Gambling Addiction

Detective Jake Morrison thought his transfer to rural South Australia was career suicide—until he discovers a body in the abandoned shearing shed at Thornfield Station. What appears to be a workplace accident soon reveals itself as cold-blooded murder. Station manager Gareth Sullivan was killed with a wool press handle, his body moved to cover up the crime. As Morrison digs deeper into the isolated sheep station's finances, he uncovers a web of embezzlement, gambling debts, and desperate choices. When Morrison identifies bookkeeper Bronwyn Hayes as his prime suspect, her world comes ...

From New York Times bestselling author of Symptoms of Withdrawal and Moments of Clarity Christopher Kennedy Lawford comes a book that will save lives. For most of his early life, Christopher Kennedy Lawford battled life-threatening drug and alcohol addictions. Now in recovery for more than 25 years, he works to effect change and raise global awareness of addiction in nonprofit, private, and government circles, serving as the goodwill ambassador for drug dependence treatment and care for the United Nations.

In Losing Big, historian Jonathan D. Cohen lays out the astonishing emergence of online sports gambling, from sportsbook executives drafting legislation to an addicted gambler confessing their $300,000 losses. Sports gambling is here to stay, and the stakes could not be higher. Losing Big explains how this brewing crisis came to be, and how it can be addressed before new generations get hooked.

In this groundbreaking look at the Cuban Missile Crisis, Martin Sherwin not only gives us a riveting sometimes hour-by-hour explanation of the crisis itself, but also explores the origins, scope, and consequences of the evolving place of nuclear weapons in the post-World War II world. Mining new sources and materials, and going far beyond the scope of earlier works on this critical face-off between the United States and the Soviet Union — triggered when Khrushchev began installing missiles in Cuba at Castro's behest....

Are you ready to take your blackjack skills to the next level? Whether you're a beginner looking to master the fundamentals or an experienced player seeking advanced techniques, this audiobook provides everything you need to play smarter, last longer, and win more consistently. Blackjack is the only casino game where skill can beat the house, but most players rely on luck instead of strategy.

The Enemy is constantly seeking to fill your mind with destructive and harmful thoughts - whether of fear, worry, insecurity, anxiety, temptation, envy.... It’s all too easy for Satan to manipulate his way into a seat at the table intended for only you and Jesus, and to try making himself at home in your mind. It’s an ongoing battle, but one you can win! Best-selling author and pastor Louie Giglio shares practical ways to overcome the Enemy’s lies and instead find peace and security in any challenging circumstance or situation.

In the vast landscape of human behavior, some struggles remain hidden, overshadowed by societal norms and misconceptions. One such silent battle is that of gambling addiction—an intricate web that ensnares individuals in its grasp.

Billionaire bachelor Drew Morgan has effectively managed to avoid responsibility his entire life, right up to the last ninety days which were spent in rehab, playing the game until he could be released. Afraid of dying sad and alone, he'd fought to stay numb and free of emotions, until he met Talia Bartek who made him want to embrace his feelings...and her. As a sometimes blackjack dealer, Talia knew a little something about playing with the hand you're dealt in life. This DREAMer was brought to America as a child, but without the help of a lawyer, she could be sent back to Poland by the ...

Gambling, Gambling, Gone is a young problem gambler's true story of denial, acceptance, and a lifelong trial to quit gambling for good. An eye opening novel focused around the hidden dangers of gambling.

Princess Anidori-Kiladra of Kildenree was born with a word on her tongue, and a secret magic. Though she is raised in luxury, she is never quite comfortable with who she is, or what she is to become. Then she is sent on a journey to marry an unknown prince. The trip is difficult, and before it is finished all her expectations are overturned. Alone, friendless, stripped of her crown and her title, Ani must learn to make her own path in the world. Along the way, she just might learn to be a princess.

The rags-to-riches story of one of America's wealthiest and least-known financial giants, self-made billionaire Kirk Kerkorian - the daring aviator, movie mogul, risk taker, and business tycoon who transformed Las Vegas and Hollywood to become one of the leading financiers in American business. Kerkorian combined the courage of a World War II pilot, the fortitude of a scrappy boxer, the cunning of an inscrutable poker player, and an unmatched genius for making deals.

She counts every penny. He bets fortunes on a single turn of the card. Neither expected the gamble that comes with falling in love. Eden Rivera has one goal: protect Seabright Shores, the sleepy Florida beach town that saved her when her father’s gambling addiction tore their family apart. As the town’s meticulous accountant, she lives by ledgers, schedules, and zero‑risk decisions—until the day a private seaplane glides onto the bay. Grayson “Gray” Beaumont III—better known on Wall Street as the Prince of Casinos—arrives with plans to transform Seabright’s beloved, ...

Want to turn casino gambling into a profitable side hustle? In this game-changing guide, professional gambler Marcus Q. Donovan reveals the insider secrets, strategies, and psychological tactics that separate winners from amateurs. Discover how to beat blackjack with card counting, dominate poker with advanced strategies, and exploit the best bets in roulette and craps. Learn bankroll management, risk control, and how to stay under the casino’s radar while maximizing VIP comps and bonuses.

There are numerous explanations for why an individual may become addicted to gambling. No one reason makes people get into this awful habit, but it becomes a severe problem in their lives once they do. The increase of online gambling is on the rise, and the seduction of advertising to rope people in, again and again, even when they wish to leave is vulgar and obscene, to say the least.

Gambling is a dangerous, addictive, and expensive hobby, in fact it's the fastest growing addiction on the planet. Smart phone technology has sparked a global gambling epidemic, the temptation to gamble is now literally in the palm of our hands. Mind blowing, record breaking profits are being recorded by online casinos and sports betting companies. As a result, hard-working everyday people are gambling money they simply cannot afford to lose. I was one of the many who suffered extreme gambling addiction.

From the author of "Every Mother's Fear" A British aunt and her niece set off to explore Massachusetts and Rhode Island. In this calamity-ridden travel tale their relationship is changed forever. For fans of Marian Keyes and Sophie Kinsella.It's a trip with an eclectic mix of history, culture and scenery. Seafood shacks. Postcard perfect lighthouses. Weather-boarded buildings. Stacks of pancakes dripping in syrup. Quaint boutiques. Walks along the cobblestone streets of Boston, America's oldest city––the city of revolution. Throw in plenty of disagreements and you have all the ...

Sound interesting? The author thinks so too! Listen to Addiction 101 and learn about addiction, mental health, recovery, and relapse.

Somehow you find shopping almost addictive and can't help yourself but then, your great purchases soon mount up and you find you have spent quite a bit of money? What are the signs of overspending? What types of buyers exist, do you know? This audiobook makes a great gift and can be listened to from any section or sequentially. These days, the focus is completely on consumerism, and this can make it hard for those who simply like to browse and buy. This audiobook will provide proven insights into shopaholic spending sprees and how to stop, get out of debt, and save money.

In this comprehensive and easy-to-follow guide, you'll learn everything you need to know about Baccarat—from the basic rules to advanced strategies that can tilt the odds in your favor. By the time you finish, you'll be equipped to play with confidence and outsmart your opponents.

The book " Cracking the Lottery Code. Can AI Outsmart Randomness and Predict Winning Numbers " explores the intersection of artificial intelligence and lottery systems, with a particular focus on the potential for AI to improve the accuracy and reliability of lottery predictions. The book provides an overview of the history of lottery predictions, as well as an introduction to machine learning and the different types of algorithms that can be used for lottery prediction. It also covers the process of data collection, preprocessing, and feature engineering, as well as the selection and ...