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Judy Evans @JudyEv (381741) • Rockingham, Australia 25 May

Pokies are poker machines. I gather they're called by various names including slot machines. We watched a programme about gambling in Australia and some surprising statistics were given. Australia has less than half a percent of...

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Gambling: One man's food, another man's poison.

SIDDI KIMPOLE @SIDIKIMPOLE (3480) • Eldoret, Kenya 13 Apr

Whereas betting is considered a serious problem in most societies, I am of the opinion that it can make someone rise to instant greatness, albeit after days, months, years or even decades of frustration, self contempt and even...

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Down $25

Jim Bauer @porwest (112717) • United States 27 Nov

We decided to take a run over to the Casino Queen in East St. Louis and spend an hour or two, just for kicks and grins. It was really dead there, which was great, since there was virtually no competition to get on a machine. I...

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Well, That's the Lottery For Ya

Jim Bauer @porwest (112717) • United States 7 Sep

So, of course there was the recent Powerball jackpot of $1.8 billion, and of course I played. I don't think I went too crazy. I played all of my plays in Illinois, but of course, someone won in Missouri, across the river as well...

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It's Over

Jim Bauer @porwest (112717) • United States 7 Sep

So, it appears that we have two winners of the $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot. One in Missouri and the other one in Texas. Even though the winners will split the prize, that's still an enormous amount of money for each winner to...

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Are You Kidding Me???

Jim Bauer @porwest (112717) • United States 6 Sep

Earlier today I made a pit stop at Casey's General Store, a convenience store and gas station well known around the Midwest, to get some beer and a Powerball ticket. [i]Just a friendly reminder that that jackpot is worth $1.8...

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What If You Won?

LindaOH @LindaOHio (222222) • United States 3 Sep

The PowerBall jackpot is up to an amazing $1.3 billion; and by the time the drawing rolls around, it may even be higher. Cousin #2 and I are splitting 5 tickets. Are you playing? What would you do with the money if you...

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Tonight's the Night

Jim Bauer @porwest (112717) • United States 30 Aug

Tonight, in all likelihood, someone's life will forever be altered by the multi-state, United States Powerball drawing. When jackpot numbers reach $1 billion or more, the anticipation and excitement over that alone drives people...

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India bans online gambling after people lose billions

Emmanuel Adelakun @ogbenishyna44 (1731) 25 Aug

The Indian parliament and the government have decided to ban online gambling as may gamblers lose billions to the habit. Though this is not peculiar to India alone, as the quest to get extra money becomes more rampant worldwide.

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Still Not Playing MegaMillions

Jim Bauer @porwest (112717) • United States 20 Jun

Ever since the MegaMillions changed the cost of a ticket to $5, I have not played even though they said they increased the odds of winning something. Don't get me wrong. I love playing the lottery and don't consider it to be a...

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A Day at the Hollywood

Jim Bauer @porwest (112717) • United States 8 Jun 25

My wife and her cousin Lorie are still in town, leaving today for their gambling trip in Oak Grove, Kentucky. We wanted to spend some time around the pool but it turned out to be a cool and rainy day, so it was decided we'd pick...

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Down Another $1500

Jim Bauer @porwest (112717) • United States 7 Jun 25

Well, it's not official just yet. My wife will embark on her and her cousin's 33rd annual gambling outing, this year going to Oak Grove, Kentucky to lay down some money and make Kentucky and the Oak Grove casino a little...

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GAMBLING ADDICTION

Laurence Deomampo @Lhor008 (21) • Tagaytay, Philippines 25 May 25

I have a friend who started gambling and eventually became addicted to it. Over time, it consumed him to the point where it became a major part of his life. Now, he’s struggling to stop, and it's affecting not just his finances...

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The Taj Mahal Fiasco

celticeagle @celticeagle (189789) • Boise, Idaho 4 Mar 25

In the early 80s, Donald J. Trump got bored with his building towers and fancy buildings in New York and he moved his operation to New Jersey to build casinos. At that time most wanting to build casinos in Atlantic City needed to...

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If I was a gambler....

Fleur @Fleura (34927) • United Kingdom 3 Feb 25

In my last post I reported that my investment in a market-tracking fund had done well. The main reason I started this in the first place was that I had no idea how to invest in individual shares. If I did there are certain...

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Found It

Jim Bauer @porwest (112717) • United States 29 Jan 25

Whenever my wife and I travel, or there is a large expense to put out, I like to be as creative as possible in determining how it will be paid for. 9 times out of 10, it's the stock market that comes home to deliver the goods. I...

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Gambling addiction: Is it behavioural issue or regulatory oversight?

Anish Asokan @RevivedWarrior (3853) • India 16 Dec 24

One of my friend’s acquaintances lost over $30000 due to gambling. I was not aware he had a gambling addiction and worse he does not have assets to cover the losses. Well, he is getting threats to get the losses covered. And he...

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MegaMillions for the Big Win

Jim Bauer @porwest (112717) • United States 28 Nov 24

It's kind of depressing to some extent when you think about the cash option when it comes to the lottery, that the amount listed is not even close to what you take home if you win the jackpot if you aren't taking the annuity,...

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It Could Have Been a Beheading

Jim Bauer @porwest (112717) • United States 7 Nov 24

Usually when you go to a casino, there are few memorable moments, unless you hit it big or something. A thing that has never really happened to me except for one time in Vegas hitting a $400 loot, but of course, that's not life...

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A Day With Mom

Jim Bauer @porwest (112717) • United States 30 Oct 24

Mom's dementia seems to be progressing rapidly, so I am trying to make it a point, especially now that I am retired, to spend more time with her. So, today I picked her up and we went to lunch at Subway and we both got a footlong...

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