Mere mention of the word sport betting springs a rush of adrenaline in the body. The die-hard sports fanatics could swear by the unparalleled excitement generated by sports betting. The controversial aspect of legality about sports betting notwithstanding, the sports betting industry is generating billions annually through online and offline businesses.The year 2006 is witnessing exceptional rush of betting freaks. With the football world cup 2006finals in June, the soccer betting is driving the sports industry mad. June-August would witness an unusual rush of tennis freaks as tennis 2006 season gets underway. The traditional casino games like poker, slots, blackjack etc have always been favorites. Besides, the NBA season draws some serious basketball betting.In all the hoopla generated by betting, here are some basic facts often ignored about sports betting The first ever recorded sports bets took place on 10 September 1858 when two spectators watching a game between the Brooklyn Eckfords and the New York Mutuals placed a $100 bet as to whether John Holden would hit a home run. Holden himself was assured $25 if he hit, he did and after the game all the debts were settled. The scandal involving Louisville Grays and other fixed games in 1877 prompted American League President Ban Johnson to impose a ban on all gambling inside American League ballparks, starting 1903. In 1919, 8 members of the Chicago White Sox accepted money to loose the World Series to the Cincinnati Reds. Since 1943, some of the games biggest names have been tainted and expelled at some time for betting and accepting money for effected performance. Betting in US dates back a long way. After the mining industry started slowing down, gambling was legalized by the Nevada state, which was dry on cash, in 1931 and soon things started showing up. Gamblers Anonymous was formed in 1957, when two men started meeting on a monthly basis and started discussing gambling and supporting each other. After gaining publicity from local media coverage, the first meeting of Gamblers Anonymous was held on September 1957 in Los Angeles, California. Considering the fact that 2 million or almost 1 percent of all Americans gamble as a compulsion, the situation is grave and does need aid. Besides GA, there is also the National Council on Problem Gambling, helping people getting out of their addiction with gambling. Lisa is an associated editor to the website http://www.bet-o-meter.com . It is committed to provide visitors with complete information on sports betting, sports book, casino, poker and other online casino and poker games. You can reach Lisa at lisaaray@gmail.com
Category : Football
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