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The Benefits and Costs of Gambling

Gambling is an activity in which people wager something of value on a random event, with the expectation that they will win something else of value. It is a common recreational activity and an important source of income for many people. However, gambling can have negative effects on the gambler, their significant others, and society […]

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The Basics of Poker

Poker is a card game that is played with a group of players. It is a game of chance, but also requires skill and psychology. The game is often seen in glitzy casinos and seedy gambling dens, but it has become more organized as the World Series of Poker was developed to be the organizing […]

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What is the Lottery?

The lottery is a popular game where numbers are drawn at random to determine winners of prizes. Prizes may be money or goods. In the early 18th century, colonial America had a number of lotteries to raise money for private and public projects. These included roads, canals, churches, colleges, and fortifications during the French and […]