Riverboat gamble

Posted by Gareth Jenkins on January 15, 2007

Does anyone know the origin of the phrase 'riverboat gamble'? It was mentioned on Channel 4 news last week and I can't seem to trace it back any further than a political discussion on Reaganomics.

Cheers,
Gareth.

• Riverboat gamble ESC 15/January/07
  • Riverboat gamble ESC 15/January/07