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In November of 1991, the State of Texas legislators approved a constitutional amendment that created the State Lottery. The majority of money collected is directed at Texas schools.

The principle freedoms on which this country was founded upon was that every man, woman, and child has the right to "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." For many, gambling is an attempt to fulfill all three of these life goals in one fell swoop.

The Connecticut State Lottery offers a host of numbers games, ranging from daily and nightly numbers, to the multi-state PowerBall game.Presented here,is a guide to playing the various numbers games offered by Ct Lottery.

The latest trend around the world today is kids gambling. But how do you know if your child is become obsessed or addicted to gambling? When does it stop being a game and start becoming a problem?

Many people who work in downtown Hartford, Ct enjoy playing different games from the Connecticut Lottery. Many times, consumers do not know where various lottery ticket locations are in the downtown area. Here is a guide explaining where they are.

Simple overview of the Georgia Lottery games and its rules

Ronnie used to pay for everything with plastic, get a high off of his weekends in Shreveport, and stroll through life without a care in the world - or so it seemed.

Some things you might not have thought about when it comes to increasing your odds of winning the state lottery.

With the technology of the Internet, you can now easily purchase lottery tickets online. Find out some things you need to know that will up your chances of winning and not let you get ripped off by reading this informative article today!

For better or for worse the age of the Super Mega lottery prize is here. jackpot

A lot of people say gambling is a waste of time and money, but they typically don't understand that gambling has entertainment value, just like going to see a movie. The entertainment aspect should be compared to the actual cost, which is explained.

Gambling goes way back to the Chinese, Romans and English centuries ago.

Gamblers are thought by some to be erratic, irresponsible and to have impulse control issues but gambling can serve a useful function to both the gambler and to society at large. Read Dr F. Cambells article The Futurist for more information.

One of the most recent reincarnations of the classic lottery scam is a money laundering scheme by a company posing as the UK National Lottery.

There general rules of thumb every gambler should adhere to when placing a bet, not matter what the game may be. The following are good pieces of gambling strategy you should keep in mind whenever you decide to place a bet.

Gambling has been one of America's favorite pastimes since the early days of saloon poker games and horse racing. Read this article to learn about the legal battle for Internet gambling.

Dual diagnosis is a term used to describe the treatment of drug and alcohol addiction in conjunction with a mental disorder such as depression or bi-polar disorder. Addiction treatment specialists are now also using dual diagnosis in the treatment of gambling addiction.

A woman who sued Caesars Palace in Las Vegas for money she lost gambling is whistling Dixie.

Online gambling has grown tremendously over the past 5 years. But from someone who loves to gamble and has had people close to them experience the pain online gambling can bring, here is my perspective on the dangers of online gambling.

Shirley Jackson's short story "The Lottery" created an uproar after its initial publication. It has been critiqued as an insight into feminism, sociology, and humanity's brutal history; however, I believe the story is an allegory for the human psyche.

With just 17 lottery ticket locations in town,versus over one hundred locations in neighboring Hartford,Ct,purchasing lottery tickets in West Hartford,Ct is not always easy. Here is a guide profiling the retail outlets in West Hartford,Ct that do sell lottery tickets.

Buying lottery tickets in hopes of becoming rich is a bad investment. People who understand the realities of probability theory and money management tend not to play the lottery. There are other things to do with the money that give a better rate of return.

Gambling can be just as dangerous and hurtful to a person who is not gambling than to one that is. There have been many families in America that have been destroyed due to a gambling addiction.

Is it all right to participate in legalized gambling? Will you become addicted?

Gambling is only fun if it doesn't put you in debt, depress you or cause rifts in personal relationships. You can have the rush and the fun of gambling without the headaches by just following a few common sense rules

Despite sharp criticisms and religious opposition, the state-sanctioned lottery in the Philippines is delivering tangible benefits to small, impoverished communities. The lottery still has it's faults, however, and continues to draw criticism from several directions.

For many lottery winners, winning the jackpot has been a negative thing. We'll discuss why this was the case.

A brief recap of all of the WWE Drafts following the 2002 brand split as well as a preview of the 2007 Draft Lottery that will take place on June 11th, 2007 during a special three hour edition of WWE RAW on the USA network.

There are ways to increase your odds of winning pick 3 lottery. With some simple tips and some basic math, a pick 3 lottery player can enjoy more payouts.

The Pennsylvania lottery created a lot of hype over the 625,000 tickets sold for the 7-7-07 raffle - read how the payouts benefit the state, retailers and players alike.

Tips and methods for dealing with your spouse's gambling addiction.

Gambling is a hungry wolf that threatens to destroy our children, our elderly and our heritage.

State lawmakers in Kansas have been presented with three different bills to consider for expanding gambling in the State. House Republicans are hoping to expand gambling in Kansas as a way of providing $75 Million of property tax relief each year.

Barney Frank has introduced a bill to the House that will legalize, license and regulate online gambling. The bill comes as a reaction to the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act that was deceptively passed last September.

As the US House Judiciary Committee continues to fight for legalized online gambling in the United States, the industry gets another boost in favor of regulated gambling.

A new study commissioned by the Canadian Gaming Association illustrates many positive benefits of gambling on Canadian provinces. Gambling brought $15 Billion into the provinces during 2006.

The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act was passed last year after being hidden inside a Homeland Security bill. Rep. Barney Frank is now hinting that he may endorse new legislation to repeal the internet gambling prohibition.

Gov. Schwarzenegger is hoping to push through a new gambling compact which passed the California Senate. The new compact will add 22,500 new slot machines to tribal casinos in the State, and will add $500 Million per year to State budgets.

Famous cricket spinner Shane Warne narrowly avoided having gambling charges filed in Victoria, Australia, due to Warne's web site. PokerCricket.com has been shut down to avoid having charges filed against Warne.

Following a controversial raid of an antique store in Montana, State lawmakers are now pushing through a bill that will allow individuals and citizens to sell antique gambling devices without a license.

Wyandotte County received a double bonus in Kansas' recent decision to expand gambling in the State. Not only were they selected to host one of the state-owned casinos, but the local Woodlands Racetrack won a long fought battle to offer slot machine gambling.

A cock fighting arena was raided in Northern Louisiana. The raid was not for the cock fighting itself, but for the illegal gambling that revolved around the fights. As much as $50,000 was wagered each weekend on the blood sport.

This is an overall view of gambling and the basic tips that everyone can use on a fun trip to the casino.

A listing of the benefits of gambling

Have lost it's online gambling case with the WTO, and losing it's appeal, the United States now attempts to side-step the ruling by retroactively changing past trade agreements.

The booming internet gambling industry is now receiving support from an unlikely source - problem gambling experts. Some of the world's leading experts on compulsive gambling are now speaking out in favor of having online gambling legalized in the United States.

The NBA has long had the strictest anti-gambling policies of any professional sports league. Those policies were recently put to the test when a referee admitted to gambling on games he officiated at. What happened next?

The Chinese Government is planning a three month crack down on illegal internet gambling taking place at the country's internet cafes. $75 Billion US Dollars a year is lost from the economy as a result of online gambling.

The US House of Representatives have now set a date to hold special hearings to discuss the possible dangers and benefits of having legal net gambling within the United States.

The entire European Union has now joined the fight against the U.S. on the issue of online gambling, and is seeking compensation from the United States due to the fact that the ban on internet gambling is in direct violation of US trade agreements.