The $200 didn't last long, I got cocky and pushed my luck and lost the $200. ... He was truly pushing his luck, after spending a great amount of money he had to gotten into an argument with my mother and also blamed the machines. ... It is accurate to say that gambling is one of the most expensive games to ever invest on, the person will bet and push their own luck and at the end of the stick they may get lucky but there is a big chance of losing it all. ...

• Word Count: 2193
• Approx Pages: 9
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Initially the series of wins is based on luck or by good chance. This initial luck is then replaced by strategic skillful playing. ... As the borrowing continues due to bad losses, the gambler begins manipulating family members and friends to attempt to pay back the debt. ...

• Word Count: 2085
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

According to the National Council on Problem Gambling, nearly 1.5 million Americans have experienced pathological gambling, which occurs when there is a dependence, harm, or lack of control over gambling habits (Samhsa). Samhsa goes on to explain that pathological gambling can be sparked by gambling...

• Word Count: 1668
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

It gives you a negative feeling inside and makes you feel bad for these individuals. ... " The more Mark went on with his story, the more I felt bad for him and hopes that he receives the best treatment to help kick his addiction. ... He was just not having the best of luck but what could he expect, everything was going to support his drug habit. ...

• Word Count: 1996
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

With this conversation La Guma shows that when Uncle Doughty's luck started to change, so did his attitude. ... He felt that the old man's problems weren't even as close to being as bad as his and he deserved the bottle of alcohol more than Uncle Doughty:   "'The old man tried to get up and Michael Adonis said, 'Take your effing port,' and struck out at the boney, blotched, sprouting skull, holding the bottle by the neck so that the wine splashed over his hand. ...

• Word Count: 2482
• Approx Pages: 10
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School