Project 7

BINGO:

(A second variation of this might be write a spot light on Maryland Bingo. Some friends of mine have joked about visiting Bingo World. I could get some quotes and pictures and mix in some of the content ideas from below. This could be a fun feature in any local magazine.)

A history of the game: The origins are pretty interesting. It descended from the Italian National Lottery, there was a variation in Jacksonville, Georgia called Beano and then immediately following in New York Bingo was born. This section could also include a general synopsis of the rules.

Social aspects: Who plays and why? talisman (TROLLS!). How often do they go? How much money do you stand to win?

Glossary of Terms: Breaking the bubble, Jumping the Gun, Crying Numbers...

Resources:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bingo_(U.S.)#Terminology
http://www.strangelife.com/bingodoc/bingohist.html
http://www.bingotips.eu/articles/139276/Why-do-people-play-bingo

PROFESSIONAL POKER:

Synopsis of game: General rules, odds of winning, history, culture, dynamics.

Bios of top poker players: How they ended up where they are. Formal training, family history, educational background, earnings.

Casinos: When the first one opened and how they are expanding across the country.

Resources: 
http://www.blindbetpoker.com/poker-player-profiles.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Professional_Poker_Tour