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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...

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.

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 ...

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