Street Stories: Gambling Addict Seeks Help

Street Stories: Gambling addict seeks help – Street Stories: Gambling addict seeks help.

Gambling: Pastime or illness?

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As a teen, Scott Damiani got adults to place bets for him at a horse track. He wagered instead of studying, losing college scholarships when his grades plummeted. Over the years, he maxed out 14 credit cards, sold his house to pay debts and kept betting.
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Will Keno Catch On—In Mayor's Race?

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“Anybody who's going to have a gambling problem already has it.” She said the budget directed money to the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services to help problem gamblers. Thomas MacMillan Photo “Keno is an electrified multiple-layered …
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Free seminar addressing gambling addiction planned

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Friday is the deadline to register for the free Council on Chemical Abuse seminar on gambling addiction. The seminar and banquet … Organizers are seeking volunteers to help with water stops, route marking and other related activities. To register or …
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