Author: Chris Gudgeon Publisher: arsenal pulp press ISBN: 9781551520827 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 174
Book Description
Luck of the Draw profiles past winners of big lotteries, and how their windfalls impacted their lives, mostly for the better, but sometimes for the worse, such as the Florida widow who won $5 million in 1984: three years later, she lost her mansion and fancy cars, and owed the IRS $500,000 in back taxes, and was eventually arrested for trying to hire a contract killer for her daughter-in-law, whom she blamed for her lottery misfortune.
Author: Ken Fritz Publisher: ISBN: 9780692268100 Category : Languages : en Pages : 166
Book Description
Ever hear about someone who won a big lottery jackpot and then blew all the money? Are you curious to know what happened? This book explores not only the silly, stupid, criminal and just nasty happenings that sometimes surround good fortune, but also provides a humorous look at why we may feel good when we see big winners lose it all. The book also includes an interesting look at the history of the lottery highlighting some major public projects that you might not have suspected were funded through lottery proceeds. Finally the author walks us down a path mixed with professional and humorous advice for those that might win the lottery in the future.
Author: Chris Gudgeon Publisher: arsenal pulp press ISBN: 1551523280 Category : Games & Activities Languages : en Pages : 174
Book Description
Money. Gobs of it. In the blink of an eye - or the drop of a ball— it's all yours. Everyone dreams about striking it rich by winning a lottery. We all feverishly line up to purchase our tickets, and watch TV or scan the newspapers to see if we have won, even though the odds are better that we will be struck by lightning. Still, we perservere, because no matter what else happens this week, you can be sure that someone, somewhere, will win the big one. Lotteries are an unparalleled popular phenomenon. But what happens after the winners are revealed, and the checks have been issued? How does winning a lottery change one's life? Luck of the Draw profiles past winners of big lotteries, and how their windfall impacted their lives, mostly for the better, but interestingly sometimes for the worse, such was the case of a Florida widow who won $5 million in 1984; three years later, she lost her mansion and fancy cars, and owed the IRS $500,000 for back taxes. Eventually she was arrested for trying to hire a contract killer to take out her daughter-in-law, whom she blamed for her lottery misfortune. The book also depicts the past, present and future of lotteries in North America and the world over, and includes a special chapter on the revived phenomenon of big-time TV game show winners. Who wants to be a millionaire? Seemingly, everyone. In a country where eighty percent of adults have played a lottery, creating a multi-billion dollar industry, Luck of the Draw is an insightful inside look at lotteries, its winners, and its losers.
Author: John Gilmore Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers ISBN: 1725233320 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 332
Book Description
Did biblical characters gamble in casting lots? Did reliance on casting lots encourage gambling? Do all risk-taking decisions have a gambling element? Are Stock Exchange investments a form of gambling? As more and more Christians are buying lottery tickets, Lotto: Is the Lottery Fun or Folly? examines and argues cogently the biblical, theological, historical, and ethical dimensions of lotteries. It provides up-to-date information on many of the increasingly popular forms of gambling, including charity gambling, but with particular emphasis on lotteries. It explores theological issues and examines biblical and historical viewpoints often overlooked by other works. This book is highly readable style and nonjudgmental in its approach. It offers practical and pastorally sensitive advice on the control of gambling, and each chapter concludes with discussion questions to prompt further study.
Author: Bernie McGovern Publisher: Arcadia Publishing ISBN: 1455615536 Category : Reference Languages : en Pages : 468
Book Description
An amazing atlas, directory, tourist guide, reference manual, and history book all in one—for natives, visitors, and new residents in the Sunshine State! From basic history and tourist information to obscure facts—such as the size of the largest squash grown—this book has it all. After reading the list of derivatives for the name of each Florida county, the Lake City Reporter called a previous edition of this book “indispensable” and described it as containing “just about everything you ever wanted to know about Florida—and a good deal of information you probably never really thought about.” In addition to listings of national memorials, monuments, and landmarks, this volume contains road maps of each county, charts of rivers and waterways, and facts about Florida’s geography and climate. For those who are visiting the state, there are sections on major attractions, annual festivals, state parks, and lodging as well as regulations for boating, fishing, and hunting. The chapters on education, crime, residency, taxes, and utilities will be invaluable to people who are considering moving to Florida. Anyone interested in the history and settlement of the Sunshine State will appreciate the facts about Native American cultures and the chronology of major events in Florida’s past. Also included are various statistics and a hurricane survival guide. Packed with information and including a detailed index, it’s a useful, comprehensive reference—and a fascinating resource for geography lovers.
