South Africa moving forward on internet gambling regulation?
Reports from the Business Day newspaper in South Africa indicate that the Department of Trade and Industry in the South African government has tabled a legislative proposal that aims to regulate the interactive gambling industry in South Africa.
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Interesting gambling facts:
- Riverboat casinos were first legalized in Iowa, then Illinois, followed closely by Missouri, Indiana, Louisiana, and Mississippi.
- 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.
- 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.
- Baccara (Italian) or baccarat (French) both translate to "zero" in English. The importance of this name is found in the tens and face cards, both sharing the zero value.
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