Anonymous CardPlayer Rep Rips WSOP + Bluff, Reports ThePokerBiz.com

Contact Site Search In response to its post on the pending announcement of the Harrahs-Bluff Magazine WSOP deal , new kid on the poker news block, ThePokerBiz.com , received a caustic comment from someone …
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Fri, March 16th, 2007

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Gambling history facts:

  • In Paris, legislation prohibiting playing cards was passed in 1377, and in Italy, playing cards and dice were burned.
  • 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.
  • Men and women tend to have different preferences in their gambling. Men are more likely to gamble in games such as blackjack and lotteries and women are more likely to engage in bingo and raffles.
  • Gaming is now the States' favorite pastime. More individuals gamble than the combined total of those attending movies, sports, music events, theme parks and live entertainment.