The Compulsive Gamblers – “Whole Lotta Woman” – Before The Oblivians, Tearjerkers and Reigning Sound, Greg Cartwright and Jack Yarber had a band called THE COMPULSIVE GAMBLERS (from Memphis, TN) Here is a song called “Whole Lotta Woman” (a Contours cover) off the “Crystal Gazing, Luck Amazing” LP (released in 2000 on S4TRI)

 

Scientists uncover the secret of why we gamble – our brain sees near misses as …

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Gamblers interpret near-misses as frustrating losses rather than near wins, according to new research which sheds light on the compulsive nature of betting. This sense of frustration from just losing out encourages the gambler to bet again, which in …
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Slots or not? Estero Council of Community Leaders hears both sides

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… the Florida Sheriff's Association has opposed expansion of all forms of gambling in the state, saying national studies show casino-style gambling creates additional crime, including burglary, larceny and auto thefts by compulsive gamblers needing …
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Nebraska Lottery distributes more than -million to beneficiaries

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Nebraska State Fair Support and Improvement Fund $ 854,851. Compulsive Gamblers Assistance Fund $ 585,485. Money is distributed quarterly. A total of $ 458,533,824 has been distributed in quarterly transfers since the Nebraska Lottery began operation …
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North Central Community Calendar — Oct. 25-31

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… at 10 a.m. fourth Saturdays (297-7005); pediatric asthma education classes 9:30 a.m. each third Saturday (297-7005); gestational diabetes program starts at 9 a.m. every second and fourth Monday in the second floor education room (297-7005 …
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