subject: The History of Gambling Part II [print this page] Before the Casinos there were the Saloons, that is, special places for gamblers to play illegal games far away from nosy eyes, sometimes even on luxurious boats that sailed along the Mississippi. Casinos today are heavily regulated for the safety of our people and special hotlines such as Gamblers Anonymous are providing help for those out there who might suffer from an addiction so that the rest of the population can still enjoy playing these wonderful games without any risk.
