Always Bet on Black

Last time I was in Atlantic City I made $500 playing blackjack, which I promptly lost plus $300 more. I blame the horrific Russian vodka sampler I tried before I decided to gamble some more. God, that sampler was awful. The vodka tasted like gasoline. In fact, I think it was gasoline. Mixed with a little of Putin's Putin, if you know what I mean. It was that disgusting. But, I thought it would be good. And that's my point. Life is a gamble. Will your vodka sampler be awesome or disgusting? Will your first date with someone end in hot sex or jail? Will the latest TtP post make you laugh or shake your head in disappointment? (the odds are in favor of the latter). It makes no sense for Congress to pick on one form of gambling, and the least important one at that. Going after on-line gaming is soooo materialistic. There are worse things to lose in life than your money.

Anyway, here's some gambling-related news:

--Jacob Sullum and Walter Willliams have two great pieces criticizing federal anti-gambling legislation here and here.
--"Lady in the Lake" star Bryce Dallas Howard gambles on a dress. And loses.