Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson was a very remarkable man who started learning very early in life and never stopped. At 5, began studying under his cousin’s tutor. At 9, studied Latin, Greek and French. At 14, studied classical literature and additional languages….
Video: Maryland casinos accused of “bait and switch”
I think this is a good precedent. Finally we are moving away from more slots to table games. I don’t think this trend has been seen for some time. Of course, with a 67% tax rate, I’m certain that a…
How Billy Walters became sports’ most successful and controversial bettor
Fascinating story of one of the best sports bettors around. Full story on ESPN http://espn.go.com/espn/feature/story/_/id/12280555/how-billy-walters-became-sports-most-successful-controversial-bettor Replies: Posted by: getagrip on February 7, 2015, 7:51 pm Thanks Pit Boss! Interesting article. Didn’t know anything about this guy—not even his name, but…
Caesars new CEO to earn $1.8 million, eligible for bonus (updated)
Howard Stutz, Las Vegas Review-Journal · February 5, 2015 at 4:53 pm Bookmark and Share Caesars Entertainment’s new chief executive will earn $1.8 million a year in salary, according a filing Thursday with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Mark Frissora,…
Tiger Woods’s Bogeys Mean Major Profits for Vegas Sports Books
Eben Novy-Williams, Bloomberg · February 6, 2015 at 12:00 am Bookmark and Share The most-supported golfer in both the number of bets laid and the total value of wagers, Woods’s failure to win a U.S. PGA Tour title since August…
Time has come to legalize gambling in America
It is always dangerous to mix sports and politics but sometimes the two can run into one another. Lee County, like many in our country has some needs and budget constraints. How can one raise revenue without hurting business, the…
Rob Manfred says MLB could support legalized gambling
New commissioner Rob Manfred says he would be open to Major League Baseball considering a new approach to legalized gambling. Echoing statements that NBA commissioner Adam Silver made recently, Manfred told ESPN’s Outside the Lines on Thursday that, "It’s important…
Rob Manfred says MLB could support legalized gambling
New commissioner Rob Manfred says he would be open to Major League Baseball considering a new approach to legalized gambling. Echoing statements that NBA commissioner Adam Silver made recently, Manfred told ESPN’s Outside the Lines on Thursday that, "It’s important…
China Clamps Down on Foreign Casinos Wooing Chinese Gamblers
Stephanie Wong and Billy Chan, Bloomberg · February 6, 2015 at 4:15 am Bookmark and Share (Bloomberg) — China is starting a crackdown to stop foreign casinos from luring its citizens to gamble overseas, as the government extends its campaign…
Practice data
Below are some practice data. Your various valued comments are solicited and will be appreciated. Firstly, (a) The hardway set is used, with 5’s on top, 4’s facing, 1’s to the right and 6’s to the left. No warm-up before…