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OFFLINE GAMBLING...For richer or poorer
Gambling is very popular, from way back when, and more so today. It is a scam itself. In fact the oldest form known. Not only a scam, but very deceptive. Statistics show that about six percent of adults that are involved in gambling are severely addicted to such a "past time" as they call it. People who are hooked on gambling have the urge to bet on almost anything. From horses, cards, and the casino. The number doesn't end there. It continues to expand.
Casino scams are everywhere. High payouts and promising winnings are put up in huge slogans thereby attracting people who want to earn money the fast, easy and enjoyable way. A fact is gamblers waste a lot of their time, in the hope of winning. So they don't give up easily.
Studies show that gambling problems can easily occur in individuals with no self control. It is necessary for one to identify if he has problems, so it can be identified and acted upon promptly.
Here are some questions one should ask to detect if there is a problem:
* After gambling, when you lose money, be it a small or a...
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World Series of Poker Tournament Circuit
On October 25, 2004 Harrah's announced the creation of the
World Series of Poker Tournament Circuit that marked the
beginning of the 36th annual World Series of Poker season.
And with it began their efforts to evolve the World Series
of Poker from a month long frenzied rush into a year long
sport. The Tournament Circuit is a set of poker tournament
stops at different casinos that will host all-comer events
for players seeking high-level top quality poker action. It
also allows players based on their performance at the
tournament circuit events and the World Series of Poker, to
qualify them for entry into the Tournament of Champions
event. The Tournament of Champions is a freeroll event
meaning that no player who will participate has to put up
any of his or her own funds to play. Harrah’s determines the
number of players from each of the tournament circuit events
who will qualify.
With the popularity of poker on the rise, Harrah's sought to
capitalize on this movement by having 5 legs of the circuit
that would be open to anyone who wanted to play regardless
of skill level. In 2005 events were held in Atlantic City,
NJ during January,...
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