Gambling

Olivier Metzner, lawyer of former French trader Jerome Kerviel poses on May 12, 2010, at his office in Paris. Kerviel goes on trial on June 8, accused of gambling away billions of euros of SocGen's money in risky dealings that ended up costing the French bank 4.9 billion euros (6.5 billion dollars) in losses.

A Nevada woman holds up a poster supporting Democratic Senator Majority Leader Harry Reid at a campaign rally in the closely contested election battle against Republican Sharron Angle in Las Vegas on October 13, 2010. Less than three weeks before crunch mid-term polls, a battle royale is playing out in Las Vegas, as America's top Democratic senator fights for his political life in this glittering desert gambling mecca. Harry Reid, leader of the Democrats in the US Senate, faces staunch conservative and Tea Party darling Republican Sharron Angle, an explosive match-up that is presently too close to call based on polling data. It also shows you the epitome of this new anti-incumbent wing of the Republican Party. If the Tea Party people can get Sharron Angle elected, then they have more clout than I have given them credit for.

Supporters of Republican candidate Sharron Angle, demonstrate outside a Senator Harry Reid campaign rally during their closely contested Midterm Senate election battle in Las Vegas on October 13, 2010. Less than three weeks before crunch mid-term polls, a battle royale is playing out in Las Vegas, as America's top Democratic senator fights for his political life in this glittering desert gambling mecca. Harry Reid, leader of the Democrats in the US Senate, faces staunch conservative and Tea Party darling Republican Sharron Angle, an explosive match-up that is presently too close to call based on polling data. It also shows you the epitome of this new anti-incumbent wing of the Republican Party. If the Tea Party people can get Sharron Angle elected, then they have more clout than I have given them credit for.

Political badges supporting Senator Harry Reid at a campaign rally in the closely contested election battle against Republican Sharron Angle in Las Vegas on October 13, 2010. Less than three weeks before crunch mid-term polls, a battle royale is playing out in Las Vegas, as America's top Democratic senator fights for his political life in this glittering desert gambling mecca. Harry Reid, leader of the Democrats in the US Senate, faces staunch conservative and Tea Party darling Republican Sharron Angle, an explosive match-up that is presently too close to call based on polling data. It also shows you the epitome of this new anti-incumbent wing of the Republican Party. If the Tea Party people can get Sharron Angle elected, then they have more clout than I have given them credit for.

Senator Harry Reid speaks at a campaign rally in the closely contested election battle against Republican Sharron Angle in Las Vegas on October 13, 2010. Less than three weeks before crunch mid-term polls, a battle royale is playing out in Las Vegas, as America's top Democratic senator fights for his political life in this glittering desert gambling mecca. Harry Reid, leader of the Democrats in the US Senate, faces staunch conservative and Tea Party darling Republican Sharron Angle, an explosive match-up that is presently too close to call based on polling data. It also shows you the epitome of this new anti-incumbent wing of the Republican Party. If the Tea Party people can get Sharron Angle elected, then they have more clout than I have given them credit for.

Senator Harry Reid speaks at a campaign rally in the closely contested election battle against Republican Sharron Angle in Las Vegas on October 13, 2010. Less than three weeks before crunch mid-term polls, a battle royale is playing out in Las Vegas, as America's top Democratic senator fights for his political life in this glittering desert gambling mecca. Harry Reid, leader of the Democrats in the US Senate, faces staunch conservative and Tea Party darling Republican Sharron Angle, an explosive match-up that is presently too close to call based on polling data. It also shows you the epitome of this new anti-incumbent wing of the Republican Party. If the Tea Party people can get Sharron Angle elected, then they have more clout than I have given them credit for.

Senator Harry Reid speaks at a campaign rally in the closely contested election battle against Republican Sharron Angle in Las Vegas on October 13, 2010. Less than three weeks before crunch mid-term polls, a battle royale is playing out in Las Vegas, as America's top Democratic senator fights for his political life in this glittering desert gambling mecca. Harry Reid, leader of the Democrats in the US Senate, faces staunch conservative and Tea Party darling Republican Sharron Angle, an explosive match-up that is presently too close to call based on polling data. It also shows you the epitome of this new anti-incumbent wing of the Republican Party. If the Tea Party people can get Sharron Angle elected, then they have more clout than I have given them credit for.

