Dr. Z’s Forecast: Watch for Traps

Yes, Miami-Pittsburgh is a stirring kickoff for the 2006 season, and the Colts versus the Giants offers the Manning Family Drama, and the Terrell Owens Show opens in Jacksonville, and all the rest of the carnival. But there are other games that are just as intriguing. This isn’t a gambling column, but never have I seen one weekend in which so many traps have been laid for your faithful forecaster

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Tue, September 5th, 2006

Related Gambling News:

Casino gambling information:

  • 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 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.
  • 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.
  • Horse racing is the best known and widespread parimutuel betting event. Horse racing is the only form of partimutuel wagering legal in California.