Frederick H. July 25, 2015 08:08:42
The river boat system proved a winning play for early gamblers The American public seemed to have a recreational love for gambling. Every societal level from the Founding Fathers to common workers took part in gambling. Known in gambling news, were the whole towns created along the Mississippi River that were funded on the foundations […]
Frederick H. July 25, 2015 08:08:41
The beginning of the fight for American Independence was funded by the lottery Gambling in America started a collective culture between two completely different societies. The first being the Native American’s who had their own centuries old gambling culture that was rooted in comradery, tribal pride and overall spirituality. Through various sports including lacrosse, checkers […]
Frederick H. July 25, 2015 08:08:40
Gambling in America had its roots in Native American culture Although gambling already had an earlier beginning in the England, the settlers of the New World were quick to bring their culture to the New World. Many would say the very foundation of the United States of America was based on the gamble of British […]
Frederick H. July 24, 2015 08:19:22
Can Tyson Fury’s need to beat Klitschko rooted in fame or to excite the sport. “I don’t care about those. I don’t care about money. I don’t care about my legacy or going down in history. I just want to smash your old face.” These are the precarious words of heavyweight contender Tyson Fury as […]
Frederick H. July 22, 2015 12:12:47
Tips on how to pick winning fighters and how to make safer wagers. Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) has become a more legitimate sport. Being prominently featured on networks such as Fox, ESPN and NBC, many audiences have greater exposure to these regulated bouts. The U.S. military now officially recognizes the significance of mixed martial arts […]
Frederick H. July 22, 2015 09:45:59
How Mixed Martial Arts gained greater respectability as a sport. The Ancient Greek sport pankration combined striking and grappling was soon adopted by the Romans as an addition to their Greco Roman Wrestling. As more martial arts developed throughout the world, so did the desire for fighters to test their skills with one another. Competitions […]
Frederick H. July 22, 2015 08:01:22
The story of the only player to earn over 30,000 runs in International Cricket. Sachin Tendulkar is the only player to have scored one hundred centuries in International competition. In addition he was the first batsman to score a double century or 200 runs in a One-Day International event. Tendulkar is widely considered the single […]
Frederick H. July 22, 2015 06:49:17
For those who wish to “bone up” on this “bone breaking” sport. Mixed Martial Arts or MMA is a full-contact combat between fighters of various art forms for the purpose of sport. The more modern definition used to today would be a combative sport between two fighters in which striking and grappling are used. We […]
Frederick H. July 22, 2015 03:04:54
Eddie Murphy starred in a fun look at gambling in the 1930’s. Eddie Murphy wrote, directed and starred in “Harlem Nights”, which is a throwback to 1930’s gangster films. The film, costing only USD 30 million, produced USD 60 million in the box office. At the well-known Golden Raspberry Awards, “Harlem Nights” won the “Worst […]
Frederick H. July 21, 2015 03:00:47
Some women who work hard for their money. The world of sports is as popular today as ever. Although at one time, salaries for all athletes were limited, now they are substantial and increasing in some sports. As a result, more athletes are building impressive levels of wealth. Women are also among these athletes. Forbes […]
