Handicapping the American League After One Month

Though far from perfect, first month success is statistically collaralted to success over the course of the MLB season. Boston, Indians, and Angels are leading their divisions, and I overview…

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Sat, May 5th, 2007

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Interesting gambling facts:

  • Lotteries were brought to America in the 1800s by the thousands of Chinese immigrants who worked in the mines and on the railroads.
  • 1946: Two famous landmarks open: Bugsy Siegel's Flamingo, and the Golden Nugget. Nevada levies its first gaming tax.
    1949: Benny Binion sets up a high-stakes poker game at his Horseshoe casino between Nick "The Greek" Dandalos and Johnny Moss. It turns into an epic five-month poker match, laying the foundations for the World Series of Poker.
  • Pathological gambling is recognized as a medical disorder by the American Psychiatric Association and has elements of addiction similar to alcohol and drug addiction.
  • The most popular form of charitable gambling is bingo. In California, bingo is the only charitable game that is legal.