Sunday NFL Pregame Buzz - 12/3

Team insiders told us “not to get too excited” about last weekend’s 31-point offensive explosion by Minnesota against Arizona last weekend. Before that performance, the Vikings had four horrible offensive…

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Sun, December 3rd, 2006

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Gambling history facts:

  • Pathological gambling is recognized as a medical disorder by the American Psychiatric Association and has elements of addiction similar to alcohol and drug addiction.
  • 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.
  • In 1857, Prince Charles III of Monaco decided to introduce gambling to his Mediterranean principality to boost its finances.
  • 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.