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1 You Asked: My Boyfriend Is a Gambling Addict
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2 Dear Poll: How Do You Feel About Gambling?
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3 Dear Poll: How Do You Feel About Your Partner Gambling?
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4 Have You Met High Rollers?
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5 Handle This: He Gambles Away His Savings
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6 UT Judge Rules Tribe a "Sham." Are Tribal Exceptions Good?
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7 You Asked: Is It Ever Going to Change?
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8 Happy News! A Group of Teachers Wins the Lottery
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9 Do Tell: Has an Addiction Ever Ruined Your Relationship?
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10 New Jersey Grandmother Cleans Up at Craps Table
Most of you — 84 percent — said that March Madness betting is all in good fun, in a recent poll. But did you know that the enjoyment you get while watching the college basketball games will be reduced if you're betting on the outcome? In fact, it even "ruins it for many people," says Stephen Nowlis, professor of marketing at Washington University. Fortune cites Nowlis: It's basic psychology, Read more
It's currently the month when America's top college basketball teams start competing for the national title aka March Madness time! I don't think there is anything wrong with placing small bets and having a friendly competition with your pals, but some of you may disagree with me. A good rule of thumb for gambling is to only put forward an amount you're willing to lose and to not assume that Read more
While I’m not a big proponent of gambling, I don’t see anything wrong with small wagers between friends and family. And with the Golden Globes around the corner, why not make things interesting and save time and energy by putting chores on the line? For example, I bet my man dirty dishes that underdog Black Swan will win for best picture. With 20 to 1 odds (or +2,000 in betting lingo) given Read more
Today is the day to stock the fridge with yummy chips, dips, and brews, because tomorrow is Super Bowl Sunday! Last year 33 percent of Savvy readers said they participated in an office pool for the Super Bowl, but experts expect more gambling this year. Did you throw down a bet with friends or co-workers? Do You Have Money Riding on the Super Bowl? Yes! Fingers crossed I win some Read more
I'm not sure the best way to sail into your golden years is by kicking ass and taking names gambling at casinos, but it sure beats knitting by the fire while sitting in a rocking chair! Read more
Being an addict has the ability to completely consume every aspect of your life, which can make it difficult to have a successful relationship. And since addictions come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, I wouldn't be surprised if an addiction to work, gambling, drinking, drugs, gaming, or shopping, just to name a few, has affected one your relationships. So ladies, tell me, has addiction ever Read more
In these tough economic times, there's one group of teachers that doesn't have to worry about making ends meet. Fifteen educators in Shasta County, CA hit the $76 million jackpot on Monday! The team of administrators, teachers, a school nurse, and a psychiatrist have been playing the same numbers for seven years. The winning assistant principal said he's happy to see people who chose careers in Read more
Source Did You Participate in an Office Super Bowl Pool? Yes! Fingers crossed I win some money. No, I didn't participate in an office pool this year. No, my office didn't have an organized pool this year. Something else. I'll tell you in the comments. Read more
This episode of Maxed Out puts faces on the word denial. Gillian (25-years-old) and Ed (27) collectively earn $93,000 a year, they estimate they are $47,000 in debt, and they're moving to a new condo in nine months with a mortgage that's $100,000 more than their current condo. Ed says whenever they do save something, they spend it because it seems like a waste to put the money toward their Read more
Competitive eaters have been competing in Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest since 1916 for the ultimate Mustard Yellow Belt Prize. Although it's a popular televised event that is tradition, I was initially surprised to learn that online sports gambling sites take bets for the competition. The Fourth makes me think of barbecue, friends, and fireworks, not Read more
