Defense for ex-Nugget lawyer points to gambling addiction
Richard Davenport, the former lawyer for John Ascuaga’s Nugget who pleaded guilty to embezzling $3 million over 15 years, suffered from a gambling addiction that took him to the brink of suicide and left him with no wife, no assets, but in deep remorse, his lawyer said Tuesday.
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Gambling casinos history:
- 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.
- Lotteries, along with their close derivative bingo, are the most popular kinds of gambling. The popularity of lottery games is not limited to state-run lotteries. Indian tribes run lotteries and illegal lotteries still exist.
- Catholics were found to be more likely to gamble than Protestants and other religious groups. Catholics were also found to be less likely to disapprove of gambling than other religious groups.
- The MGM Grand, situated on the a Las Vegas strip has come up with a brand new slogan to promote the casino, "Think of all the New Year's resolutions you'll break." Some say it might even rival the famous Las Vegas catchphrase, "What happens here, stays here."
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