DO WE CAVE IN  AND MAYBE RELAPSE DO WE ASK FOR HELP DO WE STUFF IT INSIDE   OR HIDE IT FROM EVERYONE DO WE LET IT EFFECT OUR RECOVERY DO WE TALK ABOUT IT IN THE G A ROOM DO WE TALK TO OUR SPONSOR DO WE TALK TO OUR SPOUCE / FAMILY DO WE [...]

The bookmaker said———- “I have 200 gamblers who bet with me every day when the N. F.L games start i have over 800 gamblers bet with me its the best time of the year for me” Football is the most bet on sport in America. I remember when Skip Ballis, then of the Dallas Morning [...]

Many people, who work in the gaming industry, are vulnerable to problems with their own gambling behaviors. Some are naturally attracted to the action, because they already have a gambling problem. Some develop a problem after being exposed to the environment. Studies have shown that employees in gaming establishments (racetracks, casinos, lottery vendors, etc.) have [...]

Art Schlichter was indicted -”I understand i did it for years in my own gambling addiction” Arnie Wexler Art Schlichter, the former Ohio State quarterback was indicted today on 13 felony counts in connection with the ticket-selling scheme that swindled people out of more than $1 million. Tuesday, February 15, 2011 02:52 AM By Mike [...]

Saturday, February 5, 2011  02:51 AM By Mike Wagner Art Schlichter led Ohio State to an undefeated regular season in 1979 before losing in the Rose Bowl. Former Ohio State quarterback Art Schlichter, already known as one of the nation’s most-notorious compulsive gamblers, is the target of an investigation by local and federal authorities centering [...]

Original Post: http://amarillo.com/news/news-columnist/2011-02-04/beilue-more-losers-winners-after-super-sunday By JON MARK BEILUE Arnie Wexler was settling in to watch the Super Bowl about 25 years ago when he got a call from a desperate gambler who needed help because of losses from the game. Help? The game – New York Giants versus Denver Broncos – was barely into the first [...]

Original Post: http://debbieshapiroofjerusalem.blogspot.com/2010/11/rock-bottom-published-in-bina-novemberr.html?spref=fb Shattered Byline: Debbie Shapiro Part I Shmuel fidgeted nervously with the top button of his collar as he opened it. He took a deep breath, and almost choked on the heavy black smoke billowing out from the bus behind him. It didn’t faze him, though. He just shrugged his shoulders and continued [...]