Gambling
Gambling is a form of risk-taking that may be defined as risking (betting or wagering) something of monetary value on the unknown outcome of an event in order to gain possessions, such as a p...
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Gambling
GAMBLING. The religious significance of gambling is, in effect, twofold. Many religious traditions, especially the great religions, in their works of legislation and codification, promote as ...
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Gambling
From TV programs such as Wheel of Fortune to daily point spreads in newspaper sports pages, the gambling spirit is everywhere in American life. Casinos have spread beyond tawdry, out-of-the-w...
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In 1995, Texas proposed a referendum for the legalization of casino gambling.
However, perhaps due to Texas' extreme conservatism, many Texans opposed the idea. Since then, other states have joine...
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History of Legalized Gambling and the Effects
Is legalized gambling good or bad? It depends on one's viewpoint towards the issue. Those who view it to be bad for the society suggest many reasons w...
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A gambling industry group argued in federal court Wednesday that a new federal law against transmitting online bets outside the United States violates people's right to gamble in the privacy of the...
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The virtual world "Second Life" has banned gambling, a cautious legal maneuver that could dent revenue and spark anger among fans.Although "Second Life" is home to large corporations such as Toyota...
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The virtual world "Second Life" has banned gambling, a cautious legal maneuver that could dent revenue and spark anger among fans.Although "Second Life" is home to large corporations such as Toyota...
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Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton disagree on gambling, and it’s affecting the race in Nevada. [LA Times]
Healthcare associations are coming out against Eliot Spitzer’s funding cuts, ...
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The ban on Internet gambling enacted last fall would be overturned under legislation proposed Thursday by a senior House Democrat, but the bill faces long odds in Congress.Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass...
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Democratic head of the
House Judiciary Committee voiced frustration on Wednesday about
what he said are disparities in the enforcement of U.S.
Internet gambling laws. Ch...
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The three largest Internet companies have agreed to pay a combined $31.5 million to settle federal civil allegations they took ads for illegal gambling, the U.S. Attorney for eastern Missouri said ...
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Harrah's Entertainment pitched a proposed Rhode Island casino to college students as a place "to have fun when they're taking a break from studying."In Connecticut, home to two of the world's large...
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