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| State gambling revenue down |
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois’ riverboat casino tax revenue slumped drastically during the budget year that ended June 30 according to a new report from the legislature’s Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability. The eye-opening report reveals that tax revenues dropped from $685 million to $564 million.
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| Horse Racing Getting More than $270M from Gambling Money |
Yesterday state officials in Philadelphia revealed that the state’s horse racing industry earned $273, 186, 501 from slot revenues. The revelation was made to the House Gaming Oversight Committee and the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee.
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| McCain’s gambling ties being questioned by |
The New York Times recently ran a huge investigative report about John McCain and his ties to casino gambling. Now the Democratic National Committee is capitalizing on the situation by releasing a new web video that shines the spotlight on the report and questions what McCain’s ties to the gambling world truly are. |
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An Introduction to Soccer
- By Phillip Brown
- Published 07/8/2008
- Football Articles (Soccer)
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This article introduces new betters to one of the most popular sports in the world, soccer. Soccer (or football as many people know it) is a world renowned sport that is played and loved in almost every country on the planet.
Betting on the sport is great fun as games often result with one clear winner and one loser based on the teams overall performance and skill. This article introduces how the game is played and some basic tips to understanding it so better so you can place more informed bets in the future.
An Introduction to Rugby
- By Phillip Brown
- Published 06/17/2008
- World Sports Articles
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This article acts as a basic introduction to the sport of rugby. Just like every sport rugby has many variations and if you wish to look into further you will find that each one has its own unique quirks. This particular article attempts to give an overview of the sport and rules in general.
An Introduction to Cricket
- By Phillip Brown
- Published 06/5/2008
- World Sports Articles
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This article is an
introduction to the sport of cricket. It goes over all the basic rules and terminology
that you need to know for betting on the sport successfully. Expand your
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An Introduction to Baseball
- By Phillip Brown
- Published 08/19/2008
- World Sports Articles
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This article is an introduction to the sport of baseball, an American favorite and one of the most famous sports in the world. After reading the article you should have a solid knowledge of the games fundamentals and be able to accurately weight up dies in match it pick the winning team in your next bet.
An Introduction to Tennis
- By Phillip Brown
- Published 06/9/2008
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This article is an introduction to the sport of tennis. It discusses how the game is played and runs through some of the key terminology. It is designed to help fill in the gaps in your knowledge and aid you in placing bets on future matches.
An Introduction to American Football
- By Phillip Brown
- Published 06/6/2008
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This article discusses the rules and basic game play of American Football. It has been designed as an introduction to the sport for people who are not familiar with how it works or want to know more about the rules and style of play. The article aims to give a comprehensive overview so that you can make more accurate and informed decisions when betting on the sport in the future.
The Thrill of a Casino
- By Frank Woodford
- Published 05/23/2008
- Casino Articles
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This article is a basic introduction to casinos and explains why they have been so popular for so many years. It briefly explores the origins of casinos as well as looking at what they have become today with both their online and Vegas strip alternatives.
When Should You Go All In?
- By Cindy Griffin
- Published 04/28/2008
- Poker Articles
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With the advancement in technology and Texas Hold’em poker tournaments becoming popular on cable TV, more and more people are willing to try their luck. From fraternal organizations to country clubs, little Texas Hold’em tournaments are being put together by people. In case you are new to this game or just a kitchen table poker player interested in getting successful at the Hold’em game, there are few things you out to know before starting playing in a real card room.
How to Get Respected in Poker
- By Cindy Griffin
- Published 04/28/2008
- Poker Articles
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This article is tailored towards more experienced players. It aims to encourage fair play and sportsmanship in the world of online poker in order to build a reputation as not only a good player, but a respected player.
How are Stereotypes Involved in Poker?
- By Phillip Brown
- Published 04/28/2008
- Poker Articles
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There are several variables attached to a game of poker. Players keep moving in and out of a game, losing or winning results in personality changes, cards run hot or cold, time constraints, drinking, bank rolls going up and down are some of the factors that can impact a single poker hand.
Why Is Poker So Popular
- By Frank Woodford
- Published 04/28/2008
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Poker is a very old game, and has been around for about two centuries. However, the game has become hugely popular in last 15 years or so, and now many new players and even amateurs are taking to playing poker professionally. This trend is being witnessed in UK, but more so in the US. What are the reasons that have led to poker being so popular among the masses, and led it to enter the drawing room of countless Americans?