Congresswoman Dina Titus wave to supporters of Senator Harry Reid at a campaign rally in the closely contested election battle against Republican Sharron Angle in Las Vegas on October 13, 2010. Less than three weeks before crunch mid-term polls, a battle royale is playing out in Las Vegas, as America's top Democratic senator fights for his political life in this glittering desert gambling mecca. Harry Reid, leader of the Democrats in the US Senate, faces staunch conservative and Tea Party darling Republican Sharron Angle, an explosive match-up that is presently too close to call based on polling data. It also shows you the epitome of this new anti-incumbent wing of the Republican Party. If the Tea Party people can get Sharron Angle elected, then they have more clout than I have given them credit for.

This photo taken on March 17, 2009 shows 'ozeki' ranked sumo wrestler Kotomitsuki staring down his opponent during his daily bout in the 15-day spring sumo tournament at the Osaka prefectural gymnasium. Kotomitsuki, ranked second only to the 'yokozuna' grand champions, on July 4, 2010 became the first senior wrestler to be dismissed by the Japan Sumo Association. The ancient sport's governing body fired Kotomitsuki and stable master Otake for illegal gambling on baseball games as tough punishment for a scandal that exposed the sport's ties to organised crime.

Vice-President Gloria Arroyo (L) and former president Corazon Aquino (2nd L) join hands with opposition congressmen and senators in prayer during a mass officiated by Manila Archbishop, Cardinal Jaime Sin 17 October 2000. Arroyo offered to unite opposition against President Joseph Estrada while Acquino called for Estrada to resign. Estrada who faces an impeachment motion on charges he took bribes from illegal gambling lords in the biggest crisis to hit his administration.

Former president Corazon Aquino and Vice President Gloria Arroyo lead a protest march to the Senate to call for the resignation of President Joseph Estrada as the Senate impeachment tribunal opens the unprecedented corruption trial of the Philippine leader 7 December 2000. Estrada was impeached by the House of Representatives last month after he was accused of pocketing millions of US dollars payoff from illegal gambling syndicates. From left: former defense secretary Renato de Villa, Bert Romulo, Aquino, Arroyo, Congressmen Manuel Villar and Ralph Recto.

Combo made on June 7, 2010 shows French bank Societe Generale's lawyer Jean Veil (L) and French ex-trader Jerome Kerviel's lawyer Olivier Metzner (R). Kerviel will go on trial on June 8, 2010 accused of gambling away nearly five billion euros (six billion dollars) in risky covert deals when he was a star trader at Societe Generale, one of France's three biggest banks. Branded a crook by his ex-employer and a mere scapegoat by others, Kerviel insists his bosses knew what he was doing and turned a blind eye to possible breaches of rules as long as he made profits.

Nevada locals receive posters supporting Democratic Senator Harry Reid at a campaign rally in the closely contested election battle against Republican Sharron Angle in Las Vegas on October 13, 2010. Less than three weeks before crunch mid-term polls, a battle royale is playing out in Las Vegas, as America's top Democratic senator fights for his political life in this glittering desert gambling mecca. Harry Reid, leader of the Democrats in the US Senate, faces staunch conservative and Tea Party darling Republican Sharron Angle, an explosive match-up that is presently too close to call based on polling data. It also shows you the epitome of this new anti-incumbent wing of the Republican Party. If the Tea Party people can get Sharron Angle elected, then they have more clout than I have given them credit for.

Supporters of Republican candidate Sharron Angle, demonstrate outside a Senator Harry Reid campaign rally during their closely contested Midterm Senate election battle in Las Vegas on October 13, 2010. Less than three weeks before crunch mid-term polls, a battle royale is playing out in Las Vegas, as America's top Democratic senator fights for his political life in this glittering desert gambling mecca. Harry Reid, leader of the Democrats in the US Senate, faces staunch conservative and Tea Party darling Republican Sharron Angle, an explosive match-up that is presently too close to call based on polling data. It also shows you the epitome of this new anti-incumbent wing of the Republican Party. If the Tea Party people can get Sharron Angle elected, then they have more clout than I have given them credit for.

