Coaches vs. Cancer: Team reports

Why wait until March to start betting college basketball? The Big Dance might get all the hype, but the real value is found in the early season when teams are test-driving their retooled rosters and the books are blindly setting the spreads….

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Mon, November 14th, 2005

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Gambling history facts:

  • The word Casino originally meant a public hall for music and dancing. By the second half of the 19th century, the term essentially meant a collection of gaming or gambling rooms. The classic example of a casino, is the casino at Monte-Carlo, which was opened in 1861.
  • A nationwide survey by the U.S. Travel Industry Association found that 38% of all U.S. residents have been to Las Vegas in their lifetime. The average length of visitors' stay in Las Vegas was almost 4 days (3.7).
  • Poker is derived from the Persian game of "as nar" and was probably based on the dice game "tali", which was played by the Romans.
  • When traveling to Las Vegas be sure to check out some of the incredible scenery outside of the city. Lake Mead is about 45 minutes away from the city and is a beautiful place to cool off. When things get really hot, give Mount Charleston a try. It\'s approximately 30 degrees cooler. Red Rock Canyon is only a 30 drive. There is also the stunning Valley of Fire which is 1 hour away from Las Vegas.