Did You Know?
Gambling has been known for already several centuries and underwent numerous changes and modifications. Thus there are many facts and stories that came from various civilizations and eras or are of the modern origin. Some of them state:
1. It is thought that Roulette was created by the famous French scientist Blaise Pascal as a result of his tries and multiple tests held to develop perpetual motion machine.
2. The playing cubes which are now used at craps were used by shamans to predict the future.
3. The first law that prohibited gambling in Massachusetts was introduced in 1638.
4. Gambling was first legalized in the state of Nevada back in 1931.
5. According to studies, the players long to more often at private games but not at casinos.
6. In fabulous Las Vegas the number of all slots is so great that each eight resident may take a seat and play slot games.
7. Purple crayons used at Bingo game are the most popular among the gamblers.
8. If you add all numbers depicted on the roulette you will get the sum of 666 which is considered to be the number of Devil. Thus roulette game and gambling are often associated with the Devil and sin.
9. High stocks may be called the blue chips. This name derived from poker where blue chips have higher value than white and red ones.
10. There are 44 million ways to make up B-I-N-G-O on one Bingo ticket containing 90 numbers.
11. Sandwich was made by John Montagu, the 4-th Earl of Sandwich, who usually ordered fried meat with two pieces of bread and thus he could keep one hand free when gambling.
12. From Spanish the city name Las Vegas can be translated as the "meadows".
13. There are as a rule no clocks at the casino halls and other gaming establishments.
14. Online gambling industry started developing back in the mid 90s and today the players can benefit from any gaming services online including online casinos and blackjack store.
15. Daily at Caesars Palace, one of the popular Las Vegas casinos and hotels, 7,000 breakfasts are prepared. During 24 hours nearly 2.8 million eggs are eaten, and 3,000 ounces of juice and 427 pounds of coffee are drunk at this venue.
16. The MGM Grand casino in Las Vegas is bigger than the Yankee Stadium playing field.
17. Stratosphere Casino and Hotel located in Las Vegas is the highest building on the west of the Mississippi River.
18. About 75% of online gamblers suffer from compulsive gambling.
19. About 24% of Americans said that at least once they participated in illegal gambling activities.