Lotto is a game of chance played for cash prizes. The Dutch first held lotteries in the 17th century to provide for the poor and raise money for public projects. They were a huge success and were hailed as a painless method of taxation. The oldest running lottery, the Staatsloterij, was established in 1726. The […]

Gambling is a widespread activity in the United States. Unfortunately, it has also been suppressed by law in many areas for nearly as long. In the early 20th century, gambling was outlawed almost uniformly, which contributed to the growth of organized crime and the mafia. However, attitudes towards gambling have changed since then and laws […]