Casino Player September 2022

A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO WORKING THE BOOKS

G iven the opportunity, people will bet on just about anything, at any time. In the 15th century, we saw the rise of poker (known back then as “poque”), followed shortly thereafter by the birth of bingo. A century or so later, explorers and settlers were known to cast off their worries about surviving in the harsh, untamed land that would someday be called America in favor of a couple hours of cock fighting or bare-knuckle pugilism. The 19th century saw horse racing as the event of choice, fol lowed shortly thereafter by the growth of games like baseball. And in the 21st century, sports betting has grown even more to include everything from traditional sports like football and basketball to politics, popular television, and even the exploration of space. Sports Betting Explained

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