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Betting money on a dead horse: Seriously
Mar 11, 2013
Some in Nebraska are pushing for betting machines of 'historical horse races' at thoroughbred race tracks. The machines allow wagering on the outcomes of past races. Critics say they’re basically slot machines and would constitute expanded gambling.
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At Intrade, all bets are off due to financial probe
Mar 11, 2013
Intrade, the online betting site, has shut up shop as it investigates financial irregularities. The Irish based company allowed customers to bet on a wide range of non-sporting events including U.S. elections and the Academy Awards.
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Virtual Vegas: The risks and rewards of online gambling
Feb 22, 2013
As more states consider legalizing online gambling, test your knowledge with our quiz. Plus, what does it take to win online and what should you watch out for? Our wizard of odds provides insight into gambling in the virtual world.
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In Nevada, online gambling poised to go interstate
Feb 22, 2013
Online gambling is poised to go interstate, thanks to a fast-tracked bill in Nevada that Gov. Brian Sandoval (R) signed in to law on Thursday.
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What are the odds? Test your gambling knowledge
Feb 21, 2013
See if you are a high roller or if your luck has run out, with Marketplace's 'What are the odds?' gambling quiz.
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Super Bowl prop bets go beyond the big game to Kobe's score and Beyonce's hair
Jan 25, 2013
You can get odds on more than the score and game play during the Super Bowl. These proposition bets, or prop bets, let you wager on everything from the Super Bowl going into overtime, to Beyonce's hairstyle at halftime.
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Zynga eyes online gambling
Jan 7, 2013
Social gaming company Zynga looks to stage a comeback with real-money gambling, first in Europe and then the U.S.
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Winning $337 Powerball lottery ticket hits Michigan
Aug 16, 2012
Someone who recently visited a gas station in the small Michigan city of Lapeer is about to be very rich. That's where the winning Powerball ticket was sold, and the jackpot is $337 million. So what's up with these huge lottery jackpots recently?
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Romney's spike in followers makes us ask: What is a person?
Aug 8, 2012
A large number "people" on Twitter are just bits of code intent on spamming.
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Australia's carbon tax boosts gambling
Aug 7, 2012
A national emissions tax pushed up some electricity and fuel prices so low-income Australians get a rebate check. Many, however, use it to gamble.
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