Jordan Northrup A Block

11/15/10

IntroductionDefinition: Gambling is any game of chance

for money or other stakes.Statistic: 99% of people that gamble lose the

most money at casinos.

Where and when did gambling first take place in America?Gambling was taken over the sea with the

colonists who came to America.All colonies participated in some sort of

gambling.Many colonies used lotteries as a common source

of revenue.

How much money do people spend on the lottery each year?

An obsessive gambler can lose up $32000- $50000( not just the lottery)

The estimated total in 2008 was 1.1 trillion nationwide.

A not so obsessive gambler can lose between $150-$1000 a year.

Poorer people play the lottery as a means to get rich quick.

Many middle class people play fro enjoyment and that slim chance of winning.

How much money do states raise from the lottery?20-50% of tax rates for states.2-5% of the states actual income is

gained from the lottery.In 2003 the intake was 72 billionIn 2008 the intake was 1.1 trillion( all

the money is not actual income.

Other then state governments who receives profits from the lottery?48 states actually have a form of lottery.Money goes to roads and government owned

buildings.Some professions may receive their income from

lottery profits.

How many individual states have lotteries?48 states have lotteries.Other states may have casinos or racetracks.Even the original colonies had lotteries.All states have some form of gambling

For example the slot machines here in Maryland .

Pit BossA Pit Boss is an individual on the floor of a

casino who supervises the floor and dealers. All pit bosses most attend a dealer school and are

encouraged to have a degree. Salary ranges from $20000-$70000 a year

High School Career academies I will go to River Hill High School.I researched the construction management

academy.I researched this because I have always been

interested in buildings and how and who builds them.

Lanier Technology collegeIn multiple cities within Georgia. per credit the tuition is between $31 and $62

depending if you are in or out of state.What are the program requirements?The school is predominantly white with a total

of 80 % and is 64% women and 35% men.

Community ServiceI have donated clothes and shoes and food to

homeless shelters.Participated in food on the 15th and in harvest

fest.

Prior Job Experience (name jobs you could have done)

I have worked as a dealer in a casino and shadowed many pit bosses in the past.