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by keylock000 on August 15th, 2010
Bet you I don't have one
by bns0003 on August 15th, 2010
When its all you can think about, you never back down from a bet, and you have trouble making ends meet.
by Factotum on May 11th, 2009
Some people have to wait until the loan sharks explain it to them.
by happydonut12 on May 11th, 2009
Gambling is alright, if you have a limit. When it starts to affect your life and family then that's the time to stop. It's really bad if you get addicted to gambling, you can lose everything in a blink of an eye before you know it.
by duke.of.data on May 11th, 2009
the standared definition of an addiction is sometimes reduced to: when it starts to effect a relationship it has gone to far.
this is because until it hits that point it is nothing more then paying for entertainment, when it effects others you are dedicating too much to it.
by John on May 11th, 2009
bet them that they can't stop gambling for a month, worked for my friend - good luck+5.
by ssuess on May 11th, 2009
when they give themselves a limit, and then go past it, with the hopes of winning it all back. next think ya know they lost their watch, their car, and their shirt and now their borrowing someone elses money to lose. ++
by Moonchaser on May 11th, 2009
When they don't know how to say no and they spend all the milk money and it affects their family deeply.
by bandit lets go jets on May 11th, 2009
if they spend a lot of time at the store scratching lottery tickets and getting in everybody's way
by Spicy Hot on August 15th, 2010
You help your four-year-old learn math by teaching her to count cards
When your addiction counselor says he thinks "the odds are good" that you will beat your gambling problem, you see it as a reason to immediately call your bookie
You lose your wife in a poker game; you lose your mistress going double-or-nothing; and now they refuse to let you bet your hooker
by Sunshine in a COAT of Sunshine on May 11th, 2009
I had a gambling problem and thankfully got it under control. If I hadnt had my family around me to care I could have easily moved to Las Vegas and lived on the streets just to get my fix. If you see Primes answer that just about covers it all. I never went so far as to hurt others with my gambling but I sure wish I had all that money back. Am sad about that!
by technios on May 11th, 2009
contact the certoon division of nevada... they make sure that all casinos have a diversity of winners.
by dekrue on August 15th, 2010
When it's always 'Just one more bet!' or you've spent your rent/mortgage money on your habit and have a BIG headache on your hands.
by Sokoot on August 15th, 2010
Unfortunately you find out about it when it is too late.
by Lawdawg7051 on August 15th, 2010
well gambling is nothing more than a tax on people who are bad at math. so if you are bad at math and think you can beat the house, ever, then you got a gambling problem
by aiar on August 15th, 2010
when the money runs out?
by formichinoo on August 15th, 2010
When the Bookie has a limo waiting outside your door 24/7
by The Doctor of Computer Forumz on August 15th, 2010
When they break both of your knee caps.
by Baba on August 15th, 2010
when you have lost everything, even the shirt on your back, and you're trying to get a backer for that can't lose/sure bet you want to do..... oops, no that's too late.
by Sexyrabbit on September 20th, 2009
When your spending more then you should. When your not just playing it for fun.
by Gamer88 on May 12th, 2009
Its only a problem if you lose :)
by Prime wants the old AB back on May 11th, 2009
* Gamble to avoid dealing with problems or disappointments
* Skip work or study to gamble
* Spend more time gambling than with family and friends
* Think about gambling every day
* Gamble to win money, not just for fun
* Gamble to win back money lost by gambling
* Feel depressed because of gambling
* Lie or keep secrets about gambling
* Borrow money to gamble
* Argue with family and friends about gambling
* Gamble for longer periods of time than originally planned
* Gamble until every dollar is gone
* Lose sleep due to thinking about gambling
* Don't pay bills and use the money for gambling instead
* Try to stop gambling, but can't.
* Become moody when trying to stop or cut down on gambling
* Try to increase the excitement of gambling by placing bigger bets
* Break the law to get money to gamble
Any one of these things might be a sign that you have an issue with gambling. Even if you're just a bit worried about your gambling or someone else's, it's a good idea to get help sooner rather than later.
http://www.problemgambling.vic.gov.au/taking-control/how-can-you-tell
by 34th st. on May 12th, 2009
If you are betting on whether or not I have a gambling problem, you probably smoke Newports.
by pat.stanley on August 19th, 2010
When you think only about it and nothing else. When you go overboard and start asking for loans from your friends and relatives. When in the evening you unknowingly land at the gambling den and return home broke.
by Ms. Whiplash on October 28th, 2011
Gambling is fun...and should be done in a way so that it doesn't infringe on your life. People with gambling problems don't have a "budget" for gambling, they don't sit down and say, "I have x-dollars allotted to spend on the casino..." They are spending money they need for their mortgage. I know one lady who's husband won a $75,000 settlement from an injury...they blew that whole thing in ONE MONTH! They ended up losing their house. There is a big difference between having fun and NEEDING to gamble at all costs.
by d1984 on October 29th, 2011
they have been a the table with me for last 4 days str8
by Master Gregory on June 25th, 2009
If you left your wife and your kid just to gamble all day without going back home and not thinking about the money you waste on playing, you must be an addict gambler of have a problem gambling.
by Getbackloretta on September 20th, 2009
you regularly perform sexual favors for gambling money
Brother lost bet. What should he wear??
by Fgercy on December 29th, 2010
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Should casino licenses go to the highest bidders?
by keithold is a prodigal bagger on February 27th, 2011
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"Online gambling pushed to fill budget gaps". Are you for or against?
by RosieGHM Jetpacker on April 2nd, 2011
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is online gambling in texas illegal?
by seant on January 20th, 2011
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Whats the difference between LEGAL GAMBLING and ILLEGAL GAMBLING?
by Johnny1880 on November 23rd, 2010
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