Pool players rack ‘em up at Galt House tourney
With diamonds in both ears, his hair slicked back and a pool stick habitually between his fingers, Shawn Michael’s friends call him “Tom Cruise” — after the actor’s “Vincent” in “The Color of Money.” Michael …
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Gambling history facts:
- Casino chips were used in the 18th century as a substitute for money being wagered. Originally, they were pieces of bones, mother of pearl or ivory engraved with the name of the casino and their respective value.
- In Paris, legislation prohibiting playing cards was passed in 1377, and in Italy, playing cards and dice were burned.
- Pathological gambling is recognized as a medical disorder by the American Psychiatric Association and has elements of addiction similar to alcohol and drug addiction.
- Dog racing (a race among greyhounds who chase after a mechanical rabbit) operates in 17 states. Jai-alai (a game similar to handball) is legal in just three: Connecticut, Florida, and Rhode Island.
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