Mansion’s $250,000 Added Tournament Series: Daily dollars throughout December to fill players’ pockets

Mansion Online fuels the festive spirit throughout the month of December with added dollars and extra value with the launch of our $250,000 Added Tournament Series. Mansion Poker is cranking up the holiday cheer with a generous boost of $250,000 a

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Tue, November 28th, 2006

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  • In Cuba, during the 1950's, the blackjack shoe was first introduced. The dealers in Cuba handled the cards really well and management thought that the dealers may be being a little too good to their friends. So, to curb their suspicions, management decided to use a "dealing box" which is currently known as a shoe.
  • Pathological gambling is recognized as a medical disorder by the American Psychiatric Association and has elements of addiction similar to alcohol and drug addiction.