Author: Pat Garofalo Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books ISBN: 1250162335 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 289
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"An alarming, fact-driven jeremiad urging change and action." –Kirkus The first comprehensive look at how politicians let the entertainment industry bilk taxpayers, hijack public policy and hurt economic investment, starting and ending with Trump. From stadiums and movie productions to casinos and mega-malls to convention centers and hotels, cities and states have paid out billions of dollars in tax breaks, subsidies, and grants to the world's corporate titans. They hope to boost their economies, create new and better jobs, and lure well-known events such as the Super Bowl--not to mention give their officials the chance to meet celebrities. That Big Entertainment drives bigger economies is a myth, however. Overwhelming evidence shows catering public policy to its promises results in a raw deal for the taxpaying public. In The Billionaire Boondoggle, Garofalo takes readers on a tour of publicly-subsidized corporate America to explain how that myth came to be, how much money America's elected officials throw away, and why courting Big Entertainment just courts disaster. You’ll learn how Maryland gave millions of dollars to Netflix to make House of Cards, and Nevada spent hundreds of millions on a new home for the NFL’s Raiders. New Mexico paid big money to host The Avengers, while city after city fell prey to the debt trap that is the Olympics. You’ll see how big sporting goods stores like Bass Pro Shops and big casinos across the country all get in on the subsidy scam. And you’ll see how many cities got in bed with hotel titans, including Donald J. Trump himself. This book is the go-to guide for the many ways in which American taxpayers unknowingly subsidize the TV shows they watch, the sports teams they root for and the hotels they sleep in, all based on an economic theory that only adds up for CEOs and bigwigs.
Author: William N. Thompson Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA ISBN: Category : History Languages : en Pages : 719
Book Description
This one-volume reference provides a comprehensive overview of gambling in the Americas, examining the history, morality, market growth, and economics of the gaming industry. This is the most complete encyclopedia of gambling, covering the industry in great detail including the players, the games, the venues, and the surrounding social issues. Updates in this second edition reveal the impact of technological advances on the games, the growing legislation regulating the industry, and the expanding global footprint of gambling across the world—from Manitoba to Montana. Author William N. Thompson postulates on the impact of gambling on local communities and shows how the U.S. gaming industry is tied to the global market, most notably gaming expansion in Macau and Singapore. The book addresses the various forms of gaming, such as casino-based and online gambling, sports betting, and lotteries. Additional content examines the social issue of problem and pathological gambling and addresses the rehabilitation programs available for the mitigation and treatment of gambling problems.
Author: Gail Howard Publisher: www.smartluck.com ISBN: 9780945760313 Category : Games & Activities Languages : en Pages : 452
Book Description
Fifty-three (53) first prize lotto jackpots have been won with Gail Howard?s systems in pick-5 lotto games: Fantasy 5, Cash 5, Take 5, Match 5, Little Lotto, Lucky 5, Cash Game, Lotto 5. Photos of the jackpot winners, their letters, stories and winning tickets can be seen and verified on Gail Howard?s web site at GailHoward.com. The 2006 3rd edition of Lotto Wheel Five to Win contains all the Gail Howard wheeling systems that won pick-5 lotto jackpots and identifies which of the systems won one, two or three jackpots, also the system that won eight first prize jackpots! Whether you spend a couple of dollars or join a pool or syndicate, a choice of 333 systems, from $2 to $100?s, gives you complete flexibility for any possible use. Fifty systems in this book cost an affordable $5 or less to use, and more than 100 systems cost $10 or less. Simply choose six or more pick-5 lotto numbers and place them in the corresponding lettered boxes. Your numbers are magically (mathematically) combined into the correct sets of five numbers to cover a specific win guarantee, ready to mark on your play slips. There is no easier way to scientifically combine your lotto numbers. So simple a child can do it. Fast and easy to use as A-B-C! The minimum win guarantees in this book are mathematically correct, totally accurate, flawless, without holes. Guaranteed! Use lottery systems with proven jackpot winners and play lotto to win.
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