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New Jersey Grandmother Cleans Up at Craps Table
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!
Do Tell: Has an Addiction Ever Ruined Your Relationship?
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 played a role in any of your relationships?
Happy News! A Group of Teachers Wins the Lottery
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.
You Asked: Is It Ever Going to Change?
Dear Sugar,
My boyfriend is 25 and has an addiction to both gambling and alcohol. He was recently caught gambling by the FBI and I've even had to loan him money to pay off his debts. He has two DUIs and is currently on parole.
UT Judge Rules Tribe a "Sham." Are Tribal Exceptions Good?
A federal judge in Utah just ordered a $63,000 civil judgment against four people claiming to be chiefs of an American Indian tribe in eastern Utah. The men conducted tribal meetings at a fast-food restaurant and claim hundreds of tribal members. They won't recognize federal or state laws, issue their own drivers' licenses and have filed numerous lawsuits against Utah authorities for ignoring their purported sovereignty.
Handle This: He Gambles Away His Savings
You and your boyfriend have been living together for the past two years in a small apartment. You’ve both been wanting to upgrade to something a little bigger so you’ve been trying to save diligently in order to make it happen.
One day you overhear your boyfriend on the phone with a friend complaining about how he lost $2,000 in an online poker match.
You Asked: My Boyfriend Is a Gambling Addict
Dear Sugar —
I'm at a complete loss as to what to do. My long term boyfriend has recently confessed to being a gambling addict. I had my suspicions and he's had problems in the past that I confronted him about, but this time seems much more serious.
Have You Met High Rollers?
High Rollers was the dice-rolling monkey in an old game called "Duel of the Dice." He wore a tux, had great teeth, and would only play with golden dice— that's how he rolled! But seriously, where are all the monkey contestants on TV game shows nowadays?
Dear Poll: How Do You Feel About Your Partner Gambling?
I asked you last week how you felt about gambling and the votes were almost split down the middle with 41 percent of you saying you like to gamble and 43 percent of you saying you're against it. As you know, I am not one to gamble, but I can say without certainty that when I get married, I won't be into my husband gambling either. Although gambling is something a lot of men do, what I want to know is, how do you feel about your partner risking it all at the table?
Dear Poll: How Do You Feel About Gambling?
Are you a gambler? Do you like the thrill of risking your money on a bet, or are you coyer with what you do with your hard earned cash? I for one am not a gambler, but I have many friends that could sit at the black jack tables for hours and never get bored!
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