People Who Defied the Odds Will Inspire You
People who defied the odds will inspire you
Filed under: gambling addiction help
After facing financial ruin and family trauma, he kicked "the punt" and became the face of campaigns against problem gambling. But Schwarz nursed a blacker story than … He landed on the concrete outside and ran for help. By the time a doctor got …
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Ohio Gamblers Using Help Line for Tips
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Ohio Gamblers Using Help Line for Tips. CLEVELAND (AP) — Callers to Ohio's problem-gambling help line often seek information on wagering rather than help to quit gambling. The Plain Dealer reports that operators handled more than 5,600 calls in the …
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Embarrassment can lurk in a careless turn of phrase
Filed under: gambling addiction help
If I worked for an anti-gambling charity, for example, I'd have to avoid phrases such as "I bet you anything you like that …" or "what are the odds on that happening?" or "it's a racing certainty". If I worked in that field, I reckon I would be a …
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Kentucky puts bet on keno to raise M
Filed under: gambling addiction help
Supporters have said no evidence shows keno in other states has worsened gambling addiction, but evidence does show it has produced a growing amount of revenue. … State Rep. Arnold Simpson, D-Covington, said he also thinks keno can help the state.
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