Problem Gambling Advocates 'Thrown Under The Bus' By Keno

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Drexler said she saw no additional funds in the budget for problem gambling treatment. “We already have lottery at every street corner in the state of Connecticut and every gas station, every other mom and pop facility. We already have two lucrative …
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Liverpool gang jailed after rampage involving stolen car and robbing bookmaker's

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The force of the collision caused the combi van's airbags to be activated, with the female driver needing hospital treatment afterwards. The offenders … Charles Lander, representing Harris, told the court that his client had a “pathological” gambling …
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Australian high roller loses gambling lawsuit bid

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An Australian businessman has lost a court bid to sue a casino over his gambling losses. Harry Kakavas accused Melbourne's Crown Casino of taking advantage of his pathological gambling problem. He turned over almost A$ 1.5bn ($ 1.5bn; £0.95bn) at the …
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Former California politician facing new charge

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A longtime California politician convicted of using campaign donations and taxpayer funds to fuel what he described as a gambling addiction has been charged in a separate case involving an illegal campaign flier, prosecutors said Wednesday. Former …
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