Recovered Gambler Almost Lost It All
Recovered gambler almost lost it all
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BE1121-Gambler1C.jpg. Chris Parlow, a New Westminster resident, lost his house, car and five-year-old golden retriever Shasta because of his gambling addiction. He hasn't gambled in more than three years, and recently his girlfriend gave him a four …
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Ripia continues to battle demons
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New Zealand Maori first five-eighth Willie Ripia has admitted his struggles with a gambling addiction are an ongoing battle as he prepares to embark on his first international tour since confessing he had a problem in January. Ripia's Super Rugby …
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Mike Burke Gambling Addict
Mike Burke came from a family of prominent lawyers before becoming a powerful attorney himself. He also came from a strong Irish-American family who were heavy drinkers. Mike Burke is an alcoholic and a compulsive gambler. This is called cross addiction. He found his new addiction to gambling shortly after a trip to Las Vegas. He soon became a high roller. Before Burke knew it, he went completely broke, and succumbed to borrowing money from his loyal clients. He was arrested for embezzlement and went to prison for three years. He was ordered to pay more than a million dollars back to his victims. Burke published his book called Never Enough in collaboration with the American Bar Association. All profits provide restitution to his victims. His book can be found in the Brighton Center for Recovery gift shop.
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