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Legalized Gambling

Legalized Gambling. By: Tasha Watson 3 rd block. What is gambling?. To bet on an uncertain outcome, as of a contest. To play a game of chance for stakes. To take a risk in the hope of gaining an advantage or a benefit. To engage in reckless or hazardous behavior. Ways gambling is used!!!.

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Legalized Gambling

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  1. Legalized Gambling By: Tasha Watson 3rd block

  2. What is gambling? • To bet on an uncertain outcome, as of a contest. • To play a game of chance for stakes. • To take a risk in the hope of gaining an advantage or a benefit. • To engage in reckless or hazardous behavior

  3. Ways gambling is used!!! • To make money • To have fun • To spend time with family • To stimulate your mind

  4. Why gambling should be legalized? • Some people make money for their family • People should be able to spend their money how they choose to do so • Leisure pleasure

  5. Gambling Benefits: • Makes money for the Government • Attracts tourism to come to the community Atlantic City Hotel Las Vegas Hotel

  6. Types of Gambling!!! Casino Gambling Online Gambling Jobs Tourism Gov. activities Tax revenue Home No distractions No tipping No lines/waits

  7. Gambling Games: • Blackjack • Bingo • Slots

  8. More Gambling Games: • Poker • Craps • Russian roulette • Spades

  9. Facts • Gambling is expected to grow in the near future. • one slot machine can make $250,000 profits per year • gambling started in the 1930s • 30 states have state lotteries, first ones in 1963 • 30 states have horse track betting • 15 states have dog race betting

  10. My opinion!!!!!!!!! • Gambling Should be legalized!!!!!!!! • Gambling is ONEof my favorite activity.

  11. The End!!!

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