West Memphis expands gambling laws

West Memphis voters decided last week to expand the city’s gambling opportunities to include what are called “electronic games of skill.” Games of chance, like slot machines, are illegal in Arkansas, as well as …

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Fri, November 11th, 2005

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  • Baccara (Italian) or baccarat (French) both translate to "zero" in English. The importance of this name is found in the tens and face cards, both sharing the zero value.
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  • Men and women tend to have different preferences in their gambling. Men are more likely to gamble in games such as blackjack and lotteries and women are more likely to engage in bingo and raffles.