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Horse Racing Art Auction

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Shawnee

Auction action is a lot like gambling; you pick a winner and go up against others who want to win. Only this time, you’re the one who pays instead of getting paid. Unless you decide to resell the object. Art … Continue reading →

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Sarah Phillips: The Games People Play

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Shawnee

I’m not a professional or big time gambler; I’m just a girl who likes to play games, sometimes making them more interesting with bets, and betting on things I think I know something about. It’s all in fun, never risking … Continue reading →

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What Are Our Odds, Really?

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Shawnee

In Scrap The Lotto, David Sirota advocates for leaving the lottery behind because lottery mania has become an obsession. Sirota writes about Americans confusing a lottery with a financial investment; how in desperate times many tend to believe in, or … Continue reading →

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Who Are You Betting Will Win Dancing With the Stars Season 14?

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Shawnee

Dancing With The Stars begins it’s 14th season tonight — and I’ll surely be watching! Sight unseen, these are the odds Dancing With The Stars cast members for Season 14: William Levy — 4/1 Jaleel White — 9/2 Donald Driver … Continue reading →

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Global Gambling News

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Shawnee

Global gambling revenue grew to a record $419 billion last year, according to Global Betting & Gaming Consultants (GBGC). Revenue rose 5.6% from $397 billion in 2010 and is forecast to reach $448 billion this year. However, all that glitters … Continue reading →

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Sexism In Casinos Explained?

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Shawnee Rivers

Connecting our love of fashion and the “girls aren’t good a math” issue… BUST Magazine covers the news that a new report says girls feels they must choose between femininity and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM): By analyzing institutional … Continue reading →

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Girls, There’s Online Gaming At HSN!

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Shawnee

The HSN Arcade mixes gaming with fashion, contests with shopping, for what’s sure to be a female frenzy of fun. The 25 games include BlackJack, Video Poker, Solitaire, Crossword Puzzles, Word Search, Mahjongg, Dimensions, Sudoku, and Treasure Hunt — along … Continue reading →

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Truths About Online Poker

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Shawnee Rivers

An interesting article at The Washington Times offering proper perspective on the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA), which prohibits credit-processing companies from transferring payments related to “unlawful Internet gambling,” which the act vaguely defines as “any game subject to … Continue reading →

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