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Odds Are, Britons and Canadians Gamble
If they see a chance, most Americans, Britons, and Canadians take it. Two-thirds of Americans, and roughly three-fourths of Britons and Canadians say in recent Gallup surveys that they have gambled in the last 12 months, with many likely seeing ...
Islamic Banking Means Western Opportunity
Fulfilling the requirements of an Islamic customer base and complying with Islamic banking principles isn’t easy, and few banks do it well. But for any bank serving a large Muslim population, the effort can be worth it.
Cultural Tolerance for Divorce Grows to 70%
Americans’ view of divorce as morally acceptable jumped by five percentage points, to 70%, over the past year, and is now substantially higher than at the start of the decade.
Will the Abortion Issue Help or Hurt McCain?
While a slightly greater share of American women consider themselves “pro-choice” (50%) than “pro-life” (43%), few say the issue is critical to their vote.
Gambling a Common Activity for Americans
Gallup data show that relatively few Americans gamble by participating in office betting pools, such as those connected with the NCAA men’s basketball tournament now underway. However, gambling in all its forms is widespread in the United ...
Americans Split on Whether Gambling on College Sports Should Be Banned
Although many experts say the NCAA men's basketball tournament -- the finale of which tips off tonight at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta -- is one of the most bet-on sporting events of the year, a Gallup poll finds that only a small number of ...
Americans Evenly Divided on Morality of Homosexuality
Americans are evenly divided over the morality of homosexual relations, with 48% considering them morally acceptable and 48% calling them morally wrong.
"The Big Game" Lottery Jackpot Goes Over $200 Million Mark
The jackpot for one of America's multi-state lotteries, "The Big Game," reached the $220 million mark Thursday, the second-largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history. The game is played in seven states: Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, ...
Lotteries Most Popular Form of Gambling for Americans
They can offer massive jackpots and a ticket just costs a dollar at your neighborhood store. For many Americans, picking up a lottery ticket has become routine, despite the massive odds against striking it rich. A new Gallup Poll Social Audit on ...