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NFL gambling suspensions offer a lesson in hypocrisy and overkill 

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NFL suspends 5 players for violating gambling policy

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Calvin Ridley’s suspension for gambling highlights a bigger problem

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People made big bank betting on Trump lying during address

People who wagered that President Donald Trump would tell lie during in his address hit the jackpot by gambling on a website.
/ January 9, 2019
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Woman suing casino after slot machine falsely shows $43 million win

When Katrina Bookman hit the $43 million jackpot at a New York Casino back in August, she thought she had
/ October 30, 2016
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Borgata casino: Phil Ivey cheated, won $9.6M

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — An Atlantic City casino is suing a big-time gambler, claiming he won $9.6 million in a card-cheating scheme in baccarat.
/ April 14, 2014
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Vegas bookies: ’12 Years a Slave’ best bet to win best picture

LAS VEGAS (AP) – Odds released Thursday by Johnny Avello of the Wynn Las Vegas sports book list the slavery-era drama as a 2-5 favorite to win an Oscar for best picture..
/ January 16, 2014
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

NJ, WA raise minimum wage and other ballot measures

(AP) – Voters across the country faced ballot measures Tuesday ranging from whether to approve seven casinos in New York to the fate of Houston’s iconic Astrodome. Here’s a look at some of the questions…
/ November 6, 2013
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Ex-Fla. lieutenant governor Jennifer Carroll discusses resignation

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) – Former Florida Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll said Thursday she had no idea law enforcement was investigating a veterans charity accused of running illegal slot machine-style casinos…
/ April 9, 2013
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

The Jennifer Carroll era ends badly in Florida

theGRIO REPORT – When then gubernatorial candidate Rick Scott selected Jennifer Carroll as his running-mate in 2010, it seemed like a stroke of genius…
/ March 13, 2013