A Compulsive Gambler's Tale
Thursday 9th of September 2010 04:34:39 PM
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| Editor: Re: Gambling does have a downside, (The Times, July 28). Before the opening of the Langley Cascades Casino, I had never been in a casino. I was curious and ventured in there one day. I was a little nervous only because I didnt know how to work a slot machine. I walked around for a while, then I found an empty one right in the corner and sat down and proceeded to put my money in. In a heartbeat, $20 vanished. I was so upset that I had lost 20 bucks (I am the cheapest person when it comes... |
Students Bet On Own Grades, But With Whose Money?
Thursday 9th of September 2010 04:34:39 PM
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| College students are known for hauling home carloads of laundry for Mom, calling Dad to ask for deposits in their bank accounts, and partying. Now they can gamble. From Newser: New Site Lets Students Bet on Their GradesNothing like a little betting to keep Junior's grades up. A new website is taking wagers from American college students who want to bet on their own grades. Just as Las Vegas sports books set odds on sporting events, Ultrinsic will pay top dollar for A's, a little less for the more likely outcome of a B average or better, and so on.... |
On Poker: Federal online gambling legislation clears big hurdle
Thursday 9th of September 2010 04:34:39 PM
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| Maybe there are some teeth in the push for legalization and sensible federal regulation of the Internet gambling industry after all. Sponsored by Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) chairman of the House Financial Services Committee HR 2267 is a bill designed to establish federal oversight of an online gambling industry that currently resides in murky legal waters for U.S. players. It passed overwhelmingly 41-22 via committee vote last week, advancing the legislation to the House floor, where it hopefully will be voted on before the end of the 2010 session. If it gets that far, it will be the... |
Harry Reid Plays the Religion Card Against Sharron Angle
Thursday 9th of September 2010 04:34:39 PM
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| Senator Harry Reid can't play the race card in his race against Sharron Angle. He wouldn't dare play the gender card. So he's playing the only face card he holds -- the religion card -- as he aims to frame Angle as a Christian zealot holding extreme notions about the federal government that put her outside the mainstream of Nevadans. A Las Vegas Review-Journal article written by Laura Myers, entitled "Angle's religious zeal criticized: Reid campaign says opponent's comments show 'holy crusade' against government," recently slapped down the religion card for the Reid Campaign. "U.S. Sen. Harry Reid's campaign criticized... |
(TEXAS) Lottery ticket sales slipping
Thursday 9th of September 2010 04:34:39 PM
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| Lottery ticket sales slipping Officials: Lagging sales won't affect school fund Updated: Saturday, 07 Aug 2010, 9:12 PM CDT Published : Saturday, 07 Aug 2010, 9:11 PM CDT AUSTIN, TX (KXAN) - Lotto Texas ticket sales are slipping. Sales have fallen short of covering the last two dozen jackpots. Lottery officials say the latest jackpot of $21 million at the end of July was $1.2-million more than ticket sales to cover it. That forced Texas Lottery Commission officials to dip into a state lottery account to make up the difference. But they insist that won't impact the school fund that... |




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