse racing. Soon 12 states authorized horse racing. In addition, the […]

A History of Gambling in America (part7)

Frederick H. July 26, 2015 08:08:46

Bookmaking became the vehicle by which all gambling was made possible After the Civil War, US gambling laws increased to limit people from participating in what was called the “evils of society.” In that time however, peoples grip on their gambling addiction didn’t decrease. Many underground venues told hold. In the public eye the horse […]

Why Sports Betting is Bound to Be Legal in America Soon

December 2, 2014 13:46:25

American gambling laws have heavily restricted sports betting since 1992, but that looks like it will change sooner rather than later. American laws and social norms represent a messy hodgepodge of excessive libertarianism and repressive puritanism. In few (if any) places on Earth do people have the freedom to do so much, yet seemingly always […]

4 Things Nucky Thompson the Emperor of Atlantic City Can Teach You About Playing Poker

May 23, 2014 14:27:45

Nucky Tompson of Boardwalk Empire is not only one of best characters on TV these days; he’s also a brilliant poker player. Here’s a few things you can learn from him. Boardwalk Empire’s Eunuch “Nucky” Thompson is one of the most compelling characters to appear on television in recent memory. He’s been called everything from […]