Does the fact that the betting markets still give Hillary Clinton a 1 in 55 chance of being President in 2008, mean that that is a reasonable estimate of the chance that Obama is assassinated before the election? What else could justify those odds now?
posted on Sep 1, 2008 - 14 answers

Gambling and the IRS: I've been honing my poker skills and I think I'm ready to take my game to the next level: professionally. If I begin making gains at both casinos and online, what is my duty in terms of declarations and bookkeeping while filing my taxes?
posted on Aug 5, 2008 - 12 answers

Is cancelling my health insurance and investing the money instead a good bet, or a foolhardy risk? I'm young, in good health, and have no chronic health conditions. [more inside]
posted on Jul 26, 2008 - 47 answers

I would like others to explain to me why some non-Christian people abstain from certain “sinful” activities…and how to interact with them. [more inside]
posted on Jul 24, 2008 - 58 answers

Where can I find a craps table felt tablecloth in/around Dallas, Texas by Friday? [more inside]
posted on Jul 17, 2008 - 9 answers

How much money would it take to deal blackjack for a night? [more inside]
posted on Jul 11, 2008 - 5 answers

Belmont Stakes question: What was the payout on a 2 dollar exacta box (24 dollar total wager because the box had four horses) that included Da'Tara and Denis of Cork?
posted on Jun 7, 2008 - 2 answers

As mentioned before in this post, my house is running a jello wrestling night. Now that we have the logistics set up, I would like to make some extra cash on taking bets. What is the best way to do this? [more inside]
posted on May 23, 2008 - 11 answers

How popular is "Coin Flipping"? [more inside]
posted on May 3, 2008 - 15 answers

Sports Betting Filter: How can I determine approximately how much money was bet on the NCAA (men's basketball) tournament last year and where that ranks on the most gambled-upon sporting events of the year? [more inside]
posted on Feb 29, 2008 - 5 answers

Can any of you recommend a cool, affordable hotel in Las Vegas? [more inside]
posted on Dec 17, 2007 - 28 answers

math-and-logic-filter: only two more floors - I'm almost there! or am I? [more inside]
posted on Jul 20, 2007 - 31 answers

Any suggestions for a fun, relaxing time with my future in-laws in the Washington, D.C. area this weekend? [more inside]
posted on May 17, 2007 - 16 answers

Where's the best poker room in Shreveport / Bossier City, Louisiana? [more inside]
posted on Mar 1, 2007 - 3 answers

Taiwan 2008 Presidential elections: What are the odds? [more inside]
posted on Feb 15, 2007 - 1 answers

How long would it take the average gambler to lose $50 in Las Vegas? Assume that they're playing at the lowest-stakes table possible. [more inside]
posted on Jan 17, 2007 - 17 answers

Where (online) can I gamble on what will be announced at MacWorld tomorrow? [more inside]
posted on Jan 8, 2007 - 11 answers

Mathematicians, I've always suspected there is a real opportunity to exploit the inefficiencies of the online sports betting markets and amateur bettors and make serious money. Have you felt the same way or am I kidding myself? [more inside]
posted on Dec 17, 2006 - 7 answers

Can I legally gamble online anymore? [more inside]
posted on Dec 11, 2006 - 15 answers

I know somebody who has the opportunity to design casino-worthy playing cards. What does a playing card need? [more inside]
posted on Nov 14, 2006 - 5 answers

I think my brother is addicted to online poker... [more inside]
posted on Nov 1, 2006 - 22 answers

PartyPoker is gone. Where do I go now? [more inside]
posted on Oct 14, 2006 - 17 answers

What happens when a country violates the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS)? In particular, what does another country's "suspending concessions" involve? [more inside]
posted on Oct 6, 2006 - 3 answers

Which poker site has the best players? Or am I just a terrible poker player? [more inside]
posted on Sep 26, 2006 - 31 answers

I've made an online game that involves gambling with worthless chips. If I were to sell (but not buy) these worthless chips, would I become subject to various laws concerning gambling? What if I sell membership, and that comes with a free allotment of chips? Basically I want people to feel like they're actually losing something when they lose to keep the game interesting, but I don't want to run an actual gambling site where people play for profit. If it matters, I'm thinking about something like $1 for enough chips to last a week or two, and I'm in the US.
posted on Aug 18, 2006 - 11 answers

How do I interpret the odds at Tradesports.com? [more inside]
posted on Aug 10, 2006 - 2 answers

