2 men get probation in Washington Co. gambling ring

Two men have been sentenced to probation for conspiring to run and illegal gambling ring and launder money around Washington County.

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Mon, June 16th, 2008

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  • In 1911, the state of California ruled that "draw" poker was a skill, and thus could not be banned under existing anti-gambling laws. However, "Stud" poker was still considered illegal at the time.
  • Pathological gambling is recognized as a medical disorder by the American Psychiatric Association and has elements of addiction similar to alcohol and drug addiction.
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