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The idea that alien life has visited us from a distant galaxy is one of the mainstays of science fiction books and movies. Whether they come in peace, or there's an almighty battle for the planet earth, depends very much on your outlook on the place of man on a universal scale. nevertheless, some bookmakers accept bets on whether aliens will announce their arrival if there'll be a battle, and who will win. Of course, if bet on our loss, and we win the wager, how do we collect our winning bets?

Perhaps you can thank the brutal Australian history for their present-day love of gambling. After all, life was incredibly tough under the watchful eye of British Colonial rule. So many different gambling games formed an outlet for those looking for a needed distraction away from the day-to-day hardships of life, so far away from home. Today, Australian gamblers flock to the slots machines. Down under, these are known as "pokie", and to say they're popular would be a massive understatement.

Going back to Ancient Rome, we can find that they used the humble coin toss as a means of decision making. Though it wasn't called heads or tails in those days, the principles were exactly the same as those found today. Some players like the coin to simply fall to the ground after being flipped up into the air. Others prefer the more elegant solution of snatching the coin as it spins and falls. With a flourish, they then smack it onto the back of their hand, to reveal the results seconds later.

Super Bowl Sunday can't come soon enough for many sports bettors. This is in spite of the fact that most will lose their wagers. Betting on the NFL playoffs is notoriously difficult and many a bettor has come unstuck during the game. We suggest that you do some thorough homework before even thinking about placing your first wager. Check out the players and their coaches. See what the weather is going to be doing on the day. All these factors can play a major part in a teams success or loss.