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Pessimist by day, better gambler by night - 2004-02-06
It may be difficult for pessimists to confess, but a new study indicates that pessimism has its advantages.
Three groups of college students were given a list of questions to decide whether they were pessimistic or optimistic as well as analyze their attitudes about gambling. In a series of diverse tests, researchers then had the students play several hands of blackjack and play a replicated slot machine game.
Read the full story at WebMD

Panel declines Video Lottery Repeal - 2004-02-06
The intent to repeal video gambling and substitute the lost profit with a sales tax hike was declined Friday by a South Dakota Senate Committee.

The state and video lottery businesses divide up the money players lose in the machines, which offer poker, blackjack, keno and bingo games.
Total player losses were $212.2 million in the budget year ending last June, so the state and businesses received $106.1 million individually.
Read the full story at Yankton Daily Press, SD