MNF: Seattle at Philly

The Seahawks know they have to beat the defending NFC champs to be the champs as they travel to Philadelphia for this meeting between teacher and pupil. Eagles head coach Andy Reid served as an assistant coach under Seattle’s Mike…

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Mon, December 5th, 2005

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Gambling history facts:

  • The introduction of the single zero wheel (with better odds for the player) resulted in the demise of the double zero wheels in Europe and has become known as the "French Wheel" in roulette history.
  • The first World Series of Poker was held in downtown Las Vegas at the Horseshoe Casino back in 1970. Then owner of the Horseshoe Jack Binion, hosted the very first one and has agreed to host upcoming World Series of Poker Tournament Circuit. Jack Binion said that is purely honorary and plans on doing other types deals and events in the future.
  • It was during the 1930's that slot machines began to become very popular across America, and in the late 40's Bugsy Siegel added machines to his Flamingo Hilton hotel in Las Vegas.
  • The current wave of legal lotteries started in New Hampshire, spread to other North-Eastern states, and then across the nation.