The history of gambling in the United States covers gambling and gaming since the colonial period. The overall theme is one of a general lack of formal regulation (but sometimes significant religious or moral disapproval), … See more

From 1848 to 1855, the California Gold Rush attracted ambitious young prospectors from around the world, to prospect for gold and gamble away were two sides of their manliness. By the 1850s, the influx of aspiring prospectors had made See more

Numbers racket
Segregated neighborhoods in larger cities starting in the late 19th century were the scene of numerous … See more

Games of chance came to the British-American colonies with the first settlers. Attitudes toward gambling varied greatly from community to community, but there were no large-scale restrictions on the practice at the time. Colonies with conservative … See more

Lotteries continued to be used at the state and federal level in pre-revolutionary America. New Orleans emerged as the nation's leading … See more

Horse racing
Horse racing started as an expensive hobby for the very rich, especially in the South, but the Civil War destroyed the affluence it rested upon. The sport made a come back in the Northeast, under the leadership of elite … See more

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