A man takes a nap under security cameras near Tiananmen Square on September 15, 2010. Police in the capital have just finished a three-day operation to clean up prostitution, drugs and gambling activities in the city ahead of National Day celebrations on October 1, local media said.

Former Philippine president Corazon Aquino (C) is applauded by businessmen in Manila, 17 November 2000 before a speech where she accused embattled Philippine President Joseph Estrada of pitting the poor against the rich, at her left is former speaker Manny Villar and (R) Ayala corp. pres. Jaime Augusto Zobel . Aquino and many business groups have called on Estrada to resign over allegations that he received huge payoffs from illegal gambling bosses.

This photo taken on March 16, 2009 shows 'ozeki' ranked sumo wrestler Kotomitsuki preparing to take on an opponent in the 15-day spring sumo tournament at the Osaka prefectural gymnasium. Kotomitsuki, ranked second only to the 'yokozuna' grand champions, on July 4, 2010 became the first senior wrestler to be dismissed by the Japan Sumo Association. The ancient sport's governing body fired Kotomitsuki and stable master Otake for illegal gambling on baseball games as tough punishment for a scandal that exposed the sport's ties to organised crime.

Nevada locals hold up posters supporting Democratic Senator Majority Leader Harry Reid at a campaign rally in the closely contested election battle against Republican Sharron Angle in Las Vegas on October 13, 2010. Less than three weeks before crunch mid-term polls, a battle royale is playing out in Las Vegas, as America's top Democratic senator fights for his political life in this glittering desert gambling mecca. Harry Reid, leader of the Democrats in the US Senate, faces staunch conservative and Tea Party darling Republican Sharron Angle, an explosive match-up that is presently too close to call based on polling data. It also shows you the epitome of this new anti-incumbent wing of the Republican Party. If the Tea Party people can get Sharron Angle elected, then they have more clout than I have given them credit for.

Nevada locals hold up posters supporting Democratic Senator Majority Leader Harry Reid at a campaign rally in the closely contested election battle against Republican Sharron Angle in Las Vegas on October 13, 2010. Less than three weeks before crunch mid-term polls, a battle royale is playing out in Las Vegas, as America's top Democratic senator fights for his political life in this glittering desert gambling mecca. Harry Reid, leader of the Democrats in the US Senate, faces staunch conservative and Tea Party darling Republican Sharron Angle, an explosive match-up that is presently too close to call based on polling data. It also shows you the epitome of this new anti-incumbent wing of the Republican Party. If the Tea Party people can get Sharron Angle elected, then they have more clout than I have given them credit for.

A man takes a nap under security cameras near Tiananmen Square on September 15, 2010. Police in the capital have just finished a three-day operation to clean up prostitution, drugs and gambling activities in the city ahead of National Day celebrations on October 1, local media said.

Olivier Metzner, lawyer of former French trader Jerome Kerviel poses on May 12, 2010, at his office in Paris. Kerviel goes on trial on June 8, accused of gambling away billions of euros of SocGen's money in risky dealings that ended up costing the French bank 4.9 billion euros (6.5 billion dollars) in losses.

Supporters of Senator Harry Reid arrive for a campaign rally during the closely contested Midterm Senate election battle against Republican Sharron Angle in Las Vegas on October 13, 2010. Less than three weeks before crunch mid-term polls, a battle royale is playing out in Las Vegas, as America's top Democratic senator fights for his political life in this glittering desert gambling mecca. Harry Reid, leader of the Democrats in the US Senate, faces staunch conservative and Tea Party darling Republican Sharron Angle, an explosive match-up that is presently too close to call based on polling data. It also shows you the epitome of this new anti-incumbent wing of the Republican Party. If the Tea Party people can get Sharron Angle elected, then they have more clout than I have given them credit for.

