Ultimate Bet Pro Phil Hellmuth Goes Head-to-Head With Cell Phone Users

With the tech world still abuzz after the launch of the iPhone three weeks ago, a new mobile phone application is set to steal Apple’s thunder. UltimateBet pro Phil Hellmuth today announced the launch of Texas Hold’em 2007 with Phil Hellmuth, a f

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Wed, July 25th, 2007

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  • In Paris, legislation prohibiting playing cards was passed in 1377, and in Italy, playing cards and dice were burned.
  • Massachusetts decriminalized bingo in 1931 in an attempt to help churches and charitable organizations raise money. Bingo was legal in 11 states by the 1950s, usually only for charity purposes.
  • 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.
  • Charles Fey invented the first slot machine way back in 1895. He went on to perfect his initial innovation in 1907, when he teamed with Mills Novelty Company who manufactured the "Mills Liberty Bell".