Voter support of casino gambling unclear
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A large majority of Kentucky residents want a chance to vote on whether casino gambling should be legalized in the state, but support for casinos is not so clear, according to a new poll.
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Gambling history facts:
- The most popular form of charitable gambling is bingo. In California, bingo is the only charitable game that is legal.
- Parimutuel wagering refers to the type of gambling where the total prize pool is based upon the amount of money wagered. The more money gambled, the bigger the prize.
- Playing cards are believed to have been invented in China and/or India sometime around 900 A.D. The Chinese are thought to have originated card games when they began shuffling paper money (another Chinese invention) into various combinations.
- 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.
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