I'm going to Las Vegas in the middle of next month (September 2006) and intend to play poker while there. [more inside]
posted on Aug 7, 2006 - 10 answers

Web hosting and "illegal" activity [more inside]
posted on Jul 22, 2006 - 24 answers

Is it against the law for US citizens or residents to trade on overseas futures markets such as TradeSports.com? [more inside]
posted on Jun 16, 2006 - 1 answers

GamblingFilter: How does a person reserve a poker room at a casino not in Atlantic City or Las Vegas? [more inside]
posted on Jun 10, 2006 - 4 answers

Is online gambling legal in Oregon? [more inside]
posted on Jun 10, 2006 - 22 answers

Help me use the Off Track Betting facility. [more inside]
posted on Apr 19, 2006 - 3 answers

North Carolina starts its new statewide lottery next week. Is it reasonable to assume that in the early days the lottery company will offer more than the usual number of small prizes as a way to get folks excited? I saw this thread, and this comment that claims it's true the odds are better at the start of new games, but I'm looking for evidence of actual lottery practice.
posted on Mar 22, 2006 - 1 answers

I'm trying to figure out what the appeal of Second Life is. [more inside]
posted on Mar 2, 2006 - 10 answers

Need help coming up with the name of a former Vegas gambler who was murdered in Costa Rica. [more inside]
posted on Feb 16, 2006 - 5 answers

I've begun playing some casual Texas Hold'Em with friends (some of whom are far less casual). I don't really know what I'm doing. Thus far I am 15% ahead (of my cumulative buyin), but that's only be because I fold early and often. I mostly get into trouble when I play weak hands or try to bluff, so I don't tend to do either. I'd like some additional pointers. [more inside]
posted on Dec 22, 2005 - 27 answers

I've got a relative with a gambling problem. How can I fix it so PartyPoker (and its evil twins) will never be able to be played on this computer ever again?
posted on Nov 19, 2005 - 9 answers

Riverboat gambling and Katrina? [more inside]
posted on Sep 3, 2005 - 4 answers

To Applecare or not to Applecare, that is the question! Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to purchase arms against a sea of troubles, and by purchasing, guarantee they will not occur [tired of this and can't remember any more]. G4 laptop. I understand why it is good, BUT, who here has purchased two more years for their laptop and used it in that period? What hardware works fine for one year and then goes kerblooey? It ain't cheap at $350, especially as I can fix most things on my own. I am not interested in resale value, only components that fail and that I will have to pay for myself without the extended warrantee.
posted on Aug 17, 2005 - 45 answers

I just found out I'll be in Vegas for three days next week and I am looking for some fun stuff to do that won't break the bank. [more inside]
posted on Jul 18, 2005 - 8 answers

Is there any reason why this method of collecting bonuses from online casinos wouldn't work? [more inside]
posted on Mar 21, 2005 - 10 answers

Even with the big March event coming up, this is a hypothetical question. In a state like California, is there a legal way to bet on sports? Also, are there grey areas in betting, such as internet betting?
posted on Mar 13, 2005 - 4 answers

What's up with scratch tickets? Are they just as much of a scam as the regular lottery? Are some a better gamble than others? Does anyone ever make any money off of those things?
posted on Jan 31, 2005 - 26 answers

What's the flaw in this horse racing betting system? [MI]
posted on Dec 16, 2004 - 42 answers

Can anyone point me to informative books, websites, documentaries, and etc. regarding casinos? I'm about to begin researching them heavily and I was hoping for a head start. Thanks a billion.
posted on Dec 13, 2004 - 8 answers

For gamblers, what's the attraction? [more inside]
posted on Nov 15, 2004 - 34 answers

Thinking of Rounders, how does one go about finding underground poker clubs (assuming they exist)?
posted on Sep 25, 2004 - 10 answers

Second question of the day (visio one just below was first) hope I am not pushing my luck. Have been roped into a poker game tonight. 6 players, 4 strangers, texas holdem, never played for money with more than one person, have no poker face and no basic strategy. Could anyone point me to a page or give me a golden rule or advice or something that I can use to get me through. I will learn the rules myself. Something I can get into my head in about an hour.
posted on Sep 24, 2004 - 19 answers

Which game has better odds: Craps or Blackjack and why?
posted on Sep 23, 2004 - 16 answers

Is there any way (legally or otherwise) to actually wager on an upcoming Presidential or Congressional election [mo inside].
posted on Aug 18, 2004 - 8 answers