N.J. senator vows fight for legalized sport betting

A New Jersey senator is vowing to fight to overturn federal law limiting legalized sports gambling.

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Mon, May 19th, 2008

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Interesting gambling facts:

  • In 1978, New Jersey became the second state to legalize casino gambling in an attempt to revitalize the rundown resort area of Atlantic City. The legalization was restricted only to Atlantic City.
  • It was during the 1930's that slot machines began to become very popular across America, and in the late 40's Bugsy Siegel added machines to his Flamingo Hilton hotel in Las Vegas.
  • 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.
  • Bingo as we know it today is a form of lottery and is a direct descendant of Lo Giuoco del Lotto d'Italia - the Italian National Lottery organized in 1530.