Shooting of bingo jackpot winner nets 20 years

STUART — A woman who hatched a plan that ended with the almost fatal shooting of a $6,000 bingo jackpot winner has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.

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Sat, December 3rd, 2005

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  • As early as 1420, lotteries were used in Europe for public works. High-value commodities such as land and art were often sold through lotteries.
  • Massachusetts decriminalized bingo in 1931 in an attempt to help churches and charitable organizations raise money. Bingo was legal in 11 states by the 1950s, usually only for charity purposes.
  • Gaming is now the States' favorite pastime. More individuals gamble than the combined total of those attending movies, sports, music events, theme parks and live entertainment.
  • In 1911 US legislation prohibited stud poker but ruled that draw poker was a game of skill and therefore was not illegal.