Gambling Addiction

In Losing Big, historian Jonathan D. Cohen lays out the astonishing emergence of online sports gambling, from sportsbook executives drafting legislation to an addicted gambler confessing their $300,000 losses. Sports gambling is here to stay, and the stakes could not be higher. Losing Big explains how this brewing crisis came to be, and how it can be addressed before new generations get hooked.

Want to turn casino gambling into a profitable side hustle? In this game-changing guide, professional gambler Marcus Q. Donovan reveals the insider secrets, strategies, and psychological tactics that separate winners from amateurs. Discover how to beat blackjack with card counting, dominate poker with advanced strategies, and exploit the best bets in roulette and craps. Learn bankroll management, risk control, and how to stay under the casino’s radar while maximizing VIP comps and bonuses.

Habits are easier to make than they are to break. Especially when they are for someone you love. It all started with a promise to my dying mother. A promise to keep my family together and take care of them. Then came finding my brother getting his you know what kicked in high school, all because he owed someone money. More than a decade later and I was wondering, how would this end? Would I eventually pay the ultimate price to settle his debts? I might have been a sucker for helping my brother, but that didn't mean I was a pushover. So when his hot bookie tried to con more money out of me.....

In this little book, the reader will learn about premonitory dreams, Betting Pools in the workplace, promises, gifts and their effects on the bettor's luck. We will also study the issue of intertwined destinies, uses of prizes, and spiritual consequences of games of luck and chance. Finally, we will learn about dozens of real stories about people who won the Lottery, or almost lost everything trying.

Betrayal. Revenge. A Long-Buried Family Secret. Jacob, a wealthy jeweler, enjoyed a lavish life—until one fateful night at The Twin Club changed everything. A gambling spree that went wrong left him humiliated and broke, but the real nightmare began when his father, Francis, suffered a fatal heart attack. In his desperate attempt to get home, Jacob clashed with DySP Ravi, who blocked his entry home with the ambulance triggering a confrontation that delayed Francis’ treatment—costing him his life. Overcome with grief and rage, Jacob swore vengeance, but his brother Varghese, a senior ...

For fans of The Vampire Diaries, Twilight and The Hunger Games! From the world of Vampire Love Story that has sold over 200,000 copies worldwide! More than 1,200 worldwide 5-star reviews! The epic saga of vampires and werewolves - and a love unlike any other. Book #4 in the bestselling "Werewolf Love Story" series! Tommy Jenkins is a fighter who has lost Maya, his one true love. He is also a lone werewolf. All Tommy has left in the world is his fight career and his best friend, young Josiah Reign, Maya's brother and a rising MMA fighter. Josiah is also trying to work through the pain. But ...

Step into the world of high-stakes excitement and discover the ultimate guide to mastering Baccarat. Whether you're a novice looking to learn the ropes or a seasoned gambler eager to refine your skills, this audiobook will revolutionize the way you approach the game.

Ryan never envisioned just how far his football career would take him. But bubbling under the surface of his entire NFL career was a collision course between his secret sexuality and his hidden drug use. As injuries mounted and his daily intake of opioids reached a near-lethal level, he wrote his suicide note to his parents and plotted his death. Yet, someone had been watching. A member of the Chiefs organization stepped in, recognizing the signs of drug addiction. Ryan reluctantly sought psychological help, and it was there that he revealed his lifelong secret for the very first time.

How to Play Poker for Beginners: An Easy-to-Follow Guide" is your key to entering the thrilling world of poker with confidence. This comprehensive guide takes you from poker novice to a skilled player step by step. Discover the history and evolution of poker, learn the basic rules and terminology, and gain essential insights into poker strategy.

She counts every penny. He bets fortunes on a single turn of the card. Neither expected the gamble that comes with falling in love. Eden Rivera has one goal: protect Seabright Shores, the sleepy Florida beach town that saved her when her father’s gambling addiction tore their family apart. As the town’s meticulous accountant, she lives by ledgers, schedules, and zero‑risk decisions—until the day a private seaplane glides onto the bay. Grayson “Gray” Beaumont III—better known on Wall Street as the Prince of Casinos—arrives with plans to transform Seabright’s beloved, ...

From the author of "Every Mother's Fear" A British aunt and her niece set off to explore Massachusetts and Rhode Island. In this calamity-ridden travel tale their relationship is changed forever. For fans of Marian Keyes and Sophie Kinsella.It's a trip with an eclectic mix of history, culture and scenery. Seafood shacks. Postcard perfect lighthouses. Weather-boarded buildings. Stacks of pancakes dripping in syrup. Quaint boutiques. Walks along the cobblestone streets of Boston, America's oldest city––the city of revolution. Throw in plenty of disagreements and you have all the ...

After a trophy-laden and record-setting club and international career, England’s greatest ever goalkeeper, Peter Shilton, could rightly look forward to an equally successful post-playing career. But a gambling habit forged in his playing days soon spiralled into a gambling addiction: a silent, self-destructive and ruinous obsession that destroyed relationships, his mental health and very nearly himself.

Three players. Two friends. One common enemy. Harry Spencer had doubts about his friendship with Drew, and concerns about his career choice, but whether or not to support Ty had never been questioned. Without hesitation, he drove from LA to Vegas dragging drunk Drew with him. There was nothing Harry wouldn't do to show his support, but at some point enough was too much. When a beautiful woman falls at his feet, Harry finally sees what's missing from his life. Laney Jenner hated her career as a forensic accountant, which was as far from Broadway as a performer could get. Luckily, she loved ...

Bell hates being vulnerable, but she needs the help of a reclusive grump to save her father. Bell’s plans for a summer with her family back home in Las Vegas are ruined when she finds out her father has gambled away the money for her plane ticket. With nowhere to live, no job, and debt of her own, Bell needs to find a creative way to earn money. Luckily, she learned how to play poker before she learned how to sing her ABCs. She turns to Herc, a recluse with a house big enough to host poker games, to help her earn money. She might not have a roof over her head, but at least she has a plan....

Dive into the world of baseball betting with my comprehensive guide. From pitching matchups to sabermetrics, I uncover the secrets to making well-informed wagers on America's pastime. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned bettor, my book is your playbook for success. Explore the cheats, hacks, hints, tips, and tricks that will help you step up to the plate and claim your share of the winnings.

In this audiobook, learn how to overcome gambling addiction.

Texas Hold'em Playbook: All in Odds and Probabilities is your ultimate guide to mastering the numbers behind one of the world’s most popular poker games. Whether you're a beginner looking to sharpen your skills or an experienced player aiming for consistent wins, this playbook breaks down the essential odds and probabilities every player must know to succeed at the table.

This book is an informative guide to the various types of addictions and dependence. We are all plagued by some form of addiction or another in our life. Some may call it escapism but some may think otherwise.

In the late 1970s, three men declared war on the casino. They arrived in Las Vegas just as the personal computer was beginning its boom. If the power of computers could be applied to gambling, they reasoned, a player could make a mint. There was only one problem: How do you smuggle a computer, typically, the size of a suitcase, onto a casino floor without getting noticed? Using cutting-edge strategies and technology that was decades ahead of its time, they did just that.

The NFL Sharp Betting Playbookis an honest, comprehensive, no-nonsense guide on how to win while betting on the powerhouse that is the NFL. It teaches beginner and intermediate bettors the fundamentals of identifying value, while providing a blueprint on how to read the market, go contrarian, locate sharp action, and make smart bets. It also breaks down how to manage a bankroll, know when to walk away, and survive the learning curve.