Gambling Disorder
Gambling Disorder

Author: Andreas Heinz

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2019-01-05

Total Pages: 318

ISBN-13: 3030030601

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This book provides an overview of the state of the art in research on and treatment of gambling disorder. As a behavioral addiction, gambling disorder is of increasing relevance to the field of mental health. Research conducted in the last decade has yielded valuable new insights into the characteristics and etiology of gambling disorder, as well as effective treatment strategies. The different chapters of this book present detailed information on the general concept of addiction as applied to gambling, the clinical characteristics, epidemiology and comorbidities of gambling disorder, as well as typical cognitive distortions found in patients with gambling disorder. In addition, the book includes chapters discussing animal models and the genetic and neurobiological underpinnings of the disorder. Further, it is examining treatment options including pharmacological and psychological intervention methods, as well as innovative new treatment approaches. The book also discusses relevant similarities to and differences with substance-related disorders and other behavioral addictions. Lastly, it examines gambling behavior from a cultural perspective, considers possible prevention strategies and outlines future perspectives in the field.

Where Gambling Can Take You
Where Gambling Can Take You

Author: Joan I. Campbell

Publisher: FriesenPress

Published: 2012-04

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13: 1770972668

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A retired 76-year old college professor, author, mother, grandmother, wife and gambler writes about the "Positive Side" of the gaming industry which includes how casinos and their employees contribute to their communities as well as employment in the industry. It provides a list of the many jobs within the casino environment as well as interviews with casino personnel and where their jobs have taken them. This book was not written to advocate gambling but to share an in-sight into this lucrative and popular form of entertainment. This hidden sport has enticed millions in the fastest growing entertainment and employment industry in the world. Personal adventures and casinos visited in Canada, Australia, the Bahamas, the United States, and London, UK are shared. Casino Antics and recommended Table Etiquette, as well as the Wins and Losses are also included. The "Down Side" covers stories from addicted gamblers. YOU CAN'T CHANGE WHAT YOU DON'T ACKNOWLEDGE

Setting Limits
Setting Limits

Author: Pekka Sulkunen

Publisher:

Published: 2019

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 0198817320

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Using a public interest framework, epidemiological evidence, and an international approach, Setting Limits discusses gambling policies that will best serve the public good and minimise harm. Essential reading for policymakers and all those working in gambling research.

Born to Lose
Born to Lose

Author: Bill Lee

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2011-02-03

Total Pages: 182

ISBN-13: 1616491345

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A gripping, true story of one man’s forty-year struggle with compulsive gambling and his hard-won recovery. "My history of gambling really began before I was born." So opens Born to Lose, Bill Lee's self-told story of gambling addiction, set in San Francisco's Chinatown and steeped in a culture where it is not unheard of for gamblers (Lee's grandfather included) to lose their children to a bet. From wagering away his beloved baseball card collection as a youngster to forfeiting everything he owned at black jack tables in Las Vegas, Lee describes what gambling addiction feels like from the inside and how recovery is possible through the Twelve Step program.

The Perfect Bet
The Perfect Bet

Author: Adam Kucharski

Publisher: Basic Books

Published: 2016-02-23

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 0465098592

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"An elegant and amusing account" of how gambling has been reshaped by the application of science and revealed the truth behind a lucky bet (Wall Street Journal). For the past 500 years, gamblers-led by mathematicians and scientists-have been trying to figure out how to pull the rug out from under Lady Luck. In The Perfect Bet, mathematician and award-winning writer Adam Kucharski tells the astonishing story of how the experts have succeeded, revolutionizing mathematics and science in the process. The house can seem unbeatable. Kucharski shows us just why it isn't. Even better, he demonstrates how the search for the perfect bet has been crucial for the scientific pursuit of a better world.

American Casino Guide
American Casino Guide

Author: Steve Bourie

Publisher:

Published: 2004-11

Total Pages: 492

ISBN-13: 9781883768140

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Published annually since 1992, the 2005 edition of this bestselling guide continues to gain fame as the best available source for information on U.S. casinos. The new 2005 edition lists more than 650 casinos in 35 states and comes complete with maps of all states showing where the casinos are located, plus detailed maps of Las Vegas, Atlantic City, Reno and the Mississippi gambling resort towns of Biloxi and Tunica.

How to Make $100,000 a Year Gambling for a Living
How to Make $100,000 a Year Gambling for a Living

Author: David Sklansky

Publisher: Two Plus Two Publishing LLC

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 338

ISBN-13: 9781880685167

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Is there really such a thing as a professional gambler? The answer is an unequivocal, "Yes!" This book's authors are but two examples. Many thousands of people around the country make a good living exclusively from gambling. It is not easy, but it can be done. The key is to understand which games are beatable and know how to beat them. David Sklansky and Mason Malmuth have spent many years writing about the finer points of poker, blackjack, and other beatable games. As you will see in the book, those other "games" are horses, sports, progressive slots and video poker, casino tournaments, and special promotions. They don't include craps, roulette, keno, or baccarat for reasons they'll explain. This book, was written for the not quite as experienced aspiring gambler. It shows you everything you need to learn and do if you want to gamble for a living from both the practical and the technical standpoints. The rest is up to you.

The Easy Way to Stop Gambling
The Easy Way to Stop Gambling

Author: Allen Carr

Publisher: Arcturus Publishing

Published: 2013-09-08

Total Pages: 263

ISBN-13: 1782129219

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READ THIS BOOK AND BECOME A HAPPY NONGAMBLER FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE Allen Carr's Easyway is a global phenomenon. It has helped millions of smokers from all over the world, and has also been successfully applied to a wide range of other issues, including drinking, overeating, and overspending. Here the method addresses the fastest growing social problem of modern times: gambling. Allen Carr explains how gamblers fall into the trap and why they keep gambling despite knowing that it's ruining their lives. By explaining the nature of the trap, he removes the desire to gamble and the fears that keep you hooked. Most important of all, you will not feel that you've made a sacrifice, you will not miss gambling, and you will enjoy life to the full without feeling in any way deprived. What people say about Allen Carr's Easyway method: "The Allen Carr program was nothing short of a miracle." Anjelica Huston "It was such a revelation that instantly I was freed from my addiction." Sir Anthony Hopkins "His skill is in removing the psychological dependence." The Sunday Times

Mensa Guide to Casino Gambling
Mensa Guide to Casino Gambling

Author: Andrew Brisman

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 276

ISBN-13: 9781402713002

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"The runaway winner as the best overall gambling encyclopedia written in the past 20 years.”--Detroit Free Press Walk away from every casino a winner! Take it from Mensa, the society for people with high IQs: you don’t have to be a genius to triumph at the tables. Here’s the inside line on the games and bets that give the best advantage. Do you know whether to split a pair of aces in blackjack, which slot machines carry the worst payback for the player, and why losses are more significant at video than "live” keno? Beat the bank by understanding all this and more, including odds and probability, the "house edge,” money management, and gambling psychology. The chips will just pile up. The author lives in New York, NY.

Addiction by Design
Addiction by Design

Author: Natasha Dow Schüll

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 457

ISBN-13: 0691127557

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