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The Graph That Reminds Me Not to Gamble
OVERVIEW I'm a believer in reminding myself about my past so I don't need to relive my mistakes in the future. In this post, I share a reminder that has helped me to overcome gambling thoughts or urges. A few years ago, I was on a lunch date with my wife when the...
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Do Problem Gambling Statistics Lie?
OVERVIEW I've long believed problem gambling statistics to be vastly under-reporting the number of problem gamblers. With this post, I hope to explore the topic and will continuously update this post as I learn new things. First Things First I'm not a researcher and...
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The Dark Side of Minimum Age Requirements for Gambling
OVERVIEW I believe that challenging our assumptions is a key component to growth and development. In this piece, I question whether we are creating an unintended—but extremely dangerous—side effect by implementing age restrictions for gambling. I am not advocating...
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Responsible Gambling Campaigns Are Incomplete
Yesterday, I had the opportunity to chat with Richard Flint, CEO of Sky Bet (@SkyBetRichard). At one point, Richard asked me if there were Responsible Gambling Campaigns that I liked and I couldn't think of one. I'm sure it exists and maybe I have just forgotten,...
read moreNew Name. Same Podcast & Mission.
Welcome to the new website! Before I go further, know that the podcast will continue on. The change in website, name and colors will have not change a thing. Past episodes will remain unchanged and will always be available. Think of them as Season 1. I've missed a few...
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Improving Gambling Prevention Campaigns
I think we can all agree that the preventative/responsible gambling campaigns need work. They miss the mark in a variety of ways and sometimes can just flat our suck. What makes this more frustrating is that they are typically funded by the gaming industry. It makes...
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Compulsive Gambling & Selfishess
As compulsive gamblers, we often look back on our past and hate how selfish we were. We didn't seem to care about anyone else in the world and would do anything to get our next few dollars to feed our addiction. For a long time, this thought that I was a selfish...
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How Can I Find a Gamblers Anonymous Meeting Near Me?
Finding a Gamblers Anonymous meeting near you is easy. You can search for meetings in your area by clicking here (United States). Not sure what to expect? Check out What is a Gamblers Anonymous Meeting Like? to learn more about what happens at a Gamblers Anonymous...
read moreWhat is a Gamblers Anonymous Meeting Like?
https://youtu.be/-Mkd_K71Pfc OVERVIEW When I attended my first Gamblers Anonymous meeting, I had no clue what to expect. Here's a quick overview of a typical Gamblers Anonymous meeting so you can feel more comfortable attending your first meeting. The Format First...
read moreShedding My Baggage at the Poker Table
When I walked into a poker room, the most amazing thing happened to me. I felt free! No One Cares In a poker room, no one cares about you. Better yet, as long as you bring money to the table, everyone likes you. As someone who worries about how...
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