Jeff Haney on the highly unlikely possibility that a Las Vegas sports book might deal a double line
This is a story of a bizarre coincidence that occurred in a Las Vegas sports book over the weekend. After spotting an over/under in an NBA game I liked, I walked up to the counter to bet it.
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Casino gambling 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.
- Video Poker machines were introduced in the 1970s, when an oil embargo had a negative impact on Vegas revenues. The machines were popular enough to spark a recovery in casino business.
- The name blackjack came from an early bet (since discontinued) that paid 10 to 1 if the player got a jack of spades and an ace of spades, both black cards, as the first two cards.
- The most popular forms of illegal games are "numbers", which is essentially a lottery, and betting with bookies, typically sports betting.
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