Posts Tagged ‘compulsive gambling’

Compulsive gambling

Posted by Nicolae on September 15th, 2008 under Gambling addiction, Society
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Compulsive gambling is an urge or addiction to gamble despite harmful negative consequences or a desire to stop. A preferred term among many professionals is problem gambling, as few people described by the term experience true compulsions in the clinical sense of the word. Problem gambling often is defined by whether [...]

Gambling Media: Charles Barkley

Posted by Nicolae on May 17th, 2008 under Blackjack, Casinos, Celebrities, Gambling Media, Gambling addiction, Las Vegas, Sport, United States
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Charles Wade Barkley (born February 20, 1963) is an American retired professional basketball player. Nicknamed “Sir Charles,” for his aggressive and outspoken demeanor, and “The Round Mound of Rebound,” for his unusual build and talent as a player, Barkley established himself as one of the National Basketball Association’s most dominating power [...]