Nevada locals hold up posters supporting Democratic Senator Majority Leader Harry Reid at a campaign rally in the closely contested election battle against Republican Sharron Angle in Las Vegas on October 13, 2010. Less than three weeks before crunch mid-term polls, a battle royale is playing out in Las Vegas, as America's top Democratic senator fights for his political life in this glittering desert gambling mecca. Harry Reid, leader of the Democrats in the US Senate, faces staunch conservative and Tea Party darling Republican Sharron Angle, an explosive match-up that is presently too close to call based on polling data. It also shows you the epitome of this new anti-incumbent wing of the Republican Party. If the Tea Party people can get Sharron Angle elected, then they have more clout than I have given them credit for.

Democratic Senator Harry Reid speaks at a campaign rally in the closely contested election battle against Republican Sharron Angle in Las Vegas on October 13, 2010. Less than three weeks before crunch mid-term polls, a battle royale is playing out in Las Vegas, as America's top Democratic senator fights for his political life in this glittering desert gambling mecca. Harry Reid, leader of the Democrats in the US Senate, faces staunch conservative and Tea Party darling Republican Sharron Angle, an explosive match-up that is presently too close to call based on polling data. It also shows you the epitome of this new anti-incumbent wing of the Republican Party. If the Tea Party people can get Sharron Angle elected, then they have more clout than I have given them credit for.

Supporters of Republican candidate Sharron Angle, demonstrate outside a Senator Harry Reid campaign rally during their closely contested Midterm Senate election battle in Las Vegas on October 13, 2010. Less than three weeks before crunch mid-term polls, a battle royale is playing out in Las Vegas, as America's top Democratic senator fights for his political life in this glittering desert gambling mecca. Harry Reid, leader of the Democrats in the US Senate, faces staunch conservative and Tea Party darling Republican Sharron Angle, an explosive match-up that is presently too close to call based on polling data. It also shows you the epitome of this new anti-incumbent wing of the Republican Party. If the Tea Party people can get Sharron Angle elected, then they have more clout than I have given them credit for.

Former president Corazon Aquino (R) and Congressman and former House Speaker Manuel Villar (L) leads prayer at the Catholic De La Salle University in Manila 12 December 2000. Aquino is leading a campaign calling for the resignation of impeached Philippines President Joseph Estrada who was brought before an unprecedented impeachment trial after he was accused of pocketing millions of US dollars payoff from illegal gambling syndicate.

Olivier Metzner, lawyer of former French trader Jerome Kerviel poses on May 12, 2010, at his office in Paris. Kerviel goes on trial on June 8, accused of gambling away billions of euros of SocGen's money in risky dealings that ended up costing the French bank 4.9 billion euros (6.5 billion dollars) in losses.

Political posters supporting Democratic Senator Harry Reid at a campaign rally in the closely contested election battle against Republican Sharron Angle in Las Vegas on October 13, 2010. Less than three weeks before crunch mid-term polls, a battle royale is playing out in Las Vegas, as America's top Democratic senator fights for his political life in this glittering desert gambling mecca. Harry Reid, leader of the Democrats in the US Senate, faces staunch conservative and Tea Party darling Republican Sharron Angle, an explosive match-up that is presently too close to call based on polling data. It also shows you the epitome of this new anti-incumbent wing of the Republican Party. If the Tea Party people can get Sharron Angle elected, then they have more clout than I have given them credit for.

Supporters of Senator Harry Reid arrive for a campaign rally during the closely contested Midterm Senate election battle against Republican Sharron Angle in Las Vegas on October 13, 2010. Less than three weeks before crunch mid-term polls, a battle royale is playing out in Las Vegas, as America's top Democratic senator fights for his political life in this glittering desert gambling mecca. Harry Reid, leader of the Democrats in the US Senate, faces staunch conservative and Tea Party darling Republican Sharron Angle, an explosive match-up that is presently too close to call based on polling data. It also shows you the epitome of this new anti-incumbent wing of the Republican Party. If the Tea Party people can get Sharron Angle elected, then they have more clout than I have given them credit for.