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The High Stakes of Gambling

AIR DATE: July 6, 2011
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Author and journalist confesses in his new book that he is a problem gambler. He's lost money and ambition playing poker. And he's not sure he's hit bottom. But it's a problem Sam Skolnik says he shares with the whole country. America, he thinks, is enthralled with gambling and we need to rethink the idea that gambling is harmless entertainment. So what should we do about his addiction?
 
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great guest...I have to wonder though, the ...
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great guest...I have to wonder though, the gentleman talked about (forgot the name) who founded the GA chapters in Vegas and backslid back to gambling after 30+ years of not betting a dollar. Well, is there any hope for any of us other than divine intervention...
tomJul 9, 2011 09:25:43 AM


I am a member of the fellowship of GA. to know some of the local infor you car check our web site gasn.info. Also we have a mini convention comming to southern NV on Aug 6 please let me know if you have any questions
HarrietJul 6, 2011 10:51:49 AM


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