Son-In-Law Of Former Mayor Sentenced For Role In Gambling Ring

A son-in-law of former Philadelphia Mayor Frank Rizzo was sentenced on Monday to house arrest and probation in connection with a multimillion-dollar sports gambling ring.

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Tue, May 1st, 2007

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  • Lotteries Have Been Prominent Throughout History. Ancient India, China, Greece, and Japan all had lotteries. The emperor Nero had lotteries for prizes at parties.
  • Riverboat Gaming Has Captured 20% of the Casino Market Share. Mississippi now has more gambling square footage than Atlantic City.
  • 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.
  • In 1911, the state of California ruled that "draw" poker was a skill, and thus could not be banned under existing anti-gambling laws. However, "Stud" poker was still considered illegal at the time.