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Classification of United States Lottery Games
There are 43 states that play about 190 different lottery games in the United States. Although these lottery games are known by various names and give the impression that they are as diverse, the author of this article has managed to classify 99% of US lotteries into four simple groups. This article presents a brief description of the four game types as well as how to play US lottery games. Read
By: Melkam Dirset | 30/09/2007 | Art and Entertainment
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Casino, Sports Betting, and Lottery - a Comparison of the House Edge
The house edge is one of the most important criteria that every player should consider whenever he/she is engaged in any type of gambling. It tells us how much of our money goes to the gambling agent's pocket and how much is redistributed to the winners. The purpose of this article is to compare the house edges of three representative games of a casino, a sportsbook, and a lottery, so that a casual gambler, and even a veteran one for that matter, would be aware of what lies behind the curtain. Read
By: Melkam Dirset | 27/05/2007 | Online Gambling