Are there different types of problem gamblers? – Yes there are very much different types of gamblers and differerent ways of manifesting the gambling behavior. As we spoke about, the stock market, scratching something or the lotto, but the…

 

Fraudster fails in sentence appeal

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At the time of her offending, Campbell had a $ 600 to $ 700-a-day gambling addiction. Mr Brosnahan argued more emphasis should have been placed on that, Campbell's "palpable remorse" and previously clean record. But Justice Lowell said district court …
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Object was a better life for those oppressed – Sydney Morning Herald

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Poverty is a major contributor to mental health issues, addiction and crime. Having poor, distressed parents causes ongoing suffering to the children. The Greens …. On the Peter FitzSimons v Tom Waterhouse issue (Letters, April 26) – sorry, but I don …
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Everett strikes deal with Steve Wynn for casino

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The state's casino law requires developers to negotiate an agreement with a host community, to offset any potential negative impact, such as traffic or addictive gambling. A spokeswoman for the state's gambling commission said Wynn is believed to be …
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