Category Archives: Gambling

Rats Give Insight Into Gambling Addiction

Rats Give Insight Into Gambling Addiction Researchers at the University of British Columbia in Canada have made a groundbreaking discovery into gambling addiction, with the help of rats. According to their research, flashing lights and music turned the rats into problem gamblers. When the music and lights were added to the “rat casino” the rats… Read More »

FedEx Founder Once Saved Company By Gambling

FedEx Founder Once Saved Company By Gambling The overnight delivery services success was anything but an overnight success itself. In 1971 the founder and current CEO of FedEx Frederick W. Smith took his personal fortune of around $4 million and raised around an additional $90 million to start a delivery company. This delivery company’s goal… Read More »

Grandma Denied 41 Million Jackpot

Grandma Denied 41 Million Jackpot When 87 year old Pauline McKee was playing the Miss Kitty penny slot machine in 2011 and got a screen message that said, “The reels have rolled your way! Bonus Award $41,797,550.16″, she summoned casino employees to collect her jackpot. The Isle Casino and Hotel in Waterloo refused to pay… Read More »