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As divisive as he is beguiling, as misunderstood as he is scrutinised, Boris Johnson is a singular figure. Many of us think we know his story well. His ruthless ambition was evident from his insistence, as a three-year-old, that he would one day be 'world king'. Eton and Oxford prepared him well for a frantic career straddling the dog-eat-dog worlds of journalism and politics. His transformation from bumbling stooge on Have I Got News for You to a triumphant mayor of London was overshadowed only by his colourful personal life, brimming with affairs, scandals and transgressions.

The Gambler is a novel written by Fyodor Dostoevsky and published in 1867. The book tells the story of Alexei Ivanovich, a tutor working for a wealthy family, who becomes addicted to gambling. As Alexei's gambling habit spirals out of control, he begins to borrow money and becomes involved with a group of shady characters, including the beautiful but manipulative Polina. The novel explores themes of addiction, obsession, and the destructive power of money. It is considered a semi-autobiographical work, as Dostoevsky himself was a compulsive gambler at the time of writing. "The Gambler" is ...

A startling and powerful journey to the very core of India's illegal bookmaking industry that exposes the scale of corruption and the match-fixing that now runs rife throughout world cricket. For several years Ed Hawkins made friends with India's illegal bookmakers - men who boast turnover of hundreds of millions of dollars per cricket match - as well as the corruption officers of the International Cricket Council who are trying to shut them down. It's a shady world and rumours abound. But then Hawkins receives a message that changes everything and he decides it is time to expose the truth behind match-fixing.

Welcome to my podcast where I share my personal journey with gambling addiction and how it dramatically altered the course of my life. Join me as I delve deep into the struggles of being a gambling addict, the signs of gambling addiction that often go unnoticed, and the impact it had on my relationships and mental health. Throughout the series, I will discuss the factors that contributed to my problem gambling, the moments that led me to seek help, and the steps I took towards recovery. If you or someone you know is battling with compulsive gambling, this podcast will provide valuable insights...

The Big Break investigates how Washington works, and how different kinds of people try to make it work for them. Ben Terris presents an inside history of this crucial moment in Washington, reporting from exclusive parties, poker nights, fundraisers, secluded farms outside town and the halls of Congress; among the oddballs and opportunists and true believers. This book is about the people who see this moment as an opportunity to bet big—on their country or maybe just on themselves.

A podcast about understanding gambling in its societal context, hosted by anthropologist Anthony Pickles. Across different seasons we devote attention to particular strands and themes within or related to gambling, starting out with political gambling.

Stock Gamblers, hosts Chris Carbonara and George Howell set the stage for an exhilarating podcast journey that blends the thrill of gambling with the unpredictable world of stock market trading. Chris and George gamble their hard-earned-money away with complete disregard intelligence, market insights, and invest money based on no metrics of any kind, and on nothing more than a guess or a gut feeling. Disclaimer: The content provided in this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice. We are not making recommendations, nor are we providing ...

By the end of 2018, about 6 million Kenyans were betting on the Sportpesa platform every day, averaging Sh600 million a day. The company enjoyed explosive growth from its relatively humble beginnings of over 1 billion in 2014 -- when the company was set up -- to Sh150 billion turnover in 2018, just before the government pulled the plug on the company over a tax dispute and security concerns about some of its owners. Sportpesa was Kenya's most successful betting company. Kenya's betting craze was created by this company. The amount of money in betting is simply astounding, the number of people ...

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The college basketball scandals of 1951 were to basketball what the 1919 Black Sox scandals were to baseball - a loss of innocence, after which the game would be permanently tarnished, its relationship to power and big money firmly established. In Scandals of '51, Charley Rosen identifies all the major figures - including players, coaches, gangsters, clergymen, politicians - that made up the elaborate network that controlled the outcomes to many games or protected those who did so.

A conversation about gambling addiction and how it affects the individual, the family, and society. Mental Health matters are discussed as mental health is important. Share Your Story - leestreetpod@gmail.com

A breakdown of the “The Case” by Kirk Minihane. We discuss the recent week’s show, and other fan’s reactions and comments online.